The focus of this program is an October 2010 Research Report, co-authored by Patrick Wilkins of European GC and Jeffrey Forbes of The Forbes Institute, published by LexisNexis® Martindale-Hubbell®. The report includes case studies from DuPont, Tyco, and Standard Life, showing how some legal departments are no longer viewed purely as cost centers, because they generate (or recover) revenue. The goal is not to generate litigation or become a profit center, but this could result from a successful recovery program. This session will demonstrate how to establish a recovery program, engage management to ensure "top down" support, develop meaningful metrics, and use technology to manage meaningful recovery opportunities. Strategies on maximizing internal resources and leveraging outside counsel will be shared. Legitimate concerns about disrupting business relationships and maintaining professionalism will also be addressed.
2011 ACC Annual Meeting session materials which give an overview of legal project management. Includes tips re. scoping, budgeting, team planning, execution/management, and post-project reviews.
This is a sample letter sent to internal experts to ask for their assistance with investigations and potential litigation.
Sample guidelines for in-house counsel to use when dealing with outside counsel.
This program will be a roundtable discussion of real-life corporate depositions which went terribly wrong. It will begin with a three minute video segment from the popular television series, "The Office," which depicts a disastrous corporate deposition in action. From there, attendees will develop critical skills in learning to avoid common deposition pitfalls while simultaneously developing strategy and technique in both the preparation and execution of 30(b(6) depositions. Attendees will learn how to get the attention of senior management to ensure proper preparation and maximum tactical advantage, how to select appropriate witnesses and post-deposition affidavits, and how to take advantages of the nuances contained within Rule 30(b)(6) regarding corporate officer depositions.
This is a quick reference checklist for counsel to use at the beginning of a new relationship with outside counsel, or at the start of a new matter.
This resource is a supplement to the materials used in Session 102 in the 2011 ACC Annual Meeting. It covers trademark portfolio management, and core trademark services.
Instruction on fee structure options with practical application through business case analysis using real-life corporate/transactional scenarios. Faculty will focus on providing viable solutions for small law departments - examining both value practices developed by small departments and large department policies that are scalable for smaller departments.
When working with outside counsel on creating a more 'value-based' relationship, a detailed discussion of performance for value should occur. Use this handout as a guide on what to ask outside counsel before you beginning your engagement. And be prepared to answer a few questions from them as well.
This program will address key issues in contract drafting, negotiation, execution and management. Such issues will include the role of counsel in the drafting process, drafting techniques with regard to recitals, definitions, primary and economic operating provisions, representations and warranties, and convenants and conditions. A discussion will also be held on how a legal department can become a better facilitator in the contracting process. It is expected that the presenters will include both inside and outside counsel, and the attendees will be provided with realistic examples from which to develop additional skills.