2025 Midyear Meeting CLE Materials

Below you will find the CLE schedule with materials for the 2025 Midyear Meeting.

Under each CLE program description, CLE materials are listed. Please click each hyperlink to access that specific CLE material. If you have any issues accessing these materials, please contact Jennifer Aron, Professional Development Manager, at [email protected] or Ashley Hatfield, Director of Communications, at [email protected].

Monday, February 10, 2025

ON DEMAND
Greenwashing Litigation in the U.S. and Abroad
Committee Co-Sponsors: Class Actions and Multi-Party Litigation, Corporate Compliance and Government Enforcement Actions, Corporate Counsel, Environmental and Energy Law, International
Companies are increasingly facing class action litigation and government regulation in the U.S. and abroad regarding the promotion of their products and services as being environmentally friendly. Hear from in-house and outside practitioners regarding the impact of such litigation and regulation and resulting best practices.

Speaker: Roy Prather, Beveridge & Diamond PC, Baltimore, Maryland USA

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ON DEMAND
PFAS and Medical Devices
Committee Co-Sponsors: Class Actions and Multi-Party Litigation, Drug, Device and Biotechnology, Medical Defense and Health Law, Toxic and Hazardous Substances Litigation
Some definitions of PFAS are expanding to include fluoropolymers and other fluorinated materials relevant to the medical device industry. While fluoropolymers have unique and valuable properties that contribute to medical device performance and beneficial patient outcomes, changing regulations are likely to impact direct and indirect uses of fluoropolymers in healthcare. Join us as we trace the implications of evolving chemical and environmental regulations on the use of fluoropolymers and other fluorinated substances in healthcare.

Speakers: David Dykeman, Greenberg Traurig, Minneapolis, Minnesota USA; Michael S. Heyl, Hogan Lovells, Washington, District of Columbia USA; Maureen Reitman, Exponent, Natick, Massachusetts USA

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7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
"You Can't Build A Great Building on a Weak Foundation: The Art of Laying Proper Foundation"
Committee Co-Sponsors: Medical Defense and Health Law, Professional Liability, Trial Techniques and Tactics
Many jurisdictions have enacted laws that make it incredibly difficult and costly to overcome foundational objections to essential evidence. This session will provide a toolkit for ensuring you have taken the proper measures to ensure admission of your evidence as well as prepare you for strategies to successfully outwit your opponent and beat them at their own game. In this session we will outline the challenges posed by various state laws and differing requirements for laying proper foundation and provide best practices for curing any foundational issues. We will also address strategies for precluding life care plans, witnesses, and various documentary evidence.

Speakers: Constance A. Endelicato, Wood Smith Henning Berman, Los Angeles, California USA; Robert G. Smith, Mayer LLP, Houston, Texas USA

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7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Beyond Playing Nice in the Sandbox: Effectively Defending Mass Torts in a Virtual Law Team
Committee Sponsor: Product Liability​                        
Virtual law firms grew out of the need for attorneys from multiple firms to efficiently collaborate on mass tort litigation. The model brings together the strengths and specialized experience of a range of attorneys across firms, often forming sub-teams to function as national coordinating counsel, discovery team, trial team, experts team, settlement team, etc. In this program, co-presenters Katie Maechler of Maslon LLP and Sherrie Armstrong Davis of Thomas Combs & Spann, PLLC, members of a virtual law firm defending a large environmental and product docket nationwide, will provide practical, tried, and tested advice on how to go beyond playing nice in the sandbox to maximize effective defense of mass torts in a virtual law firm setting. We will discuss the history and benefits of such teams, the structure of successful virtual teams, the protocols and processes that should be implemented, and the do's and don'ts of virtual teams from both the client’s and firms’ perspectives.

Speakers: Sherrie Armstrong Davis, Thomas Combs & Spann, PLLC, Charleston, West Virginia USA; Todd P. Davis, King & Spalding LLP, Atlanta, Georgia USA; Nancy M. Erfle, Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP, Portland, Oregon USA; Katie G. Maechler, MASLON LLP, Minneapolis, Minnesota USA

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7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Navigating the Nexus: Global Cybersecurity and Privacy in a Changing Regulatory Landscape
Committee Co-Sponsors: Corporate Counsel, Cyber Security, Data Privacy and Technology, International 
With the rise of state-level cybersecurity regulations, there is growing momentum in Congress for a national standard, underscored by the bipartisan American Privacy Rights Act. This CLE session will explore how this proposed national framework compares with current state and international regulations.

Speakers: Walt Green, Phelps Dunbar LLP, Baton Rouge, Louisiana USA; Stephanie M. Rippee, Watkins & Eager PLLC, Jackson, Mississippi USA

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Tuesday, February 11, 2025

7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Federal Preemption of Claims for Negligent Brokering of Truck Loads
Committee Co-Sponsors: Product Liability, Transportation
A circuit split exists as to whether or not claims based on negligent brokering of truck loads are preempted. This panel (with in-house counsel to be added) will explore the issues surrounding negligent brokering claims and how best to develop and preserve preemption for these claims.

Speakers: Floyd G. Cottrell, Rawle & Henderson LLP, Hackensack, New Jersey USA; Patrick Loftus, Duane Morris LLP, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania USA

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7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
IP Lessons from Taylor Swift
Committee Co-Sponsors: Business Litigation, Intellectual Property
Taylor Swift has transformed the music industry not just through her musical genius, but in the Fearless enforcement of her intellectual property rights. This includes the protection of her name, image, and Reputation through trademark enforcement, unique approaches to enforcing her rights in her copyrighted music for Evermore when her label attempted to sell the rights to her catalog of songs, which had the artist seeing Red, and enlisting the help of the Swiftie fan base to change the way digital streaming platforms compensate musicians for their creative works. This interactive program will explore the principles of intellectual property using the backdrop of Swift’s iconic music. You won’t want to shake off this opportunity to learn how much fun IP can be!

Speakers: Michael J. Kline, Roger Cleveland Golf Company, Inc., Huntington Beach, California USA; David L. Patron, Phelps Dunbar LLP, New Orleans, Louisiana USA; Gabriela Staber, CMS ReichRohrwig Hainz Rechtsanwalte GmbH, Vienna, Austria; Sandra J. Wunderlich, Tucker Ellis LLP, Saint Louis, Missouri USA

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7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
To Litigate or To Arbitrate--That is the Question: Recent Arbitration Developments That Question the Pros and Cons of Arbitration
Committee Co-Sponsors: Alternative Dispute Resolution, Business Litigation, Class Actions and Multi-Party Litigation, Corporate Counsel, Employment Law, International Arbitration 
The plaintiff bar has responded to mandatory arbitration and class action waiver provisions with real or threatened mass filings of individual arbitration claims, especially in consumer and employment disputes. Hear how the defense bar and arbitration organizations such as AAA and JAMS have responded and what to expect next.

Speakers: Aaron Schaer, Ballard Spahr LLP, Seattle, Washington USA; Vanessa J. Szalapski, Dorsey & Whitney LLP, Minneapolis, Minnesota USA

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8:45 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
Bullying in Litigation and Arbitration: Handling Rambo Tactics of Counsel, Clients, and Witnesses
Committee Co-Sponsors: Business Litigation, International, International Arbitration, Product Liability, Toxic and Hazardous Substances Litigation, Trial Techniques and Tactics 
“Rambo” tactics can take many forms, but can essentially be characterized as aggressive and, in some cases, unethical conduct which is deployed in order to gain an advantage in litigation. Such tactics can range from professional discourtesy at one end of the spectrum to intentional misconduct which is aimed at pressurizing opponents into settling or dropping their case. The “win at all costs” mindset which often lies behind the deployment of Rambo tactics can be detrimental to the efficient conduct of litigation (delaying progress and increasing costs), harm the reputation of the legal profession, and make the litigation process significantly more stressful for clients, witnesses, and counsel. It is said that you should never wrestle with a hog - you’ll both get dirty, and the hog likes it. The aim of this program is to identify common types of Rambo tactics, understand the ethical and professional rules which may be engaged, and provide a framework for dealing with such tactics without stooping to the same level.

Speakers: William J. Hubbard, Thompson Hine LLP, Cleveland, Ohio USA; Daniela Karollus-Bruner, CMS Vienna, Vienna, Austria; Scott O'Connell, Holland & Knight LLP, Boston, Massachusetts USA; Michelle I. Schaffer, Campbell Conroy & O'Neil, P.C., Boston, Massachusetts USA

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8:45 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
ESG . . . Easy as 1, 2, 3: How Sustainability Can Create (Not Kill) Business
Committee Co-Sponsors: Corporate Compliance and Government Enforcement Actions, Corporate Counsel, Employment Law, Environmental and Energy Law, International
The European Union seems to be leading the way on the regulatory front with new directives such as the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD). While many other countries are taking alternative approaches, such as Latin America, many of these global requirements go beyond what the SEC had proposed for US companies. This ever changing and complex global regime is further compounded by the legislation on the state level, especially in California. Yet, the data confirms that companies that embrace ESG provide better value to their stakeholders. Here is a plan for a business to manage this new regulatory regime while still embracing all of the opportunities a successful ESG program can provide.

Speakers: Rita Bolt Barker, Wyche Law Firm, Greenville, South Carolina USA; Perrin Crews, FedEx, Memphis, Tennessee USA; Kamil Zawicki, Kubas Kos Galkowski, Warsaw, Poland

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10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Defending Against Attempts to Politicize the Judiciary: Ethical Dilemmas and Global Solutions
Committee Co-Sponsors: Civil Justice Response, International
Judicial systems are increasingly being influenced through political appointments processes, seen as influencing impartiality and eroding the public’s faith in the integrity and independence of our judicial systems globally. Through case studies from various countries, the panel will explore how political pressures are impacting judicial independence and the role lawyers can  play in upholding independence and the rule of law.

Speakers: Stephen Markman, Michigan Supreme Court, Mason, Michigan USA; Mary Massaron, Plunkett Cooney, P.C., Bloomfield Hills, Michigan USA; Manuel Moctezuma, Moctezuma Castro S.C., Mexico City, Mexico; James R. Reilly, Alameda County Superior Court, San Francisco, California USA

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11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Hey Judge! Whatcha Gon' Do with All That Junk, All That Junk Inside…Your…Case? How Have the Revisions to FRE 702 Affected the Admissibility of Expert Testimony and Junk Science Since the Changes Took Effect in December 2023?
Committee Co-Sponsors: Civil Justice Response, Product Liability, Toxic and Hazardous Substances Litigation
Changes to Federal Rule of Evidence 702 “Testimony by Expert Witnesses” took effect on December 1, 2023. The changes limit courts from admitting expert testimony unless the proponent establishes its admissibility by a preponderance of the evidence, and the court must find that an expert's opinion follows from a reliable application of the methodology to the facts at issue before the testimony is admitted. We will review the extent to which the states have adopted similar changes to their rules of evidence. We will also examine how federal and state courts have applied these changes to expert admissibility over the last year and whether the courts are keeping out junk science as a result.

Speakers: Shayna S. Cook, Goldman Ismail Tomaselli Brennan & Baum LLP, Chicago, Illinois USA; Eric Lasker, Hollingsworth LLP, Washington, District of Columbia USA; Lee Mickus, Evans Fears Schuttert McNulty Mickus, Denver, Colorado USA; Daniel K. Steen, Lawyers for Civil Justice, Arlington, Virginia USA

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Wednesday, February 12, 2025

7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Can We Really Do It All? Navigating the Legal, Practical, and Ethical Obligations of Family Leave, Childcare, Elder Care
Committee Sponsor: Social Justice Pro Bono
Employees today often face care responsibilities on both ends of life, juggling parental leave and childcare with care for aging relatives. These issues have become increasingly important in hiring and maintaining attorneys and staff at all levels of practice. This program will examine the complex issues of caregiver support from legal, practical, and ethical perspectives. What are employers required to provide and what might employers want to provide? How can firms and companies best balance these sometimes-competing objectives as well as emerging trends and changes in perception of these issues. And how can we personally navigate these complex issues as they affect us in the work/life balance?

Speakers: Beth Alexander, Asurian, Nashville, Tennessee USA; Kelly Hodges, Darger Errante Yavitz & Blau, New York, New York USA

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7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
New Approaches and Considerations to Defense and Valuation of Future Medical Damages in Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice Litigation
Committee Co-Sponsors: Professional Liability and Trial Techniques and Tactics
This panel discussion is intended to address current strategies for addressing valuation of future medical damages by plaintiffs during discovery and at trial, including how to evaluate and counter plaintiff Life Care Plans and damages valuation theories, both economic (e.g., present value) and otherwise. There will be four panel members: (1) outside counsel to discuss how current approaches during discovery and trial; (2) insurance representative discussing how various approaches are evaluated and approved; (3) a Life Care Plan consultant on how such plans are prepared and methods of challenging them; and (4) a financial services or economics professional discussing valuation of future damages and alternative models and methods to use, including the Prudential Investor Rule. Practical discussion by the panel will include discussion of strategies that have worked in practice, how various jurisdictions use or require use of the PIR, discovery tactics for use with both plaintiff and defense-side experts, and evidentiary issues and arguments, including effect of the collateral source rule on admissibility of alternative damages theories and Life Care Plan critiques.

Speakers: Natalie T. Furniss, Nationwide Insurance, Columbus, Ohio USA; Scott KG Kozak, Sandberg Phoenix, Saint Louis, Missouri USA; Dubravka Tosic, Ph.D., BRG, Berkley, California USA; Aubrey J. Wooddy, III, InQuis Global, LLC, Mount Pleasant, South Carolina USA

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7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Product Liability in an E-Commerce World: Are Online Retailers Responsible for Third-Party Products?
Committee Sponsor: Product Liability
Product liability litigation throughout the United States has recently seen an uptick in cases against online retailers involving allegedly defective products sold by third-party sellers, many of whom are overseas. We will explore trends in this burgeoning litigation, and how it will impact online retailers and others in the chain of distribution. Will litigation of this nature force online retailers to change their business models?

Speakers: Darby V. Doan, Haltom & Doan, Texarkana, Texas USA; Katherine Lawler, Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP, Baltimore, Maryland USA

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8:45 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
Winning the War For Talent: Finding, Developing, and Keeping Future Firm and In-House Leaders
Committee Co-Sponsors: Business Litigation, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging, In-House and Law Firm Management
The practice of law is changing and with it, traditional law-firm and in-house organizational models and environments. Remote work, new technologies, retiring baby boomers, and newer lawyers with priorities that differ from generations past present unique challenges—and exciting opportunities. How do we identify, support, and guide future leaders to take over in this shifting landscape? Panelists will speak about their successes and failures in (1) building and managing teams across multiple offices, job titles, and generations; (2) identifying and supporting promising individuals in taking on and thriving in leadership roles; and (3) taking into account and supporting diverse lawyers, lawyers with significant family support obligations such as child and elder care obligations, and neurodiverse lawyers.

Speakers: J. Nathan Cole, Kenney & Sams P.C., Boston, Massachusetts USA; Kersten Holzhueter, Spencer Fane LLP, Kansas City, Missouri USA; Kendria Taylor, TG8 Solutions Insight, Fort Worth, Texas USA

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10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
But The Facts Are So Terrible! Changing the Narrative in Difficult Cases with Help from a PR Firm
Committee Co-Sponsors: Corporate Counsel, Product Liability, Trial Techniques and Tactics
David vs. Goliath cases. Sexual assault claims. Massive accidents. Racial allegations. Child abuse matters. Do you need help from a PR firm? What can we do when our client isn’t Mother Teresa, or the allegations are those that raise natural emotional responses? When is the right time to acknowledge the elephant in the room? And when do we need to ask for outside help? This panel will discuss successes and failures in trying cases where the scales are tipping to the other side before you even say a word and when it’s best to make the leap to bringing in PR assistance and still protecting your communications.

Speakers: Glenn F. Bunting, G.F. Bunting + Co, San Francisco, California USA; Michelle Fujimoto, Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P., Irvine, California USA; Raquel E. Oluyemo, Sysco, Nashville, Tennessee USA; Johner T. Wilson, III, Epstein Becker & Green, P.C., Chicago, Illinois USA

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11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. 
Ounce of Prevention and Pound of Cure: In-House Ethics and Compliance in the Real World and How Outside Counsel Can Support Emerging Needs
Committee Co-Sponsors: Corporate Compliance and Government Enforcement Actions, Corporate Counsel, International
Being a successful lawyer means occasionally navigating corporate compliance and ethics within the perspective of regulators and agencies, whether you're in-house or at a firm and have in-house clients. Ethics and compliance at a company are not the professional responsibility we are used to seeing in law firm environments, but more similar to the expectations of behavior and culture amongst a diverse group of people. As a lawyer, this means having authentic connections with business partners and colleagues and being someone people come to for solutions when questions arise that may be outside of a company code of conduct. Agencies and regulators are putting increased pressure on counsel and in some cases imposing personal liability in the US and globally. In-house counsel cannot navigate this space without the assistance of outside counsel. Tone At The Top matters for both in-house and outside counsel. Technology and workflow play a huge role in how lawyers manage this space whether that be issue management, internal complaints, hotline, or tipsters. Learn how to be a team player across generations and communication platforms when you have a matter to resolve.

Speakers: Denise Barnes, Bass Berry & Sims PLC, Washington, District of Columbia USA; Nicole M. Brunson, A.O. Smith Corporation, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin USA; Mary Katherine Stukes, Moore & VanAllen, Charlotte, North Carolina USA; Thomas Vasterd, Witteveen+Bos N.V., Deventer, Overijssel, Netherlands

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Thursday, February 13, 2025

7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
A Witches' Brew: Defending Against Attorney General Litigation in Tandem with Class Actions and MDLs
Committee Co-Sponsors: Business Litigation, Class Actions and Multi-Party Litigation, Drug, Device and Biotechnology, Product Liability, Toxic and Hazardous Substances Litigation
Attorneys General are increasingly coordinating their civil litigation with parallel class actions and/or multi-district litigation. Hear from a panel of seasoned practitioners on current trends, emerging defense strategies, and best practices, including special considerations when settling one or more tracks in such parallel litigation.

Speakers: M. Patrick McDowell, Brunini, Grantham, Grower & Hewes, PLLC, Nashville, Tennessee USA; Douglas J. Moore, Irwin Fritchie Urquhart Moore & Daniels LLC, New Orleans, Louisiana USA; Harley V. Ratliff, Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P., Kansas City, Missouri USA

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7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
DOJ and Corporate Enforcement, Now and On the Horizon: Priorities, Programs, and Compliance
Committee Co-Sponsors: Business Litigation, Corporate Compliance and Government Enforcement Actions, Corporate Counsel, Medical Defense and Health Law
While anticipating changes in leadership and direction at the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), this panel of seasoned practitioners will explore the Department’s current corporate enforcement strategies. Topics will include compliance, whistleblower incentives, and policies on voluntary selfdisclosure. The discussion will also look ahead to future expectations in corporate enforcement priorities for 2025 and their potential impact on both domestic and international businesses. Though no “crystal ball” is involved, attendees can look forward to a lively discussion packed with practical guidance for navigating the road ahead.

Speakers: Ashley Hoff, McDermott Will & Emery, Austin, Texas USA; Ryan Meyer, Katten Munchin Rosenmann LLP, Dallas, Texas USA; Amy F. Sorenson, Snell & Wilmer, Salt Lake City, Utah USA; Amy M. Stewart, Stewart Law Group, Dallas, Texas USA

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7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Stay a Step Ahead in the AI Race: Use Policies and Regulatory Trends
Committee Sponsor: Insurance and Reinsurance
Adoption of AI tools currently challenge many segments of the economy – most especially legal practice and insurance. Defense lawyers of all stripes are called on to both advise their clients regarding adoption, which includes policies governing use and consequences for misuse, and trying to keep pace with rapidly developing legislation, regulation, and litigation. And we thought cyber and privacy were challenging! At the same time, insurers and insureds alike are examining all of their policies, hunting for potential unintentional exposure, and striving to develop coverages that address a nascent risk. This session will explore the legal landscape and will rough out what AI use policies may address. A group of cyber, privacy and AI insurance experts will delve into the risk and the insurance policy language to look for when seeking coverage.

Speakers: Monique Ferraro, The Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company, Hartford, Connecticut USA; Peter L. Hedberg, Corvus Insurance, Boston, Massachusetts USA; George Platsis, J.S. Held LLC, Lake Mary, Florida USA

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8:45 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
The Evolution and Challenges of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) Rights for College Athletes: Current Issues and Emerging Revenue Sources
Committee Co-Sponsors: Intellectual Property, Trial Techniques and Tactics
Three letters have turned collegiate athletics on its head - NIL - since the 2021 US Supreme Court Alston decision. NIL (name, image, and likeness) has arguably had the biggest impact on collegiate athletics since desegregation in 1955. Since Alston, universities, student-athletes, collectives, and the NCAA are figuring out the NIL impact. From a legal perspective, there are legitimate concerns, such as the effect of state regulations and numerous legal actions, depending on your viewpoint, on the future of college athletics. In November 2023, the Northern District of California certified three classes consisting of roughly 184,000 current and former student-athletes in a lawsuit against the NCAA, exposing it to more than $1 billion in claims relating to current NIL-related restrictions. Then in December 2023, 32 women student-athletes filed a lawsuit under Title IX against the University of Oregon, Schroeder, et al. v. University of Oregon, because male counterparts received significantly more NIL-related training, opportunities, and income. In January 2023, the NCAA found itself engaged in another heated battle concerning its investigation of the University of Tennessee’s NIL and recruiting activities, resulting in a lawsuit in the Eastern District of Tennessee, State of Tennessee, et al. v. NCAA. We will provide attendees with an update on the continuing impact of the Supreme Court’s ruling in Alston and examine the significant NIL related legal actions filed over the last two years.

Speakers: Ally Batenhorst, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California USA; James K. Ordeneaux, Palunché Maselli Parkerson LLP, New Orleans, Louisiana USA; Edward Stewart, USC Irving, Texas USA

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10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Modern Masterpieces of Email Communications: Creative Contemporary Strategies for Managing Your Inbox and Curating Effective Digital Communications 
Committee Sponsor: Employment Law
Manage electronic communications like a “Young Master!” This program provides practical tips to maximize your responsiveness to digital communications with a minimalist’s amount of effort. You will learn strategies to better manage the excessive volume of daily email traffic, the art of the “re line,” and how to use the AI that is already on your desktop to enhance efficiency. The panel will cover the growing number of other digital communications (Slack, Teams Chat, other messaging system), how to avoid the drawbacks of autofill and email “reply all,” and how some U.S. companies and especially firms and companies in other countries are addressing email protocols and etiquette.

Speakers: Bernadette W. Catalana, Thompson, Coe, Cousins & Irons, LLP, New York, New York USA; Joel D. Eagle, Thompson Hine LLP, Cleveland, Ohio USA; Sylvie Gallage-Alwis, Signature Litigation AARPI, Paris, France

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11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Wolf at the Door: Balancing Privileges, Cooperation and Other Considerations During Investigations of Corporate Clients
Committee Co-Sponsors: Business Litigation, Corporate Compliance and Government Enforcement Actions, Corporate Counsel
Recently, the U.S. Department of Justice ("DOJ") has refocused its efforts on prosecuting corporate criminal activity. The panel will discuss recent cases specifically dealing with corporate internal investigations, attorney-client privilege and work product privilege (and waivers thereof), engaging outside accounting or public relations firms and implications therein, and the tactics and pitfalls in seeking cooperation credit from DOJ. The panelists consider these issues from unique and different perspectives: U.S. District Judge, law professor and former US Attorney, in-house corporate counsel to outside counsel to numerous large corporate clients.

Speakers: Don Cochran, Belmont Law School, Nashville, Tennessee USA; David C. Joseph, U.S. District Judge in the Western District of Louisiana, Lafayette, Louisiana USA; Alyse Stach, Baker & Hostetler LLP, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania USA; Nicholas A. Trutanich, Fox Corporation, Los Angeles, California USA

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