Institute for Corporate Counsel
Russell Goldsmith - 2011 Keynote Speaker
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
City National Bank
December 7, 2011
Private Club Downtown, Los Angeles, California
Law, Business and Politics
The Institute for Corporate Counsel is the premier Los Angeles conference for in-house and outside counsel and those who advise them, and 2011 marks the 30th Anniversary of the Institute!
Allowing colleagues to network, compare notes and keep abreast of key legal developments, the day-long Institute focuses on the intersection of law, business and politics. The Institute brings together approximately 200 professionals, including: in-house counsel, outside attorneys, corporate officers and directors, accountants, consultants, HR professionals, litigation support professionals, public relations professionals, and legal assistants.
The 30th Anniversary Institute for Corporate Counsel
Russell Goldsmith, Chairman and CEO of City National Bank, will provide the keynote address for the 30th Anniversary Institute. Noted Constitutional law scholars Dean Erwin Chemerinsky and Professor Eugene Volokh will kick off the Institute with a preview of important issues before the U.S. Supreme Court affecting business operations. The closing session will feature General Counsels Stanton Dodge (DISH Network), Daniel Garrie (Focused Solution Recourse Delivery Group), and Deborah Siegel (Guess?) providing their perspective on current legal challenges.
Other notable sessions include a morning plenary session update on developments in labor and employment law with Lafe Solomon (Acting General Counsel, National Labor Relations Board), Julie Su (Labor Commissioner, State of California), and Randel Johnson (Senior Vice President - Labor, Immigration & Employee Benefits, U.S. Chamber of Commerce). Mid-day concurrent sessions will be organized into "tracks" of programming focusing on litigation and transactional issues critical to in-house counsel and those who work with them. Topics will include the latest developments in class actions, financial reporting issues critical to general counsel, significant legislative and regulatory developments, and cross border transactions.
The 30th Anniversary Institute will provide meaningful opportunities to interact with in-house counsel, including a luncheon, networking refreshment break and hosted cocktail reception. CE units for lawyers and accountants will be available.
You can download the complete programming brochure for the 30th Anniversary Institute for Corporate Counsel by clicking here.
About the Institute
The Institute for Corporate Counsel (the "ICC") is a 501(c)(3) organization that operates in collaboration with USC Gould School of Law and the Los Angeles County Bar Association's Corporate Law Departments Section. The ICC's Board of Governors includes members chosen by USC Law and the Corporate Law Departments Section, as well as at-large selections. When planning the annual Institute, the ICC's Board of Governors relies on the valuable input of the ICC's Advisory Board as to prospective speakers and topics. A list of the Advisory Board members is available by clicking here, and a list of Emeriti Governors is available by clicking here.
Our Philosophy
The Institute provides a venue for our panelists and participants to better understand Los Angeles' evolving business environment, as well as best practices and changes in the law which can impact business operations. The Institute provides current information, legal guidelines, and practical advice which can be immediately put into practice in an in-house legal department or a law firm. For 30 years, the Institute’s unique programming - including general sessions and breakout sessions - has allowed participants to tailor the learning experience to meet business, litigation or transactional needs. We believe that networking with your peers is critical to staying informed - to that end, morning and afternoon breaks, a keynote luncheon, and networking reception allow participants to learn from, meet and re-connect with their peers.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorship of the 30th Anniversary Institute for Corporate Counsel includes ticketing, publicity and other benefits, depending on the level of sponsorship chosen. Click here for more information about how to sponsor the 30th Anniversary Institute.
While we are still recruiting sponsorship for the 30th Anniversary Institute for Corporate Counsel, we gratefully acknowledge the generous contributions of our current Diamond and Platinum level sponsors:
Diamond Sponsors
Platinum Sponsors
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
The Abernathy MacGregor Group-Strategic Communications Counselors
Special Sponsorship Contributions
Occidental Petroleum Corporation
Click here for a complete list of the sponsors for the 2011 Institute.
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