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Lex Mundi
Practice Group and Committee Happenings
2010 Committee Meetings
Lex Mundi's Marketing Committee will hold a European Regional Roundtable June 2, 2010 in Amsterdam hosted by Houthoff Buruma, Lex Mundi member firm for the Netherlands. For more information please CLICK HERE>>.
Lex Mundi's Marketing Committee will hold a Americas Regional Roundtable November 3-5, 2010 in Nashville hosted by Bass, Berry & Sims Plc, Lex Mundi member firm for Tennessee, U.S. For more information please contact Shari Mattern.
2010 Practice Group Meetings
Lex Mundi’s Tax Practice Group will hold a Global Meeting in Zurich on June 6-7, 2010, hosted by Pestalozzi, Lex Mundi member firm for Switzerland. For more information please CLICK HERE>>.
Lex Mundi’s Litigation, Arbitration and Dispute Resolution Practice Group will hold an Asia Pacific Regional meeting in Beijing on November 4-5, 2010, hosted by Jun He Law Firm, Lex Mundi member firm for China. For more information please contact Jamie Bartula.
Lex Mundi's Intellectual Property Practice Group will hold a global meeting in London on October 7-8, 2010, hosted by Maclay Murray & Spens LLP, Lex Mundi member firm for Scotland. For more information please contact Kim Bowers Rodriguez.
Lex Mundi's Labor and Employment and Employee Benefits and Pensions Practice Groups will hold a joint Europe/ Middle East/ Africa regional meeting in Amsterdam on November 4-5, 2010, hosted by Houthoff Buruma, Lex Mundi member firm for the Netherlands. For more information please contact Kim Bowers Rodriguez.
Lex Mundi’s Litigation, Arbitration and Dispute Resolution Practice Group will hold a North America Regional meeting in Miami on November 11-12, 2010, hosted by Akerman Senterfitt, Lex Mundi member firm for Florida, USA. For more information please contact Jamie Bartula.
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 Breaking News |
2010 Lex Mundi Annual and North America Regional Conference to Include a New International Client Forum
Members are encouraged to bring a client to the upcoming 2010 Annual and North America Regional Conference in Vancouver (Sept 30-Oct.2). The conference was designed with the participation of clients in mind and features a 1.5-day “International Client Forum.” Bringing a client to the International Client Forum, will provide you with an opportunity to demonstrate the international breadth of your firm as well as to meet other corporate counsel who may have needs in your jurisdiction. To help you invite your client to the event, a package of materials has been developed including an International Client Forum brochure, registration form and email invitation template For more information regarding the forum and to access materials CLICK HERE>>. (login required)
Lex Mundi Member Firms to Present Webcast for Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) International Legal Affairs Committee
On Tuesday, June 1, 2010, Lex Mundi member firms will present webcast developed specifically for ACC’s International Legal Affairs Committee and in-house counsel. The webcast, entitled “Foreign Anti-Corruption Enforcement: How Recent OECD Developments Affect Your Risk & Compliance Obligations,” features lawyers from Noerr LLP, Lex Mundi member firm for Germany and Bass, Berry & Sims PLC, Lex Mundi member firm for Tennessee. This webcast will explore OECD’s anti-corruption approach and how it differs from U.S. FCPA, recent legislative developments and much more. The live webcast is open to both ACC members and non-members. To register CLICK HERE>>.
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 Lex Mundi Pro Bono Foundation |
Lex Mundi Pro Bono Foundation Launches LawForChange: A New, One-Stop Online Legal Resource to Support and Strengthen the U.S. Social Sector.
To read more CLICK HERE>>.
Visit the Lex Mundi Pro Bono Foundation web site to view the Foundation’s most recent activities and testimonials from satisfied clients.
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 Professional Development |
2010 Lex Mundi Institute Programs
The primary mission of the Lex Mundi Institute (LMI) is to better equip senior associates and junior partners of member firms to work with clients on multi-jurisdictional matters and to provide new partners with the skills they need to be effective partners in their firms. The LMI provides intensive courses in subject matters not generally covered by conventional continuing legal education and academic coursework. The LMI programs offered in 2010 are:
Cross-Border Technology Transactions NEW!
Saturday, July 24 to Friday, July 30
This program is designed to provide senior associates and junior partners with the skills needed to lead transactions concerning the development, purchase, sale or licensing of technology. Additionally, it focuses on refining professional skills such as negotiating, developing business and nurturing client relationships. Participants will also have a unique opportunity to network with colleagues from other countries.
Cross-Border Transactions (Mergers and Acquisitions)
Sunday, July 25 to Saturday, July 31
The program objectives are to prepare participants to run cross-border mergers and acquisitions transactions, to enhance their knowledge and understanding of business concepts relevant to those transactions, and to develop an array of skills that cross-border lawyers need. During the session, participants will also attend courses that include advanced legal writing or drafting, negotiation, communication, business development and client relations.
Foundation Management Program
Tuesday, August 17 to Monday, August 23
This program is designed to provide new partners with the tools to succeed in their new roles as law firm partners. The program will cover a wide spectrum of issues, including: strategic planning; financial management; delegation, supervision, relationship and team-building skills; business development; professional values; advanced legal writing and editing; and presentation skills.
Advanced Leadership and Management Program NEW!
Sunday, August 22 to Thursday, August 26, 2010
This multi-day course, designed exclusively for those in firm leadership positions, will be held in Monterey during the week of August 21st. The program will cover a variety of strategic, governance and economic issues in addition to discussing how to motivate professionals and lead change.
For more information on the Lex Mundi Institute CLICK HERE>>.
Please contact John Claydon, Director of Professional Development or Mindi Parent, Events and Membership Manager, if you have questions or would like additional information.
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 Publications and Resources |
Lex Mundi Authoring Opportunity in Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) Docket
Don’t pass up the opportunity to have an article published in the widely-read publication of the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) Docket. This is a great business development opportunity that Lex Mundi member firm lawyers should consider. Being published in the ACC Docket provides lawyers with visibility to over 35,000 in-house counsel readers. For more information please contact Sabrina Wagoner. The 2010 ACC Docket Editorial Calendar is now available online.
Guides to Doing Business
Lex Mundi's Guides to Doing Business are one of the most sought after resources on the Lex Mundi website. The Guides web page features over 130 updated and new Guides to Doing Business. To access the Guides to Doing Business CLICK HERE>>.
New and updated guides:
Michigan, U.S.A. – Butzel Long
Belarus – *Provided by Magisters
Germany – Noerr LLP
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Advertising and Publication Discounts:
To view discounts currently available to Lex Mundi Member Firms please CLICK HERE>>.
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 Member Firm News |
Attention Member Firms: Please send press releases to Kristin Turnak for posting on the Lex Mundi website. Your firm's news items will be posted on a weekly basis on the Lex Mundi website. READ MORE >>
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Lex Mundi
Conferences and Events
Lex Mundi Caribbean Regional Management Roundtable
Trinidad
June 11-13
Registration is now open for the Lex Mundi Caribbean Regional Management Roundtable, the first in a series of regional roundtables developed for Lex Mundi member firm managing partners and firm leadership in the Caribbean region. The roundtable will be held in Trinidad June 11-13 at the Carlton Savannah Hotel. The roundtable will be hosted by Hamel-Smith, Lex Mundi member firm for Trinidad & Tobago. For complete agenda and registration information CLICK HERE>>.
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Managing Partners Conference
New York City
June 24-26
Registration is now open for 2010 Managing Partners Conference. Lex Mundi member firm managing partners and senior management will meet in New York City June 24-26 at the InterContinental The Barclay New York Hotel. The conference will be hosted by Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC, Lex Mundi member firm Pennsylvania, U.S. For complete registration information and agenda CLICK HERE>>.
Annual and North America Regional Conference
Vancouver
September 30-October 2
Register now for Lex Mundi's 2010 Annual and North America Regional Conference in Vancouver, September 30-October 2, 2010 hosted by Farris, Vaughan, Wills & Murphy LLP, Lex Mundi's member firm for British Columbia, Canada. With an impressive line-up of programs, premier speakers -including members of the Lex Mundi Client Advisory Council - outstanding social events and the addition of a new "International Client Forum," this conference will provide you with an unparalleled learning and networking experience with more than 200 member firm lawyers and corporate counsel. Don't pass up this opportunity to meet and network with legal professionals from around the world in one of the most spectacular cities in North America. The conference will be held at Pan Pacific Hotel. For complete registration information and agenda CLICK HERE>>.
Latin America/Caribbean Regional Conference
Cartagena, Colombia
December 2-4
The Latin America/Caribbean Regional Conference will take place in Cartagena, December 2-4, 2010 and will be hosted by Brigard & Urrutia Abogados, Lex Mundi's member firm for Colombia.
In an effort to demonstrate environmentally sound practices; all promotional conference materials will no longer be mailed and will be available on the Lex Mundi website only.
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