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African Justice and Business ProgramJuly 2015Widener University Delaware Law School and Potter Anderson & Corroon LLP cordiallyinvite you to the inaugural African Justice and Business Program. The program will takeplace in Wilmington, Delaware, from 24 August to 27 August 2015.The purpose of the program is to foster discussion between leaders of Delaware’sjuridical and business community and members of the Liberian bench and bar. Topicsinclude an introduction to Delaware’s legal system and the role of an independentjudiciary; the Delaware legislative process; litigation and trial practice in state and federalcourts; and the judiciary’s role in facilitating foreign investment. In addition to Delawarecorporate law, course components will address federal bankruptcy practice, securitiesregulation, intellectual property, and other relevant issues.The program will include opportunities to meet with high-ranking members of theDelaware Law School’s corporate and business law faculty, and leaders of the Delawarelegal community including a current member of the state Supreme Court, the formerChief Justice of the state, the Delaware Secretary of State’s Office, and several otherleaders in the judicial, legislative, and executive branches of state and federal governmentas well as attorneys in private practice.Widener University Delaware Law School, 4601 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE 19803-0406t: 302-477-2177 f: 302-477-2282delawarelaw.widener.edu
LIST OF DELEGATESThe Supreme Court of LiberiaAssociate Justice Jamesetta H. Wolokolie, Supreme Court of LiberiaAssociate Justice Phillip A. Z. Banks, III, Supreme Court of LiberiaMembers of the Liberian JudiciaryHis Honor Roosevelt Z. Willie, Circuit JudgeHis Honor Peter W. Gbeneweleh, Circuit JudgeLegal RepresentativesCounsellor Betty Lamin-Blamo, Solicitor General of LiberiaAttorney Swaliho A. Sesay
LIST OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTSForeign AmbassadorsHis Excellency Jeremiah C. SuluntehLiberian Ambassador to the United States of AmericaHis Excellency Isaac Nyenabo, IILiberian Ambassador to the European Union, Belgium, Holland and LuxembourgFormer Members of the Liberian GovernmentThe Honorable Wilfred E. ClarkeFormer National Security Advisor and Director of Police, Republic of LiberiaThe Honorable G. Alvin JonesFormer Minister of Finance and Treasury Secretary, Republic of LiberiaThe Honorable Anthony K. WeahFormer Special Assistant to the Ministry of State, Republic of LiberiaGeorge H. NuboFormer Senior Executive in the Bureau of General Auditing, Republic of LiberiaBusiness and Community LeadersMenplay ForlormaLiberian Community LeaderLahai S. TraoreChief Executive Officer, KC Global Enterprises
PROGRAM SPONSORSProgram Hosts and CoordinatorsPotter Anderson & Corroon LLPWidener University Delaware Law SchoolThe Delaware Superior CourtProgram Contributors and SupportersThe Ruby R. Vale FoundationThe Delaware Secretary of StateLawyers Without BordersThomson Reuters
PROGRAM AGENDAAfrican Justice and Business Program: LiberiaAugust 24 – August 27, 2015Monday, August 24: Delaware Law SchoolWelcome to Delaware; Introduction to Delaware’s Legal System, History, and IndependentJudiciary; The American Inns of Court MovementOpening Luncheon (12:00 – 1:45): After registration and introduction to the PlanningCommittee, the program begins with a luncheon hosted by Delaware Law School Dean RodSmolla and Delaware Supreme Court Justice Randy J. Holland.I.Welcome and Opening Remarks Rod Smolla, Dean of The Delaware Law SchoolJustice Randy J. Holland, Delaware Supreme CourtAfternoon Program (2:00 – 3:30): The afternoon program will focus on judicial independenceand the rule of law. Our speakers will provide perspectives from their positions in the state andfederal judiciary.II.Judicial Independence and the Rule of Law: The State and Federal Constitutions,Delaware History, and the Rule of Law Justice Randy J. Holland, Delaware Supreme CourtJudge Kent A. Jordan, United States Court of Appeals for the Third CircuitDean’s Reception (5:30 – 8:00): Dean Rod Smolla welcomes the delegates and otherdistinguished guests to his home for a private reception. Hors d’oeuvres and other light fare willbe served.Tuesday, August 25: Potter Anderson & Corroon, LLPDelaware Laws, Litigation, and Trial PracticeMorning Program (9:00 – 12:00): Professor Larry Hamermesh and attorney Matt O’Toole willaddress Delaware legislation, including the process of drafting and amending Delaware’sGeneral Corporation Law and other business statutes. Professor Paul Regan, attorney PeteWalsh, and Vice Chancellor Sam Glasscock III will discuss litigation and trial tactics inDelaware corporate and commercial litigation.
I.Delaware Legislative Process and Drafting Delaware’s Business Statutes [9:00 – 10:15] II.Matt O’Toole, Esq., Partner at Potter Anderson & Corroon, LLPLawrence A. Hamermesh, Ruby R. Vale Professor of Corporate and Business LawLitigation and Trial Tactics in Delaware Corporate Litigation [10:30 – 11:45] Vice Chancellor Sam Glasscock III, Delaware Court of ChanceryPeter J. Walsh, Esq., Partner at Potter Anderson & Corroon, LLPPaul L. Regan, Professor of Law and Associate Director of the Institute of DelawareCorporate and Business LawAfternoon Program (12:30 – 5:00): Following lunch, the delegates will attend an afternoonworkshop and lecture series presented by Lawyers without Borders.III.Judicial Ethics, Courtroom Management, and Judicial Opinion Writing [12:30 – 5:00] Judge Virginia M. Kendall, United States District Court for the Northern District ofIllinoisJessica L. Ryckman, Deputy Director at Lawyers Without BordersDan Foster, Senior Counsel at Lawyers Without BordersJamison Sarno, Senior Director at Thomson ReutersWednesday, August 26: Potter Anderson & Corroon, LLPPanel on the Judiciary’s Role in Facilitating Foreign Investment presented by Duane MorrisLLP; Bankruptcy, Securities Regulation, and Arbitration; Meetings with Delaware LeadersMorning Program (9:00 – 12:00): Professor Bruce Grohsgal and United States BankruptcyJudge Kevin J. Carey will begin the day by introducing the delegates to Delaware bankruptcypractice and the importance of Delaware’s bankruptcy courts in national and internationalcorporate reorganizations and liquidations. That program will be followed by a panel discussionfocused on the rule of law and its importance to facilitating economic development in Africa.I.The Federal Bankruptcy Code and Delaware Bankruptcy Practice [9:00 – 10:15] II.Judge Kevin J. Carey, United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of DelawareBruce Grohsgal, Helen S. Balick Professor in Business Bankruptcy LawThe Rule of Law in Facilitating Foreign Investment and Economic Development in Africa[10:30 – 12:00] Mauro M. Wolfe, Esq., Partner at Duane Morris LLPPaul P. Josephson, Esq., Partner at Duane Morris LLPStuart Kerr, Esq., Counsel at Jones Day2
Afternoon Program (12:30 – 4:30): After lunch, the delegation will meet with DelawareAttorney General Matt Denn and the Delaware Secretary of State’s Director of InternationalMarketing, Cynthia Kane. Later, the delegates will join Paul M. Dudek to learn about the SEC’sOffice of International Corporate Finance, and obtain practical advice and insight into Delawarearbitration and mediation from former Delaware Supreme Court Justice Myron T. Steele.III.Meetings with Matt Denn and Cynthia Kane [12:30 – 1:30] IV.Presentation from the United States Securities and Exchange Commission V.Matt Denn, Delaware’s Attorney GeneralCynthia Kane, International Marketing Director at the Delaware Secretary of StatePaul M. Dudek, Chief of the Office of International Corporate Finance [1:45 – 3:00]Delaware Arbitration and Mediation Myron T. Steele, Partner at Potter Anderson & Corroon, LLP and Former ChiefJustice of the Delaware Supreme Court [3:15 – 4:30]Final Evening Reception, Sponsored by the Delaware Secretary of State (6:00 – 10:00):The delegates will join Former Chief Justice Steele and other special guests for a final nightdinner reception at the Wilmington Club.Thursday, August 27: New Castle County CourthouseVisit to the Delaware Courts; Closing Lunch with the Delaware JudiciaryMorning (10:00 – 12:00): Delegates will visit the New Castle County Courthouse to meet withDelaware Superior Court Resident Judge Cooch and other members of the Delaware judiciary.I.Arrive at the New Castle County Courthouse II.Welcome from Resident Judge Richard R. Cooch [10:30 – 10:45]Trial Practice Panel: Complex Commercial Litigation, Criminal Trials, and Jury Trials[10:45 – 12:00] Resident Judge Richard R. Cooch, Delaware Superior CourtJudge Mary M. Johnston, Delaware Superior CourtJudge Paul R. Wallace, Delaware Superior CourtClosing Luncheon (12:15 – 1:30): The delegates will attend the closing luncheon in the NewCastle County Courthouse. Although the luncheon marks the official end of our program,interested delegates may be able to attend scheduled hearings or arguments taking place in thecourthouse that afternoon.3
The program will include opportunities to meet with high-ranking members of the Delaware Law School's corporate and business law faculty, and leaders of the Delaware . Widener University Delaware Law School, 4601 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE 19803-0406 t: 302-477-2177 f: 302-477-2282 delawarelaw.widener.edu. LIST OF DELEGATES
