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GENERAL LITIGATION (LARGE FIRMS) Winner: Fox Rothschild GENERAL LITIGATION (MIDSIZE FIRMS) Winner: Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young APPELLATE Winner: Morgan Lewis & Bockius CLASS ACTION Winner: Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check INSURANCE Winner: Reed Smith INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY Winner: Dechert PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY Winner: Swartz Campbell GENERAL EXCELLENCE Winner: InterDigital IN-HOUSE LEGAL WORK Winner: JLT Re CORPORATE COMPLIANCE Winner: United States Steel GC IMPACT WINNERS Mark A. Hershey, Armstrong World Industries Debbie Lofton, Qlik

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e consider ourselves very fortunate to garner such a consistently enthusiastic response to our Litigation Departments of the Year and GENERAL LITIGATION W 4 Legal Departments of the Year honors. Fox Rothschild (Winner, Large Firms) We’re fortunate for two reasons. First, the continued support and participation allows GENERAL LITIGATION us to recognize the fantastic, and often unsung, efforts 5 of Pennsylvania litigators and corporate counsel. We Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young feel these honors provide law firms and in-house (Winner, Midsize Firms) departments with a platform to demonstrate the often groundbreaking work they do on a regular basis. APPELLATE Second, these honors give us an opportunity to peek 6 behind the curtain and really get a sense of the amount Morgan Lewis & Bockius (Winner) of innovation, teamwork and tenacity that goes into running a successful litigation team or legal depart- 7 CLASS ACTION ment. Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check (Winner) This year we’ve expanded the Q&A format we adopted in 2016 to include not only our Legal Departments winners and the two chief legal officers we’re honoring INSURANCE 8 with GC Impact Awards, but also our Litigation Reed Smith (Winner) Departments honorees. What you’ll find in reading these is that a large part of INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY what elevates great litigators and corporate counsel is a 10 simple unwillingness to back down from a challenge. Dechert (Winner) We hope that you find these interviews inspiring. All of us at The Legal would like to congratulate the 11 PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY winners and thank all the firms and companies that Swartz Campbell (Winner) participated this year. Those who helped shape the submissions deserve an added round of applause—we know how much work went into making them. 12 GENERAL EXCELLENCE We hope to hear from even more of you next year. InterDigital (Winner) One final note: This magazine is the result of tireless efforts by many members of our staff, but I’d like to IN-HOUSE LEGAL WORK extend a special thank you to Kristie Rearick, our maga- 13 zines & supplements editor, who helmed this project JLT Re (Winner) from beginning to end. 14 CORPORATE COMPLIANCE United States Steel (Winner)

15 GC IMPACT (Winner, Mark A. Hershey)

Zack Needles 16 GC IMPACT Managing Editor (Winner, Debbie Lofton)

The Legal Intelligencer 3 LITIGATION DEPARTMENTS OF THE YEAR Photo by Nanette Kardaszeski

Back row left to right: John Cornell Fuller, Stephan A. Cornell, Stephanie Resnick, Maura L. Burke, Brett A. Berman, Gerald E. Arth. Front row from left to right: Ronald L. Williams, John J. Haggerty, Jacqueline M. Carolan, Abraham C. Reich. GENERAL LITIGATION (LARGE FIRMS): FOX ROTHSCHILD

ox Rothschild’s victories stemmed clients’ goals in ways that went be- by proving that UCB’s initial legal from litigating on both sides of the yond a mere court victory. action was perfectly justified since it Fcourtroom aisle. In some cases Tennis star Maria Sharapova’s vic- was supported by good evidence. The the firm recovered funds or awards for tory is simply impossible to measure courts found that UCB could not have clients, but more often the firm’s victories in dollars alone. By proving that she known, without a full court hearing took the form of fending off attacks and had been punished unfairly for an and testimony from witnesses, that major financial threats and restoring its inadvertent doping violation, Fox got its trade secrets claims would not be clients’ reputations. Sharapova back on the professional sustained. Fox’s client not only won The firm achieved a total victory when tennis tour and helped her to restore the lawsuit, but walked away with the it defeated a $76 million legal malprac- her reputation, which was vital to re- court’s imprimatur that its litigation tice suit brought against client Kirkland covering her numerous opportunities conduct was never improper. for endorsement deals. & Ellis. Fox Rothschild was also called A Fox team also stopped Tris upon to represent Maria Sharapova in Is it a penchant for efficiency or a will- Pharma in its tracks when the ge- ingness to go the distance as effective her doping case last year and partner neric manufacturer launched a second trial advocates that gives the litigation John Haggerty was able to successfully round of litigation. Tris had been ac- department its reputation? get the tennis start’s career and reputa- cused in a prior suit of stealing trade It is a combination of both. When tion back on track. secrets from a former employee of it comes to litigation, it is important UCB Manufacturing so that Tris could to meet clients’ needs in an efficient What are some of the department’s begin marketing a generic version of manner, but also in a comprehensive most satisfying successes of 2016 Tussionex, the popular cough syrup. way that advances their unique goals. and why? When Tris was cleared of wrongdo- To do so requires a thorough under- Some of the 2016 litigation ing in that case, it filed a new suit standing of their businesses and their successes for Fox Rothschild’s accusing UCB of using the first case circumstances. Pennsylvania offices were especially to establish a monopoly. Fox secured gratifying because they achieved our a complete victory, upheld on appeal, Fox continues on 17

4 Pennsylvania Legal & Litigation Departments of the Year LITIGATION DEPARTMENTS OF THE YEAR Photo by Nanette Kardaszeski

Back row left to right: Marissa Parker, Mark D. Villanueva, Paula D. Shaffner, Corey S.D. Norcross, Joseph T. Kelleher and Samantha Kats. Front row (seated) left to right: Michael D. O’Mara and Jeffrey A. Lutsky.

GENERAL LITIGATION (MIDSIZE FIRMS): STRADLEY RONON STEVENS & YOUNG early a third of Stradley Ronon assessment appeal, forcing a county- with Petrobras while the class action Stevens & Young’s litigation wide reassessment of all properties. remains in protracted litigation. Nclients have been with the firm In the securities fraud litigation, we In a matter that has significant local for more than 10 years and nearly 200 represented more than 100 investors, impact, we obtained a mandatory in- litigation client relationships have en- including some of the largest mutual junction from the Delaware County dured for more than 20 years. funds in the country, in a series of Court of Common Pleas requiring Recent successful matters ranged lawsuits against Brazilian oil giant the reassessment of all properties in from representing more than 100 Petrobras stemming from the com- Delaware County. Our team argued mutual fund clients in multibillion- pany’s decade-long bid-rigging and that the county’s failure to reassess dollar global securities fraud liti- bribery scheme. This litigation was properties since 1998 created perva- gation against Brazilian oil indus- a watershed case for securities fraud sive inequities in the taxation of prop- try giant Petrobras to pursuing a class-action opt-outs with many major erties, violating the Uniformity Clause local real estate assessment appeal U.S. mutual fund complexes electing of the Pennsylvania Constitution. in Delaware County that ultimately to file direct lawsuits instead of pas- We have long been known for our forced a countywide reassessment of sively participating in the class action. work in the insurance industry and 2016 all properties. U.S. District Judge Jed Rakoff, who was no exception. We secured victo- presided over the litigation, noted that ries in varied insurance-related cases for What were some of the depart- the case “evolved into one that is pri- Chartis Property Casualty, Golden Rule ment’s most satisfying successes of marily a non-class action.” We led this Insurance, the Pennsylvania Insurance 2016, and why? groundswell, filing the first of the opt- Department, Standard Fire Insurance In 2016 we continued our string out cases and representing the largest and Travelers Casualty & Surety Co. of litigation successes with victories group of opt-out plaintiffs. Because In addition, Stradley has for ranging from a favorable settlement of our unique combination of litiga- more than 20 years represented the for mutual fund clients in a multi- tion prowess and mutual fund industry Pennsylvania state legislature in a billion-dollar global securities fraud experience, we were able to position case to prosecuting a local real estate our clients for favorable settlements Stradley continues on 17

The Legal Intelligencer 5 LITIGATION DEPARTMENTS OF THE YEAR

APPELLATE MORGAN LEWIS & BOCKIUS Photo by Nanette Kardaszeski

organ Lewis & Bockius’ appellate group scored victo- Mries for clients in no fewer than eight federal circuits, in addition to state appeals court, last year. In the process, the firm’s litigators helped to shape the law going forward, such as in the unanimous Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals decision that dis- Morgan Lewis’ appellate litigation team (from left to right): Troy S. Brown, Karen missed a securities fraud suit against Pieslak Pohlmann, Steven A. Reed, Marc J. Sonnenfeld (seated), John Lee and Sarah Morgan Lewis client General Cable E. Bouchard. Corp., while also clarifying the law on molded verdict against it in a long- The Supreme Court denied the plain- corporate scienter. fought products liability litigation tiff’s petition for a writ of certiorari. for which we were hired to handle What were some of the depart- the appeals. What is the most challenging aspect ment’s most satisfying successes of • Succeeding in Scott v. MICROS 2016, and why? of appellate advocacy, particularly Our appellate team has had an Systems, where the appeals court af- in cases where your firm was not outstanding year obtaining big firmed the lower court’s decision to trial counsel? wins in several high-profile cases in dismiss stockholder/plaintiff’s com- Complexity makes judges suspi- Pennsylvania and beyond. plaint alleging breach of fiduciary duty cious because complex arguments claims against the directors relating to often are desperate attempts to get Highlights include: the Oracle’s tender offer for MICROS. around problematic facts or law. So • Securing a unanimous opinion • Secured a significant victory for one of the most challenging (and in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Morgan Stanley before the Sixth Circuit rewarding) parts of appellate advo- Sixth Circuit affirming the decision in a high profile whistleblower case. cacy is making complex arguments to grant our motion to dismiss a After the district court dismissed the sound simple—so simple that they securities fraud complaint for client complaint and adopted our argument seem correct. When you weren’t trial General Cable Corp. An important regarding the proper interpretation of the counsel, you have to overcome this result for our client and a signifi- whistleblower protection provisions of challenge while learning the record cant opinion clarifying the law in Dodd-Frank, an issue of first impression and reviewing judgment calls made the Sixth Circuit about corporate before the district court and the Sixth below. That’s a lot to manage in a scienter. Circuit and which has divided the Courts short timeframe. • Prevailing three times in five of Appeal, the Sixth Circuit affirmed the years for Zimmer Holdings; the latest decision granting our motion to dismiss decision overturning a $20 million but on other grounds we raised below. Morgan Lewis continues on 18

6 Pennsylvania Litigation Departments of the Year LITIGATION DEPARTMENTS OF THE YEAR CLASS ACTION KESSLER TOPAZ MELTZER & CHECK

essler Topaz Meltzer & Check specializes solely in K litigation on behalf of investors and consumers. Notable recent cases the firm handled include In re Pfizer Inc. Securities Litigation, which settled for $486 million, In re JPMorgan Chase & Co. Securities Litigation, which settled for before trial was scheduled to begin in plagues that country. As these are indi- $150 million, and In re Dole Food the fall of 2014, the court granted the vidual actions, the settlement amounts Company Stockholder Litigation, defendants’ Daubert motion and pro- and percentages are private and cannot which settled for $148 million. hibited the plaintiffs’ damages expert be disclosed, but it was extremely Darren Check, a partner with the from testifying. It took an additional satisfying to us to have zealously rep- firm, participated in our Q&A. two years to have that determina- resented our clients’ interests, while tion overturned by the U.S. Court of the accompanying class action remains What were some of the depart- Appeals for the Second Circuit and unresolved and is up on appeal. ment’s most satisfying successes of the case was resolved for $486 million In the last six months our M&A liti- 2016, and why? and the court granted final approval in gation group successfully settled two With respect to our securities litiga- December 2016. The case highlighted cases within weeks of trial. In Apple tion department, our two most satisfy- the firm’s unwavering commitment Ten REIT case, the firm resolved novel ing successes in 2016 were the resolu- to see each case through to its end, breach of fiduciary duty claims under tions of the Pfizer Securities Litigation no matter how long it takes and what Virginia law with a $32 million settle- action and the direct actions brought obstacles are placed in front of us. For ment just 10 days before trial. In against Petrobras on behalf of some of Petrobras, we were able to recover our ExamWorks case, the firm claims our largest institutional investors. The a substantial percentage of some of challenging an unfair private equity Pfizer matter had been aggressively lit- our largest clients’ damages related to igated since 2004. Only a month or so the Brazilian bribery scandal that still Kessler Topaz continues on 19

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The Legal Intelligencer 7 LITIGATION DEPARTMENTS OF THE YEAR Photo by Nanette Kardaszeski

Reed Smith’s insurance group (Philadelphia) back row: (seated) Caitlin Garber; Luke Debevec, John Ellison, Whitney Ross, Doug Widing and Maria Pellegrini. On the couch: Tim Law, Shruti Engstrom, Lisa Szymanski and Matt Rosso. INSURANCE REED SMITH or Reed Smith, 2016 was a ban- Co. In Mine Safety Appliances v. The win that resolved all of the company’s ner year for the Pennsylvania North River Insurance, MSA and Reed asbestos-related claims through use F attorneys in the insurance recov- Smith obtained what we understand of a trust and a permanent injunction. ery group. They achieved a wide range to be the largest insurance bad-faith This outcome was the culmination of of exceptional results for their policy- verdict in Pennsylvania history. After the firm’s work in resolving more than holder-clients, including obtaining what an Allegheny County jury awarded 200,000 pending asbestos personal in- is believed to be the largest insurance MSA nearly $11 million in compensa- jury claims for PCC spanning three bad-faith verdict in Pennsylvania history damages, the court added another decades. In the process of bringing tory. Their successes spanned a wide nearly $47 million in statutory bad- this long matter to a successful conclu- range of industries and jurisdictions, faith damages, including $30 million sion, PCC and Reed Smith addressed a occurring in trial and appellate courts in punitive damages. Even prior to number of unique issues, including the as well as arbitration proceedings. trial, Reed Smith attorneys, who in- application of “insurance neutrality” cluded members of the IRG and the principles in a bankruptcy reorganiza- What were some of the depart- firm’s commercial litigation group, ob- tion plan, and the standing of insurers ment’s most satisfying successes of tained key summary judgment rulings to contest a plan’s confirmation that 2016, and why? that the continuous trigger applied to did not require the assignment or other The lengthy list of the most sat- coal-mine-dust-related claims, as well disposition of nonsettled policies. PCC isfying successes achieved by the as claims involving mesothelioma and and Reed Smith achieved additional Pennsylvania attorneys in Reed Smith’s asbestos-related lung cancer. satisfaction by resolving one of the insurance recovery group (IRG) dur- Pennsylvania IRG attorneys also first disputes exploring the scope of ing the past year is topped by the three played a pivotal role in bringing an end relief available under U.S. Bankruptcy verdicts obtained in favor of our client, to Pittsburgh Corning Corp.’s (PCC) Code Section 524(g), thereby provid- Mine Safety Appliances Co. (MSA), asbestos litigation, which dates back ing a model for future asbestos-related after two trials and nearly seven years 40 years, and its Chapter 11 bank- bankruptcy cases. of contentious litigation with one of ruptcy, which was filed in 2000. The Also at the top of the list of recent its insurers, The North River Insurance Reed Smith team secured a resounding successes achieved by Reed Smith’s

8 Pennsylvania Litigation Departments of the Year LITIGATION DEPARTMENTS OF THE YEAR

Pennsylvania-based IRG attorneys was the stellar result secured for our client, Kindred Healthcare, which was embroiled in an effort to secure coverage from its insurer One Beacon Insurance Group for two Telephone Consumer Protection Act and Junk Fax Prevention Act of 2005 matters in California and Florida. This sprawling matter was in danger of spiraling out of control, but Reed Smith was able to reel the insurers and re-insurers back in to settle the potentially $100-million-plus dispute, which involved, in addition to other complexities, “cap- tive” insurance companies.

How does your firm tackle the challenge of coordinating insurance litigation nationwide, where actions taken in one jurisdiction can have consequences for ongoing litigation elsewhere? Clients turn to Reed Smith’s IRG specifically because of its ability to handle and coordinate multi-jurisdic- tional matters. As part of a global firm with more than 1,700 lawyers in 27 offices worldwide, the IRG staffs many insurance matters, including litigation, with attorneys at all levels from across our global platform. For example, Reed Smith’s IRG attorneys are sought out to handle high- stakes London arbitrations because Photo by Laura Mares of the group’s capacity on both sides of the Atlantic. In the United States, IRG members frequently collaborate. Attorneys in Pennsylvania work, for example, with their colleagues from Chicago to Texas and New York to California to tackle difficult coverage issues pending in Pennsylvania and other jurisdictions. Therefore, when Reed Smith’s insurance group (Pittsburgh): front row (from left to right): Courtney Horrigan, Mike Sampson and Traci Rea. Back Row (left to right): Andy Muha, Brian a California client is faced with a Himmel and Kat Persinger. difficult issue of Pennsylvania law, the client and his California counsel coverage. Others have particular insight sets and experience to meet our clients’ do not need to recreate the wheel. into or experience with directors’ and of- needs. Attorneys throughout the IRG Instead, they can—and do—turn to ficers’ liability, professional liability cov- also routinely share information with their Pennsylvania colleagues for in- erage, first-party property coverage or each other to keep up-to-date on sig- sight into important applicable case business interruption coverage. Still oth- nificant legal developments. Members law and procedure. of the IRG routinely litigate, write and ers have uniquely deep knowledge about While the IRG members collectively speak about important insurance cover- and experience with cyberinsurance, have an unparalleled understanding age issues, statutory developments and fidelity bonds or other areas of insurance of insurance coverage law, many of regulations. They then share that knowl- the group’s members also have special coverage. The collaborative nature of edge with colleagues across the country knowledge and experience. Some spe- our group means that the IRG staffs mat- cialize in commercial general liability ters with attorneys with the right skill Reed Smith continues on 19

The Legal Intelligencer 9 LITIGATION DEPARTMENTS OF THE YEAR Photo by Nanette Kardaszeski

Dechert’s intellectual property group (left to right): Martin Black, Sharon Gagliardi, Kevin Flannery, Robert Ashbrook, Diane Siegel Danoff and Michael Fisher. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY: DECHERT echert’s intellectual prop- and arguing before the U.S. Supreme into the case; for tech cases, we erty litigation team regu- Court last fall was the highlight of the have lawyers with various engineer- D larly represents major in- year. And the 7-1 victory announced ing degrees to help as needed, too. dustry players and brands that are for our client SCA by SCOTUS a few Everyone is used to working across household names on a regional and weeks ago was immensely satisfying. offices, and we have a culture of national level. The team tries cases It is not every day that you get the pitching in. where hundreds of millions and even Supreme Court to revoke a 100-year- billions of dollars are at stake and old defense, in this case patent laches. A prospective client in crisis calls get results across the entire spectrum We also had a successful trial for our and asks why your team should be of IP disputes. Among the team’s long-time client Endo Pharmaceuticals retained—what is your answer? achievements last year was the suc- in front of Judge (Richard G.) Andrews We combine Dechert’s great litiga- cessful argument before the U.S. in Delaware, as well as a host of ap- tion tradition with true IP expertise. Supreme Court by partner Martin pearances in cases all over the country. We look at every matter from the cli- Black in SCA Hygiene Products It was a busy year. ent’s perspective—litigation is just a v. First Quality Baby Products, in tool to solve a business problem. And which the justices ultimately invali- IP litigators are often called upon to if solving that problem means trying dated the laches defense in patent quickly learn the intricacies of very cases, we are ready to go. infringement suits. complex subjects. How does your Black, who leads the firm’s IP firm approach that learning curve It’s a challenging litigation market, litigation practice, participated in with each new matter? with flat or declining demand, rate our Q&A. We have a fully integrated team pressures, and other factors. From here at Dechert, and our litigators a business perspective, what does it What were some of the depart- and patent counselors from around take for a litigation department to ment’s most satisfying successes of the firm all work together closely. If succeed in this environment? 2016, and why? we have a need in an esoteric bio- Certainly, putting together a case tech area, we call our PhD lawyers Dechert continues on 21

10 Pennsylvania Legal & Litigation Departments of the Year LITIGATION DEPARTMENTS OF THE YEAR Photo by Nanette Kardaszeski

Swartz Campbell’s professional liability group (from left to right ): Nicole Graham, Candidus Dougherty, Kathy Carson, Jeffrey McCarron, Josh Byrne and Caryn Steiger. PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY: SWARTZ CAMPBELL wartz Campbell’s professional had made sport of the arguments and would have faced the conflict between liability group found itself in our adversaries used the court’s deci- liability to heirs and respecting the testa- Sthe spotlight more than once sion to pursue undeserved financial tor’s right to ponder whether to sign. in 2016. The firm successfully de- gain. We never doubted the correctness fended attorneys Dolores M. Troiani of our presentation and we proved it. A prospective client in crisis calls and Bebe H. Kivitz, who represented It was a win for all trial lawyers who and asks why your team should be Andrea Constand in her civil suit would have been exposed to finan- retained—what is your answer? against Bill Cosby, when they were hit cial ruin for the unpredictable conse- Don’t take our word. Read what with a subsequent lawsuit in which the quences of a witness’ misstep. others have to say about us. comedian alleged they violated con- Convincing the Supreme Court that fidentiality provisions of a settlement lawyers should not be liable for not Your firm handled some high-pro- agreement. Meanwhile, in a case that having their client sign a testamentary file matters in 2016. When repre- rocked the Pennsylvania legal com- document. The decision removed a sub- senting a client whose professional munity, Swartz Campbell also success- stantial threat to estate planning lawyers reputation is on the line, how do you fully appealed a trial court’s nearly who would have to answer to an heir deal with public scrutiny while the $1 million sanctions award against named as a beneficiary in an unsigned case is ongoing? attorney Nancy Raynor. document because the lawyer did not as- We manage the story with publish- sure the testator signed the document to able quotes. What were some of the depart- grant their bequest. If the Superior Court ment’s most satisfying successes of decision had become law, then estate It’s a challenging litigation market, 2016, and why? planning lawyers would have liability with flat or declining demand, rate Clearing Nancy Raynor from the to disappointed heirs for not assuring a pressures, and other factors. From veil of wrongdoing and ruinous sanc- testator signed the document containing a business perspective, what does it tions. It was satisfying to have all our their name. The success was satisfying take for a litigation department to arguments accepted on appeal and our because it removed the tension between succeed in this environment? client exonerated after the trial court heirs and estate planning lawyers who An “A-game” reputation. •

The Legal Intelligencer 11 LEGAL DEPARTMENTS OF THE YEAR GENERAL EXCELLENCE: INTERDIGITAL

t InterDigital, lawyers play inventions. Our licensing Litigation, especially an outsized role in success. attorneys then negotiate high-stakes IP and anti- AThe CEO and the head of the and draft the contracts that trust litigation, can be largest business unit each served as allow our customers to use costly, so I am most proud general counsel of the company before our patented technologies, of our successful efforts being promoted to their current roles, and these agreements un- to control costs by resolv- and lawyers make up almost 10 per- derpin the vast majority of ing a number of disputes cent of the company’s employee base. the company’s revenues. through settlements and InterDigital is a research and devel- Our government and other positive dispositions opment company that provides wireless regulatory affairs team in- LAU in 2016. technologies for mobile devices, net- cludes lawyers and lobby- works and services all over the globe. ists who help educate poli- What was your greatest transac- Jannie Lau serves at InterDigital’s cymakers in the United States, Europe tional achievement in 2016? executive vice president, general and Asia in order to promote pro-inno- In 2016, our transactional attor- counsel and secretary. vation and pro-competition measures neys successfully negotiated world- that enable high-tech companies like wide patent license agreements with What do you view as the in-house InterDigital to thrive. Our litigators Apple and Huawei, the second and legal team’s essential function are often called upon to represent the third largest mobile phone manufactur- within your company? company in high-stakes patent and ers in the world, which contributed to As a mobile technology company antitrust litigation in actions that span a 51 percent year-over-year increase that engages in cutting-edge research the globe. Finally, since InterDigital in our total revenue. Also in 2016, we and development, InterDigital leans is publicly traded, our corporate and completed our acquisition of Hillcrest heavily on its lawyers for many func- securities lawyers help to ensure that Laboratories, a pioneer in sensor-pro- tions that are critical to revenue gen- we comply with all applicable regu- cessing and sensor-fusion technologies. eration and maximizing shareholder lations and fulfill our obligations to value. First, our patent prosecution shareholders. What is your approach to managing attorneys work closely with our en- outside counsel? gineers to secure intellectual property What was your greatest litigation protections for our ground-breaking achievement in 2016? InterDigital continues on 21

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The Legal Intelligencer 13 LEGAL DEPARTMENTS OF THE YEAR CORPORATE COMPLIANCE: UNITED STATES STEEL n recent years, United States and the American econ- Members of the U.S. Steel’s legal department has led omy. Perhaps most notably, Steel legal department I notable efforts to level the play- U.S. Steel filed a complaint regularly write articles and ing field for U.S. companies—and the with the U.S. International participate in conferences steel industry in particular—by initiat- Trade Commission in April and other programs regarding actions to address unfairly traded 2016, initiating an investi- ing their areas of expertise. imports, with an eye toward making gation under Section 337 In particular, general coun- lasting changes that will help the steel of the Tariff Act of 1930 sel Suzanne Rich Folsom industry and the American economy against 10 of the 11 larg- is widely recognized as remain strong. est Chinese steel producers a leader in the fields of Suzanne Rich Folsom serves as and their distributors. This FOLSOM business ethics and corpo- United States Steel’s general coun- innovative, ongoing action rate governance, and she sel, chief compliance officer and alleges that the defendants engaged regularly publishes articles and speaks senior vice president—government in illegal and unfair methods of com- on leading governance and compliance affairs. petition and seeks the exclusion of all practices. Our team is also involved in unfairly traded Chinese steel products a number of professional and charitable What do you view as the in-house from the U.S. market. endeavors in the communities that we legal team’s essential function serve. For example, members of the de- within your company? What was your greatest transac- partment participate in a number of pro- Members of the U.S. Steel legal de- tional achievement in 2016? grams that seek to promote and advance partment are trusted advisers that work In 2016, U.S. Steel’s legal depart- diversity in the legal profession, as well with employees throughout the organi- ment helped facilitate successful com- as programs seeking to link our nation’s zation to manage risks to the company. pletion of a $980 million debt offering veterans with services provided by pro Our dedicated team of attorneys and and a $500 million equity offering, bono or low-cost attorneys. compliance professionals have suc- both of which provide financial flex- cessfully built strong relationships ibility to the company. What’s the one piece of advice you with business units companywide, would give someone when dealing which are essential to proactively What is your approach to managing with a crisis? identifying potential risks so that they outside counsel? The organization should have a crisis can be assessed and addressed as early U.S. Steel general counsel, chief response plan that takes a coordinated, and efficiently as possible. compliance officer, and senior vice cross-functional approach to a crisis. It The U.S. Steel legal department also president—government affairs takes a team that spans across differ- plays an integral role in the company’s Suzanne Rich Folsom has focused ent business lines and administrative Carnegie Way transformation process, on building a legal department that functions to respond effectively and ap- which focuses on creating shareholder has deep experience in many of the propriately to the issue at hand. Such value and driving sustainable growth substantive areas of law that are most coordination is essential to efficiently through a series of initiatives that are relevant to the company’s operations. and effectively mitigate any harm. intended to, among other things, maxi- As a result, members of the U.S. mize efficiency, add value and improve Steel legal department utilize outside What is the most effective time U.S. Steel’s performance across core counsel judiciously and play an active management tool or technique your business processes. role in guiding their efforts to maxi- team uses? mize efficiency and manage costs. The The U.S. Steel legal department What was your greatest litigation legal department has developed strong uses an online legal matter manage- achievement in 2016? working relationships with a number ment software program to handle e- In recent years, U.S. Steel’s legal of trusted firms that provide high- billing for outside counsel. The pro- department has led landmark efforts quality legal advice and representation gram automatically routes invoices to to address unfairly traded imports that consistent with this model. the appropriate in-house attorneys for adversely affect U.S. companies, par- review and approval, and offers report- ticularly in the steel industry. Such What type of community outreach is ing functions that allow billings to be efforts are important to the industry your department involved in? tracked and monitored by matter. •

14 Pennsylvania Legal & Litigation Departments of the Year GC IMPACT MARK HERSHEY, ARMSTRONG WORLD INDUSTRIES rmstrong World Industries We successfully com- with an opportunity to ex- Inc. designs and manufac- pleted the separation and pand into new roles and A tures floors and ceilings. spin-off of the Armstrong responsibilities. Based in Lancaster, Pennsylavania, Flooring business as an in- Armstrong operates 35 plants in the dependent, publicly traded What’s the one piece of United States, Canada, Australia, (NYSE) corporation. The advice you would give China, France, Germany, India and project succeeded as a re- someone when dealing the United Kingdom, with about 8,700 sult of terrific teamwork with a crisis? employees. The company began in and collaboration by dedi- Get organized ... 1860 as a two-man cork-cutting shop cated Armstrong teams quickly! Establish a core in Pittsburgh and didn’t sell flooring around the world, who HERSHEY team to cover and repre- until 1909. worked together to thought- sent all potential issues Mark Hershey is the senior vice fully plan and execute the separation and stakeholders (expecting the unex- president, general counsel, corporate over a 24-month project timeline. By pected). Define the roles of each team secretary and chief compliance officer all measures, the project was a success member. Set a regular meeting cadence. of Armstrong World Industries, Inc. In for both companies. Leverage project management resources 2016, he led Armstrong through its and techniques. A strong organizational historic separation of the company’s What was your biggest professional approach serves as a reliable structure flooring business into a separate, inde- challenge in 2016? for the company and provides stability pendently traded public company. Again, the separation and spin-off of when the crisis takes its inevitable twists the Armstrong Flooring business as an and turns. A standing “incident manage- What do you view as your most im- independent, publicly traded (NYSE) ment plan” is also a great idea. portant function as general counsel corporation. In particular, having to at your company? plan the division of our global legal What is the most effective time Helping the company achieve its department into two separate legal and management tool or technique your strategic goals in a manner consistent compliance functions—one for each team uses? with our core values. As a legal and company. This required us to carefully We use a cloud-based e-billing plat- compliance team, it is our responsi- consider the future needs and resources form and require all of our law firms bility to provide the company and its of both organizations and then design to submit their invoices through the many functions with advice, partner- roles and reporting structures that not application. This tool allows us to au- ship and leadership in a proactive and only met those unique needs, but also tomate our desired billing guidelines practical way that enables commer- provided our attorneys and staff mem- and utilize pre-defined filters to screen cial success and protects our interests bers with growth and development every invoice before we receive them. and stakeholders. Our legal depart- opportunities. The separation resulted It also allows us to generate customized ment mission statement reflects these in significant change for the entire reports by law firm, matter, matter type, commitments. organization and necessarily meant period and other data. It is a powerful that we would no longer be working management tool, but also reduces the What was your proudest profes- with many long-time colleagues and significant time and effort required to sional achievement in 2016? friends. But, it also provided our teams scrutinize law firm invoicing. •

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ebbie Lofton, vice president being a general counsel is The biggest challenge and general counsel and sec- to know the business in- of 2016 was dealing with Dretary of data analytics firm side and out so that I can the consequences of an Qlik, is responsible for providing legal support the business in activist shareholder and, support on operational issues, as well achieving both its short- in particular, managing as developing and implementing busi- term and long-term goals communications with ness processes to achieve business by ensuring that the busi- employees, sharehold- goals and mitigate risk. ness is well-informed as to ers and customers during In addition, she supports corporate the potential business and this time. governance compliance programs, legal consequences of its LOFTON joint venture and merger and acqui- decisions. sition transactions, as well as intel- What’s the one piece of advice you lectual property activities. Lofton also What was your proudest profes- would give someone when dealing manages internal and external legal sional achievement in 2016? with a crisis? resources for the company. Proudest achievement of 2016 was Don’t be afraid to ask questions. Last year, Qlik, which had gone successfully closing the acquisition of public in 2010, agreed to be acquired Qlik Technologies Inc. by Thoma Bravo What is the most effective time by private equity firm Thoma Bravo in a going-private transaction. I was par- management tool or technique for about $3 billion. Lofton helped ticularly proud of the fact that we were your team uses? to successfully guide her company able to treat our shareholders, partners, We have developed an application through the process. customers and employees fairly and using our software Qlik to report on respectfully which has enabled us to the team’s activities. We use this anal- What do you view as your most im- continue to grow and prosper. ysis to allocate resources, determine portant function as general counsel where to focus on enablement, and at your company? What was your biggest professional identify process improvements and The most important function of challenge in 2016? automation. r

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16 Pennsylvania Legal & Litigation Departments of the Year Fox continued from 4 in 22 offices—including more than a time when many other firms saw 100 highly experienced litigators in revenues decline. Fox litigators take a proactive ap- Pennsylvania. That is key because a proach by advising clients on ways business crisis often requires emer- What is the firm doing to ensure to stay out of the courthouse alto- gency measures to protect clients’ that future generations of litigators gether. Avoiding litigation, whenever critical assets, such as intellectual are ready to take the helm? possible, is always the most efficient property. Our Pennsylvania litigators It starts with a heavy dose of mentor- course. When litigation arises, we are known for being aggressive and ing. That is something that is passed design a response based on our cli- proactive, but also pragmatic. Our down within the firm. Many of the at- ents’ needs. Sometimes the wisest, clients give us high marks for under- torneys who are part of the Fox team that most strategic—and most economi- standing their businesses, anticipat- won Litigation Department of the Year cal path—is to reach an early resolu- ing their needs, providing “value for benefitted, as they were rising through tion. But if a case demands an ag- the dollar” and being innovative. the ranks, from the knowledge and tu- gressive approach, Fox litigators are telage of some of Fox’s best-known and tenacious and possess trial skills that It’s a challenging litigation market, most prominent litigators. Now, they are are second to none. And our track with flat or declining demand, rate taking the time to do the same for the record backs that up. Our litigation pressures and other factors. From firm’s next generation of rising stars. teams are highly skilled and nimble. a business perspective, what does it Those relationships enable our partners We keep our clients’ costs down to guide their associates to take on by staffing our teams with lawyers take for a litigation department to whose experience and knowledge succeed in this environment? increasing responsibility as their experi- best matches the issue at hand, rather Clients’ expectations for their liti- ence warrants. That means giving them than adding unnecessary layers of gators have changed, and Fox has client and courtroom exposure in addi- attorneys. adjusted to fulfill those expectations. tion to substantive work assignments, If they face an urgent challenge, rather than simply burying them in A prospective client in crisis calls clients do not want to wait for their document review. The foundation starts and asks why your team should be law firm to put together a lengthy with comprehensive training designed retained. What is your answer? memo, they want to talk to an attor- to help young attorneys become creative Fox has the resources to react ney with the knowledge to offer them problem solvers. It includes a two-tiered quickly and forcefully to meet our an effective solution. Fox litigators litigation training program that provides clients’ needs, joined with a cul- respond quickly and thoughtfully instruction in courtroom skills, but also ture that prioritizes personal service. to clients’ concerns. We understand informal mentoring in topics like listen- That means a client who calls with our clients and adapt to meet their ing skills, practice-building and negotia- a pressing legal problem can count needs and address their issues. The tions. We’ve also adjusted our approach on getting through to the partner key is tailoring our representation to to meet the needs of a new generation of in charge of their matters. In re- each client. And the numbers show attorneys in other ways, such as encour- sponse, we can tap a deep bench our approach is working. Firmwide, aging them to explore new and emerging of problem solvers—800 attorneys revenues were up 14 percent in 2016, practice areas. •

Stradley continued from 5 in various litigation matters for more for us, a constant focus on efficiency than 25 years. In the past year, we de- has long been embedded in our cul- variety of cases, including novel con- fended the authority in two jury trials, ture, so at this point it’s in our DNA. stitutional challenges. In 2016, we receiving defense verdicts in both. That said, having a reputation for scored three critical victories for the These are just a few examples that being willing and able to take cases General Assembly—one in defense reflect the wide range of our practice the distance—whether to trial or arbi- of a class-action suit regarding the al- and show how we bring our “A” game tration—drives outcomes. Most cases location of settlement funds from the to each matter, every single time. obviously settle in advance of trial, 2001 Tobacco Settlement Act, one in but if you have a reputation for only defense of a state senator regarding the settling cases, your negotiated results Is it a penchant for efficiency, or a constitutionality of a criminal-related will deviate from what may be dictated willingness to go the distance as ef- statute, and one in a state Supreme by the merits. Our clients, like most, fective trial advocates, that gives the Court case in which the court, at our prefer to avoid trial where possible. litigation department its reputation? urging, rejected a last-minute attempt But, for that narrow band of cases that to prevent Pennsylvania from cast- A healthy measure of both traits is need to be tried, our clients rest easy ing its 20 Electoral College votes for essential in driving repeat business and knowing our proven track record in president and vice president. forging long-term client relationships. the courtroom. Finally, we are quite proud of the In today’s competitive legal environ- work we’ve done representing SEPTA ment, efficiency is a must. Fortunately Stradley continues on 18

The Legal Intelligencer 17 Stradley continued from 17 challenges and their opportunities. Have who are invested in the firm and our a steady focus on ways to add value and clients. Associate training and mentor- A prospective client in crisis calls make their lives easier. Be up front with ing is a critical part of our culture. Our and asks why your team should be them about everything, especially with lean staffing model also creates real- retained—what is your answer? regard to staffing and billing. And again, world opportunities sooner and more Two reasons: first, we recruit, attract it’s about efficiency and results. At the frequently than larger firms that tend to and retain talented lawyers who thrive end of an engagement, only two ques- staff more heavily. Our associates take when the stakes are high and the lights tions typically matter to the client: what and defend depositions, argue motions, are bright. We embrace challenging mat- was the result and how much did it cost and get meaningful client contact much ters and recognize them as opportuni- to get me there? earlier in their careers relative to their ties to differentiate our problem-solv- Our culture of longevity in leadership, colleagues at other firms. No amount ing skills. Second, we stand ready and attorney retention and client relation- of training and mentoring matches that responsive. Crises rarely occur during ships is what makes us stand out and real-world experience. That’s helped us the work week during normal business why clients want to work with us. But develop a team of associates who are hours. They seem to arise more often, don’t take our word for it. We welcome professionally mature and experienced without notice, on off hours, and over and, in fact, encourage, prospective cli- beyond their years. It also enables us to weekends and holidays. Our lawyers are ents to reach out to our current clients to handle client matters more efficiently ready to answer the bell at any time, and find out more about what it’s like to have than our peer law firms, while at the remain focused, determined and dogged us in your corner. We’re also quite proud same time providing the highest-quality in their advocacy for the duration of the of the fact that we’re a back-to-back work product. As a firm, Stradley strives crisis and beyond. winner of the Litigation Department of to cultivate our associates into future the Year contest and think that speaks partners. We invest in our associates and It’s a challenging litigation market, volumes about our work. encourage them to become invested in with flat or declining demand, rate the firm by joining committees, asking pressures, and other factors. From What is the firm doing to ensure questions about the business of the firm a business perspective, what does it that future generations of litigators and sharing ideas on areas for improve- take for a litigation department to are ready to take the helm? ment. This model helps us attract and succeed in this environment? We seek out and develop junior law- retain top talent and is a reason why You have to know your clients in- yers who are driven to become top-notch so many of our attorneys are Stradley side and out. Know their business, their litigators as quickly as possible and “lifers.” •

Morgan Lewis continued from 6 crisis, and who understands how In addition to teamwork, we focus on crises impose great strain on cor- skills. Our firm has a monthly train- A prospective client in crisis calls porate legal and other departments. ing program that covers a variety of and asks why your team should be We combine the experienced crisis substantive litigation practice topics. retained—what is your answer? manager with the talent and capacity We also have a Trial Skills Program We have guided clients through in the relevant substantive areas to and a Trial Academy. The Trial Skills crises of all sizes, from confidential effectively address the varying facets Program is a four-day exercise that investigations that result in no action of the crisis as it unfolds. focuses on the legal framework, rules to some of the most public, impact- of evidence and courtroom techniques ful and complex crises in recent It’s a challenging litigation market, associated with trial presentation. Our history. Our work in compliance and with flat or declining demand, rate Trial Academy is a seven-day program risk response preparation combined pressures, and other factors. From that focuses on all aspects of trial, with the lessons learned in manag- a business perspective, what does it including opening and closing arguing complex, high risk situations has take for a litigation department to ments, rules of evidence, direct and forged a highly effective and nimble succeed in this environment? cross-examination of witnesses and team of crisis managers. When a Consistently delivering results, the use of demonstratives. The acad- crisis emerges—whether suddenly however the client defines success and emy allows associates to act as advo- or gradually—we provide our clients doing so with budget predictability. cates, witnesses, and jurors; numer- with an experienced crisis manager ous partners contribute by lecturing, who understands the multiple dimen- What is the firm doing to ensure demonstrating skills, giving feedback sions of a crisis, who can foresee that future generations of litigators and acting as judges. We also have the areas of risk and mitigation that are ready to take the helm? a systematic approach to identifying are not immediately apparent, who At Morgan Lewis, we instill a team opportunities for associates to watch will work collaboratively to shape a philosophy in our litigators. What is partners in advocacy roles and to take consistent and integrated legal and important is doing great work for the on advocacy roles for pro bono and business strategy for addressing the client, and success takes a team effort. other clients. •

18 Pennsylvania Legal & Litigation Departments of the Year Kessler Topaz continued from 7 of consumer or investor interests. We fee rates for some time by courts who will adapt and adjust and continue to must approve all rates and our sophis- buyout for $86.5 million, including a protect our clients. ticated institutional client base who $46.5 million payment from the law negotiate such rates either at the outset firm that advised the company’s board. A prospective client in crisis calls of matters or upon their resolution for and asks why your team should be some time now. As a result, rate pres- At a time when class action reform retained—what is your answer? sure is nothing new to us. We are also is back at the forefront of political There are only a handful of talented not seeing flat or declining demand discourse, do you anticipate your plaintiffs firms with both the skill as, unfortunately for consumers and work becoming more challenging in and the financial resources that are investors, massive frauds continue to the coming years? necessary to successfully prosecute a be committed by corporations and the We believe that our work is always sizeable class action. What separates individuals who run them on a regular challenging regardless of the politi- Kessler Topaz from even those limited basis. Thus, we continue to focus on cal discourse. Our cases are some of number of firms is our ability and delivering the best results possible the most complex commercial and willingness to actually try these cases and persuading clients to focus on the securities matters brought against to verdict. In this respect whereas increased net recoveries they receive well-funded and well-represented most class action firms have either when Kessler Topaz is litigating the corporations and individuals. We never taken a case to trial or have done case as opposed to another firm, who have recovered billions of dollars it only once, our firm has tried six might charge less, but who also recov- for investors following the enact- cases to verdict and is currently ap- ers less. ment of the PSLRA in 1995, which proaching trial in five additional cases. was purportedly designed to stamp Thus, when determining which firm to What is the firm doing to ensure out abuse in the securities class ac- retain, a prospective client can be sure that future generations of litigators tion field. Against a backdrop of that not only are we willing to litigate are ready to take the helm? attempted changes in legislation in an action for as long as necessary to We have found that the best way Delaware to enact a loser pays sys- achieve a desired result, we have both to train litigators is to expose them tem purportedly necessary to pro- the talent and the experience necessary to a variety of litigation styles and tect corporations against baseless to go the distance. When you combine work dynamics. Thus, they receive an suits, we have consistently achieved that factor with the unparalleled client education in not just the law, but in unprecedented results such as bil- service that we always provide and the business of law as well. We also lion dollar plus and hundred million our focus on long-term relationships, attempt to adhere to the culture we dollar bench verdicts. And we are we believe that prospective clients have created that makes Kessler Topaz constantly advancing new class cases will be extremely satisfied with our a place where lawyers want to stay in the areas of consumer and fidu- representation. for their entire careers, as opposed to ciary litigation involving manipula- looking at their position as a stepping tion of markets notwithstanding the It’s a challenging litigation market, stone. As a result, we have relatively hurdles that class certification poses with flat or declining demand, rate low turnover which enables us to truly in such matters with tremendous suc- pressures, and other factors. From collaborate with our associates over cess. With each new administration, a business perspective, what does it not just a year or two, but for the long new legislation is either proposed take for a litigation department to term. In this manner, when it is time or passed which is purportedly de- succeed in this environment? for this future generation of litigators signed to curtail or reform class ac- In our particular plaintiffs class ac- to take a larger role at the firm, they tion litigation. This is nothing more tion space, we have been subjected are well positioned to continue to suc- than putting business interests ahead to an increased focus on contingency ceed on behalf of our clients. •

Reed Smith continued from 9 the group’s collegiality. The members Hurricanes. Superstorms. Plant ex- of the IRG genuinely enjoy working plosions. Unfortunately, Reed Smith’s and around the world. These efforts are with each other and are dedicated to IRG members have to deal with clients made all the easier by Reed Smith’s ensuring success for each other and all in crisis on a regular basis. In fact, commitment to using technology to of the firm’s clients. When one IRG many clients do not even turn to their share information internally and with member prevails at argument, at trial, insurance coverage attorneys until a clients in order to achieve great results or on a brief, it is a victory shared by crisis has occurred and they need their at lower costs. Simply put: Reed Smith the entire group. insurers to step up and provide the and its IRG know the value of commu- coverage for which they have paid. nication, and leverage it whenever and A prospective client in crisis calls As a result, Reed Smith’s insurance however possible. and asks why your team should be Such coordination is facilitated by retained—what is your answer? Reed Smith continues on 20

The Legal Intelligencer 19 Reed Smith continued from 19 Our group understands that not all mentored by more senior ones who are clients have the same needs and not invested in their successes. coverage attorneys have enormous all clients have the same resources. As And, from their first day at Reed experience responding to crises. We such, creativity in pricing, solutions, Smith, each new associate is engaged strive to respond in a rapid, compas- and staffing are all essential in today’s in thinking about her future through a sionate and focused way. business climate. We can partner with broad, on-going discussion focused on When a crisis does occur, a client a client in many ways. To determine all aspects of being a successful attor- may have a need for immediate access the best path forward, the IRG mem- ney, where being a talented litigator or to insurance proceeds. Or, it may need bers, like all Reed Smith attorneys, are transactional lawyer is necessary, but its insurer to find counsel to defend it trained to listen carefully to what the alone is not sufficient. The firm invests in bet-the-company litigation. Clients client is saying. What is the business in training that allows young attorneys unexpectedly find themselves in many problem the client needs to solve? to sit in on mediations, negotiations, different situations. No matter what What does the client want to achieve? client calls and other meetings. Junior the crisis is, though, the Reed Smith Then, working together, we can design attorneys also help develop and then IRG in all likelihood has seen it and a path forward. Together, we can make attend client pitches. successfully handled it before. strategic decisions that meet the cli- Reed Smith also offers all of its We can and do work closely with in- ent’s goals. For example, in addition to attorneys and staff continuing educa- surance brokers and other crisis man- highly trained and sophisticated insur- tion through Reed Smith University agement professionals to protect our ance coverage partners, counsel, and (RSU). As part of RSU, IRG attor- clients from the time a crisis develops. associates, Reed Smith has the ability neys at all levels teach courses to We press the insurers to understand the to call upon its staff attorneys to assist their peers, focusing on the hottest gravity of the situation and the need to on any matter. insurance-coverage issues of the day. move quickly. And, we stand by our Moreover, as a result of the breadth Additionally, Reed Smith conducts clients until the crisis is resolved. That of our group’s experiences, as well as a very challenging trial training pro- said, IRG members also pride them- the firm’s industry group focus, IRG gram that brings the most successful selves on thinking ahead and working members in Pennsylvania, across the litigators throughout the firm together to avoid crises. For example, Reed United States, and around the world to coach associates in preparing for Smith insurance coverage counsel rou- are already schooled in many of our and conducting complicated jury tri- tinely work with their clients to make clients’ industries and in the competi- als. This program culminates in a half- sure they have all necessary coverage tive business environments in which day jury trial. The firm also conducts in place before a disaster strikes. That they operate. That insight allows us “writing boot camps” for associates, way, should a crisis materialize, a to hit the ground running, freeing us which are led by members of the firm’s client can rest at least a little easier, to focus on what that client really nationally recognized appellate group. knowing that there are no holes in its needs at that time and to find ways to Further, Reed Smith generally, and coverage. An ounce of prevention is maximize the ultimate results from the still worth a pound of cure. earliest stages of the retention. the IRG specifically, encourages in- volvement in pro bono cases, which It’s a challenging litigation market, What is the firm doing to ensure can be one of the best ways for young with flat or declining demand, rate that future generations of litigators attorneys to get hands-on trial experi- pressures, and other factors. From are ready to take the helm? ence. We also encourage and support a business perspective, what does it Reed Smith and the IRG are com- associates in working directly with take for a litigation department to mitted to training, supporting and re- our clients on secondments and other succeed in this environment? taining top-flight talents. That commit- billable and nonbillable projects so In a challenging litigation market ment is evident every day around the they better understand the needs of such as this, Reed Smith’s IRG has world at the firm. and pressures on corporate legal de- found great success by partnering with A cornerstone of that commitment partments. The firm, too, has recently its clients to identify and achieve the is Reed Smith’s CareeRS program. rolled out a program whereby associ- client’s business goals in a cost-ef- CareeRS is a firmwide, competency- ates can spend time in offices other fective manner. The firm as a whole based career development program than their home office in order to add and the IRG specifically are proactive designed to ensure that the firm pro- to their substantive legal training and in raising creative approaches with vides the best legal representation to develop relationships. clients, and we utilize the services of its clients, and at the same time pro- These are just some of the many our professional client value team to vides its lawyers and staff with the investments Reed Smith makes in the work with our attorneys and the client transparency, development opportuni- future generations of lawyers and lead- to find a plan that benefits both the cli- ties, feedback, and support they need ers—investments that pay dividends ent and the firm. Reed Smith is open to help them achieve their individual not just for the firm, but more impor- to and has structured alternative fee career goals at Reed Smith. As part tantly for our clients and for the legal arrangements of virtually every kind. of that program, young attorneys are profession as well. •

20 Pennsylvania Legal & Litigation Departments of the Year Dechert continued from 10 of the day, what it really takes to Because our team spends a signifi- be successful over the long run is cant amount of time in the courtroom Dechert is a little different than clients who trust you with their most and in Markman hearings, we have a lot other firms in that we have never important matters. We have great cli- of opportunities for associates to handle spent much time defending against ents who challenge us every day with witnesses, make arguments and be on small nonpracticing entity cases. We complex issues, and we appreciate hand in the courtroom. We also strongly mix “big-ticket” pharmaceutical liti- their support. support pro bono here at Dechert; it is gation with helping companies en- part of our DNA. We have IP associates force their patent portfolios around What is the firm doing to ensure trying civil rights cases, arguing ap- the world. We are also largely unique that future generations of litigators peals, etc. We try to provide a hands-on in our global approach. At the end are ready to take the helm? learning opportunity. •

InterDigital continued from 12 USPTO’s Patent Pro Bono Program, What’s the one piece of advice you through which under-resourced inven- would give someone when dealing Our relationships with outside tors can receive free legal advice from with a crisis? counsel are hopefully based on mutual our patent attorneys and patent agents. Focus on the immediate task of trust, fairness and respect. We value In 2016, our senior patent counsel John damage control and remediation; it is good legal advice and are willing to Gillick, with support from senior patent rarely helpful to engage in the distrac- pay fair value for it, and we com- counsel Patrick Igoe and patent admin- tion of assigning blame, especially pletely understand that treating legal istrator Kathy Higgins, assisted local while the crisis is still raging. services as a simple commodity to be inventor Charles Paris and his partner procured at the lowest possible cost is not a smart approach. On the other Karen Parenti with the drafting and What is the most effective time hand, we won’t hesitate to move our submission of a patent application for management tool or technique your business elsewhere if we suspect that a Paris’s audio loudspeaker invention. team uses? firm takes us for granted as a client or “We are beyond grateful,” stated We use an e-billing and matter man- treats us unfairly. Paris. “We couldn’t have done a frac- agement system, which streamlines tion of the thorough investigation on our invoice review and gives us greater What type of community outreach is our own. John’s determination and insight into our outside spending be- your department involved in? focus helped us explore the idea to the haviors and potential areas for im- InterDigital participates in the fullest expression.” provement. •

JLT Re continued from 13 brokerage businesses and closed both On Dec. 15, 2016, StoneHill transactions in December before the Reinsurance Partners, a reinsurance Each year, the Jan. 1 renewal sea- end of the year. Despite a difficult and intermediary broker specializing in son alone is enough to keep the JLT compressed timeframe, the JLT Re law medical professional liability based in Re law department fully engaged and department rolled up its sleeves, rose Minneapolis, Minnesota, entered into occupied. In 2016, however, things to the challenge, and played a substan- an asset purchase agreement with JLT were different. During the busy Jan. tial part in closing both transactions Re, pursuant to which StoneHill’s re- 1 renewal season, JLT Re leadership successfully while also handling the insurance brokerage business (the SH approved the strategic acquisitions law department’s day-to-day responsi- of two U.S. reinsurance intermediary bilities for the Jan. 1 renewal season. JLT Re continues on 22

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The Legal Intelligencer 21 JLT Re continued from 21 licenses in order for JLT Re to conduct (where necessary) challenging senior the acquired companies’ business in executives at executive committee level Brokerage Business) was purchased by the United States and its territories. and their direct reports in their business JLT Re (the SH Transaction). In addition to the successful closing initiatives while earning the respect of Fifteen days later, on December 30, of each acquisition by the December internal clients. 2016, Risk & Reinsurance Solutions deadlines, the JLT Re law depart- Corporation (RRSC), a reinsurance ment entered into a new relationship What types of matters do you gener- intermediary broker specializing in ca- with outside counsel for both the SH ally handle in-house? sualty treaty business based in Miami, Transaction and RRSC Transaction. The JLT Re law department is respon- Florida, entered into a stock purchase JLT Re’s senior management was sible for providing advice to client teams agreement with JLT Re, pursuant to quite pleased with the quality of ser- as to all legal, regulatory and compli- which RRSC’s reinsurance broker- vices provided and the fee arrange- ance issues impacting the business op- age business (the RRSC Brokerage ments consistent with the business erations of a reinsurance intermediary. Business) was purchased by JLT Re objectives of the transactions. (the RRSC Transaction). Also, through the RRSC What are the challenges associated These achievements required the Transaction, a former RRSC attorney with handling work in-house, given law department’s rigor, agility and joined the JLT Re law department, your relatively small team? collaboration. JLT Re’s law depart- providing much-needed additional ca- Making informed decisions in a ment was fully engaged in all the legal pacity for legal work at little additional timely manner to meet the fast pace of work necessary to ensure a smooth and cost to the company. the business, frequently with imperfect orderly transfer of the SH Brokerage As in the past, the JLT Re law depart- information. Overcoming the fear of Business and RRSC Brokerage ment continues to elevate its trusted change and uncertainty. Business to JLT Re, including working advisor status significantly across the with outside counsel on the transac- JLT Re organization as a unit which What is the key to your team’s abil- tional/acquisition documents, related provides practical solutions to facilitate ity to operate in a heavily regulated, employment agreements, and ensur- the operations and growth of JLT Re in ever-evolving industry? ing that all brokerage business cli- the United States. The December 2016, Keeping on top of the changes within ent agreements and required vendor acquisitions only strengthened JLT Re the industry and within the JLT orga- agreements were transferred to JLT Re law department’s status within JLT Re. nization; always looking for ways to and that JLT Re obtained all necessary The JLT Re law department is seen improve and move the business for- insurance and reinsurance producer as guiding, supporting, educating and ward. r

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