LAW DEPARTMENT MANAGEMENT
Managing Corporate Social Responsibility Issues
Companies are under increasing pressure to be responsive to climate change and the environment, as well as international human rights and domestic social justice issues. Some companies are responding with cutting-edge initiatives. Learn what you should know as an in-house attorney in order to effectively manage your company’s social responsibilities.

Donald P. Seberger, Vice President, Chief Counsel (USA), Rio Tinto Alcan
Jeffrey S. Srulovitz, Chief Environmental and Safety Counsel, Kraft Foods Global, Inc.
Bruce G. Wilson, Vice President & Deputy General Counsel, Exelon Corporation

ETHICS
The Ethics of Internal Investigations
*This session will be repeated at 11:30am on Wednesday
Internal investigations raise a host of sensitive legal and ethical concerns for in-house lawyers, from protecting attorney-client privilege to maintaining employee confidentiality. Explore the best practices for conducting investigations that protect the company and meet the standards set by the Model Rules of Professional Conduct.

Janice L. Block, Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer, Kaplan Higher Education
Nancy C. Loeb, Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary,
Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America, Inc.
Margaret B. Magill, Assistant General Counsel, Honeywell Aerospace, Defense & Space
Brian M. Martin, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, KLA-Tencor Corp.

REGULATORY
The Ever-Changing World of Insurance Coverage
Do you know what time bombs lurk in your exclusion clauses? Climate change, terrorism and corporate fraud are all changing the landscape of insurance coverage. Learn how to review your company’s policies and ask the right questions of your carrier.

Lorelie S. Masters, Partner, Jenner & Block LLP
Monika L. McCarthy, Senior Vice President & Assistant General Counsel, New Century Financial Corporation
Erik A. Schmidt, Environmental Counsel/Director, GE Commercial Finance, Healthcare Financial Services
John D. Sullivan, Senior Litigation Counsel, Shell Oil Company

LITIGATION MANAGEMENT
Managing E-Discovery Costs
Leading e-discovery experts will introduce you to the preventative strategies and technology solutions that can help any legal department control the rising cost of e-discovery. Learn how companies are saving time and money by finding smart ways to store, search and produce electronic evidence.

Kevin P. Gallagher, Vice President & Assistant General Counsel, Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc.
Dennis Kiker, Esq., Director, Fios Consulting
Patrick Oot, Director of Electronic Discovery & Senior Counsel, Verizon
Scott Richardson, Senior Counsel - Litigation, Bridgestone Americas Holding, Inc.

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11:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall

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11:30 AM – 12:45 PM -  BREAKOUT SESSIONS

SUBSTANTIVE ISSUES
Building a Winning IP Portfolio
A well-managed portfolio of intangible assets can be a huge boon to almost any business. In this session, leading experts will show you how to groom and grow a profitable and strategic IP portfolio.

Roger H. Marks, Equity Partner & General Counsel, Retail Concepts International, LLC
James J. Trussell, Assistant General Counsel & Chief Intellectual Property Counsel, BP America Inc. 

SUBSTANTIVE ISSUES
The Dealmaker’s Playbook
Today’s turbulent economic and credit markets have made many companies skittish about M&As. Learn the tactics that top dealmakers employ to keep deals afloat in this challenging environment.

Mark G. Brady, Principal, Head of Mergers and Acquisitions, William Blair & Co., LLC
Richard E. Kent, Assistant General Counsel, Honeywell International Inc.
William C. Pate, Managing Director, Equity Group Investments, LLC
Michael T. Wolf, Partner, Jenner & Block LLP

REGULATORY
When the Feds Come Knocking
When the DOJ or SEC shows up at your door, your preparedness will determine whether the ensuing investigation is a temporary inconvenience or a major threat to your company’s future. Learn how to craft a response strategy that will minimize your exposure.

Jodie L. Kelley, Vice President & Deputy General Counsel, Fannie Mae
Vanessa L. Vargas-Land, Vice President, Chief Compliance Officer, Chiquita Brands International, Inc.
Andrew Weissmann, Partner, Jenner & Block LLP

HORIZON ISSUES
The Aging Workforce
As baby boomers retire in droves, companies will have to radically rethink their approach to hiring and retaining employees. Learn what you can do now to prepare for this coming challenge, and find out how smart companies are implementing flexible policies to survive the talent crunch.

Henry C. Eickelberg, Vice President, Human Capital Processes, General Dynamics Corporation
Melody R.J. Jensen, Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary, Midland National Life Insurance Company
Joan S. Wise, General Counsel, AARP

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12:45 PM – 2:15 PM
Luncheon in Exhibit Hall  

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2:30 PM – 3:45 PM -  BREAKOUT SESSIONS

LAW DEPARTMENT MANAGEMENT
Talent Stewardship
Today’s senior in-house counsel must grapple with myriad issues in recruiting, developing and retaining talented lawyers. Companies are developing some unique strategies for improving diversity, work/life balance and professional development opportunities ranging from innovative programs partnering with outside counsel to efforts focused on improving career track options for in-house counsel. Discover practical ways and proven programs for building a successful legal team and getting your best talent to stick around.

N. Cornell Boggs III, Chief Legal Officer & Group Vice President of Public Affairs, Coors Brewing Company
Thomas L. Eisele, Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer & Secretary, NIBCO Inc.
Mike Evers, President, Evers Legal Search, Inc.
Michael A. Gruskin, Managing Attorney, Commercial and Product Litigation, General Motors Corporation 

REGULATORY
FCPA Compliance Tactics
The federal government continues to crack down on corporate wrongdoing overseas. Learn how to detect, prevent and remedy violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and stay off the feds’ radar screens when partnering with foreign enterprises.

Julia K. Bailey, Assistant General Counsel, International Transactions & Compliance, Honeywell
Joseph P. Covington, Partner, Jenner & Block LLP
Andrea Fekkes Dynes, Assistant General Counsel, International, General Dynamics Corporation
Mark L. Haley, Vice President & Company Counsel E&IS, BAE Systems 

LITIGATION MANAGEMENT
Best Practices for Litigation Holds
When a company receives a discovery request, the legal department has to be ready to immediately halt the destruction of documents to avoid costly and damaging sanctions. This session will provide proven strategies for successfully implementing a litigation hold on a global scale.

Deborah Baron, Director of e-Discovery, Autonomy/ZANTAZ
Theresa A. Coetzee, Vice President & Senior Counsel, Marriott International, Inc.
Eileen Burns Lerum, Vice President - Legal, U.S. & Chief Counsel Litigation Management, Rio Tinto Alcan
Stephen J. Liccione, Former Chief Compliance & Litigation Counsel, SPX Corporation
Terri L. Mascherin, Partner, Jenner & Block LLP

ETHICS
An In-House Perspective on Professional Responsibility
*This session will be repeated at 10:00am on Wednesday
In-house counsel face a unique set of challenges in managing their obligations under the rules of professional responsibility. Gain insight into the ethical issues you confront in balancing your legal and business roles, responding to executive misconduct and dealing with clients that contravene your advice.

John R. Allison, Assistant General Counsel, 3M Company
Jason L. Brown, Director of Legal, PepsiAmericas, Inc.
Christian S. Na, Vice President & General Counsel, Danaher, Product ID
Richard F. Ziegler, Partner, Jenner & Block LLP (former General Counsel, 3M Company)

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3:45 PM – 4:15 PM
Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall

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4:15 PM – 5:30 PM - BREAKOUT SESSIONS 

LITIGATION MANAGEMENT
Navigating Mixed Signals Under Section 2 of the Sherman Act
Recent Supreme Court decisions, including Trinko and Weyerhaeuser, have narrowed the scope of Sherman Act Section 2. However, lower court decisions have applied inconsistent standards to judge the legality under Section 2 of common business practices of large companies, including bundled discounts, exclusive agreements and decisions not to offer a favorable price to a competitor in a downstream market. Gain insight into how to navigate these confused standards and minimize antitrust risk for your company.

Alexander Dimitrief, Vice President & Senior Counsel for Litigation and Legal Policy, General Electric Company
Lee A. Freeman, Partner, Jenner & Block LLP
Kenneth L. Glazer, Deputy Director, Bureau of Competition, Federal Trade Commission
Robert D. Willig, Professor of Economics and Public Affairs, Princeton University, Senior Consultant, Compass Lexecon
Gary P. Zanfagna, Chief Antitrust Counsel, Honeywell International Inc.

SUBSTANTIVE ISSUES
Look at the Numbers From the Legal Perspective
Savvy counsel want to be up to speed on the legal nuisances around accounting.  This discussion will shed light on credit crisis issues and how law and accounting issues intersect; changing FAS 141R requirements; recent trends on damages, lost profits analysis and a review of the financial frameworks.

Jeffrey H. Ellis, Managing Director, Huron Consulting Group
Lisa C. Snow, Managing Director, Huron Consulting Group

SUBSTANTIVE ISSUES
Sub-Prime Litigation Update
The fallout surrounding the collapse of the sub-prime mortgage industry continues to spawn litigation and other legal liability issues.  Learn about the ongoing developments and trends in state and federal sub-prime litigation to date, including lawsuits against loan originators and the issuers of mortgage-backed securities, as well as litigation involving credit rating agencies, credit and mortgage insurers, firms that sold or invested in mortgage-backed obligations, and other market participants.

Lorelie S. Masters, Partner, Jenner & Block LLP
Jeff Nielsen, Managing Director, Washington, DC office, Navigant Consulting, Inc.
James L. Thompson, Partner, Jenner & Block LLP

REGULATORY
An Environment of Change
As global warming continues to grab headlines and dominate political dialogue, now is a ripe moment for companies large and small to re-evaluate their environmental liabilities. Get the latest information on the litigation and regulatory trends that should shape your approach to managing environmental risk.

John R. Allison, Assistant General Counsel, 3M Company
William J. Donohue, Associate General Counsel, Environment, Health & Safety,  Exelon Business Services Company
Greg Munson, General Counsel, WRS Infrastructure & Environment, Inc.
Gabrielle Sigel, Partner, Jenner & Block LLP

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5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Cocktail Reception in Exhibit Hall

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 2008

7:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Registration and Exhibit Hall Open

7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
Breakfast in Exhibit Hall

8:30 AM – 9:45 AM Keynote Panel:
Sharing the Vision: Strategies, Risks and Opportunities
Today's in-house counsel are mission critical to a company's success and prosperity.  Join this roundtable of General Counsel from some of the most admired companies in the world as they discuss how they manage risk, achieve results and deliver enduring value to their organizations.  This free flowing discussion will feature highly successful corporate law department best practices, programs and processes. 

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10:00 AM – 11:15 AM - BREAKOUT SESSIONS

HORIZON ISSUES
EU Success Strategies
With the possibility of class actions on the horizon and a growing body of pan-European business laws evolving in the EU, it may be time for your company to examine the risks and rewards of doing business in the EU. Top experts offer tips on understanding and navigating the complex and contradictory web of EU laws and regulations.

David B. Jaffe, General Counsel & Secretary, Guardian Industries Corp.
W. Scott Nehs, Vice President, Legal & Chief Compliance Officer, PepsiAmericas, Inc.
John Weber, General Manager, CT TyMetrix

ETHICS
An In-House Perspective on Professional Responsibility
In-house counsel face a unique set of challenges in managing their obligations under the rules of professional responsibility. Gain insight into the ethical issues you confront in balancing your legal and business roles, responding to executive misconduct and dealing with clients that contravene your advice.

LITIGATION MANAGEMENT
Deals Gone Bad
What do you do when a planned merger, acquisition or sale of a business no longer seems to make sense? With turbulent economic conditions and restrictive credit markets, there is more pressure on in-house counsel to re-price, restructure or even reverse planned business combinations or sales. What are the state-of-the-art protections you can use in agreements? Are there any teeth left in the material adverse clause post-IBP?

David J. Bradford, Partner, Jenner & Block LLP
Ross B. Bricker, Partner, Jenner & Block LLP
Michael J. Kennelly, Managing Director, Huron Consulting Group
Kevin L. Lilly, Senior Vice President, Secretary & General Counsel, SPX Corporation
Stephen A. Tsoris, Assistant General Counsel, SPX Corporation

LAW DEPARTMENT MANAGEMENT
Executive and Corporate Protection
The security of employees and companies doing business internationally has become a growing concern for global companies. Learn about the role in-house lawyers should play in handling government inquiries, data privacy, terrorist threats and corporate espionage, and what proactive steps companies should be taking now so they aren’t caught off-guard.

Ron K. Barger, Senior Vice President and General Counsel, Archon Group L.P.
Jeffrey W. Carr, Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary, FMC Technologies, Inc.
James J. Murphy, Assistant General Counsel, Labor & Employment, General Dynamics Corporation
Matthew J. Renaud, Partner, Jenner & Block LLP

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11:30 AM – 12:45 PM - BREAKOUT SESSIONS

SUBSTANTIVE ISSUES
Dramatic Changes in Patent Law
The House has passed significant patent reform legislation, and the Senate is expected to take action in 2008. The legislation works major changes in the U.S. patent system, including the patent infringement litigation process. In addition, the Supreme Court has been remarkably active in 2006 and 2007 in the patent arena, having issued several decisions that have themselves made major changes in patent practice and patent litigation.

Reginald J. Hill, Partner, Jenner & Block LLP
J. Kenneth Joung, Chief Intellectual Property Counsel, UOP LLC
Karl A. Vick, Senior Vice President & Chief IP Counsel, Cardinal Health

HORIZON ISSUES
Supreme Court Update
Take a look back at the most significant decisions of the past year and stay abreast of the business cases on the High Court’s docket in the months ahead.

Robin S. Conrad, Executive Vice President, National Chamber Litigation Center, Inc.
Donald B. Verrilli, Jr., Partner, Jenner & Block LLP

ETHICS
The Ethics of Internal Investigations
nternal investigations raise a host of sensitive legal and ethical concerns for in-house lawyers, from protecting attorney-client privilege to maintaining employee confidentiality. Explore the best practices for conducting investigations that protect the company and meet the standards set by the Model Rules of Professional Conduct.

Janice L. Block, Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer, Kaplan Higher Education
Nancy C. Loeb, Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary,
Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America, Inc.
Margaret B. Magill, Assistant General Counsel, Honeywell Aerospace, Defense & Space
Brian M. Martin, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, KLA-Tencor Corp.

HORIZON ISSUES
Leading Legal Transformation - With 2020 Vision
Guided by the 2008 Legal Transformation Study, panelists will identify key global trends and uncertainties shaping the future of law, highlighting four planning scenarios to  help attendees successfully compete in the global marketplace, reduce the risks and costs of business surprises, and empower the next generation of lawyers to  successfully lead.

Jeffrey W. Carr, Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, FMC Technologies, Inc.
Joshua P. Kubicki, Managing Director, Discovery consulting and Legal Staffing divisions, Solomon Page Group
Justin M. Miller, Corporate Counsel, E.I. DuPont de Nemours & Company
Pamela H. Woldow, Principal & General Counsel, Altman Weil, Inc.

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12:45 PM – 2:00 PM
Luncheon Keynote: Jeffrey Toobin, Senior Analyst, CNN, Staff Writer, The New Yorker & Best-Selling Author

2:00 PM Conference Adjourns