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SuperForum

Washington, D.C.
September 29, 2004
Time 8:00am - 7:30pm
A networking cocktail reception will conclude the day's events.
Location The Westin Embassy Row

Luncheon Program

Session topics

What's On Your CEO's Mind-And What You Should Do About It
Co-chairs Kathleen Chagnon, Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, Constellation Energy Group, Inc.;
Laura Stein, Senior Vice President & General Counsel, H.J. Heinz Company

Law firm co-hosts Gowling Lafleur Henderson LLP;
Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.;
Wildman Harrold

Best Practices in Managing Internal Investigations and Compliance Audits
Co-chairs Sheryl Robinson, Managing Director, Kroll Government Services, Inc.;
Tina Davis, Vice President & Deputy General Counsel, Time Warner Telecom

Law firm co-hosts Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP;
Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP;
Foley & Lardner LLP

Best Practices in Managing Internal Investigations and Compliance Audits
Co-chairs Heidi Allen, Deputy General Counsel, Aventis
Kathleen Chagnon, Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, Constellation Energy Group, Inc.;
David Golden, Director, Ethics & Corporate Compliance and Senior Counsel, Eastman Chemical Company

Law firm co-hosts Baker & Hostetler LLP;
Piper Rudnick LLP;
Quarles & Brady LLP

Best Practices in Balancing Local and Regional Laws in a Global Business
Co-chairs Mark Chandler, Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary, Cisco Systems;
Elaine Barlas, Senior International General Counsel, Reebok International Limited

Law firm co-hosts Andrews Kurth LLP;
Holland & Knight LLP;
Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP




What's On Your CEO's Mind-And What You Should Do About It

Becoming a trusted advisor to corporate executives
Connecting legal risk to business strategy
Delivering good news and bad news
Working with outside lawyers to influence and impact management


Best Practices in Managing Internal Investigations and Compliance Audits

"Closing the circle" on compliance efforts - audits and investigations
Responding to sensitive issues
Balancing role of Business Enabler vs. Policeman
Communicating issues to internal and external audiences


Best Practices in Balancing Local and Regional Laws in a Global Business

How to proceed when local and regional laws conflict
Anticipating relevant regulatory developments
Getting buy-in at the local level on corporate compliance
Dealing with regulators in multiple jurisdictions



Luncheon Program


The Great Debate: What Makes a Winning Relationship?
What really makes a firm a trusted adviser of choice? What makes a dream client? Understanding, open communications and expertise are non-negotiable requirements. So what else drives successful in-house/law firm relationships and why are they so hard to find? Two senior in-house counsel and two outside lawyers--all with strong points of view--debate what it takes.

Luncheon Panelists: David Golden, Director, Ethics & Corporate Compliance and Senior Counsel, Eastman Chemical Company;
Peter J. Kalis, Chairman, Kirkpatrick & Lockhart LLP;
Theodore Banks, Associate General Counsel, Kraft Foods Global, Inc.;
Arthur B. Culvahouse, Jr., Chair, O'Melveny & Myers LLP





Media Coverage

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