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Calling all Law Students! In case you haven't heard, the ABA Section of Business
Law Spring Meeting offers great opportunities for law students. Your participation in the
Section during law school will not only enhance your legal education, but will also equip
you to make a smooth transition into your future career. At the Spring Meeting, you'll have
the opportunity to learn more about business law through special programming for law students
and by participating in various networking events. And if that's not enough, Spring
Meeting registration is FREE to all ABA Law Student Division members. Register for the
meeting today by
clicking here!
The Inside Track on Getting In-House: What it Takes to Get Through the Door
Wednesday, March 30, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
followed by a light reception
Vanderbilt University School of Law
Moore Room, 2nd Floor
This is a free program for law students presented by the Committee on Corporate Counsel, the
Committee on Diversity, and the Young Lawyer Forum of the ABA Section of Business Law. This
will be a lively panel discussion to learn about in-house practice and the credentials and work
experience generally expected for an in-house job, plus what to expect once you're inside. There
will be ample opportunity to pose that age-old question, "How Did You Land That Great In-House
Job?" The program will be hosted by Vanderbilt University School of Law. Interested
students should RSVP by March 23, 2005, to
jolene.yee@ejgallo.com.
Our distinguished panel includes:
· JANE HANNER ALLEN,
Founder, Counsel on Call
· MICHELLE GALLARDO,
Office of General Counsel, Ford Motor Company
· PETER H. KESSER,
Shareholder, Baker Donelson, Memphis, TN
· MARI VALENZUELA,
Corporate Counsel, Microchip Technology, Inc.
· WILLIAM (BILL) YOUNG,
Senior Vice President, General Counsel and
Chief Compliance and Risk Officer of BlueCross
BlueShield of Tennessee
· JOLENE A. YEE, moderator
Assistant General Counsel, E. & J. Gallo Winery and
Co-Chair of the
Corporate Counsel Committee.
Alternative Work Schedules
Thursday, March 31, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Convention Center
Rooms 211—212, 2nd Floor
Can part—time or alternative work schedules work for your legal career?
Professor Joan Williams, author of "Solving the Part–Time Puzzle–
the Law Firm's Guide to Balanced Hours" will discuss the "business case"
for part–time and alternative work schedules. The managing partner of a
Nashville law firm will describe practical implementation issues for law firms.
Moderator Anne Dewey–Balzhiser and the other panelists will discuss how part–time
and alternative work schedules have worked for them.
Our distinguished panel includes:
· PROFESSOR JOAN WILLIAMS,
Professor of Law and Director, Program on WorkLife Law,
Washington College of Law, American University,
Washington, DC
· KEITH B. SIMMONS,
Bass, Berry & Sims PLC, Nashville, TN
· FRANCES GAUTHIER,
Klett Rooney Lieber & Schorling, Wilmington, DE
· JEANNE RUNNE,
Fannie Mae, Philadelphia, PA
· ANNE DEWEY–BALZHISER, moderator
Women Lead LLC, Falls Church, VA
Meet the Managing Partner, the Hiring Partner and the General Counsel
Friday, April 1, 10:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Renaissance Hotel
Ryman Room One, 3rd Floor
We have assembled a Managing Partner, a Hiring Partner and a General Counsel for you who
will share their recommended career planning strategies and insights for 2005 and beyond.
What do you need to consider when selecting just the right law firm or corporate law
department? What practical things do you need to know about being successful in your law
firm or corporate career? What career enhancing moves do you need to make? What career
limiting moves do you need to avoid? Whether you just took the bar and are starting your
career, wondering how to stay on the right track or thinking about making a move to work
in a law firm or corporate environment, this forum is for you! Sponsored by the
Committee on Diversity and the
Young Lawyer Forum.
Our distinguished panel includes:
· KARL J. EGE,
General Counsel, Russell Investment Group, Tacoma, WA
· SHIRLEY A. PADMORE,
Hiring Partner, Husch & Eppenberger, St. Louis, MO
· LAURENCE M. PAPEL,
Managing Partner, Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell &
Berkowitz, PC, Nashville, TN
· TIMOTHY M. LUPINACCI,moderator
Maynard, Cooper & Gale, P.C., Birmingham, AL
SURVIVOR: How to Outwit, Outlast and Outplay in the Legal World
Saturday, April 2, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Convention Center
Room 212
We're sponsoring a special program designed to help law students and recent law school
graduates know what they need to know to get a job after law school, what to expect
about firm/office life, and how to move on to other opportunities. How can you avoid
the top ten mistakes made by recent graduates and more seasoned lawyers? You have
a great job — how can you keep it? How can you not only survive but be successful
working at a firm, in—house or with the government? Join us for these answers
and more from those who have "been there" and "done that" —
this program is a "can't miss"! Sponsored by the
Committee on Diversity;
the
Young Lawyer Forum; and the
Committee on Business Bankruptcy
Subcommittee on Membership, Minorities and Young Lawyers.
Our distinguished panel includes:
· DEBORAH SCHWAGER FROLING,
Hirschler Fleischer, Richmond, VA
· JACQUELINE PARKER,
JPMorgan Chase & Co., Wilmington, DE
· JIM VINES,
United States Attorney, Nashville, TN
· SHARON Z. WEISS,
Weinstein, Eisen & Weiss LLP, Los Angeles, CA
· VICKI TUCKER, moderator
Hunton & Williams LLP, Richmond, VA
OTHER EVENTS NOT TO MISS!
Committee Round-Up
Thursday, March 31, 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Renaissance Hotel
West Ballroom, 1st Floor
This is a casual, interactive reception and is guaranteed to provide guests,
especially first–timers to the meeting, with a profile of the Section's
committee structure. Take this time to talk with committee leaders and learn
about upcoming projects. Learn all you need to know about Section committees
in one hour. No ticket or advance registration needed.
Welcome Reception
Thursday, March 31, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Country Music Hall of Fame
The Welcome Reception is just a short walk from the hotel. Arrive early to explore this
beautiful new museum steeped in history and lore of America's own music, embodied by such country
giants as Patsy Cline, Elvis Presley, Hank Williams, Garth Brooks and Loretta Lynn. All attendees
and guests are welcome. No ticket or advance registration is required, but please be sure to
have your meeting badge with you.
WBLN Business Card Breakfast
Friday, April 1, 7:30 – 9:00 a.m.
Renaissance Hotel
Fisk Room Two, 2nd Floor
The Women's Business Law Network of the Committee on Diversity sponsors this breakfast. It is
open to women and men and provides a great opportunity to learn about Section committees and is a
great networking event. No ticket or advance registration is required.
Helpful Links
First time to a spring meeting? You may find our
tools for first time attendees helpful, as well as the
Roadmap, a Law Student Guide to Section Membership. Remember!
Registration is FREE for law students. Register today!
Click below for helpful info:
→ Current Schedules
→ Meeting Highlights
→ Registration Information
→ First-time Attendee Tools
→ Roadmap, a Law Student Guide...
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