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We knew that they could deliver In 2011, USLAW NETWORK is focused on the greater value to these clients by helping them tap “Next 10.” While it is a year of celebration, we will YEARS into top notch counsel in unfamiliar jurisdictions. not rest on our laurels. Instead, we are committed to an even better “Next 10” with an emphasis on From these discussions, USLAW NETWORK was building, maintaining, nurturing and growing rela- LOOKING formed. Our first meeting was held in November tionships both within the organization and with the 2001 in Naples, Florida. Thirty USLAW member clients our member firms represent. AHEAD TO representatives convened in a small meeting room and created the foundation for USLAW’s future. We’ve achieved extraordinary success in a short OUR NEXT TEN period of time. But our NETWORK is only as YEARS Today, USLAW NETWORK spans the entire United strong as the commitment of our members and States, Latin America and through partnerships loyal clients. Today, that commitment has never with both Europe and Africa. Our reach is profound been stronger. and the value we deliver to clients significant. PAST USLAW CHAIRS and a sampling of previous conference brochure covers James J. O’Hagan 2001 - 2003 Carr Charles F. 2003 – 2005 Donald L. Myles, Jr. 2005 – 2007 Mark A. Solheim 2007 – 2008 McElhaney Renée F. 2008 – 2009 Michael R. Sistrunk 2009 – 2010 lighting the torch: f all 2010 RUBEN GONZALEZ as Featured Speaker i 1 10TH A 01 NN -2 I 1 V 0 E 0 R 2 S A R Y About USLAW National Counsel Right Next Door In today’s global marketplace, USLAW NETWORK is an international • Access top-quality CLE and ongoing organization composed of over 65 inde- legal education opportunities through legal needs often transcend pendent, defense-based law firms with our web site and our Spring and Fall over 4,000 attorneys covering the United client conferences; geographic boundaries. States and Latin America. 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An alliance with the Trans- Response Handbook, our web site and European Law Firm Alliance (TELFA) a series of compendiums on US law needs turn to USLAW gives us access to 25 European law firms and other issues. each representing its own jurisdiction NETWORK member firms to and a similar relationship with ALN USLAW NETWORK firms and their Limited enables USLAW to partner with member attorneys include: 10 firms in East and Central Africa. represent them in the • Lawyers who have the highest profes- USLAW NETWORK law firms: sional and ethical standards exempli- courtroom and the fied by the “AV” rating in Martindale- • Are fully vetted and subject to a rigor- Hubbell boardroom, next door, ous review process prior to admission; • Lawyers who are active members as • Become part of the USLAW NETWORK across the United States, well as presidents and past-presidents by invitation only; of various industry and trial organiza- • Possess broad commercial legal capa- tions, including: and around the world. bilities; • American Board of Trial Advocates • Have substantial litigation and trial • American College of Trial Lawyers experience. • Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel Using a USLAW NETWORK firm pro- • International Association of vides clients with national access to some Defense Counsel of the best trial lawyers when needed for • Association of Defense Trial the litigation and trial of complex, diffi- Attorneys cult issues and cases. 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