ABA Section of Business Law
Spring Meeting
2008 Spring Meeting
Dallas, TX • April 10 - 12, 2008
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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. To join the ABA, click here. The following programs will provide a great way for Law Students to begin their involvement in the Section of Business Law Spring Meeting: The Inside Track on Getting In-House: What it Takes to Get Through the Door Wednesday, April 9, 2008 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Southern Methodist University Sponsored by Committee on Corporate Counsel, the Committee on Diversity, the Committee on Career and Practice Development and the Young Lawyer Forum This is a free program for law students and young lawyers presented by the Committee on Corporate Counsel, the Committee on Diversity, the Committee on Career and Practice Development 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?" We encourage you to join us for the panel and for the reception immediately following, where you can network with the panelists and other in-house attorneys. Our distinguished panel includes:
Diversity Networking Reception Wednesday, April 9, 2008 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Hilton Anatole The Reception welcomes everyone who shares the vision of the Committee on Diversity and is interested in recruiting and retaining lawyers of color, women lawyers, lawyers with disabilities, gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender lawyers, young lawyers and law students for active involvement in the Section. Learn about the vast array of the Section resources and meet experts in your field. Or, you can just come to network with the best in the business law arena. Program: The 1, 2, 3's of Financial Statements Thursday, April 10, 2008 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Hilton Anatole Sponsored by the Committee on Diversity Cosponsored by the Committee on Business Bankruptcy and Committee on Law and Accounting The heart of any business is its finances. And good business lawyers must understand financial statements, whether their practice is transactional or litigation based, or whether they serve on civic associations or boards of directors. This lively program will start with the basics and teach us how this financial information is used in the "real world". Don't miss this opportunity to learn from our panel of the client, the lawyer, the academic, and the expert witness as they relate what all those columns really mean and why they should matter to you. Program: Latin America and the Petroleum Sector - Legal Issues for Corporate America in the Face of Record Oil Prices and the Rise of State-Owned Oil Companies Thursday, April 10, 2008 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM Hilton Anatole Sponsored by the Committee on Diversity Cosponsored by the Committee on Energy Business and Committee on International Business Law The world economy has been faced with record high oil prices while demand for oil increases. Invariably, new oil fields are being discovered in countries that have state-owned oil companies. These state-owned oil companies find themselves not only awash in revenue, but are becoming the largest oil operations in the world. This creates legal, regulatory and competitive challenge for multi-national companies attempting to operate in these foreign lands. Resume Workshop Thursday, April 10, 2008 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM Hilton Anatole Sponsored by the Committee on Career and Practice Development First, second or twenty-fifth resume, they all can use a tweak here and there. Resume styles, formats and common mistakes will be discussed. Law students, young lawyers and those thinking about change are encouraged to attend. First-Timers' Reception Thursday, April 10 - 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Hilton Anatole First-time meeting attendees, get to know the Section of Business Law at this complimentary reception. This casual reception, designed especially for first-timers, will give you an introduction to Section leaders and committee structure. Meet the Section's Officers, Council and Committee Chairs and discuss the latest developments in business law and how the Section can help you in your practice. Learn all you need to know about Section committees in one delightful hour Welcome Reception Thursday, April 10, 2008 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Hilton Anatole Registrants of the Spring Meeting are invited to join us for cocktails and appetizers at the Section's Welcome Reception, Thursday, April 10, 2008, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. This is a great opportunity to talk with committee leaders, discuss upcoming projects and network with other Section members. Women's Business Law Network Sweet Endings Dessert Reception Thursday, April 10, 2008 10:00 PM - 11:30 PM Hilton Anatole Sponsored by the Women's Business Law Network The Women's Business Law Network invites you to an end of-the-evening dessert party. After your committee or other dinner, come meet the women leaders of the Section and connect with the other attendees at the Spring Meeting. Dessert will be compliments of the WBLN. Shopping the Great American Pastime and the Business Lawyers that Make it Happen! Friday, April 11, 2008 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM Sponsored by the Committee on Career and Practice Development Is shopping your favorite pastime? Just how do all of those wonderful products make it to your favorite mall or retailer? How many business lawyers does it take to get your products around the world and in your store? From import/export, the real estate needed, the UCC's impact, retailer's and the mall proprietors concerns are just a few of the topics the panel will present. Join us; it's almost as fun as a sale! Women's Business Law Network Saturday, April 12, 2008 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Hilton Anatole The Women's Business Law Network is a Subcommittee of the Diversity Committee. Come join us as we discuss issues of interest to women law students and women lawyers. Committee on Diversity Meeting Saturday, April 12, 2008 11:00 AM -12:00 PM Hilton Anatole This is a great opportunity for you to meet with members that work with the Section of Business Law to reflect the Section's reflect its diverse membership, which includes the recruitment, inclusion and participation of law students, younger lawyers, lawyers of color, women lawyers, lawyers with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender lawyers. Helpful Links First time to a spring meeting? You may find our tools for first time attendees  helpful, as well as the
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