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Giving credit where it is due Maybe you didn’t notice all of the problems at this year’s Meeting. That’s the point. An event of this scale does not come off without a hitch without the hard work of talented team. If you attended a program, networking event, or breakfast meeting, the following leaders and staff had a role in making your experience a pleasant one:
This also marks the end of the Section's first foray into the world of blogs. We welcome your feedback. Posted: SUNDAY 1:05 PM |
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Passing of the Gavel With the passing of the gavel at the Annual Meeting, one bar year ends and a new one begins. Led by Chair Dennis J. Drasco, the Section worked in 2004-2005 to strengthen the American jury system, develop ethical standards for mediators, and act as a powerful voice for lawyers. In addition to its efforts on behalf of the profession, the Section gave members access to the latest legal strategies and information through its robust book publishing program, innovative CLE programming, and website. Taking on the leadership mantle for the 2005-2006 term is Brad D. Brian of Los Angeles. Mr. Brian, a partner with Munger, Tolles and Olson LLP, has held several leadership posts in the Section since 1986. A practicing litigator, Mr. Brian brings a wealth of experience in commercial litigation and government investigations. Posted: SUNDAY 1:00 PM |
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In conclusion Four days, 30 committee breakfast meetings, 19 programs, two receptions, countless hors d’oeuvre and one luncheon later, the Annual Meeting is over for the Section of Litigation. Although the Meeting has ended, the work is just beginning. Over the next twelve months, the Section, led by incoming Chair Brad D. Brian, will tackle some of the most important issues facing the profession. From civility to billable hours to the continued relevance of the American Bar Association, the Section stands ready to address the challenges the new bar year will bring. Expect great things. Posted: SUNDAY 12:50 PM |
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Were you here? Did you come to Annual? Why or why not? We’d like to hear from you. Take two minutes and complete our mini survey. Posted: SUNDAY 12:50 PM |
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Bring the Meeting home with you The written materials from the Section’s programming will be available free of charge to current Section of Litigation members in the coming week. Check the Section’s home page for details. Posted: SUNDAY 12:40 PM |
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Council Update The Section of Litigation Council met on Friday to discuss Section and ABA governance issues, including the future of the American Jury Project and the issue of attorney-client privilege and the work-product doctrine. The Council was joined by the Hon. Mary M. Schroeder, Chief Judge of the Ninth Circuit, who urged the Section to stand as a powerful voice in supporting the independence of the judiciary. Posted: SATURDAY 12:25 PM |
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House of Delegates Activity The Section is sponsoring, or co-sponsoring, the following items before the House of Delegates: Report #104A Model Standards of Conduct for Mediators Report #104B Federal shield law Report 107: Effective assistance of counsel Report 111: Attorney-client privilege Posted: SATURDAY 12:20 PM |
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The Best View of the City Check out what happened when 300 lawyers from Litigation and TIPS got together. |
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All the Friday Action Catch up on all the highlights of Friday's programming, from Working with the Media in High-Profile Cases in the morning to Will the Court Allow My Damages Expert to Testify, with a live Daubert demonstration. |
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How many lawyers do you know? No matter how many contacts your Blackberry holds, there’s always room for more. Tonight’s networking event is like no other the Section has ever held. For the first time, we’re co-hosting a reception with the ABA’s Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section. While you probably have not met everyone in the Section of Litigation yet – the latest membership count stands at more than 74,000 – we know litigators always welcome the chance to make new contacts. Aside from being the sort of networking opportunity that will put a smile on even the stodgiest managing partner’s face, the reception will give you a chance to visit the city’s immensely popular Millennium Park. Spending time in Chicago without seeing the “Bean,” the Frank Gehry-designed band shell, and the Crown Fountain would be like visiting Paris without giving the Eiffel Tower the once over, or going to Dubuque without tucking into some pork rinds. Tickets are still available, but don’t wait too long. Inquire at the information desk on the Gold Level of the Hyatt Regency, East Wing. Posted: FRIDAY 2:50 PM |
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Friday: Not to Be Missed The programming begins in earnest on Friday with our plenary session Working with the Media in High-Profile Cases, which will feature a stellar panel of lawyers whose names (and clients) you will certainly recognize. We are expecting a full house, so be sure to arrive early for this 8:30 AM session at the Hyatt Regency. Posted: THURSDAY 7:20 PM |
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Assault on the Attorney-Client Privilege What Every Lawyer Needs to Know A standing room-only audience joined panelists Brad D. Brian, Robert W. Kent, Jr., Elliott R. Peters and Andrea Zopp for a discussion of privilege, cooperation in government investigations, and the use of internal investigations. In the post-Enron era, prosecution of companies and their officers, directors and advisors has become more aggressive. The public now expects greater accountability from corporations. Andrea Zopp reminded attorneys that a company’s public image – and the public’s trust in a company - are important factors to keep in mind when deciding whether to waive privilege and release information. The panel also addressed the value and use of joint defense and confidentiality agreements; the role of lawyers; the decision by prosecutors to try companies or their employees; the challenge of maintaining objectivity in internal investigations; methods for encouraging compliance and internal reporting of suspected violations; and the interaction of auditors and counsel. |
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| Section of Litigation Resources on Attorney-Client
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» The Attorney-Client Privilege and the Work-Product Doctrine, Fourth Edition with Supplement By Edna Selan Epstein » Internal Corporate Investigations, Second Edition by Brad D. Brian and Barry F. McNeil |
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Coming Up on Thursday Litigation programming begins tomorrow with Assault on the Attorney-Client Privilege: What Every Lawyer Needs to Know at 3:45 PM. Learn when to waive—or not waive—privilege in government investigations, and what it means for your clients and you. The panel of experts will include Brad D. Brian, the Section’s 2005-2006 Chair. After the program, join us from 5:30 to 7:00 at our complimentary Welcome and Outreach Reception, sponsored by McGuireWoods LLP. The reception will be held at the Mid-America Club. Posted: Wednesday 3:20 PM |
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Welcome to
Chicago Lawyers from around the country and abroad are converging on Chicago. Travel tip: If you are flying into O’Hare, pack your Blackberry and bring a book. We recommend McElhaney’s Trial Notebook, Fourth Edition. Scattered thunderstorms and the usual traffic overload threaten to delay flights today and tomorrow. Posted: Wednesday 3:15 PM |
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