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Business/ Commercial/ Class Action FALL 2007 Retail USLAW NETWORK CLIENT CONFERENCE Professional Liability

Now Including a Complete Listing of all Daytime Social Activities!

featured keynote speaker A WASHINGTON EXPERIENCE: GEORGE WILL CAPITOLIZING ON USLAW

O CTOBER 4-6, 2007 • MANDARIN O RIENTAL • WASHINGTON, DC

CLIENT Welcome to the Washington Experience!

USLAW n behalf of the 60 firms and more than 3,500 attorneys comprising USLAW NETWORK, I invite Board of Directors you to participate in the Fall 2007 USLAW NETWORK Client Conference scheduled for October O4-6, 2007 at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Washington, DC Washington has long played host to international dignitaries, national politics, and behind-the- Donald L. Myles, Jr., Chair scenes dealmakers. In October 2007, the Nation’s Capital will play host to our most important VIP’s, Jones, Skelton & Hochuli, P.L.C. Phoenix, AZ the members and guests of USLAW. We look forward to not just seeing the sights, but also offering Mark A. Solheim, Vice Chair opportunities to glimpse behind the curtains and velvet ropes to see how Washington really works Larson • King, LLP and plays. Put away your memories of your Senior Class trip, and be prepared to share St. Paul, MN in the experiences created by an international host city and the energy of our NETWORK. Renée F. McElhaney, Treasurer The Client Conference begins on Thursday evening, October 4 and concludes on Cox Smith Matthews Incorporated San Antonio, TX Saturday evening, October 6. Client Attendees and their Spouses/Guests are requested to arrive in Washington DC by no later than late afternoon, October 4 and depart Michael R. Sistrunk, Secretary McCranie Sistrunk Anzelmo Hardy Washington DC on Sunday morning, October 7. On the evening of Octover 4, we will Maxwell & McDaniel, P.C. welcome everyone to a dinner at our conference hotel, the Mandarin Oriental, and be New Orleans, LA entertained by the nationally renowned “Capitol Steps.” Charles F. Carr In keeping with the NETWORK’s positive feedback regarding the conference ed- Immediate Past Chair Carr Allison ucational format, the educational portion of the program will begin October 5 with Birmingham, AL the Keynote Address by nationally known writer and political commentator George Patrick J. Hagan Will. Following the plenary session, participants may select between offerings in four Dillingham & Murphy, LLP different tracks. The groups that will present include: 1) Employment & Labor Law 2) San Francisco, CA Business/Commercial/Class Action, 3) Retail, and 4) Professional Liability. Although many of you Stephen L. Beimdiek may choose to attend presentations given by only one track, others may find that the educational Lashly & Baer, P.C. St. Louis, MO opportunities at other tracks are enticing. Feel free to pick from any of the sessions that interest Fritz R. Damm you. The educational program will conclude with a final plenary session featuring a high-level Clark Hill PLC panel dicussing the topic of E-Discovery presented by the Lawyers for Civil Justice. We believe that Detroit, MI this program will be our most interesting and informative to date! C. Erik Gustafson There will also be extraordinary social activities Capitolizing upon our location. Our featured LeClair Ryan, A Professional Corporation dinner venues include private events at the Library of Congress and the Smithsonian’s Museum of Alexandria, VA Natural History, and our other social activities tap into the history, majesty and diversity that John E. Hall, Jr. Hall Booth Smith & Slover, P.C. make up Official (and not so Official!) Washington. Choose from a rich array of daytime experiences Atlanta, GA — some of which include private tours of the Capitol, visit to various Embassies, behind-the- Jeffrey L. O’Hara scenes tour at the International Spy Museum, hands-on cooking class with famous chef Roberto Connell Foley LLP Donna as well as sightseeing the monuments on bicycle or Segway. Roseland, NJ For those who have never had the opportunity to attend a USLAW gathering, please accept Lawrence R. Smith SmithAmundsen LLC our invitation to share in an educational and social experience that seeks to foster the creation of Chicago, IL long term professional friendships. For those who have already experienced the convivial atmos- Judy D. Thompson phere of our gatherings, we look forward to the continued growth and strength of USLAW’s extended Poyner & Spruill LLP family of members. Raleigh, NC Warren E. Voter October is just around the corner. Please make your plans now to be a part of a memorable program. Sweeney & Sheehan, P.C. Philadelphia, PA Sheryl J. Willert C. Erik Gustafson Williams Kastner Chair • Fall 2007 USLAW NETWORK Client Conference Seattle, WA LeClair Ryan, A Professional Corporation, Alexandria, VA Russell S. Wollman Murchison & Cumming, LLP Los Angeles, CA Bradley A. Wright CLE CREDITS Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Credits are available for lawyers/clients at- Roetzel & Andress, LPA tending the Client Conference. Application has been made to all states with mandatory continuing legal ed- Cleveland, OH ucation requirements. Most states will approve (4-6) hours for the client conference. To ensure that USLAW Roger M. Yaffe, Executive Director submits your attendance record to the appropriate state, please include your State Bar # on the conference USLAW NETWORK, Inc. registration form. Coral Springs, FL The Mandarin Oriental Washington DC

MANDARIN ORIENTAL WASHINGTON DC • Award winning chef at CityZen, the hotel’s signature The Mandarin Oriental, Washington DC is a four-star, restaurant, Cafe MoZu and the Empress Lounge with four-diamond hotel and was recently rated as one of views overlooking the Marina and Garden. the “Hottest Hotels” in the country by Condé Nast • The 14,000 square foot Spa at Mandarin Oriental Traveler. With monumental views overlooking the conveys a feeling of serenity and relaxation. Potomac River, the Mandarin Oriental has redefined • State-of-the-art fitness center with Techogym luxury in the American capital. With sophisticated ori- equipment featuring individual television screens ental style that reflects its powerful and prominent and headphones, a heated 50 foot lap pool. waterfront position, the hotel is just seven minutes OFFICIAL ABOUT WASHINGTON DC CONFERENCE HOTEL A visit to Washington DC is bound to be a thoughtful The Mandarin Oriental Washington DC experience. This is recognized as the most influential is the Official Hotel of the Fall 2007 city in the world; home to the President of the United USLAW NETWORK Membership Meeting States and his government; the seat of power for 300 & Client Conference. All conference million people. sessions will take place at the hotel. The fact that the face of the city features in daily HOTEL RESERVATIONS news bulletins, numerous thrillers and television dra- AND RATES A block of rooms has been reserved at the Mandarin Oriental for confer- ence attendees. For reservations and to receive the special USLAW rate of $305.00 per night for single or dou- ble occupancy, please call the resort from Ronald Reagan National Airport and 35 minutes directly at (202) 554-8588. You must from Dulles Airport. indicate that you are attending the USLAW NETWORK, Inc. Conference to • Just streets away from the nation’s most revered receive the USLAW rate. Based upon monuments and the Smithsonian Institution, the hotel guest room availability, guest hotel is also within easy reach of Georgetown, rooms will be offered at the group Capitol Hill and the White House. rate three days prior and three days • 400 breathtaking deluxe hotel rooms including 53 after the conference. luxurious suites, all with either captivating views of the Potomac Tidal Basin and Jefferson Memorial, or RESERVATION DEADLINE district views and the Washington Monument. The last day for making your hotel reservations at the reduced rate is Monday, September 10, 2007. However, rooms at the hotel are available on a first-come, first-served mas, brings a unique sense of familiarity. Then you basis. USLAW has made its best ef- see all those sites in reality, from the Lincoln forts to secure a sufficient number of Memorial to the White House and the drama of the rooms to accommodate all USLAW at- moment can make a surprisingly deep impression. tendees; however, no guarantee re- garding room availability can be A city of monuments to power, achievement and dis- made. Thus, we suggest that you covery, this is the fascination of Washington, from the make reservations as soon as possi- graves of the unknown soldier and space challenger ble. Room cancellations must be crew to the eighteen superb museums of the made by 4:00pm on the day prior to Smithsonian Institution, holding a wealth of history arrival in order to avoid financial and knowledge. A visit to Washington will be informa- penalty. tive, inspiring and of significant importance. Evening Activities

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4 Great Hall at the Library of Congress. The LOC, with more than 530 miles of bookshelves, is Welcome To by far the world’s largest library. Its staggering collection Washington encompasses nearly every book published in the United with The States and many more from around the world. Housed in three buildings on Capitol Hill lie this world’s largest col- Capitol Steps lection of books, magazines, newspapers, records and maps 7:00 P.M. – 10:00 P.M. – almost a mind-boggling - 113 million items. Capitol Steps Perform The oldest of the three buildings is the Thomas at 9:00 P.M. Jefferson Building – truly a masterpiece of turn-of-the- Dress: Business Casual century Italian Renaissance architecture. It took fifty-two painters and sculptors almost eight years to complete the building’s lavish interior. This exceptional venue is often Welcome to Washington DC and the Fall 2007 USLAW compared to an Italian palace, with towering marble NETWORK Client Conference. This evening, all conference columns, intricate mosaic ceilings, fresco murals and gilded participants will join together in the Mandarin Oriental’s trimmings. Grand Ballroom for a delicious full dinner incorporating a USLAW will have exclusive use of the incredible venue variety of food stations. As you get into the “meeting and enjoy a four star plated dinner from Occasions, one of mood,” take this opportunity to say hello to the rest of DC’s most popular caterers. your USLAW friends and please be sure to make some new acquaintances as well. Dive right in to what will be just the beginning of an interactive, unique and memorable SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6 three-day event! A Taste Of History At The Smithsonian Following dinner, we will be entertained by the na- tionally-known Capitol Steps, the Washington-based troupe National Museum Of Natural History of Congressional staffers turned songwriters performing 7:30 P.M. – 10:30 P.M. music and political satire. Over the past 25 years, the Dress: Business Casual Capitol Steps have recorded twenty-six albums, and ap- peared on “Good Morning America,” the “Today Show,” “20/20,” “Entertainment Tonight,” “Nightline,” CNN’s “Inside Politics,” and dozens of times on National Public Radio’s “All Things Considered.” They’ve performed for five U.S. Presidents (six if you include Hillary).

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5 USLAW’s State Dinner: An Evening At The Library Of Congress This evening, USLAW guests will enjoy cocktails and 7:30 P.M. – 10:30 P.M. dinner at the world-famous Smithsonian National Museum Dress: Semi Formal of Natural History. With exclusive use of the museum for (Sport Coats and Ties our closing event, you will have free reign to explore the for Men and Cocktail museum’s many wonders. You will be greeted by a mam- Dresses for Women) moth African bush elephant which presides over the atrium. The famous elephant and countless other wonders Usually, State Dinners collected by the Smithsonian, from the Hope Diamond to are reserved for visiting the trunk of the oldest known tree, can all be found here. dignitaries. Tonight, This unforgettable location is sure to create a memorable you will be treated as finale for this Fall’s USLAW Client Conference! royalty at our own ver- sion of the USLAW State Dinner in the Afternoon Social Activities – Friday, October 5

OPTION I events that occurred in the Capitol, the scope and pur- A VIP Tour of the United States pose of the massive construction project now underway, Capitol Building and Lunch on the Hill the daily activities that occur in and around the build- Afternoon Social ing and the history and purpose of the buildings that Activities at the Private Capitol Hill Club make up the Capitol Complex. Friday, October 5 OPTION II Tours of the Canadian, Russian and Swedish Embassies and Lunch on the Listed here are Options I - V Hill at the Private Capitol Hill Club for Friday, October 5 afternoon social activities. Please choose ONLY ONE activity and indicate Depart Mandarin on Motor Coach at 12:45 P.M. your selection on the registra- Return by 5:00 P.M. Limited to the First 55 Registrants tion form. Your noted selection will help us better plan. USLAW guests will start with lunch at the Capitol Hill Club. The Club has a rich heritage dating back to 1950. The concept of a national social club for Republicans began as the dream of the late New Jersey Congressman, James C. Auchincloss. Auchincloss and a group of 100 founding members from 22 states formed the nucleus of Depart Mandarin on Motor Coach at 12:45 P.M. what has become the nation’s premier political club. Return by 5:30 P.M. From its inception, members of the Capitol Hill Club Limited to the First 55 Registrants have included the nation’s most influential people — Presidents and Vice Presidents, GOP Members of USLAW guests will start with lunch at the Capitol Hill Congress, Governors, and state party leaders. Club. The Club has a rich heritage dating back to 1950. The concept of a national social club for Republicans After lunch, the group will walk one block to the United began as the dream of the late New Jersey Congressman, States Capitol Building. The most symbolically impor- James C. Auchincloss. Auchincloss and a group of 100 tant and architecturally remarkable buildings in the na- founding members from 22 states formed the nucleus of tion, The U.S. Capitol, is equally as impressive what has become the nation’s premier political club. architecturally as it is from an historical standpoint. It From its inception, members of the Capitol Hill Club has housed the meeting chambers of the House of have included the nation’s most influential people — Representatives and the Senate for two centuries. The Presidents and Vice Presidents, GOP Members of Capitol, which was started in 1793, has been through Congress, Governors, and state party leaders. many construction phases. It stands today as a monu- ment to the American people and their government. After lunch, the group will depart for the Canadian The Capitol covers a ground area of 175,170 square feet Embassy. Our neighbors to the North will welcome and has a floor area of about 16.5 acres. In addition to USLAW and offer a tour of their building and great its use by Congress, the Capitol is a museum of photo opportunities as they have one of the best views American art and history. of the City. Next, go behind closed doors at one of Washington’s most inaccessible landmarks, the Embassy Today, USLAW guests will enjoy an exciting tour led by of the Russian Federation. This exclusive venue is only Steve Livengood, Chief Guide and Public Programs available with the consent of the Russian Ambassador Manager of the U.S. Capitol Historical Society. Steve is and provides an opportunity for guests to step foot considered the foremost expert on the history of the onto Russian soil in our nation’s capital. Built in 1982, U.S. Capitol. The two hour tour explains why it took it officially opened in the fall of 1994, when Presidents nearly 40 years to build the original Capitol and why Bill Clinton and Boris Yeltsin dined there for an official and how it has been enlarged almost continuously since State Dinner. Each room is elegantly appointed with then. The tour also covers famous incidents and crucial colored silk wall coverings reminiscent of the Italianate Afternoon Social Activities – Friday, October 5 (Continued)

building exterior once seen in historic St. seum will include a look at the life of spies and Today, USLAW guests will enjoy a hands-on cook- Petersburg. A dramatic marble staircase, inlaid their cover identities, their gadgets, their skills ing class at Bebo Trattoria, Chef Donna’s newest wooden floors, spectacular chandeliers and a for observation, analysis and surveillance. The restaurant. This class is for cooking enthusiasts of turquoise tiled mural depicting prominent Secret History of History traces through the cen- all skill levels includes a five course lunch, featur- Russian Orthodox churches add to the breathtak- turies the “second oldest profession” and tells ing food prepared during the class, wine, and ing beauty of the Embassy. Following the Russian the story of spymasters like Harriet Tubman, recipe booklet. All guests will take turns partici- Embassy tour, guests will tour the House of George Washington, Elizabeth I and Joseph pating in the cooking right along side Chef Donna! Sweden, home to the Embassy of Sweden. Stalin. The Spies Among Us focuses on the spy in- Opened in November of 2006, the House of telligence and code breaking used during World OPTION V Sweden is the crown jewel of the Swedish pres- War II — how critical secrets were kept and lost. Enjoy DC on Your Own Personal ence in the U.S. Guests will wrap up their Tour The War of Spies charters the modern conflict of with passed Hors d’oeuvres and Swedish bever- a divided Berlin as world powers face off with People Mover! ages on their rooftop. spies as foot soldiers. See the pervasiveness of the Stasi Spies, were husbands even spied on OPTION III wives! Trace the development of spy technology Tour of the International Spy from spy planes to satellites. 21st Century con- fronts the contemporary challenges that intelli- Museum With Lunch at Matchbox gence faces today, with a stop at the Ops Center to track current events and speak with an intelli- gence specialist.

OPTION IV Includes Box Lunch. Depart Mandarin on Motor Coach at 12:45 P.M. Return by 5:00 P.M. Cooking Class with Limited to the First 30 Registrants Chef Roberto Donna Depart Mandarin on Motor Coach at 12:45 P.M. The DC Segway Tour is one of the most sensa- Return by 5:00 P.M. tional ways to visit the city! Instead of viewing Limited to the First 40 Registrants all that the capital city has to offer on foot, you will ride on this “Human Transporter.” The There is not a chef on the planet that outdoes Segway is the first of its kind-a self-balancing, Roberto Donna in risotto cooking! Born in the personal transportation device that’s designed to Piedmont region of Italy, Roberto Donna’s fervent operate in any pedestrian environment. It’s new, Depart Mandarin on Motor Coach at 12:45 P.M. mission is the promotion of authentic Italian cui- it’s cool and a ton of fun! Return by 5:30 P.M. sine. As a James Beard Award winning Chef and Limited to the First 55 Registrants Restaurateur in Washington, DC, Roberto is com- USLAW guests will be transported to the Segway mitted to introducing others to the real flavors staging area via motor coach. The tour will then USLAW guests will enjoy a tour of the of Italy, which he provides in his six restaurants. begin with a 30-minute orientation session. International Spy Museum and lunch at Guests will practice on the Segways until every- Matchbox. Matchbox is one of the district’s Roberto arrived in DC at age 19 after having ex- one feels comfortable and is ready to conquer DC. newest restaurants, conveniently located in the panded his culinary horizons by working in heart of Chinatown, across from the Verizon kitchens across England, France, and Switzerland. The three-hour tour will include traveling by Center. Everyone will love the upscale pizza Four years later, in 1984, he opened Galileo and the following: bistro with its fresh look and happening ambi- gained a strong following. With restaurants ranging • Holocaust Museum • FBI Building ence. The bar will be open for guests to order in style from the formal Galileo to the “all you can • Washington • Navy Memorial what they’d like to accompany Matchbox’s signa- eat” Il Radicchio, Roberto has taken into consider- Monument • National Archives ture Sliders, and enjoy their straight-from-the- ation the full range of consumers’ culinary tastes. • National Museum of Building wood fire oven pizzas. American History • National Gallery Roberto Donna’s efforts have received worldwide • National Museum of of Art Once we move on to the Spy Museum, USLAW attention and recognition. Wine Spectator has Natural History • U.S. Capitol guests will begin with an introduction to espi- called Galileo one of the “10 Best Italian • DAR Constitution • National Museum of onage — a tradecraft that has been used Restaurants in America” and the magazine has Hall the American Indian throughout time and around the world. Hear from continuously presented Chef Donna with its • Old Executive Office • National Air and spies in their own words describe the challenges Grand Award of Excellence. Building Space Museum and the “game” of spying. Exhibits in the mu- • White House • Hirshorn Museum Afternoon Social Activities – Saturday, October 6

OPTION I OPTION II Bike the Sites Scavenger Hunt in the Kayaking on the Potomac Nation’s Capital Includes Box Lunch Afternoon Social Depart Mandarin on Motor Coach at 1:00 P.M. Activities Return by 4:30 P.M. Saturday, October 6 Limited to the First 30 Registrants Today, USLAW guests can explore Georgetown’s vibrant waterfront in a stable, tandem kayak provided by Atlantic Kayak Company. The tour begins with a brief Listed here are Options I - V introductory kayak lesson, and then we launch near the striking arches of the Francis Scott Key Memorial for Saturday, October 6 after- Bridge. Guides will lead you through a paddle around noon social activities. Please Roosevelt Island, now a 75-acre wildlife sanctuary, and choose ONLY ONE activity and back up along the Georgetown waterfront with terrific views of the Lincoln Memorial, the Memorial Bridge, and indicate your selection on the the Washington Monument. See the steps to the water registration form. Your noted that are the namesake for the infamous Watergate Includes Box Lunch building, paddle past the Kennedy Center and gentrified selection will help us better Depart Mandarin on Motor Coach at 1:00 P.M. Washington Harbor to return to our launch spot near plan. Return by 5:30 P.M. the Key Bridge. The tour is leisurely — the point is to Limited to the First 55 Registrants enjoy the scenery and history — not to race.

This afternoon, USLAW guests are in for a Washington, D.C. Scavenger Hunt on bicycles! Guests will be trans- ported via motorcoach from the Mandarin Oriental to the Bike the Sites pavilion, where guests will be broken into smaller groups, (5-8 people per group, each group with guide) and will receive a set of clues, Polaroid camera, new 21-speed Trek Hybrid bicycle fitted to their appropriate size, a helmet, handlebar bag, water bottle and a light snack.

Unique views of Washington’s magnificent monuments and sights will be combined with clues and maps to help everyone get from place to place. The hunt will take the group over the National Mall, Smithsonian Museums, Capitol Hill, the Potomac River and parts of Georgetown. The terrain is mostly flat with two short hills — perfect for those who “occasionally” work out. The Scavenger Hunt will also include the Smithsonian Castle, Smithsonian Museums, The National Archives, Ulysses S. Grant Memorial and Reflecting Pool, The U.S. Capitol Building, The Supreme Court, The Library of Congress, The White House, the Blair-Lee House, Old Executive Office Building, Lincoln Memorial, Rock Creek Park, Jefferson Memorial and Tidal Basin and many other landmarks! The hunt will conclude at the Old Post Office Pavilion, where everyone can enjoy a champagne toast during the awards ceremony. After the conclusion, motor coaches will return the group to the Mandarin Oriental. Afternoon Social Activities – Saturday, October 6 (Continued)

come from a senior member of the curatorial OPTION V staff, and docent-led tour of the Ansel Adams Behind the Scenes at Mount Vernon special exhibit. This exhibition features rarely ex- Includes Box Lunch hibited prints presented along with several of Depart Mandarin on Motor Coach at 12:45 P.M. Adams’ iconic landscape images, offering rare in- Return by 5:45 P.M. sight into one of the very few photographers in Limited to the First 50 Registrants the history of the medium whose name and work enjoys worldwide recognition.

OPTION IV Private Lunch Cruise on the Capital Elite Yacht Depart Mandarin on Foot (10 minutes) to Dock at 12:45 P.M. Return by 4:30 P.M. Limited to the First 60 Registrants OPTION III Tour of Ansel Adams Exhibit at The Capital Elite offers a fantastic fusion of fine dining, wonderful views and exceptional service the Corcoran Gallery and National in a chic setting unmatched by any other vessel As our nation’s first president, George Portrait Gallery Tour its size on the Potomac. Outdoor patio-style Washington is a timeless and inspirational hero Includes Box Lunch seating offers a refreshing change of pace, while to people all around the world. At Mount Vernon, Depart Mandarin on Motor Coach at 1:00 P.M. the climate-controlled indoor lounge can be the USLAW group will be welcomed and given Return by 5:00 P.M. arranged to suit any occasion. special, behind the scenes access to experience Limited to the First 55 Registrants Washington’s home. Today, USLAW guests will enjoy a fantastic plated USLAW guests will be greeted by a senior member three-course lunch and hosted bar during a two- When George Washington lived here, Mount of the curatorial staff of the Smithsonian’s hour lunch cruise on the Potomac. You will see Vernon was an 8,000-acre plantation divided into National Portrait Gallery, which was established many of the sights of DC while spending a relax- five farms. Each farm was a complete unit, with by an Act of Congress in 1962 and opened to the ing afternoon on the water with your USLAW its own overseers, work force of slaves, livestock, public in 1968. The Portrait Gallery’s mission is friends. equipment, and buildings. The farm where to collect and display images of “men and Washington and his family lived was called the women who have made significant contributions “Mansion House Farm.” This is the part of the to the history, development and culture of the plantation that visitors see today. Washington people of the United States.” It is the only mu- developed the property’s 500 acres to create a seum of its kind in the United States to combine fitting setting for a country gentleman. He de- the aspects of American history, biography and signed the grounds to include a deep border of art. The museum’s collection includes more than woods, rolling meadows, serpentine walkways, a 19,400 works, ranging from paintings and sculp- pleasure garden, a kitchen garden, and groves of ture to photographs and drawings. Additionally, trees. Between the Mansion and the shores of the the National Portrait Gallery’s collections include Potomac River lay an extensive park. portraits of all U.S. presidents, more than 5,400 glass-plate negatives from the studios of Mathew USLAW guests will depart from the Mandarin and Brady and original artwork from more than 1,600 travel by motor coach (approximately 45 min- TIME magazine covers. utes) to Mount Vernon. We will take part in a pri- vate wreath laying ceremony at George Everyone will then move on to the first art mu- Washington’s tomb. Following, the group will be seum in Washington, the Corcoran Gallery houses entertained by costumed interpreter Ken Johnson one of the most stupendous collections of who will give a brief talk on life at Mount American art in the world. The goal of its Vernon. Afterwards, everyone will have an oppor- founder, Washington banker/philanthropist, tunity to partake in a Mansion Tour as well as a William Wilson Corcoran, was to encourage visit to the D.W. Reynolds Museum and Education American genius in the arts, and he was remark- Center on the grounds of Mount Vernon before ably successful. Today, guests will enjoy a wel- returning to the Mandarin. Activities for Spouses/Significant Others During Educational Sessions

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2007 Breakfast in the Lafayette Room at the Hay-Adams Hotel Depart Mandarin on Motor Coach at 8:45 A.M. Return by 11:00 A.M. Limited to the First 24 Registrants

The Hay-Adams is one of the great luxury hotels in down-

The Spa at the town Washington DC that is rich with history and is as close Mandarin Oriental Honoring Mandarin Oriental’s east- as you can get to staying at the White House without a per- ern culture while incorporating local influences, the hotel’s signa- sonal invitation from the President. This morning, USLAW ture Spa is 10,500 square feet of total luxury. Here you will find guests will have the opportunity to dine in the Private everything you can imagine to pamper and soothe mind, body and Dining Room at the Lafayette Room, considered one of the spirit. Like amethyst steam rooms, experience showers, relaxation finest restaurants in all of DC. areas; a vitality pool and ice foun- tain for ladies, and a sauna and cold plunge pool for gentlemen. Throughout, warm neutral colors abound, to convey the feeling of earth and sun for serenity and re- laxation.

USLAW conference participants in- cluding their Spouse or Significant Other should make spa reservations as soon as possible by contacting the Spa directly at (202) 787- 6100. Reservations will not be arranged through USLAW.

The Mandarin Oriental Spa sells out very quickly so please make your reservations as soon as possible. USLAW has been informed that the dates of our conference are peak times and reservations will most likely not be available after September 1.

For a list of Spa services, please visit their web site at http://www. mandarinoriental.com/hotel/53500 0025.asp About USLAW NETWORK

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Everyone Attends! GEORGE WILL FEATURED KEYNOTE The Political Argument Today SPEAKER America's foremost political commentator and columnist, George F. Will, presents a penetrating and incisive commentary Friday, October 5 on the Washington political scene, offering a glimpse into 8:15 A.M. – 9:30 A.M. what the future holds for public affairs, public policy and American society. George F. Will America’s Foremost Political Columnist About George Will Virtually unmatched in political scholarship and insight, George Will provides audiences with witty, trenchant, always informed commentary on the current American political scene.

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CLOSING CLOSING PLENARY SESSION PLENARY SESSION Hot Topics in E-Discovery Saturday, October 6 The Closing Plenary Session consists of a high-level panel discussing relevant issues in E-Discovery on a state- 10:45 A.M. – 12:00 Noon wide level and will be hosted by the Lawyers for Civil Justice. Created by defense trial lawyers and corporate coun- sel, Lawyers for Civil Justice (LCJ) is a national coalition supporting excellence, fairness and improvements within the civil justice system. It supports activities at both the state and national level designed to achieve Hosted by the Lawyers for reforms, which will ensure balance in the civil justice system. Greater predictability in damage awards, stream- Civil Justice lining the discovery process, and improving the management of litigation and scarce judicial resources are all long range goals of LCJ.

LCJ plays a unique role in the civil justice reform movement by coalescing the resources of the defense trial lawyers with the support of a significant segment of the business community. With members throughout the United States, LCJ is supported by three national defense trial lawyer associations including DRI, Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel, and the International Association of Defense Counsel. Since defense trial lawyers of these associations are directly involved in the defense of clients in the courtroom, they provide the solid basis from which to address fundamental weaknesses of the civil justice system. Practice Group Chair Program Chair Albert B. Randall, Jr. Charles G. Meyer, III Franklin & Prokopik, P.C. LeClair Ryan, A Professional Baltimore, MD Corporation Richmond, VA Employment & Labor Law

Presented by the USLAW NETWORK Employment & Labor Law Practice Group with Support From the Bankruptcy Practice Group

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6

SESSION I • 9:45 A.M. - 10:45 A.M. SESSION III • 8:15 A.M. - 9:15 A.M. Avoiding Employment Law Class Actions Labor and Law Issues in Bankruptcy From the FLSA to Title VII Labor and employment lawyers increasingly are called upon to counsel clients on From the financial services industry to national retailers, employers face increas- the impact of bankruptcy filings on pending labor and employment matters. This ing exposure to class action litigation for alleged wage and hour violations under program provides a practical overview of frequent labor and employment law is- the FLSA, Title VII discrimination, and other employment practice liability claims. sues that may be affected by bankruptcy filings. Topics range from the impact of This panel will explore successful strategies for defeating class certification and the automatic stay on employment litigation and exemption of employment defending employment law class actions post certification. Among other strate- claims in bankruptcy to the fiduciary duties of officers and directors of insolvent gies, the panel will discuss avoiding class action litigation through employment companies and the res judicata effect created by the failure to list cause of ac- arbitration programs. tion claims in bankruptcy schedules.

Moderator: Ross E. Longood Moderator: Sheryl J. Willert Associate General Counsel Bruce H. Matson Williams, Kastner & Gibbs PLLC Carmax Auto Superstores, Inc. LeClair Ryan, A Professional Corporation Seattle, WA Richmond, VA Richmond, VA Panelists: Susan Childers North Panelists: The Honorable Kevin R. Huennekens Ellen M. Duffy LeClair Ryan, A Professional Corporation Cynthia L. Beauchamp United States Bankruptcy Court for the Deputy General Counsel Williamsburg, VA Assistant General Counsel Eastern District of Virginia Genworth Financial, Inc. U-Haul International, Inc. Richmond, VA Richmond, VA Phoenix, AZ Judy D. Thompson Thomas J. Birchfield Poyner & Spruill, LLP Greenebaum Doll & McDonald PLLC Charlotte, NC SESSION II • 11:00 A.M. - 12:00 NOON Louisville, KY Freedom of Expression in the Workplace: When Dress Code, Religion, Gender and Work Collide Freedom of speech is a fundamental right receiving the highest degree of legal SESSION IV • 9:30 A.M. - 10:30 A.M. protection in our society. Private and public sector employee’s need to know the Labor & Employment Law Issues extent to which they can regulate employee freedom of expression to avoid dis- Facing In-House Counsel ruptive conduct in the workplace. Employers often overlook that Section 7 of the NLRA gives employees, both union and nonunion, a broad range of rights to en- Did your compensation unit recently complete an audit uncovering widespread gage in peaceful refusals to work and to express a wide range of criticisms of wage and hour violations? And did they neglect to get input from legal before their employers and terms and conditions of employment. Title VII and other fed- conducting the audit? Is your CEO insisting that your CFO be terminated despite eral laws protect employee rights to speak out against workplace discriminatory the fact that the CFO recently uncovered accounting irregularities? Did the out- practices, and the 2006 Supreme Court decision in Burlington Northern is pre- side firm that you recommended for that class action sex discrimination case get dicted to greatly increase retaliation lawsuits against employers. Employer ac- hit with a multi-million dollar verdict? And is the punitive damage phase still commodation of employee religious practices and expression of religious views has pending? The life of in-house counsel has never been dull but in recent years has become a complicated issue. Grooming standards and dress codes often run head- become ever more complicated in the labor and employment arena due to the pro- long into claims of race, sex, ethnic, and religious discrimination. Public sector liferation of regulations, increased governmental enforcement efforts, and the employers seeking to limit employee free speech rights at work face rapidly evolv- ever resourceful plaintiffs’ bar. Join our panel for an interactive discussion of the ing First Amendment issues. particularly challenging employment issues currently facing in-house counsel and human resources professionals, including strategies for handling these issues and Moderator: Lisa E. Halleck the role of outside counsel. Charles G. Meyer, III Senior Staff Attorney Moderator: Bernard B. Gawne, III LeClair Ryan, A Professional Corporation Advance Stores Company, Inc. Carla J. Hartley Litigation Counsel Richmond, VA Roanoke, VA Dillingham & Murphy, LLP Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc. Panelists: Thomas G. Hardy, III San Francisco, CA Westchester, IL Jill A. Cheskes Director of Employee Relations Panelists: Richard A. Munisteri SmithAmundsen LLC MeadWestvaco Corporation Damon Elmore Associate General Counsel Chicago, IL Glen Allen, VA Vice President - Human Resources LiveNation NAPA Rayloc, A Division of Genuine Parts Beverly Hills, CA Company Atlanta, GA Practice Group Chair Program Chair Brett W. Schouest James (Jim) D. Myrick Cox Smith Matthews Buist Moore Smythe Incorporated McGee P.A. San Antonio, TX Charleston, SC Business/Commercial/Class Action

Presented by the USLAW NETWORK Business/Commercial/Class Action Practice Group with Support From the Transactional Practice Group

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5 Moderator: J. Richard Kiefer James M. Hinshaw Chair, White Collar Crime Practice Group SESSION I • 9:45 A.M. - 10:45 A.M. Bingham McHale, LLP Bingham McHale, LLP Gotcha’s in Multistate Transactions— Indianapolis, IN Indianapolis, IN Panelists: The USLAW Five Minute Drill Joan E. Meyer Members of the USLAW Transactional Practice Group, and their clients, will dis- Special Counsel to Deputy Attorney cuss issues that have created, or could result in, potential problems in a multi- General Paul J. McNulty state transactional context. Some of the types of transactions that will be covered U.S. Department of Justice include purchase of the assets or stock of a business, real estate acquisition, Washington, D.C. commencement of business operations, contracts, noncompete agreements and planning opportunities that may be missed. State laws vary greatly, and many states have statutes, rules, case authority and/or regulations that may have a sig- SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6 nificant adverse impact if they are not adequately addressed in due diligence and/or transactional documents. Each presenter will focus on one to three state SESSION III • 8:15 A.M. - 9:15 A.M. specific issues which may need to be considered with respect to a given trans- Our Love/Hate Relationship with action. Each presenter will speak for approximately five minutes, and many will relate war stories highlighting the issues raised by the state specific law. Some Commercial Arbitration of the individuals who will be presenting and their specific topics include: In many commercial contracts, arbitration clauses are a given - but are we get- ting what we pay for? Are arbitrations beginning to look more and more like tra- Industrial Site Noncompete Incentives in New York ditional litigation? This presentation will examine the pros and cons of Recovery Act and Bulk Agreements, Taxes and to Buy and Expand commercial arbitration including, choice of venue, scope of discovery, confiden- Sale Tax Clearance Preemptive Rights Businesses and Bulk tiality, lack of right to jury or to appeal, as well as time and cost considerations. John D. Cromie Steven D. Elder Sales Speakers will offer their views on drafting arbitration clauses, selecting the arbi- Connell Foley LLP Cox Smith Matthews Bruce W. Hoover trator(s), and presenting the case. Is there any efficacy to filing pre-hearing or Roseland, NJ Incorporated Goldberg Segalla LLP post-hearing motions? For what types of cases is arbitration the right choice? San Antonio, TX Buffalo, NY Business Opportunity Are there cases for which it is clearly the wrong choice? This panel of outside and Disclosure Act & Tax Business Consequences Hot Topics in in-house counsel will share real-life experiences and discuss what they see as Clearance of the Recent Overhaul Conservation Easements current trends which may change the way you look at commercial arbitration. Bradley Wm. Bowen of Pennsylvania’s Mark A. Meyer Strong & Hanni, PC Mechanics’ Lien Law Rothgerber Johnson & Moderator: C. Kelley Green Salt Lake City, UT Brian G. Ritz Lyons LLP Michael D. Plachy Assistant General Counsel Pietragallo Bosick & Denver, CO Rothgerber Johnson & Lyons LLP Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. Estate Planning Gordon LLP Denver, CO Houston, TX Opportunities in Sale “War Stories” Pittsburgh, PA Transactions Client Presenters To be Panelists: William D. Nelson Kenneth B. Wingate Missouri State Law Determined Patricia E. Cowart Rothgerber Johnson & Lyons LLP Sweeny Wingate & Issues Chief Arbitration Counsel Denver, CO Barrow, P.A. Michael D. Regan Wachovia Securities LLC Columbia, SC Lashly & Baer, P.C. Richmond, VA St. Louis, MO SESSION IV • 9:30 A.M. - 10:30 A.M. Success at Mediation: It is Not All in The Mediator SESSION II • 11:00 A.M. - 12:00 NOON Clients and attorneys will discuss issues about how to succeed at mediation, in- Corporations Under Fire: cluding traits of a good mediator, preparing for the mediation, business and legal Avoiding Indictment in a Prosecution Era issues to address at the mediation, and negotiating at the mediation. This will be a more detailed presentation than a general overview of mediation. The federal government has increased its efforts in recent years to prosecute cor- porations and their top executives (including in-house counsel). A top DOJ Co-Moderators: Russell E. Baumann Official joins an experienced white collar criminal defense lawyer to discuss re- Stefan J. Glynias Chief Patent Counsel & Assistant General cent prosecutions of such - including Jeff Skillings and Ken Lay of Enron; Bernie Lashly & Baer, P.C. Counsel Ebbers of WorldCom; Dennis Kozlowski of Tyco; Richard Scrushy of HealthSouth, St. Louis, MO Sensata Technologies, Inc. and others. The speakers will address important questions such as: How can cor- Attleboro, MA Michael T. McCormack porations avoid prosecution? Does the “McNulty Memorandum” issued December Tyler Cooper & Alcorn, LLP Robert M. Milane 12, 2006 (that replaced the infamous “Thompson Memorandum”) require corpo- Hartford, CT Managing Director of Risk Management rations to turn over to the government confidential internal investigation files? FedEx Ground Panelists: Do Corporate Compliance Programs and Codes of Ethics really matter? How does Akron, OH the government decide who to prosecute, and who not to prosecute? What can Lee Cusenbary criminal defense counsel do to protect clients and prevent prosecution? General Counsel Thomas F. Tollison Mission Pharmacal Company Chief Legal Counsel – Marketing Group San Antonio, TX U-Haul International, Inc. Phoenix, AZ Practice Group Chair Program Chair Caroline T. Pryor Tamara B. Goorevitz Carr Allison Franklin & Prokopik, P.C. Birmingham, AL Baltimore, MD Retail

Presented by the USLAW NETWORK Retail Practice Group

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6

SESSION I • 9:45 A.M. - 10:45 A.M. SESSION III • 8:15 A.M. - 9:15 A.M. Just When You Thought It Was Safe To Go Shopping: Investigation of Premises Liability Claims: Retail and Shopping Center Security Issues The Do’s, the Don’ts, and the How’s Shopping centers have replaced Main Streets and village greens as the place where This session will address recommendations and general philosophies for investi- people go to meet, shop, and find entertainment. With the increased traffic and gating premises liability claims, especially in light of the “warm body” nature of the visits come increased levels of crime and violence. Shopping centers spend millions retail industry and its employees. The session will cover a number of pertinent is- of dollars per year on security. Those expenditures translate to additional costs per sues, including recommendations, from an attorney’s perspective, for implement- square foot for common area maintenance, in addition to internal security and in- ing a company policy on investigations; the use of pertinent forms to assist in the surance costs. In this session, representatives of the shopping center industry, re- investigation; the benefit of implementing an exhaustive investigation program tailers, security consultants and attorneys defending the retail industry will discuss from a retail/business perspective; and, a bio-mechanical expert’s suggestions for litigation related security issues including closed circuit television (myth and re- how to investigate and determine whether a reported event even occurred! ality), shopkeeper immunity and strategies, deterrence and trial and litigation Moderator: John Wiechel strategies and trends. Thomas S. Thornton, III Senior Project Engineer Moderator: Carr Allison SEA, LTD Kenneth M. Alweis Birmingham, AL Columbus, OH Goldberg Segalla, LLP Panelists: Syracuse, NY Thomas G. Moher Panelists: PAL Claims Manager Donald H. Greene Jeffrey L. O’Hara SUPERVALU INC. Principal Connell Foley LLP Minneapolis, MN Strategic Security Concepts, Inc. Roseland, NJ Skaneateles, NY Kim Strohm Corporate Counsel SESSION IV • 9:30 A.M. - 10:30 A.M. Michael J. Hogsten, Esq. American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. Vice President & Who Has My Insurance? Why Retailers and Insurance Warrendale, PA Assistant General Counsel Companies are Pointing Their Fingers at One Another The Wackenhut Corporation This relevant session will discuss the interplay between indemnity agreements Palm Beach Gardens, FL and insurance policies. Our panelists will explore the real world push and pull amid retailers and insurance companies over contractual insurance requirements, the true meaning of the phrase “additional insured,” and why just a little fore- SESSION II • 11:00 A.M. - 12:00 NOON thought will save time and expense once litigation is filed and the sparks begin E-Discovery Idol: Picking Your Next E-Discovery Vendor to fly. This is one you will not want to miss. In December 2006, e-discovery rules landed in federal courts, becoming an in- stant challenge for businesses and their counsel. One of the threshold issues we Moderator: Michael J. Freeman have begun to address is creating an e-discovery team, comprising legal talent, Bradley A. Wright Senior Attorney technologists, and e-discovery vendors. But selecting the right e-discovery ven- Roetzel & Andress, LPA Walgreen Company dor can be a grueling process, especially in light of the growing number of con- Akron, OH Deerfield, IL testants vying for the title of “E-Discovery Idol.” This session will provide Panelists: Sidney J. Hardy substantive information—with the help of Idol Judges—to help you navigate Noble F. Allen McCranie, Sistrunk, Anzelmo, Hardy, through the process of selecting your next e-discovery vendor. Tyler Cooper & Alcorn, LLP Maxwell & McDaniel, P.C. New Haven, CT Metairie, LA Moderator: Frank A. Cecere Charles W. O’Connor Renée F. McElhaney Ahmuty, Demers & McManus Vice President and Manager, Liability Cox Smith Matthews Incorporated Albertson, NY Claims Operations San Antonio, TX Liberty Mutual Group Eric C. Cotton Boston, MA Panelists: Associate General Counsel - Litigation Karen Thompson Lucy E. Bettis Developers Diversified Realty Corporation Assistant General Counsel Dillingham & Murphy, LLP Beachwood, OH San Francisco, CA NuStar L.P. San Antonio, TX D. Russell ‘Rusty’ Hood Senior Legal Counsel Warren E. Voter TravelCenters of America Sweeney & Sheehan, P.C. Westlake, OH Philadelphia, PA Practice Group Chair Program Chair John D. Klinedinst. Stephen D. Straus Klinedinst PC Traub Eglin Lieberman San Diego, CA Straus LLP Hawthorne, NY Professional Liability

Presented by the USLAW NETWORK Professional Liability Practice Group

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6

SESSION I • 9:45 A.M. - 10:45 A.M. SESSION III • 8:15 A.M. - 9:15 A.M. Growing Trends in Professional Liability and Professional Malpractice Defenses and Damages Insurance Coverage Professional negligence claims implicate many procedural and substantive What are the “hot topics” and current trends impacting professional liabili- variables that can be specific to the nature of the profession at issue. Our ties and the insurance that is designed to provide coverage for these liabil- panel of in-house lawyers and outside counsel will address claims scenarios ities? What is potentially around the corner for legal malpractice actions? they frequently face and provide their insights as to how the defense of such Are agents and brokers going to experience increasing liabilities as insur- matters may be handled in the best interests of the professional. The handling ance regulations get more and more complex? Is the flattening real estate of malpractice claims against lawyers, accountants, brokers and other non- market going to impact real estate E&O claims? As capacity in the profes- medical professionals will be addressed, with an emphasis on particular de- sional liability reinsurance market moves, what impact will this have on the fenses and potential damages that are common and unique to such matters. availability of coverage for managers of professional liability risks? This Panel Panelists: W. Wesley Marston will take a close look at these and other hot topics and provide a glimpse into Robert R. Berk Assistant Vice President-Claims the crystal ball. Jones, Skelton & Hochuli, P.L.C. CPA Mutual Insurance Company Phoenix, AZ of America RRG Moderator: Alachua, FL Rush S. Smith Phil Book Hall, Booth, Smith & Slover, P.C. Assistant Vice-President, Claims Stephen D. Straus Atlanta, GA The Hartford Traub Eglin Lieberman Straus LLP New York, NY Hawthorne, NY Panelists: Daniel J. (Tad) Eldredge, Jr. Keith A. Dotseth Associate General Counsel Larson • King, LLP Benfield Holdings, Inc. St. Paul, MN Minneapolis, MN SESSION IV • 9:30 A.M. - 10:30 A.M. Michael W. Early Richard T. Schwartz Professionals Representing Professionals: Dos and Assistant General Counsel President Chicago Underwriting Group, Inc. Don’ts In the Representation of the Professional Professional Claims Managers, Inc. Chicago, IL Dallas, TX Malpractice Client The representation of a client who is also a professional presents numerous challenges that are unique. Defendants who are professionals are accustomed SESSION II • 11:00 A.M. - 12:00 NOON to being in control of their environment, and there are special problems cre- ated when that professional is thrust into a forum with which they are not How to Best Use an Expert in familiar. This program will examine the different types of personalities that Professional Liability Litigation the practitioner must handle in order to be effective. Is the client a “control Issues of expert proof in professional negligence cases often “make or break” freak” who will not listen to any advice, a “nervous Nellie” who is afraid of claims. From a litigation and claims handling perspective, a proper evalua- his own shadow, or an “outraged perfectionist” who is offended at the mere tion of the procedural and substantive issues regarding experts is critical to fact that someone would accuse him of wrongdoing? Other topics to be ad- obtaining successful results. We will address the timing and service of expert dressed include the potential for personal liability of the practitioner, and reports, strategies for the use of liability and damages report(s), the selec- dealing with the psychological emotional toll that litigation can take on the tion of experts in defending a “case within a case”, controlling your expert, professional defendant. dealing with mistakes in expert reports and proper management of draft re- ports, preparing experts for deposition, confidentiality issues involving com- Moderator: Glen Amundsen munications with experts and trial strategy/the use of the expert to present Richards H. Ford SmithAmundsen LLC otherwise inadmissible evidence to a jury. Finally we will consider statutes Wicker, Smith, O’Hara, McCoy & Chicago, IL Ford, P.A. requiring a threshold proffer from an expert at the outset of a plaintiff’s case. Orlando, FL Co-Moderators: Panelists: Panelists: John D. Klinedinst Robert Farrell Mr. Matthew Hays Klinedinst PC Claims Manager Senior Director of Claims San Diego, CA Zurich Professional NA CNA Financial Corporation Jamaica, NY Chicago, IL Karen Painter Randall Connell Foley LLP Carter Hampton Roseland, NJ Vice President OneBeacon Professional Partners Addison, TX Registration Information For more information or questions, please call USLAW NETWORK at (800) 231-9110 or visit www.uslaw.org.

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