Ethics Course for Corporate Counsel

06/12/2008 - 06/12/2008

Program Chair: William J. Bettman , Finance and Transactions Group, Vedder Price

Agenda

8:00 a.m.  Registration and Continental Breakfast

8:25 a.m.  Introduction
           William J. Bettman, Shareholder , Vedder Price

8:30 – 8:55 a.m. Ethical Considerations for Corporate Counsel in Conducting Internal Corporate Investigations

• Who is the client?
• Conducting the investigation
• Communicating results and recommendations
        James S. Montana, Jr., Shareholder , Vedder Price

8:55 – 9:35 a.m. Ethics and the Conduct of Business Negotiations
           Paul M. Lisnek , J.D., Ph.D.

9:35– 9:50 a.m. Break

9:50 – 10:20 a.m. Ethical Issues in Employment-based Immigration Law

• Dual representation
• Conflicts of interest
• Ethical rules relating to labor certification
• Common ethical violations 
       Gabrielle M. Buckley , Chair Business Immigration Group, Vedder Price

10:20 – 10:45 a.m. Electronic Discovery: Ethical Considerations for Corporate Counsel  

• Analysis of recent case law concerning ethical obligations
• Court-imposed sanctions 
• Ethical rules relating to labor certification.
• Responsibilities of corporate counsel outlined in the recently revised Federal Rules of Civil Procedure

        Karen P. Layng , Chair Litigation Practice Group , Vedder Price

10:45 a.m.  Announcements and Adjourn  

— This is a complimentary program —

The Standard Club
320 South Plymouth Court | Chicago, Illinois

Parking Information:

• Interparking is open 24 hours.  On the corner of Federal and Van Buren.  Enter on Van Buren or Federal.  Rate for 2 hours is approximately $28.00.
• System Parking offers parking day/evening on a cash-only basis.  Parking lot is across the street from the club.  Rate for 2 hours is approximately $25.00.
• Please note: The club valet parking does not open until 11:00 a.m.

• Ethical Standards