WMACCA May Program Summary

Here is the line-up for the month of May - all programs are now open for registration:

Quick summary:

• WMACCA Signature Program: The Art of the Washington Baseball Deal - Negotiating Lessons From Bringing Back Baseball, 5/6, 12 noon to 2 p.m., in McLean, VA
  
• What Every In-House Counsel Needs to Know About Executive Compensation, 5/7, 8 to 9:30 a.m., in McLean, VA
• WMACCA Career Development Forum:  Tips for Success - How New (or Somewhat New) Corporate Counsel Can Hit the Ground Running, 5/13, 12 noon to 1:30 p.m., in Tysons Corner, VA.
• WMACCA IT/IP Forum: Mitigating Outsourcing Costs - Handling Disagreements and Disputes, 5/14, 12 noon to 2 p.m., in McLean, VA.
• WMACCA Employment and Labor Forum: 2008 WMACCA Employment Conference, 5/15, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., in Vienna, VA
  
• WMACCA Government Contractors and Global Issues Forums: International Government Subcontracting - Contract Terms and Origin Restrictions, 5/21, 12 noon to 2 p.m., in McLean, VA
• WMACCA Non-Profits and Associations Forum: Yikes! You Want That Contract Reviewed and Signed by When? 5/22, 12 noon to 1:30 p.m., in Washington, D.C. - also available by Web seminar technology
  
• Not Just A Scrivener: The Role of the Corporate Secretary in Governance Today, 5/22, 5 to 8 p.m., in Richmond, VA - also available by Web seminar technology
  
• Navigating Employment Law in a Softening Economy, 5/29, 8 to 9:30 a.m., in Vienna, VA
  

Details:

 
WMACCA Signature Program:  THE ART OF THE WASHINGTON BASEBALL DEAL - Negotiating Lessons From Bringing Back Baseball.  Tuesday, May 6, 12 noon to 2 p.m.   1.5 hours of Virginia Bar MCLE credit, pending.  For all the details, please see the separate story in this e-newsletter.  You can register by clicking here.

What Every In-House Counsel Needs to Know About Executive Compensation, presented by James F. Reda, Founder and Managing Director, James F. Reda & Associates, LLC; Roger W. Raber, Senior Advisor and Former President and CEO, National Association of Corporate Directors; Carol Bowie, leader of the Governance Institute for RiskMetrics Group's ISS Governance Services unit; and James E. Williams, VP, General Counsel & Secretary, Liquidity Services, Inc, on Wednesday, May 7, from 8 to 9 :30 a.m., at the Tysons Corner Marriott, Vienna, VA.

There seem to be an abundance of headlines critical of executive compensation packages. This program will focus on internal counsel's role in managing executives and the Board as they address these and other challenges related to executive compensation. We will address "say on pay," the use of independent consultants, severance packages, perquisites and other issues that you need to know about in your discussions with senior management and the Board. We will examine these issues from the perspective of both public companies and non-profits. Also, with the proxy season coming to a close, we will discuss recent developments, including, the "hot button" items that the investors and the SEC are looking for and helpful hints in preparing for next year's filings.  Free of charge.  1.5 hours of Virginia Bar MCLE credit, pending.  The program will be presented at the Tysons Corner Marriott, 8028 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, VA (703-734-3200).  To register, click here.

WMACCA Career Development Forum:  Tips for Success - How New (or Somewhat New) Corporate Counsel Can Hit the Ground Running, presented by Adam P. Palmer, Law & Policy Counsel, Public Interest Registry; Andrew J. Olek, Counsel, Director, Blackboard Inc.; and Ona Alston Dosunmu, General Counsel, The Brookings Institution, on Tuesday, May 13, from 12 noon to 1:30 p.m., at the offices of Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice PLLC in Tysons Corner, VA.

Designed for counsel who are new - or somewhat new - to in-house, this brown bag lunch program will provide tips from both junior and senior lawyers on what to expect in your in-house job, and how to make a great first impression. Topics will include, making the transition to in-house practice, working with non-lawyer colleagues, managing the expectations of business colleagues, workload management, and how to make the best first impression on your CEO or GC. Join us for this practical session to learn how to achieve success as a corporate counsel.  Free of charge. Please bring a brown-bag lunch. Drinks and dessert will be provided.  The program will be presented at the offices of Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, PLLC, 8065 Leesburg Pike, 2nd Floor,Tysons Corner, VA (703-790-3310). To register, click here.

WMACCA IT/IP Forum: Mitigating Outsourcing Costs - Handling Disagreements and Disputes, presented by Bruce F. Metge of Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo PC, and Michael C. Bisignano, VP and General Counsel of Online Resources Corporation, on Wednesday, May 14, from 12 noon to 2 p.m., at Maggiano's Little Italy in McLean, VA.

Just as outsourcing has allowed your company to grow while you are focusing on core competencies, a dispute could stop you in your tracks, or cause enough havoc to upset your bottom line. These disputes may hit regulatory, privacy, intellectual property protection, labor and employment agreements, and may also impact your company's reputation with its clients. Who is responsible if your provider is having credit issues? How do regulatory changes impact your contracts? This session is geared to any counsel involved in any type of sourcing agreement. By the end of this session, attendees will learn how to anticipate problems in relationships and be able to take proactive steps to help minimize bottom line impacts.  Free of charge - lunch will be provided.  The program will be presented at Maggiano's Little Italy (private room upstairs), 2001 International Drive, McLean, VA (703-356-9000).  1.0 Virginia Bar MCLE credit, pending.  To register, click here.

 

WMACCA Employment and Labor Forum: 2008 WMACCA Employment Conference, presented by attorneys from Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, with a keynote address by Ronald S. Cooper, General Counsel of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, on Thursday, May 15, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the Tysons Corner Marriott in Vienna, VA.  Fee:  $75 for WMACCA/ACC members; $100 for non-members who are in-house counsel or other non-lawyer colleagues in your organization.  3.0 hours Virginia Bar MCLE credit, pending.  For all the details, please see the separate story in this e-newsletter.  You can register by clicking here.

WMACCA Government Contractors and Global Issues Forums: International Government Subcontracting - Contract Terms and Origin Restrictions, presented by Alan W.H. Gourley, David C. Hammond and Robert Nichols of Crowell & Moring LLP, on Wednesday, May 21, from 12 noon to 2 p.m., at Maggiano's Little Italy in McLean, VA.

Purchasing goods and services from foreign subcontractors raises special concerns. Many foreign companies have no familiarity with the often-confusing U.S. government contracting system, making it difficult to reach a meeting of the minds on government-mandated contract terms and conditions. Federal procurement law contains a dizzying array of source restrictions - from the Buy American Act and Trade Agreements Act to specialty metals. This program will include tips for negotiating a sound contract with foreign subcontractors and for navigating the waters of origin restrictions. Fee: $35 per person - lunch will be provided.  The program will be presented at Maggiano's Little Italy (private room upstairs), 2001 International Drive, McLean, VA (703-356-9000).  1.5 hours Virginia Bar MCLE credit, pending.  To register, click here.

WMACCA Non-Profits and Associations Forum: Yikes! You Want That Contract Reviewed and Signed by When?, presented by Jefferson C. Glassie and Audra J. Heagney of Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, on Thursday, May 22, from 12 noon to 1:30 p.m., at the offices of Pillsbury WInthrop Shaw Pittman in Washington D.C., and by Web seminar technology.

In-house counsel for associations and nonprofit organizations are required to review all kinds of contracts, and often on an "ASAP" basis. Using sample contracts, this program will show you how to focus on the key elements when you are under the gun, and will demonstrate how to understand the unique features of typical contracts entered into by nonprofit organizations. Free of charge - a light lunch will be provided.  The program will be held LIVE at the offices of Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, 2300 N Street NW (main floor), Washington, D.C. (202-663-8000) and will be available by Web seminar technology from your desk. 1.0 hours Virginia Bar MCLE credit, pending.  To register, click here.

A reprise of the very successful program we held in February:  In the post-SOX world, the Corporate Secretary of an organization is more important than ever, with responsibility for helping to ensure that the management team and the Board prudently exercise their fiduciary duties in managing the affairs of the organization. Corporate Secretaries are often at the center of the most important issues confronting the organization and may also be privy to its most difficult challenges. It is therefore critically important that an organization's directors, management, and employees in the office of Corporate Secretary clearly understand the role and functions of the Secretary and have good procedures in place.  Whether you are a director, a corporate secretary, General Counsel, or otherwise interested in good governance, our panelists will offer multiple perspectives (from large public companies, a large private company, and a non-profit organization) on the important roles that the Corporate Secretary plays in the boardroom. For directors, these perspectives may suggest alternatives that would be beneficial to your companies and boards about how to most effectively use your corporate secretary. For those in the office of the Corporate Secretary, we will provide an essential "101" on this important role, and many good resource materials to help you do the job better. We also will discuss the very significant issue of how the Corporate Secretary and the Legal Department should interact - and what the implications are when in-house lawyers do double-duty as Corporate Secretary.  Members of the Society of Corporate Secretaries & Governance Professionals are invited to join us. SCHEDULE:  Registration/arrival - 5 to 5:30 p.m.;  Program - 5:30 to 7 p.m., Informal networking reception (on-site) - 7 to 8 p.m.  Free of charge.  1.5 hours of Virginia Bar MCLE credit, pending.  The program will be held at the offices of Troutman Sanders LLP, 1001 Haxall Point, Richmond, VA (804-697-1200) and will be available by Web seminar technology. To register, click here.

Navigating Employment Law in a Softening Economy, presented by Ira M. Shepard, Paul M. Heylman and Anessa Abrams of Saul Ewing LLP, on Thursday, May 29, from 8 to 9:30 a.m., at the Tysons Corner Marriott, Vienna, VA.

When the economy sours, employment law claims surge. As we weather these recessionary times, what employment law issues does your organization need to keep in mind? In general, employment lawyers find that, when the economy goes bad, employees who are subjected to adverse employment actions (discipline, poor performance reviews, or dismissal) are more likely to claim that there is a discriminatory reason behind the actions. This program will discuss the warning signs to stay aware of, and management techniques and proactive steps that you can take to navigate potential hazards. If your organization is contemplating layoffs, you will need to consider the potential for age discrimination claims. The proliferation of aging baby boomers makes age discrimination cases and the likelihood of class or collective ADEA cases a very real concern. Gender claims are also a significant contingency and will likely increase in the wake of an economic downturn. This program will provide practical guidance on meeting these challenges as well.  Free of charge - a light breakfast will be provided.  The program will be presented at the Tysons Corner Marriott, 8028 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, Virginia (703-734-3200) 1.5 hours Virginia Bar MCLE credit, pending.  To register, click here.