Location: Golf Course If you are interested in setting up a personal tee time, please contact Turnberry’s Pro-Shop at 305-933-6929 or teetimes@turnberryislemiami.com to sign up for one of the MCCA reserved tee times. Please be advised that there are a limited number of reserved MCCA tee times and spots will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis. For more information on Turnberry’s golf options, please visit: www.turnberryislemiami.com/golf. Pricing – MCCA has secured a 10% discount off the prices* below:
7:30am-11:50am $295 pp
12:00pm-12:50pm $255 pp
1:00pm-1:50pm $185 pp
2:00pm-sunset $155 pp *forecaddie included (forecaddie gratuity not included; suggested $25 pp)

Location: Garden I

This CLE session focuses on the impact of medical marijuana on insurance coverages and underwriting. Part one of the program begins by defining common terms of art used in the medical marijuana industry, and providing a brief history of criminal laws on controlled substances and the movement towards legalization. Part two of the program discusses past legislation decriminalizing medical marijuana and expectations regarding 2017 and beyond. Part three details the impact of legalized marijuana on various lines of insurance coverage and compares and contrasts insurance coverage for legalized marijuana with other highly regulated substances such as alcohol and tobacco. Part four of the program concludes with a discussion of ethical obligations and pitfalls attorneys and insurance professionals may face when advising their clients on this emerging industry, including a survey of how various state bars have handled this issue.

Panelists:
Scharome Wolfe – Partner, ROIG Lawyers
John S. Leinicke – Senior Associate, ROIG Lawyers
Maribel Lopez – PIP Supervisor, AssuranceAmerica

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Location: Garden II

Get off the Bench and Into the Game: Strategic Resume and Interview Skills

Introducing MCCA’s Sources of Success™ Program, a professional development program specifically tailored for junior and mid-level attorneys from corporate legal departments and law firms. Learn successful career strategies, develop your professional network, apply it to your career and move from a benchwarmer to a starter! Sources of Success Part 1 will be divided into 2 components. The first half of the session will be led by Michelle Banks, former Executive Vice President and Global General Counsel for Gap Inc., and Charles H. Wilson, Vice Chair, Office Managing Partner of Cozen O’Connor. They will provide attendees with valuable insight on what they look for when reviewing resumes and interviewing top talent for their organizations; the different skill sets that a candidate should highlight for an in-house position vs. a law firm; and how to make yourself stand out on a deep bench. Part 2 will consist of a resume and mock interview clinic. We request all attendees submit a copy of their resume in advance of the conference and a law firm partner or senior in-house counsel will meet with attendees one-on-one to review their resume and/or lead mock interviews. This allows attendees to practice interview skills and receive constructive feedback from senior industry leaders.

Panelists:
Michelle Banks – Board Chair, Former EVP, Global GC, Chief Compliance Officer & Corporate Secretary, Gap Inc.
Charles H. Wilson – Vice Chair, Office Managing Partner, Cozen O’Connor

Please submit resumes to Sophia Piliouras, Senior Counsel, Director of Education and Research at sophia.piliouras@mcca.com.

This session is designed for junior attorneys. MCCA defines junior attorneys as persons having less than 6 years of experience.

Location: Garden I

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts in the environmental space have focused mostly on environmental sustainability. However, the public’s exposure to a company’s environmental risk profile is much broader than that. Many companies have been driven into bankruptcy by the weight of various environmental liabilities, and when that happens, the public invariably ends up sharing the burden of those liabilities. Being prepared to respond effectively in emergency situations is crucial for companies, but engaging in proactive efforts to prevent environmental liabilities from emerging in the first place is typically a far more cost-effective approach. This CLE focuses on how companies can use the environmental diligence process typically reserved for transactions (where an acquiror or investor seeks to assess and mitigate the environmental risk and liabilities associated with a target company or business) as a CSR benchmark to signal a proactive and holistic approach to managing one’s environmental liabilities.

Panelists:
Toby Chun – Partner, Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Alan Kao – Principal and Global Service Line Leader for Compliance, Strategy, and Transaction Services (CST), Ramboll Environ, Inc.
James Vetter – Managing Director, National Environmental Practice, Marsh LLC

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Location: Garden II

This CLE focuses on recent developments in the SEC’s whistleblower rewards program and the impact of that program on corporate legal departments and employees. Attendees will learn about best practices for properly recognizing an internal whistleblower complaint, precautions for maintaining whistleblower confidentiality and properly identifying actions that may constitute retaliation. Recent SEC actions involving the use of settlement agreements or confidentiality agreements to bar employees from disclosing potential violations to the SEC will also be covered.

Panelists:
Arian June – Counsel, Debevoise & Plimpton
Lisa LeCointe-Cephas – Senior Counsel, Litigation & Government Investigations, Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
Jocelyn Hunter – Vice President and Deputy General Counsel–Merchandising, Supply Chain, Intellectual Property, International, Employment Law & Benefits, The Home Depot
Damien Atkins – General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, Panasonic Corporation of North America

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Location: Magnolia Courtyard

Join us for a networking BBQ to meet fellow GCS sponsors and attendees.

Location: Garden II

Join an intimate discussion with Samuel Reeves, Senior Vice President & General Counsel, International, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. and Gwen Marcus, Executive Vice President & General Counsel, Showtime Networks, Inc. about their career paths and professional experience.

Moderator:
Debbie Israel – Chief Operating Partner, Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, LLP

Location: Garden I

Litigation is generally something people seek to avoid. It’s expensive, time consuming, emotionally draining and unpredictable — until a judge or jury decides the case, you can never be certain of the outcome. Because litigation is so inefficient for most of us, alternative dispute resolution, such as arbitration and mediation, has become increasingly popular. The fact is that most cases do not go to trial. Approximately 95% of civil lawsuits are resolved through settlement. This session discusses factors to consider when determining the best method to use to resolve a case and the pitfalls and advantages of each.

Panelists:
Jerry D. Hamilton – Managing Partner, Hamilton, Miller & Birthisel, LLP
Maureen M. Deskins – Corporate Counsel, Ocean Properties, Ltd. & Affiliates
April Savoy – Senior Vice President and General Counsel, Acceptance Insurance
Michael T. Williams – Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary, Staples, Inc

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Location: Garden II

Blueprinting for Success: Developing Plans for Success in Sponsorship, Leadership, Networking, Self-Promotion and Flexibility

In today’s competitive workplace, it is no longer enough to be a top notch professional. What are the intangibles that differentiate those professionals who thrive and those who wither? During this session, attendees will discover the five challenging areas where professionals should focus. These include: 1. Sponsorship and Strategic Alliances; 2. Promotion and Self-Promotion; 3. Networking and Business Development; 4. Leadership and Executive Presence; and, 5. Work/Life Balance and Flexibility. After gaining an understanding of the challenges, attendees will learn tangible steps to better navigate their way. Attendees will leave the program, armed with feedback and inspiration, to develop the skill sets they need to gain the success and status they want.

Speakers:
Deborah Epstein Henry – Co-Founder, Bliss Lawyers; Founder, Flex-Time Lawyers
Michelle Banks – Board Chair, Former EVP, Global GC, Chief Compliance Officer & Corporate Secretary, Gap Inc.

This session is designed for junior and mid-level attorneys. MCCA defines junior attorneys as persons having 6 or less years of experience and have no management responsibilities. Mid-level attorneys have 7 plus years of experience and some management responsibilities.

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Location: Garden Foyer

Join us for this welcome reception and your chance to bid on an opportunity to join an in-house counsel for a private dinner hosted by MCCA on Friday, April 21st.

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Location: Driving Range

Regardless of your golf ability, one thing that all golfers should strive to achieve is proper fundamentals. In this fundamentals session, as in years past, each golfer will focus on full swing and short game fundamentals allowing them to “build a solid foundation in the life long game of golf.” At the conclusion of the session, we will turn up the excitement level like never before and have everyone participate in a KWIK Golf challenge. It doesn’t matter what your level of golf experience is, we promise you golf fundamentals, a challenge and a lot of fun. All are welcome!

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Location: Garden I

Getting Ambitious About Ambition

Do you feel ambivalent about acknowledging your ambition or desire to seek power? Have you, at times, ceded or deflected your ambition? Did you used to feel ambitious and now feel that drive has dissipated? Or, is your ambition strong yet the receptivity to any of your expressed desires for promotion and power been discouraged, diminished or even received with outright hostility. At this session, you will be inspired by a distinguished panel who will talk about how to get ambitious about ambition. We will debate the awkwardness around ambition and the need to overcome such reticence in order to seek and develop power. We will also address the fear of exposing our true desires as well as the tension that some feel that our ambitions may conflict with our aspirations outside of work. Participants will leave the session inspired to further develop and nurture their ambitions as well as cultivate strategies to sustain and achieve them.

Speakers:
Alex Hu – Associate, LTL Attorneys LLP
Deborah Epstein Henry – Co-Founder, Bliss Lawyers; Founder, Flex-Time Lawyers
Reginald M. Rasch – General Counsel and Corporate Secretary Rakuten Marketing, LLC
LaTanya Langley – Vice President and General Counsel, Group Stationery, Latin America, Middle East & Africa, BIC International Co.

Location: Garden I

In 2016, the EEOC trumpeted the success of its systemic program and remarked upon a five-year, 250% increase in the number of systemic investigations over the past five years. Moreover, the EEOC claims a 94% success rate in systemic discrimination litigations over the past ten years. This CLE addresses the current state of systemic discrimination claims, the status of EEOC initiatives, explores general defense strategies for employers (including how to respond to overboard EEOC requests), and discusses best practices for employers to utilize to minimize the risks associated with a systemic discrimination claim.

Panelists:
Stephanie Adler-Paindiris – Principal, Jackson Lewis P.C.
Amanda Simpson – Associate, Jackson Lewis P.C.
Sharonda P. Mills – Vice President, Legal and Corporate Services Employment Counsel, Wyndham Worldwide Corporation
Michael Popok – Deputy General Counsel, Global Head of Litigation, Cantor Fitzgerald, L.P.

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Location: Garden II

Negotiation: Learn by Doing

Good negotiators – like good stories – hear and speak to us where we are and then take us to new places and new perspectives that allow us to look back on our prior story with new eyes. Great negotiators – like great stories – capture our hearts, make us care about another, and inspire us to look beyond our own story and become a part of a larger common story with an ending that make sense and feels right for all. The goals for this program are:

• Have fun!
• Learn-by-doing (“jump in” “push the envelope” “leave fear at the door”)
• Meet someone new or share an experience with colleagues you know

Speakers:
Sidney Kanazawa – Partner, McGuireWoods LLP
Nancy Saltzman – Executive Vice President, General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer & Corporate Secretary, EXL
Richard Holzheimer – Partner, McGuireWoods LLP
Rakesh Gopalan – Partner, McGuireWoods LLP
Ama Romaine – General Counsel and Head of Risk Management and Compliance, Assistant Corporate Secretary and Legal Advisor to the Board of Managers, John Hopkins University Applied Physics Lab

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Location: Cascata Pool

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Location: Driving Range

Join us for a more in depth look at your golf game where we will dive into cause and affect with video analysis as it relates to your full swing. This session is designed to give each golfer a better understanding of their swing and what keys are important for continued improvement. But that’s not all, have a great time testing all aspects of your game with our skills challenge! For those of you who think you are good with the putter our “putting obstacle course” will challenge you at every turn. We all understand how important the short game is, see how you stack up with our “Chipping Tic-Tac-Toe”. Lastly, for those who think they are accurate, “Big Break Style Glass Breaking” will put you to the test. This skills challenge is designed for everyone to have a great time! Golfers of all ability levels are welcome to participate in performance clinic and all challenge contests.

Location: Garden I

In the wake of the $190 million-dollar enforcement action against Wells Fargo and other recent government enforcement actions, incentive compensation, product cross-selling, and sales practices are facing unprecedented scrutiny. Politicians, consumer advocates, and private litigants are focused on the propriety of practices, including proper alignment of incentives with consumer protection objectives. In addition, a growing list of government regulators are evaluating practices, issuing guidance, and commencing expansive reviews and other regulatory inquiries. This session focuses on risk management as it relates to incentive compensation and sales practices, addressing factors institutions may wish to consider to proactively assess their own models and structures, themes and trends in regulatory examinations and investigations, tips on conducting risk assessments, compliance management and governance best practices.

Panelists:
Jonice Gray Tucker – Partner, Buckley Sandler LLP
Robin Nunn – Vice President and Senior Associate General Counsel, Capital One
Liana Prieto – Executive Vice President and General Counsel, Luther Burbank Savings
Thomas Pinder – Senior Vice President, American Bankers Association

Location: Garden II

This CLE gives GC’s an understanding of certain business risks and risk mitigation techniques applicable to individual businesses/industries. Additionally, the discussion will cover what to expect when a crisis arises, such as how to handle the execution of a search warrant on company property or the service of a subpoena demanding production of documents or evidence. Ray Monroe and Billy have more than 30 years of experience each in counseling and litigating on issues related to compliance, corporate governance, ethics, government contracting, internal investigations, and white collar crime. Martin was formerly a federal prosecutor, including serving as Executive Assistant U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia.

Panelists:
Ray Monroe – Partner, Miles & Stockbridge P.C.
Billy Martin – Partner, Miles & Stockbridge P.C.
Sanjay Subramanian – Principal, Advisory Forensic Services Practice, PricewaterhouseCooper
Neil Wilcox – Senior Vice President and Associate General Counsel, First Data Corporation
Michael T. Williams – Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary, Staples, Inc.

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Location: Garden II

The It Factor – Making It Happen

Have you ever been told, “You need to be more assertive”? How about, “You need to be able to take control of the room” or “You need to learn to speak up more”? Or “You just need to have that ‘It Factor’?” While it is good to get feedback, sometimes the type of comments we receive are so vague and general that they can only register as impediments to advancement, rather than an opportunities for growth.

In this workshop, participants will begin to learn about developing a defining presence through a combination of becoming more socially aware and developing specific strategies and a mindset for success. While no single workshop can solve every problem, the hope is that participants will become more aware of things they can change about their presentation and style of interpersonal interaction that can help them succeed as they advance in the legal profession.

Speaker:
Steve Chung – Senior Vice President, NBCUniversal Newsgroup Legal

This session is designed for junior attorneys. MCCA defines junior attorneys as persons having 6 or less years of experience and have no management responsibilities.

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Location: Garden I

From Cost Center to Revenue Generator – a New Approach for In-House Legal Departments

As in-house legal departments continue to face budget pressures, this CLE offers attendees a pathway to “do more with less,” through a revenue recovery program, a structured process through which in-house counsel, in conjunction with their business unit clients, examine company’s contracts, operations, insurance policies and other transactions and deals to identify legitimate claims and recoveries that already exist. The program will cover themes including what it means to generate revenue as part of an in-house legal department; preserving and asserting the company’s rights and interests; creating processes to identify and pursue existing claims and recoveries; strengthening collaboration between in-house counsel and their clients as part of the process; and ways to measure and demonstrate quantifiable results.

Speakers:
Randall Lehner – Partner, Kelly Drye
Vijay Bondada – Vice President, Litigation, Duke Energy Corporation
Dorothy Capers – Senior Vice President and General Counsel of National Express
Michael Chartock – Senior Managing Director and General Counsel, Gordon Brothers
Melissa Zujkowski – VP, Litigation & Disputes, Flex

This session is designed for mid-level and senior attorneys. MCCA defines mid-level attorneys as persons having 7 plus years of experience and some management responsibilities.

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Location: Pro Shop

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Location: Harry Soffer Room

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Location: Driving Range

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Location: Miller Golf Course

Compete for the trophy in the General Counsel Summit Golf Tournament on Turnberry’s Champion Course, where PGA professionals prove they’re just like everyone else. Well, in reality they are not like us because we have food and spirits along the way! Great sponsors, sharing extravagant drinks and food in a fun festive environment. We go out of our way to pair law firms with in-house counsel.

Registration: Starters Booth
6:30am – 8:00am Registration
7:00am – 7:45am Driving Range/Putting Green Open
7:45am – 8:00am Call to Carts and Welcome

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Location: Laguna Lawn

(Available Thursday, April 20, 2017 – Saturday, April 22, 2017)

Enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of the newly renovated Ame Spa at Turnberry! GCS attendees can sign up for spa treatments at a discounted rate. Please note that reservations are taken on a first come, first serve basis and the spa books up quickly.

For a list of discounted spa services, please click here: Group Offer-Spa Services – MCCA

To make a reservation please call 305-933-6930 or visit Ame’s website: www.turnberryislemiami.com/spa/spa-reservations.aspx