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CLE LISTINGS FOR May 20th, 2013
THE NATIONAL LAW JOURNAL
This is a directory of major continuing legal education programs being conducted throughout the country during the next several months.
Within each subject category seminars are listed chronologically by the date the program is being conducted. Also included are the locations and sponsors of each seminar. The sponsors pay for inclusion in this listing.
The next CLE directory will be published on June 17th, 2013. For further information and reservations contact The National Law Journal: Indera Singh, Senior Account Manager (212) 457-9471 or isingh@alm.com at 120 Broadway, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10271.
Index of Subjects
Business Developement
June 6, 2013 – New York, NY Live Conference – 3rd Annual Law Firm CFO/CIO/COO Forum
Sponsor: West LegalEdcenter
Contact: 1.800.308.1700; e-mail west.wlec-sales@thomson.com; Internet www.westlegaledcenter.com
Co-Chair: Jim Darsigny - Chief Information Officer, Brown Rudnick LLP; Sally F. King – Global Chief Operating Officer, SNR Denton Group; Anthony Licata – Chief Financial Officer, Dechert LLP
Highlights: This one-day forum is designed to facilitate an open dialogue among the key stakeholders in finance, technology and business. Plan to join us as we bring to the table law firm CFOs, COOs and CIOs to ask provocative questions, and share their experiences and observations.
A key to addressing the key issues for your firm is the successful collaboration between the business interests and information technology. This conference brings together industry leaders to address these and other burning questions, the answers to which will impact the strategies for your law firm.
Credits: 6
Cost: $625
CLE
May 21-22, 2013. LegalTech West Coast 2013
Sponsor: ALM Events
Contact: Program: Judy Kelly (917) 837-9016; e-mail: jkelly2@alm.com
; Sales: Al Liberty (212) 457-9486: aliberty@alm.com
; Internet www.almevents.com
Who Should Attend: CIOs, IT Professionals, Litigation Support Professionals, KM Managers, Law Librarians, In-House Counsel, Law Firm Attorneys, Para Professionals, Managing Partners, Practice Area Leaders, Executive Directors, Chief Operating Officers
Highlights: LEGALTECH New York, the MOST IMPORTANT technology event for the legal professional will place you at the vanguard of this cutting edge industry with illustrious keynote speakers, stellar educational programming and latest advances in technology to help you in your quest for staying at the forefront of technology. LEGALTECH continues to provide you with a conduit for learning, networking and exploring the very latest in Legal Technology.
June 5-6, 2013. 25th Annual General Counsel East Conference
Sponsor: ALM Events
Contact: Program: Jennifer Coniglio (212) 457-7926; e-mail: jconiglio@alm.com
; Sales: Al Liberty (212) 457-9486: aliberty@alm.com
; Internet www.almevents.com
Who Should Attend: General Counsel, Assistant General Counsel, Senior Attorneys, In-House Counsel, Deputy General Counsel, Chief Legal Officers
Highlights: Corporate Counsel magazine is pleased to announce the 25th Annual General Counsel Conference, to be held June 5-6, 2013 in New York. The General Counsel Conference is designed to provide general counsel with access to their best and brightest peers and an understanding of what is working in the world’s best legal departments. Attendees will gain insight into the innovative practice s and processes in place to manage some of the most difficult corporate and legal issues of today.
June 7, 2013. Fourth Annual Prescription for Criminal Justice Forensics
Sponsor: American Bar Association Section of Antitrust Law
Contact: carol.rose@ameircanbar.org; Internet: www.americanbar.org/content/dam/aba/events/criminal_justice/forensics_2013.authcheckdam.pdf
Speakers: Peter Neufeld, Myrna Raeder, Matt Redle, Michael Moore, Nancy Gaertner, Paul Giannilli, Mary Bush, Cliff Spiegelman, Tanisha Payne, Jill Spriggs, John Butler, Peter Bush, Anne Marie Schubert, William Tobin, Peter Marone, Keith Findley, Jennifer Friedman, Adele Mitchell, James Berger, Eric Breslin, Nicholas Goldin, Erez Liebermann, Mark Perlin
Highlights: The 4th Annual Prescription for Criminal Justice Forensics Conference, presented by the ABA Criminal Justice Section, is slated for Friday, June 7, 2013 at Fordham Law School in New York City. This will be another riveting program on the absolute latest in criminal justice forensics. Topics presented by experts from across the country will include: Developments in Admissibility of Forensic Science Evidence, Cutting Edge Forensics Research, Post-Conviction Review of Hair Analysis Evidence, Lab Ethics & Quality Control, DNA Mixture Interpretations & Statistics, What the Government’s War on Computer Crime Means for Privacy Interest, and more. Don’t miss this essential update!
Number of Credits:7.8
Cost:$300 Non-members/$275 Members/$195 Government/Academics/$25 Students. Call for group rates
June 20, 2013 (online 24/7). Virtual LegalTech
Sponsor: ALM Events
Contact: Program: Laura Manis (212) 457-7918; e-mail: lmanis@alm.com
; Sales: Al Liberty (212) 457-9486: aliberty@alm.com
; Internet www.almevents.com
Who Should Attend: Law Firm CIOs;IT Professionals; Litigation Support Professionals; KM Managers; Law Librarians; In-House Counsel; Law Firm Attorneys; Para Professionals; Managing Partners; Practice Area Leaders; Executive Directors; Chief Operating Officers; Chief Technology Officers
Highlights: Virtual LegalTech offers all the powerful educational and networking opportunities of LegalTech, the premier conference and trade show for technology in the legal community. Virtual LegalTech (VLT) is an online tradeshow featuring the latest hardware, software, tools and services that are moving the practice of law ahead through innovative solutions. It’s also an invaluable chance to interact with colleagues, share best practices and make connections with professionals from law firms and corporate legal departments from all over the world.
VLT’s fully interactive online virtual environment enables you to do all the things you’d do at a live event: attend presentations and panel discussions, talk with vendors, see product demonstrations, collect information, network with colleagues and get the latest news from the ever-evolving arena of legal technology. The show is open all year around, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Each live online show date offers Free CLE in certain jurisdictions.
July 18, 2013. Virtual Corporate Counsel Forum
Sponsor: ALM Events
Contact: Program: Jennifer Coniglio (212) 457-7926; e-mail: jconiglio@alm.com
; Sales: Al Liberty (212) 457-9486: aliberty@alm.com
; Internet www.almevents.com
Who Should Attend: General Counsel, In-House Counsel, Corporate Counsel, Chief Legal Officers, Chief Compliance Officers
Highlights: Virtual Corporate Counsel Forum is an exclusive complimentary online event that includes presentations, sponsor microsites, online networking, chatting, and more. It’s everything you’d expect from a live conference, brought right to your computer. Features include: Free registration for corporate counsel, CLE eligible online educational sessions, networking opportunities, and a microsites featuring product demonstrations.
September 18, 2013. Cross-Border M&A and Litigation Forum
Sponsor: ALM Events
Contact: Program: Jennifer Coniglio (212) 457-7926; e-mail: jconiglio@alm.com
; Sales: Al Liberty (212) 457-9486: aliberty@alm.com
; Internet www.almevents.com
Who Should Attend: General Counsel, In-House Counsel, Corporate Counsel, Chief Legal Officers, Chief Compliance Officers
Highlights: delivers vital information to U.S. in-house counsel. Mergers and Acquisition activity has finally stepped up as a profitable business plan again since the economic downturn in 2008, especially in cross-border markets – both mature and emerging.
This event will guide in-house counsel as well as independent attorneys towards successful cross-border M&A by outlining key tools to use in determining major disclosure issues, regulatory and compliance updates and cross-border litigation tactics to maintain the M&A upswing and increase revenue once again.
CLE Conference
October 22-23, 2013. 5th Annual IP Trademark, Copyright & Licensing Counsel Forum
Sponsor: ALM Events
Contact: Program: Jennifer Coniglio (212) 457-7926; e-mail: jconiglio@alm.com
; Sales: Al Liberty (212) 457-9486: aliberty@alm.com
; Internet www.almevents.com
Who Should Attend: IP Counsel; IP Lawyers; General Counsel / Assistant General Counsel; Intellectual Property Counsel; Trademark / Copyright / Licensing Counsel; Corporate Counsel; Director-Global Brand Enforcement; IP Managers
Highlights: Corporate Counsel Magazine’s 5th Annual IP Trademark, Copyright & Licensing Counsel Forum will cover the latest trends and developments not only in trademarks and copyrights but also in licensing.
Join us for a series of in-depth discussions on a wide variety of IP Trademark, Copyright & Licensing issues. We’ll explore recent court decisions and their implications for your company’s IP strategy. You’ll have an opportunity to engage in lively debate with your colleagues and peers, engage regulators, and explore the rapidly changing intellectual property landscape.
Contract Drafting
June 13 – Morristown, NJ Live Conference - Drafting Clearer Contracts 2013 with Ken Adams
Sponsor: West LegalEdcenter
Contact: 1.800.308.1700; e-mail west.wlec-sales@thomson.com; Internet www.westlegaledcenter.com
Speakers: Ken Adams, Founder and President, Koncision Contract Automation; Lecturer, University of Pennsylvania Law School
Highlights: Contract drafting is a vital function at law firms and companies. In this seminar, Ken Adams will show you how to draft contracts that clearly express the intent of the parties. The focus is not on what you say in a contract, but how you say it.
Gain practical guidance from real-life examples drawn from actual contracts in this interactive, hands-on workshop. Mr. Adams demonstrates the flaws in standard usages and recommends clearer, more concise alternatives. Rather than simply lecturing, he encourages participation through questions, discussion, and drafting exercises.
Credits: 5.5
Cost: $845
Corporate and Securities
On Demand - Insider Trading and Rule 10b5-1 Plans: What Public Companies Should Consider Now
Sponsor: West LegalEdcenter and Westlaw GC
Contact: 1.800.308.1700; e-mail west.wlec-sales@thomson.com; Internet www.westlegaledcenter.com
Speakers: John H. Sturc – Partner, Gibson Dunn LLP, Washington D.C.; Ronald O. Mueller – Partner, Gibson Dunn LLP, Washington D.C.; Eric J. Broxmeyer – Associate, Gibson Dunn LLP, Washington D.C.
Highlights: The SEC’s Rule 10b5-1 sought to permit corporate executives who derive much of their income from grants of stock and options to liquidate some of their shares and diversify their holdings without fear of potential liability. At the same time, however, insiders who sell through plans risk disposing of their holdings at what, turns out in hindsight to be, impropitious times. This engaging webcast presentation will delve into:
• What Rule 10b5-1 Permits
• Possession v. use debate
• Requirements of a trading plan
• SEC interpretations
• Benefits of having a trading plan
Credits: 1
Cost: $195
On Demand - Crowdfunding and the JOBS Act: A Primer for Corporate Counsel
Sponsor: West LegalEdcenter and Westlaw GC
Contact: 1.800.308.1700; e-mail west.wlec-sales@thomson.com; Internet www.westlegaledcenter.com
Speakers: Debbie A. Klis – Of Counsel, Ballard Spahr LLP, Bethesda; Katayun I. Jaffari – Partner, Ballard Spahr LLP, Philadelphia
Highlights: The new crowdfunding rules enable companies to engage in limited fundraising from small investors over the Internet. Small, growing companies can therefore look beyond their (or their financial adviser’s) Rolodex of “accredited investors,” marking a significant change to the former rules, which carried far greater conditions to any offering size.
Key takeaways and/or learning objectives of the webcast will address:
• A primer on crowdfunding’s start
• The advantages of crowdfunding and the critics of the exemption
• The challenges to creating and implementing the crowdfunding rules and process
• Where we are today with crowdfunding
Cost: $195
Corporate Counsel
May 21-22, 2013. LegalTech West Coast 2013
Sponsor: ALM Events
Contact: Program: Judy Kelly (917) 837-9016; e-mail: jkelly2@alm.com
; Sales: Al Liberty (212) 457-9486: aliberty@alm.com
; Internet www.almevents.com
Who Should Attend: CIOs, IT Professionals, Litigation Support Professionals, KM Managers, Law Librarians, In-House Counsel, Law Firm Attorneys, Para Professionals, Managing Partners, Practice Area Leaders, Executive Directors, Chief Operating Officers
Highlights: LEGALTECH New York, the MOST IMPORTANT technology event for the legal professional will place you at the vanguard of this cutting edge industry with illustrious keynote speakers, stellar educational programming and latest advances in technology to help you in your quest for staying at the forefront of technology. LEGALTECH continues to provide you with a conduit for learning, networking and exploring the very latest in Legal Technology.
June 5-6, 2013. 25th Annual General Counsel East Conference
Sponsor: ALM Events
Contact: Program: Jennifer Coniglio (212) 457-7926; e-mail: jconiglio@alm.com
; Sales: Al Liberty (212) 457-9486: aliberty@alm.com
; Internet www.almevents.com
Who Should Attend: General Counsel, Assistant General Counsel, Senior Attorneys, In-House Counsel, Deputy General Counsel, Chief Legal Officers
Highlights: Corporate Counsel magazine is pleased to announce the 25th Annual General Counsel Conference, to be held June 5-6, 2013 in New York. The General Counsel Conference is designed to provide general counsel with access to their best and brightest peers and an understanding of what is working in the world’s best legal departments. Attendees will gain insight into the innovative practice s and processes in place to manage some of the most difficult corporate and legal issues of today.
July 18, 2013. Virtual Corporate Counsel Forum
Sponsor: ALM Events
Contact: Program: Jennifer Coniglio (212) 457-7926; e-mail: jconiglio@alm.com
; Sales: Al Liberty (212) 457-9486: aliberty@alm.com
; Internet www.almevents.com
Who Should Attend: General Counsel, In-House Counsel, Corporate Counsel, Chief Legal Officers, Chief Compliance Officers
Highlights: Virtual Corporate Counsel Forum is an exclusive complimentary online event that includes presentations, sponsor microsites, online networking, chatting, and more. It’s everything you’d expect from a live conference, brought right to your computer. Features include: Free registration for corporate counsel, CLE eligible online educational sessions, networking opportunities, and a microsites featuring product demonstrations.
September 18, 2013. Cross-Border M&A and Litigation Forum
Sponsor: ALM Events
Contact: Program: Jennifer Coniglio (212) 457-7926; e-mail: jconiglio@alm.com
; Sales: Al Liberty (212) 457-9486: aliberty@alm.com
; Internet www.almevents.com
Who Should Attend: General Counsel, In-House Counsel, Corporate Counsel, Chief Legal Officers, Chief Compliance Officers
Highlights: delivers vital information to U.S. in-house counsel. Mergers and Acquisition activity has finally stepped up as a profitable business plan again since the economic downturn in 2008, especially in cross-border markets – both mature and emerging.
This event will guide in-house counsel as well as independent attorneys towards successful cross-border M&A by outlining key tools to use in determining major disclosure issues, regulatory and compliance updates and cross-border litigation tactics to maintain the M&A upswing and increase revenue once again.
September 30 - Oct. 1, 2013. 7th Annual Hedge Fund General Counsel Summit
Sponsor: ALM Events
Contact: Program: Jennifer Coniglio (212) 457-7926; e-mail: jconiglio@alm.com
; Sales: Al Liberty (212) 457-9486: aliberty@alm.com
; Internet www.almevents.com
Who Should Attend: Hedge Fund General Counsel, In-House Counsel, Corporate Counsel
Highlights: A two day event featuring in-depth discussions of the most pressing legal and regulatory issues facing the hedge fund industry today. At this event we’ll focus on relevant facts and cases to bring you real-world, actionable intelligence, not merely hypotheticals. You’ll have access to industry thought leaders and the opportunity for meaningful networking with your peers. You’ll also be able to share ideas and questions in highly interactive live seminar formats and will return to your office with strategies to protect your fund, serve your investors, and satisfy regulators.
October 22-23, 2013. 5th Annual IP Trademark, Copyright & Licensing Counsel Forum
Sponsor: ALM Events
Contact: Program: Jennifer Coniglio (212) 457-7926; e-mail: jconiglio@alm.com
; Sales: Al Liberty (212) 457-9486: aliberty@alm.com
; Internet www.almevents.com
Who Should Attend: IP Counsel; IP Lawyers; General Counsel / Assistant General Counsel; Intellectual Property Counsel; Trademark / Copyright / Licensing Counsel; Corporate Counsel; Director-Global Brand Enforcement; IP Managers
Highlights: Corporate Counsel Magazine’s 5th Annual IP Trademark, Copyright & Licensing Counsel Forum will cover the latest trends and developments not only in trademarks and copyrights but also in licensing.
Join us for a series of in-depth discussions on a wide variety of IP Trademark, Copyright & Licensing issues. We’ll explore recent court decisions and their implications for your company’s IP strategy. You’ll have an opportunity to engage in lively debate with your colleagues and peers, engage regulators, and explore the rapidly changing intellectual property landscape.
Data Privacy
May 21-22, 2013. LegalTech West Coast 2013
Sponsor: ALM Events
Contact: Program: Judy Kelly (917) 837-9016; e-mail: jkelly2@alm.com
; Sales: Al Liberty (212) 457-9486: aliberty@alm.com
; Internet www.almevents.com
Who Should Attend: CIOs, IT Professionals, Litigation Support Professionals, KM Managers, Law Librarians, In-House Counsel, Law Firm Attorneys, Para Professionals, Managing Partners, Practice Area Leaders, Executive Directors, Chief Operating Officers
Highlights: LEGALTECH New York, the MOST IMPORTANT technology event for the legal professional will place you at the vanguard of this cutting edge industry with illustrious keynote speakers, stellar educational programming and latest advances in technology to help you in your quest for staying at the forefront of technology. LEGALTECH continues to provide you with a conduit for learning, networking and exploring the very latest in Legal Technology.
Ethics
On Demand - Supervision with Precision: Understanding Ethics Rules 5.1 and 5.3
Sponsor: West LegalEdcenter
Contact: 1.800.308.1700; e-mail west.wlec-sales@thomson.com; Internet www.westlegaledcenter.com
Speakers: Stuart I. Teicher - Attorney and Professional Legal Educator
Highlights: The song says that “No Man is an Island” and that’s true in the law as well. Male or female, young or old, all attorneys need to worry about more than just themselves – we’re required to supervise the other lawyers and non-lawyer personnel in our office. Join the “CLE Performer” Stuart Teicher as he reveals the supervision requirements in the ethics code and shows how this duty has been expanding over the past few years.
Credits: 1
Cost: $195
Ethics and Professional Responsibility
May 21-22, 2013. LegalTech West Coast 2013
Sponsor: ALM Events
Contact: Program: Judy Kelly (917) 837-9016; e-mail: jkelly2@alm.com
; Sales: Al Liberty (212) 457-9486: aliberty@alm.com
; Internet www.almevents.com
Who Should Attend: CIOs, IT Professionals, Litigation Support Professionals, KM Managers, Law Librarians, In-House Counsel, Law Firm Attorneys, Para Professionals, Managing Partners, Practice Area Leaders, Executive Directors, Chief Operating Officers
Highlights: LEGALTECH New York, the MOST IMPORTANT technology event for the legal professional will place you at the vanguard of this cutting edge industry with illustrious keynote speakers, stellar educational programming and latest advances in technology to help you in your quest for staying at the forefront of technology. LEGALTECH continues to provide you with a conduit for learning, networking and exploring the very latest in Legal Technology.
Employment Law
On Demand - Eight Questions to Ask Before Taking an Adverse Employment Action
Sponsor: West LegalEdcenter
Contact: 1.800.308.1700; e-mail west.wlec-sales@thomson.com; Internet www.westlegaledcenter.com
Speakers: Katherine B. Capito – Dinsmore & Shohl LLP; Anna M. Dailey – Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
Highlights: This program discusses questions that human resource professionals and employment lawyers should ask before an employer takes an adverse action against an employee to protect it from any resulting litigation.
A wrongful-discharge suit can be very costly to your company. These suits involve back pay, reinstatement or front pay until retirement; damages for humiliation and embarrassment; attorney fees; and in some situations, punitive damages. It’s not uncommon to hear of jury verdicts far exceeding $1 million for an individual plaintiff. Learn these eight questions in this informative webcast.
Credits: 1.25
Cost: $195
July 25-27, 2013. Current Developments in Employment Law
Sponsor: American Law Institute-American Bar Association Continuing Professional Education
Contact: Carole Findley, (215) 243-1632 or 800-CLE-NEWS, ext. 1632; FAX: (215) 243-1664, refer to course CV001, code NLJ; e-mail: cfindley@ali-cle.org; Internet: www.ali-cle.org/CV001/
Planning Chairs: The Honorable Rebecca R. Pallmeyer, Judge, U.S. District Court, Chicago; Robert B. Fitzpatrick, Robert B. Fitzpatrick, PLLC, Washington, DC; and Frank C. Morris, Jr., Epstein Becker & Green, P.C., Washington, DC
Tuition: $1,449 for on-location course/$1,149 for webcast (or $329 per webcast segment)
Highlights: Stay competitive and vastly enhance your practice by learning the latest trends in labor and employment law. Whether you represent plaintiffs or defendants, whether in the public or private arena, you will benefit from this unmatched comprehensive program that is renowned for its engaging presentations by national experts.
ERISA
On Demand - ERISA Plans in the Wake of US Airways, Inc. v. McCutchen
Sponsor: West LegalEdcenter
Contact: 1.800.308.1700; e-mail west.wlec-sales@thomson.com; Internet www.westlegaledcenter.com
Speakers: Howard Shapiro - Managing Partner, Proskauer Rose LLP, New Orleans Office; Page W. Griffin - Associate, Proskauer Rose, New Orleans, LA; Stacey CS Cerrone - Senior Counsel, Proskauer Rose, New Orleans, LA
Highlights: On April 16, 2013, the Supreme Court decided the much awaited US Airways, Inc. v. McCutchen. At issue was a Third Circuit holding that permitted participants to assert equitable principles to vary the terms of a written plan document. The case arose from a familiar scenario: a health plan participant sustains serious injuries in an accident caused by a tort-feasor. Find out how the case was decided and what the Supreme Court told the ERISA bar about equitable remedies under Section 502(a)(3). The case provides important lessons for compliance benefits counsel and ERISA litigators.
Credits: 1
Cost: $195
Estate Planning
July 18-19, 2013. Representing Estate and Trust Beneficiaries and Fiduciaries
Sponsor: American Law Institute-American Bar Association Continuing Professional Education
Contact: Pam Delarge, (215) 243-1633 or 800-CLE-NEWS, ext. 1633; FAX: (215) 243-1664, refer to course CV005, code NLJ; e-mail: pdelarge@ali-cle.org; Internet: www.ali-cle.org/CV005/
Planning Chairs: Steven M. Fast, Day Pitney LLP, West Hartford, Connecticut; and Robert Whitman, University of Connecticut School of Law, Hartford
Tuition: $1,399 for on-location course/$1,099 for webcast (or $329 per webcast segment)
Highlights: The go-to program for estate and trust administration professionals. Go beyond basics and delve into topics that specifically affect beneficiaries and fiduciaries, plus get solutions to your most pressing concerns through small roundtable discussions and networking opportunities.
General Counsel
May 21-22, 2013. LegalTech West Coast 2013
Sponsor: ALM Events
Contact: Program: Judy Kelly (917) 837-9016; e-mail: jkelly2@alm.com
; Sales: Al Liberty (212) 457-9486: aliberty@alm.com
; Internet www.almevents.com
Who Should Attend: CIOs, IT Professionals, Litigation Support Professionals, KM Managers, Law Librarians, In-House Counsel, Law Firm Attorneys, Para Professionals, Managing Partners, Practice Area Leaders, Executive Directors, Chief Operating Officers
Highlights: LEGALTECH New York, the MOST IMPORTANT technology event for the legal professional will place you at the vanguard of this cutting edge industry with illustrious keynote speakers, stellar educational programming and latest advances in technology to help you in your quest for staying at the forefront of technology. LEGALTECH continues to provide you with a conduit for learning, networking and exploring the very latest in Legal Technology.
In-House Counsel
September 30 - Oct. 1, 2013. 7th Annual Hedge Fund General Counsel Summit
Sponsor: ALM Events
Contact: Program: Jennifer Coniglio (212) 457-7926; e-mail: jconiglio@alm.com
; Sales: Al Liberty (212) 457-9486: aliberty@alm.com
; Internet www.almevents.com
Who Should Attend: Hedge Fund General Counsel, In-House Counsel, Corporate Counsel
Highlights: A two day event featuring in-depth discussions of the most pressing legal and regulatory issues facing the hedge fund industry today. At this event we’ll focus on relevant facts and cases to bring you real-world, actionable intelligence, not merely hypotheticals. You’ll have access to industry thought leaders and the opportunity for meaningful networking with your peers. You’ll also be able to share ideas and questions in highly interactive live seminar formats and will return to your office with strategies to protect your fund, serve your investors, and satisfy regulators.
Intellectual Property
On Demand - Litigation Strategies Under The AIA – Contested Proceedings: Stays And Estoppels
Sponsor: West LegalEdcenter
Contact: 1.800.308.1700; e-mail west.wlec-sales@thomson.com; Internet www.westlegaledcenter.com
Speakers: Jonathan M. Strang – Associate, Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C.; Robert Greene Sterne – Founding Director, Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C., co-counsel for Teleflex
Highlights: The America Invents Act (AIA) represents the most significant change to the U.S. Patent Law System in sixty years. New contested proceedings before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office under the AIA present fresh opportunities and challenges for litigators on either side of ongoing or potential patent litigation. Litigation strategies before the federal courts and the International Trade Commission must evolve to keep up with this changing landscape. This webinar will address how these new contested proceedings at the USPTO interact with pending and contemplated district court and USITC litigation.
Credits: 1
Cost: $195
On Demand - Already v. Nike – The Warnings from the Supreme Court and the Impact on Trademark Infringement Cases
Sponsor: West LegalEdcenter and Westlaw GC
Contact: 1.800.308.1700; e-mail west.wlec-sales@thomson.com; Internet www.westlegaledcenter.com
Speakers: Jeremy L. Byellin - Attorney at Law, Byellin Law PLLC, St. Louis Park, MN
Highlights: On January 9, 2013, the Supreme Court handed down its unanimous decision in Already, LLC v. Nike, Inc. Although the case was dismissed as moot, the justices still had quite a bit to say about the factual details of the case. These statements were not to be construed as legally binding precedent, but instead, were warnings to both attorneys and the lower courts about certain tactics employed by both parties, especially Nike. This program discusses the facts of the case, what the Supreme Court said about the legal practices of both sides, and the implications going forward.
Credits: 0.75
Cost: $195
On Demand - Europe’s New Unified Patent Court: A Study in Key Changes from the Old Patent System
Sponsor: West LegalEdcenter and Westlaw GC
Contact: 1.800.308.1700; e-mail west.wlec-sales@thomson.com; Internet www.westlegaledcenter.com
Speakers: Alexander Harguth – Partner, McDermott Will & Emery LLP, Munich; Hiroshi Sheraton – Partner, McDermott Will & Emery LLP, London
Highlights: The European Parliament recently approved the “EU patent package” consisting of a unitary patent, a language regime and a unified patent court. The new system will start to run in a few months and could have significant affects on international companies with European Patent Portfolios. This program will cover:
• What International Counsel should know about the New System
• How much time is left for preparations
• How significant are the changes in comparison with the old systems
• Pros and Cons of the New System
• Strategic Aspects for International companies with European Patent Portfolios
Credits: 1.25
Cost: $195
October 22-23, 2013. 5th Annual IP Trademark, Copyright & Licensing Counsel Forum
Sponsor: ALM Events
Contact: Program: Jennifer Coniglio (212) 457-7926; e-mail: jconiglio@alm.com
; Sales: Al Liberty (212) 457-9486: aliberty@alm.com
; Internet www.almevents.com
Who Should Attend: IP Counsel; IP Lawyers; General Counsel / Assistant General Counsel; Intellectual Property Counsel; Trademark / Copyright / Licensing Counsel; Corporate Counsel; Director-Global Brand Enforcement; IP Managers
Highlights: Corporate Counsel Magazine’s 5th Annual IP Trademark, Copyright & Licensing Counsel Forum will cover the latest trends and developments not only in trademarks and copyrights but also in licensing.
Join us for a series of in-depth discussions on a wide variety of IP Trademark, Copyright & Licensing issues. We’ll explore recent court decisions and their implications for your company’s IP strategy. You’ll have an opportunity to engage in lively debate with your colleagues and peers, engage regulators, and explore the rapidly changing intellectual property landscape.
IT Department
May 21-22, 2013. LegalTech West Coast 2013
Sponsor: ALM Events
Contact: Program: Judy Kelly (917) 837-9016; e-mail: jkelly2@alm.com
; Sales: Al Liberty (212) 457-9486: aliberty@alm.com
; Internet www.almevents.com
Who Should Attend: CIOs, IT Professionals, Litigation Support Professionals, KM Managers, Law Librarians, In-House Counsel, Law Firm Attorneys, Para Professionals, Managing Partners, Practice Area Leaders, Executive Directors, Chief Operating Officers
Highlights: LEGALTECH New York, the MOST IMPORTANT technology event for the legal professional will place you at the vanguard of this cutting edge industry with illustrious keynote speakers, stellar educational programming and latest advances in technology to help you in your quest for staying at the forefront of technology. LEGALTECH continues to provide you with a conduit for learning, networking and exploring the very latest in Legal Technology.
Land Use
August 14-16, 2013. Land Use Institute: Planning, Regulation, Litigation, Eminent Domain, and Compensation
Sponsor: American Law Institute-American Bar Association Continuing Professional Education
Contact: Carole Findley, (215) 243-1632 or 800-CLE-NEWS, ext. 1632; FAX: (215) 243-1664, refer to course CV003, code NLJ; e-mail: cfindley@ali-cle.org; Internet: www.ali-cle.org/CV003/
Planning Chairs: Frank Schnidman, Senior Fellow, School of Urban and Regional Planning, Florida Atlantic University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida; and Gideon Kanner, Professor Emeritus, Loyola Law School
Tuition: $1,399 for on-location course / $1,099 for webcast (or $329 per webcast segment)
Highlights: Stay ahead of the competition by understanding the key issues property owners and developers face when attempting to obtain governmental approvals by attending this cutting-edge program, taught by preeminent practitioners, academics, and government officials.
Law Firm Marketing
June 10 – Chicago, IL Live Conference - Marketing Metrics 2013
Sponsor: West LegalEdcenter
Contact: 1.800.308.1700; e-mail west.wlec-sales@thomson.com; Internet www.westlegaledcenter.com
Speakers: James Stapleton - Chief Marketing and Business Development Officer, Littler Mendelson; Wendy Bernero - Chief of Strategic Initiatives, Proskauer Rose LLP
Highlights: Attorneys are accustomed to employing evidence to support their positions and make decisions. As a marketer, you can employ analytics as a powerful tool to prove your successes, highlight areas of need and refine your marketing and business development strategies by driving improvements in attorney behavior. This course will demonstrate how to identify the proper metrics, apply them to your current role and socialize the use of analytics within your firm.
Cost: $795
June 11 – Chicago, IL Live Conference - Social Media for Law Firms
Sponsor: West LegalEdcenter
Contact: 1.800.308.1700; e-mail west.wlec-sales@thomson.com; Internet www.westlegaledcenter.com
Speakers: Adrian Dayton, Adrian Dayton & Associates
Highlights: The Hildebrandt Institute and West LegalEdcenter present SOCIAL MEDIA FOR LAW FIRMS 2013 - Training the Trainers.
Topics covered include:
• LinkedIn: Building High Value Relationships and Best Practices
• Blogging: Give Content, Get Noticed
• Twitter: Persuading Lawyers to Join Twitter in 140 Characters or Less
• Ethics: Avoiding the Pitfalls and Gaining Buy-in From Conservative Lawyers
• Video: A picture says a thousand words. Video is at least twice that
• Facebook: Using The #1 Social Network in the World for Recruiting and Business Development
Cost: $795
Legal Operations
May 21-22, 2013. LegalTech West Coast 2013
Sponsor: ALM Events
Contact: Program: Judy Kelly (917) 837-9016; e-mail: jkelly2@alm.com
; Sales: Al Liberty (212) 457-9486: aliberty@alm.com
; Internet www.almevents.com
Who Should Attend: CIOs, IT Professionals, Litigation Support Professionals, KM Managers, Law Librarians, In-House Counsel, Law Firm Attorneys, Para Professionals, Managing Partners, Practice Area Leaders, Executive Directors, Chief Operating Officers
Highlights: LEGALTECH New York, the MOST IMPORTANT technology event for the legal professional will place you at the vanguard of this cutting edge industry with illustrious keynote speakers, stellar educational programming and latest advances in technology to help you in your quest for staying at the forefront of technology. LEGALTECH continues to provide you with a conduit for learning, networking and exploring the very latest in Legal Technology.
Legal Technology
September 18, 2013. Cross-Border M&A and Litigation Forum
Sponsor: ALM Events
Contact: Program: Jennifer Coniglio (212) 457-7926; e-mail: jconiglio@alm.com
; Sales: Al Liberty (212) 457-9486: aliberty@alm.com
; Internet www.almevents.com
Who Should Attend: General Counsel, In-House Counsel, Corporate Counsel, Chief Legal Officers, Chief Compliance Officers
Highlights: delivers vital information to U.S. in-house counsel. Mergers and Acquisition activity has finally stepped up as a profitable business plan again since the economic downturn in 2008, especially in cross-border markets – both mature and emerging.
This event will guide in-house counsel as well as independent attorneys towards successful cross-border M&A by outlining key tools to use in determining major disclosure issues, regulatory and compliance updates and cross-border litigation tactics to maintain the M&A upswing and increase revenue once again.
June 20, 2013 (online 24/7). Virtual LegalTech
Sponsor: ALM Events
Contact: Program: Laura Manis (212) 457-7918; e-mail: lmanis@alm.com
; Sales: Al Liberty (212) 457-9486: aliberty@alm.com
; Internet www.almevents.com
Who Should Attend: Law Firm CIOs;IT Professionals; Litigation Support Professionals; KM Managers; Law Librarians; In-House Counsel; Law Firm Attorneys; Para Professionals; Managing Partners; Practice Area Leaders; Executive Directors; Chief Operating Officers; Chief Technology Officers
Highlights: Virtual LegalTech offers all the powerful educational and networking opportunities of LegalTech, the premier conference and trade show for technology in the legal community. Virtual LegalTech (VLT) is an online tradeshow featuring the latest hardware, software, tools and services that are moving the practice of law ahead through innovative solutions. It’s also an invaluable chance to interact with colleagues, share best practices and make connections with professionals from law firms and corporate legal departments from all over the world.
VLT’s fully interactive online virtual environment enables you to do all the things you’d do at a live event: attend presentations and panel discussions, talk with vendors, see product demonstrations, collect information, network with colleagues and get the latest news from the ever-evolving arena of legal technology. The show is open all year around, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Each live online show date offers Free CLE in certain jurisdictions.
July 18, 2013. Virtual Corporate Counsel Forum
Sponsor: ALM Events
Contact: Program: Jennifer Coniglio (212) 457-7926; e-mail: jconiglio@alm.com
; Sales: Al Liberty (212) 457-9486: aliberty@alm.com
; Internet www.almevents.com
Who Should Attend: General Counsel, In-House Counsel, Corporate Counsel, Chief Legal Officers, Chief Compliance Officers
Highlights: Virtual Corporate Counsel Forum is an exclusive complimentary online event that includes presentations, sponsor microsites, online networking, chatting, and more. It’s everything you’d expect from a live conference, brought right to your computer. Features include: Free registration for corporate counsel, CLE eligible online educational sessions, networking opportunities, and a microsites featuring product demonstrations.
May 21-22, 2013. LegalTech West Coast 2013
Sponsor: ALM Events
Contact: Program: Judy Kelly (917) 837-9016; e-mail: jkelly2@alm.com
; Sales: Al Liberty (212) 457-9486: aliberty@alm.com
; Internet www.almevents.com
Who Should Attend: CIOs, IT Professionals, Litigation Support Professionals, KM Managers, Law Librarians, In-House Counsel, Law Firm Attorneys, Para Professionals, Managing Partners, Practice Area Leaders, Executive Directors, Chief Operating Officers
Highlights: LEGALTECH New York, the MOST IMPORTANT technology event for the legal professional will place you at the vanguard of this cutting edge industry with illustrious keynote speakers, stellar educational programming and latest advances in technology to help you in your quest for staying at the forefront of technology. LEGALTECH continues to provide you with a conduit for learning, networking and exploring the very latest in Legal Technology.
Litigation
May 21-22, 2013. LegalTech West Coast 2013
Sponsor: ALM Events
Contact: Program: Judy Kelly (917) 837-9016; e-mail: jkelly2@alm.com
; Sales: Al Liberty (212) 457-9486: aliberty@alm.com
; Internet www.almevents.com
Who Should Attend: CIOs, IT Professionals, Litigation Support Professionals, KM Managers, Law Librarians, In-House Counsel, Law Firm Attorneys, Para Professionals, Managing Partners, Practice Area Leaders, Executive Directors, Chief Operating Officers
Highlights: LEGALTECH New York, the MOST IMPORTANT technology event for the legal professional will place you at the vanguard of this cutting edge industry with illustrious keynote speakers, stellar educational programming and latest advances in technology to help you in your quest for staying at the forefront of technology. LEGALTECH continues to provide you with a conduit for learning, networking and exploring the very latest in Legal Technology.
M&A
On Demand - Advanced Strategies for Due Diligence in the Age of Transparency
Sponsor: West LegalEdcenter and Westlaw GC
Contact: 1.800.308.1700; e-mail west.wlec-sales@thomson.com; Internet www.westlegaledcenter.com
Speakers: Andrew J. Sherman – Partner, M&A and Corporate, Jones Day LLP, Washington D.C.; R. Christopher Cook – Partner, Jones Day LLP, Washington D.C.
Highlights: The depth and breadth of due diligence has reached new levels of scrutiny and detail. Potential liability under Sarbanes Oxley, Dodd Frank, FCPA, and a plethora of labor and employment, government contracting and tax laws have added to the cost and complexity of transactions as all parties attempt to identify and mitigate a wide variety of potential risks and liabilities.
This webinar will focus on:
• Today’s due diligence best practices
• An overview of the discipline of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
• Balancing virtual data rooms vs. in-person meetings and third-party data gathering
Credit: 1
Cost: $195
Live Conference – Latin Deals 2013 June 20, Washington, D.C.
Sponsor: West LegalEdcenter
Contact: 1.800.308.1700; e-mail west.wlec-sales@thomson.com; Internet www.westlegaledcenter.com
Co-Chairs: Thomas F. Morante – Partner, Holland & Knight; Sergio Spinelli Silva, Jr. – Mattos Filho (Brazil)
Highlights: With the deal and investment landscape larger than ever in Latin America, this conference is designed to gain an understanding of the current and future legal and regulatory dynamics driving the business and M&A environment in Latin America, capturing both US and LATAM perspectives while focusing on key industries driving this expansion.
Panel discussions will assess the current environment and examine the hot topics impacting decisions as companies target the region for growth opportunities. Join us for authoritative insight and networking with a diverse collection of faculty and delegates examining the challenges and opportunities in 2013 and beyond.
Cost: $895
Online CLE
Earn CLE Credits Online at CLECenter.com
Sponsor: CLECenter.com
Contact: Call a CLE Counselor at (800) 348-0466; CLE-Counselor@alm.com
Highlights: Publishers of The New York Law Journal and Law.com bring you CLECenter.com, the premier provider of Online Continuing Legal Education. CLECenter.com makes compliance simple and convenient with seamless online tracking and 24/7 access. We feature state accredited, high-quality audio and video content in various practice areas from the NYC Bar, LA County Bar, The Recorder, Texas Lawyer, and many more. Take advantage of this exclusive offer for New York Law Journal subscribers and enter promotion code NLJCLE40 at checkout to receive 40% off your entire purchase at CLECenter.com. Offer ends 7/31/2013.
Real Estate
August 1-3, 2013. Modern Real Estate Transactions
Sponsor: American Law Institute-American Bar Association Continuing Professional Education
Contact: Carole Findley, (215) 243-1632 or 800-CLE-NEWS, ext. 1632; FAX: (215) 243-1664, refer to course CV008, code NLJ; e-mail: cfindley@ali-cle.org; Internet: www.ali-cle.org/CV008/
Planning Chairs: Kathryn Cochrane Murphy, Krokidas & Bluestein LLP, Boston; Mark A. Senn, Senn Visciano Canges P.C., Denver; and Philip D. Weller, DLA Piper LLP (US), Dallas
Tuition: $1,499 for on-location course / $1,199 for webcast (or $329 per webcast segment)
Highlights: This is THE course for commercial real estate attorneys who need solid, practical advice from experts to navigate the challenging real estate market. Take this course and learn useful strategies to apply to your practice immediately!
Social Media
On Demand - Social Media for Lawyers: Darned If You Do, Darned If You Don’t?
Sponsor: West LegalEdcenter
Contact: 1.800.308.1700; e-mail west.wlec-sales@thomson.com; Internet www.westlegaledcenter.com
Speakers: Margaret M. DiBianca – Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor LLP, Wilmington, DE
Highlights: A steady stream of news stories involves social-media snafus. Legal professionals are not immune to these mistakes. To the contrary, social media has proved to be a breeding ground for breaches of confidentiality and other ethical missteps. But can these ethical issues be avoided by avoiding social media? Likely not. Instead, lawyers may have an ethical duty to understand at least the basics of social media. This session is designed to alert attorneys to some potential landmines involved in the use and avoidance of social-media tools. The session is appropriate for both the Facebook novice and the seasoned social-networker.
Credit: 0.75
Cost: $195
Staff Counsel
June 5-6, 2013. 25th Annual General Counsel East Conference
Sponsor: ALM Events
Contact: Program: Jennifer Coniglio (212) 457-7926; e-mail: jconiglio@alm.com
; Sales: Al Liberty (212) 457-9486: aliberty@alm.com
; Internet www.almevents.com
Who Should Attend: General Counsel, Assistant General Counsel, Senior Attorneys, In-House Counsel, Deputy General Counsel, Chief Legal Officers
Highlights: Corporate Counsel magazine is pleased to announce the 25th Annual General Counsel Conference, to be held June 5-6, 2013 in New York. The General Counsel Conference is designed to provide general counsel with access to their best and brightest peers and an understanding of what is working in the world’s best legal departments. Attendees will gain insight into the innovative practice s and processes in place to manage some of the most difficult corporate and legal issues of today.
Technology
May 21-22, 2013. LegalTech West Coast 2013
Sponsor: ALM Events
Contact: Program: Judy Kelly (917) 837-9016; e-mail: jkelly2@alm.com
; Sales: Al Liberty (212) 457-9486: aliberty@alm.com
; Internet www.almevents.com
Who Should Attend: CIOs, IT Professionals, Litigation Support Professionals, KM Managers, Law Librarians, In-House Counsel, Law Firm Attorneys, Para Professionals, Managing Partners, Practice Area Leaders, Executive Directors, Chief Operating Officers
Highlights: LEGALTECH New York, the MOST IMPORTANT technology event for the legal professional will place you at the vanguard of this cutting edge industry with illustrious keynote speakers, stellar educational programming and latest advances in technology to help you in your quest for staying at the forefront of technology. LEGALTECH continues to provide you with a conduit for learning, networking and exploring the very latest in Legal Technology.
June 20, 2013 (online 24/7). Virtual LegalTech
Sponsor: ALM Events
Contact: Program: Laura Manis (212) 457-7918; e-mail: lmanis@alm.com
; Sales: Al Liberty (212) 457-9486: aliberty@alm.com
; Internet www.almevents.com
Who Should Attend: Law Firm CIOs;IT Professionals; Litigation Support Professionals; KM Managers; Law Librarians; In-House Counsel; Law Firm Attorneys; Para Professionals; Managing Partners; Practice Area Leaders; Executive Directors; Chief Operating Officers; Chief Technology Officers
Highlights: Virtual LegalTech offers all the powerful educational and networking opportunities of LegalTech, the premier conference and trade show for technology in the legal community. Virtual LegalTech (VLT) is an online tradeshow featuring the latest hardware, software, tools and services that are moving the practice of law ahead through innovative solutions. It’s also an invaluable chance to interact with colleagues, share best practices and make connections with professionals from law firms and corporate legal departments from all over the world.
VLT’s fully interactive online virtual environment enables you to do all the things you’d do at a live event: attend presentations and panel discussions, talk with vendors, see product demonstrations, collect information, network with colleagues and get the latest news from the ever-evolving arena of legal technology. The show is open all year around, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Each live online show date offers Free CLE in certain jurisdictions.
Torts
September 19-20, 2013. Accountants Liability
Sponsor: American Law Institute-American Bar Association Continuing Professional Education
Contact: Pam DeLarge, (215) 243-1633 or 800-CLE-NEWS, ext. 1633; FAX: (215) 243-1664, refer to course CV012, code NLJ; e-mail: cfindley@ali-cle.org; Internet: www.ali-cle.org/CV012/
Planning Chairs: John H. Eickemeyer, Vedder Price P.C., New York; and Veronica E. Rendon, Arnold & Porter LLP, New York
Tuition: $1,399 for on-location course / $1,099 for webcast (or $329 per webcast segment)
Highlights: Get overview of the changing principles that govern the field of accountants’ liability. Revised for 2013, this course will focus strongly on domestic financial reporting, and will cover auditor independence; civil litigation, including the evaluation of liquid assets; PCAOB concerns; and much more.
