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Sleepless in Seattle? SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE? AVOIDING AND MANAGING RISK IN AN ERA OF CONSTANT CHANGES IN THE RETAIL AND HOSPITALITY INDUSTRIES 2019 HOSPITALITY & RETAIL LAW PRACTICE GROUP SEMINAR August 7–9, 2019 Motif Hotel Seattle, Washington www.alfainternational.com PROGRAM LEADERSHIP Kara T. Stubbs Chair, ALFA International Board of Directors SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE? BAKER STERCHI COWDEN & RICE L.L.C. Kansas City, Missouri AVOIDING AND MANAGING RISK IN AN ERA Robert J. Comfort Chair, Hospitality & Retail Law Practice Group OF CONSTANT CHANGES IN THE RETAIL JOHNSON & BELL, LTD. Chicago, Illinois AND HOSPITALITY INDUSTRIES Mackenzie Monaco Vice-Chair, Hospitality & Retail Law Practice Group 2019 HOSPITALITY & RETAIL LAW PRACTICE GROUP SEMINAR CARTER CONBOY Albany, New York August 7-9, 2019 Joseph M. Moore Motif Hotel Program Chair, 2019 Hospitality & Retail Seattle, Washington Law Practice Group Seminar MCCANDLISH HOLTON Richmond, Virginia Culture and changes in the law are impacting the retail and hospitality industry at a feverish pace. They are creating hot button issues on topics such as the legalization of marijuana Chris Page Chair Emeritus/Marketing Chair, Hospitality and the use of CBD oil in products, cybersecurity threats, robotics and virtual reality, the & Retail Law Practice Group ever-present social media and the #MeToo movement. We have assembled panels of YOUNG MOORE AND HENDERSON P.A. ALFA International attorneys, risk managers and in-house counsel to address these topics Raleigh, North Carolina and others and the risks associated with them. We aspire to create a dialogue among Alan Easterly the business leaders attending the seminar and ALFA International attorneys to reveal Compendium Editor, 2019 Hospitality & innovative ways to better protect your company’s brand, assets and shareholders, while Retail Law Practice Group Seminar providing the best legal advice and representation. LEITNER, WILLIAMS, DOOLEY & NAPOLITAN, PLLC Chattanooga, Tennessee With the amazing and picturesque backdrop of Puget Sound and Mt. Rainier, the Denise Baker-Seal beautiful city of Seattle provides a perfect setting for our seminar. It is home to Fortune Course Book Editor, 2019 Hospitality & 500 corporations including several retail and hospitality companies, professional sports Retail Law Practice Group Seminar BROWN & JAMES, P.C. teams, music legends, and amazing art and culture. Our seminar attendees will have the Belleville, Illinois opportunity to network and discuss the issues facing the hospitality and retail industry as well as explore, relax, unwind, and continue to build and develop the strong business relationships and friendships that make ALFA International the best legal network. Joseph M. Moore WHAT IS ALFA INTERNATIONAL? Program Chair, 2018 Hospitality & Retail Law Practice Group Seminar ALFA International is the premier network MCCANDLISH HOLTON of independent law firms. Founded in 1980, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA ALFA International is the first and continues to be one of the largest and strongest legal networks. We have 150 member firms throughout the world. Our 80 U.S. firms represent 95 of the 100 largest metropolitan ALL ABOUT SEATTLE areas. Our 70 international firms are located Adventure abounds in Seattle where natural throughout Europe, Asia, Australia/New beauty surrounds the excitement of an urban Zealand, Africa, Canada, Mexico and city. From the iconic Space Needle and Pike South America. Place Market to the Olympic Sculpture Park ALFA International’s mission is to provide high and Seattle Aquarium, the city offers unique quality, cost efficient legal services wherever experiences for all. For those looking to our clients need them. The ALFA International enjoy the Emerald City in its glory, the city’s model enables our members to use their local expertise to deliver highly effective legal waterways are not to be missed. Attendees solutions, often drawing upon the collective are encouraged to fly into the Seattle – wisdom and experience of other member Tacoma International Airport. The Motif firms. ALFA International clients benefit from Hotel is located downtown, approximately a a geographically comprehensive network 20-minute cab/uber/lyft ride from the airport. of exceptional law firms and accomplished We would like to extend a special thanks to trial and business counsel. Our member the local ALFA International firm, Merrick, firms meet high standards to be part of the Hofstedt & Lindsey, P.S. and especially to ALFA International network and are well Tamara Nelson who was integral in crafting respected by their peers in the legal and the activity selections for this seminar to business community. ensure we highlighted all the best of Seattle. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7, 2019 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. 3:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Corks & Canvas EARLY REGISTRATION & CLIENT ADVISORY BOARD Women’s Initiative Event HOSPITALITY MEETING Frolik Blue Mouse Boardroom Seattle 1 Ballroom Enjoy local Washington wines Jeaneen Johnson 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. while getting to know other female Women’s Initiative Liaison SEMMES, BOWEN & SEMMES CLIENT ROUNDTABLE attendees and creating a painting of the iconic Mt. Rainier. Baltimore, Maryland Belltown This event allows client attendees the opportunity to exchange ideas and share best practices 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. in a social setting without ALFA Join us on the rooftop bar “Frolik” International lawyers present. in the Motif Hotel for a relaxing Welcome To Seattle! drink and some conversation prior to the official start of the program. 5:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Cocktail Reception, ALFA INTERNATIONAL— Buffet Dinner & Registration ALL ATTORNEY MEETING 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Emerald 2-3 Seattle Ballroom 2&3 FACULTY REHEARSAL Welcome to Seattle! On the opening night Emerald 2-3 All attending ALFA International attorneys are required to attend. of the seminar we welcome all attendees to mingle with old colleagues and get to know new acquaintances as we kick off the seminar. THURSDAY, AUGUST 8, 2019 8:15 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. What’s Going On in the 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. BREAKFAST BUFFET Other Room? Emerald 1 Pulling Back the Curtain on What 8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. It Takes to Be Successful at Mediation PROGRAM SESSIONS Every civil case goes to mediation today. In this interactive program, Emerald 2-3 the panel will explore the secrets to a successful mediation and share techniques for success when dealing with difficult issues that arise. There will be a focus on what is happening in opposing counsel’s room, why 8:00 a.m. – 8:15 a.m. it is happening and how to deal with it effectively. The panel will feature Welcome & Introductory Remarks an experienced mediator, an industry member, a claims professional and a successful lawyer sharing their secrets on dealing with a difficult Kara T. Stubbs Joseph M. Moore opponent effectively. Chair, ALFA International Program Chair, 2019 Hospitality & Board of Directors Retail Law Practice Group Seminar John Tarpley Kristen Wilson BAKER STERCHI COWDEN MCCANDLISH HOLTON Moderator Sr. Counsel and Director & RICE L.L.C. Richmond, Virginia LEWIS THOMASON of General Liability Kansas City, Missouri Nashville, Tennessee NORDSTROM, INC. Seattle, Washington Robert J. Comfort Mary Haefer Chair, Hospitality & Retail Head of Casualty Claims Cate Huff Law Practice Group CAPSPECIALTY GENTRY LOCKE JOHNSON & BELL, LTD. Middleton, Wisconsin Roanoke, Virginia Chicago, Illinois 9:15 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. BREAK 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. LUNCH The GDPR, CCPA and ADA. Emerald 1 Hot Topics or Alphabet Soup? 1:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. The European Union (EU) General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are being served hot and in Optional Activities large portions. Hope you’re hungry! In this session we’ll explore the latest new trends sweeping See attached document for optional activity consumer privacy, the GDPR and CCPA, including why they should be on your next menu. And choices. Prior Registration is required. for those who like new twists on old favorites, we’ll take a look at the sharp rise in Title III ADA web site accessibility cases, employment based web site accessibility claims and other new “recipes” being brought by disability advocates. Keith Rozanski Erik Lindseth David Marshall Scott Conlon Moderator Senior Vice President Vice President, RENAUD COOK HAIGHT BROWN & and General Counsel Litigation & Dispute DRURY MESAROS, PA BONESTEEL LLP LIFE TIME, INC. Resolution Phoenix, Arizona Los Angeles, California Chanhassen, MARRIOTT VACATIONS Minnesota WORLDWIDE Orlando, Florida 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Maintaining a Culture of Ethics in the Risk Management and Claims Minefield 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Risk managers, claims professionals and attorneys provide information and interact with claimants and others in the field on a daily basis. The goal isn’t simply to convey information. Glass Gardens Rather, the goal is to convince someone else to respond in some desired fashion. And despite Off-Site Cocktail Reception & the fact that these activities take place in an often adversarial and sometimes contentious setting, ethical behavior must be a part of this process. Navigating these potential pitfalls Buffet Dinner while also resolving claims and limiting exposure are critical skillsets. This interactive panel will Chihuly Glasshouse & Plaza address numerous issues in these processes and suggest means and methods of insuring compliance with sound ethical practices. Enjoy stunning glass artwork at this evening’s off-site event. After a short bus ride to the Chihuly Dean Arruebarrena Cynthia Kolb Eric Cotton Ben Jones Garden & Glass Museum, attendees will have the Moderator Director, Specialty Deputy General LEWIS THOMASON opportunity to explore eight glass galleries filled LEAKE & Property & Counsel & Corporate Knoxville, Tennessee with the work of Dale Chihuly. A cocktail reception ANDERSSON, L.L.P.
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