Institute for Corporate Counsel

December 5, 2012
Private Club, Downtown Los Angeles

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.

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 over 500 professionals, including: in-house counsel, outside attorneys, corporate officers and directors, accountants, consultants, HR professionals, litigation support professionals, public relations professionals, and legal assistants.

A Preview of the 2012 Institute for Corporate Counsel

As always, the 2012 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.

While planning for the 2012 Institute is still underway, a complete programming guide to the 30th Anniversary (2011) Institute for Corporate Counsel, is available by clicking here. The 30th Anniversary (2011) Institute is described below.

A Review of the 30th Anniversary (2011) Institute for Corporate Counsel

Russell Goldsmith, Chairman and CEO of City National Bank, provided the keynote address for the 30th Anniversary Institute. Noted Constitutional law scholars Dean Erwin Chemerinsky and Professor Eugene Volokh kicked off the Institute with a preview of important issues before the U.S. Supreme Court affecting business operations. The closing session featured 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 included an afternoon plenary session update on developments in labor and employment law with Lafe Solomon (Acting General Counsel, National Labor Relation), 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 were organized into "tracks" of programming focusing on litigation and transactional issues critical to in-house counsel and those who work with them. Topics included the latest developments in class actions, financial reporting issues of importance to general counsel, significant legislative and regulatory developments, and cross-border transactions.

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 Gov

s Boardernors relies on the valuable input of the ICC's Advisory Board regarding prospective speakers and topics. The ICC's Emeriti Governors are a source of historic perspective when planning the Institute. 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. We also 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 2012 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 2012 Institute.

Social Networking

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