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Sponsored by the ABA Standing Committeeon Lawyers’ Professional LiabilityWe have appl i ed fo r 7.75 c re d i t h o u rs o f C L Ei n th e US an d C a n a d a .NATIONAL LEGALMALPRACTICECONFERENCEFairmont Scottsdale PrincessC o- S p on s o r s :
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Speakers: Monica Bay, Fellow at The Stanford Center forLegal Informatics, Freelance Journalist and Consultant,New York, NY; James A. Calloway, Director, Oklahoma BarAssociation Management Assistance Program, OklahomaCity, OK; Karen Dyck, Steering Committee Member,CBA Legal Futures Initiative, La Salle, MB; William D.Henderson, Professor of Law and Val Nolan Faculty Fellow,Indiana University Maurer School of Law, Bloomington, INWednesday, September 163:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.Registration4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.Young Professionals Happy Hour(See Special Events for more information.)5:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.Newcomer and Sponsor Reception6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.All Attendee Welcome Reception8:00 p.m.Dinner Dine-Out Reservations(This is not a hosted event.)THURSDAY, September 177:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.Yoga7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.Open 12-Step Support Group Meeting7:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.Continental Breakfast7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Registration8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.Young Professionals Breakfast withExperience (Continental Breakfast)8:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.Introduction and Program Overview8:45 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.Plenary Session 1Inside, Outside, Upside Down: TheFuture of the Legal ProfessionGaining a perspective on the future of the practice ofthe law without being overwhelmed by the cacophonyof “agendas” is often difficult. This panel will provideobjective thinking on the topic ranging from thelegal education process, sole practitioners, large-firminternational practice, and adaptive strategies for thepractice of law gained from participation in task forcesand practical front-line experience. Panelists will shareviewpoints on the overarching questions of how quicklyand in what ways technology, consumer demand, andexisting institutional structures will both allow and causeinevitable evolution within the practice of law.R e g i s t e r O n l i n e at a m b a r . o r g / L P L FA L L 2 0 1 59:45 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.Refreshment Break10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.BREAKOUT SESSIONsBreakout Session 1Young Professionals RoundtableThe New Top Ten: PreemptiveStrategies to Avoiding a LawsuitNew ways of practicing and new technologies giverise to previously unknown risks. During this sessionyou will be exposed to the Top Ten List that everypotential client and insured should know in order toavoid being sued. Panelists will offer a Top 10-styledlist of advice that young lawyers and claims counselcan provide to clients and insureds to reduce thechance of becoming a defendant in a lawsuit in today’srapidly changing legal world. The list will includetime-honored tips to avoid legal malpractice claimsas well as new tips based on trends in professionalliability claims over the last few years.Speakers: Rachelle M. Bin, Assistant GeneralCounsel, Fox Rothschild LLP, Princeton, NJ;Risa Kleiner, Claims Consultant, CNA, New York, NYJohn B. Sullivan, Partner, Long & Levit LLP,San Francisco, CABreakout Session 2Zone of Insolvency or Twilight Zone?While consumer bankruptcies are down, it might takejust one nice, juicy business failure to bring your law firm,or your insurance policy, to an end. If a law firm’s clientgoes bankrupt, the firm goes on the hit list of potentialdefendants with assets, and bankruptcy court sometimesseems designed to bring your assets into the estate withoutmuch consideration of liability. Trustees are smart andhyper-aggressive plaintiffs, and bankruptcy judges areoften very close with the Trustees. Learn from this panel ofexperts about bankruptcy court matters such as 2004 exams,withdrawing the reference, core proceeding, and zone ofinsolvency. From this session you will gain insight that mayhelp you to stay out of bankruptcy court, but you will alsolearn how to spot and avoid some of the landmines if youend up there, as well as strategies to use the system to youradvantage and find your way back to solid ground.Speakers: Rob Charles, Partner, Lewis Roca Rothgerber,Tucson, AZ; Johannes Kingma, Partner, Carlock,Copeland & Stair LLP, Atlanta, GA;Allison McCabe, Senior Claims Examiner, AspenInsurance, New York, NY3
PROGRAM SCHEDULEBreakout Session 3Bad Faith: The Noxious Fumes ofLegal Malpractice CasesPlaintiffs seek to maximize recoveries, attorneydefendants seek to get out of harm’s way and backto the practice of income-producing endeavors, andprofessional liability insurers seek to do right by theirinsureds without capitulating to what are often viewedas unreasonable demands not justified by the facts orthe policy. When aligned in just the right way, thesethree interests can transform a regular legal malpracticecase into the proverbial apocalypse, with the dreadedspecter of bad faith front and center. This session willprovide perspectives from an experienced policyholders’counsel, a longstanding insurance coverage counsel,and a senior insurance executive who will explore thehot buttons (and how and when they come up), whatmethods should be considered to turn up or down theheat, and what pitfalls to avoid in order to minimize badfaith exposure.Speakers: Todd Hampton, Vice President, Claims,Monitor Liability Managers and Berkley Select,Chicago, IL; Richard D. Hoffman, Partner, DuaneMorris LLP, San Francisco, CA; Ernest Martin, Jr.,Partner, Haynes and Boone LLP, Dallas, TX11:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.Refreshment Break11:15 a.m. – 12:15 P.m.BREAKOUT SESSIONsBreakout Session 4Be the Fireman: How to Pour Water onthe Fire of Punitive DamagesThe typical malpractice action involves allegationsof negligence not necessarily giving rise to punitivedamages. However, the possibility of punitive damageslooms large for attorneys facing actions involvingallegations of fraud, dishonesty, malice, or intentionalconduct, because requests for punitive damages are nottypically covered by professional liability insurance. Thiscan be ruinous for a practitioner and can often resultin a conflagration of double—or even triple—potentialdamages. This program will highlight factors attorneysshould consider when confronted with punitive damagesin a legal malpractice or related case. Participants willlearn about recent punitive damages verdicts, how toshift strategy for the damages phase when punitivedamages are at issue, and concrete steps attorneys cantake to put out the fire of punitive damages.4Moderator: Shari L. Klevens, Partner and DeputyGeneral Counsel, Dentons US LLP, Washington, DCSpeakers: Frank J. Beltran, Principal, The Beltran Firm,Atlanta, GA; Laura B. Frankel, Consulting Director, CNA,Chicago, IL; Rachel T. Nguyen, Loss Prevention Counsel,ALAS, Inc., Chicago, ILBreakout Session 5General Counsel Roundtable:Perspectives on Managing RiskLaw firm general counsels and risk managers strive toinstall systems and strategies for minimizing risk in thecomplex business and social environment of a law firm.Hear our experienced panel of general counsels sharetheir experiences on how to maintain the equilibriumof innovation and entrepreneurship with the needfor protocols to protect against risk and mitigate thelikelihood of legal malpractice claims. They will discusshow these approaches are impacted by practice areadynamics, office geography, experience levels, pressuresto improve balance sheets and profitability, and existingsocial relationships. The audience is encouraged toengage the panel and share their own experiences andthoughts on these important issues.Moderator: Antonia B. Ianniello, Partner, SteptoeJohnson LLP, Washington, DCSpeakers: Douglas S. Laird, General Counsel,Polsinelli, Kansas City, MO; Jennifer Paradise, GeneralCounsel, White & Case LLP, New York, NY; Lawrence S.Spiegel, Partner and General Counsel, Skadden Arps,New York, NY12:15 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.Lunch1:30 P.M. – 2:30 p.m.BREAKOUT SESSIONsBreakout Session 6Insurance In-house Counsel Roundtable: Applied Negotiation StrategiesIn-house counsel/claims attorneys work closelywith defense counsel to negotiate reasonable globalsettlements of all pending claims at issue in a matter.Claims attorneys strive to settle claims involvingclear liability and undisputed damages early, butcases of questionable liability and/or damages oftenpresent problems during settlement negotiations. Thisinteractive session with a panel of prominent insuranceindustry professionals will provide insight regardingstrategies they use to overcome tough challengesoccurring during settlement negotiations throughout allphases of litigation. Bring your thoughts and join thisdiscussion on topics including: What steps to take whenconfronted with a policy limits or excess settlementA B A FA L L 2 0 1 5 N at i o nal L e g al M al p r a c t i c e C o nf e r e n c e
PROGRAM SCHEDULEdemand; best practices in bad faith claims; how todiscern and respond to an opportunity to dismiss allcovered claims; which negotiation strategies are bettersuited for mediation; when to retain monitoring counselto assist in settlement negotiations; and how to deal withdefense counsel and/or the insured when the liability ordamages analysis dramatically changes in the absence ofsignificantly new facts.Speakers: Sally E. Anderson, Vice President–Claims, Wisconsin Lawyers Mutual, Madison, WI;Bryan Jordan, Claims Manager, Zurich, New York,NY; Gerald Merritt, Executive Vice President, USIAffinity, Matawan, NJBreakout Session 7The Right Expert: How Hard Can it Be?Experts in professional liability cases are oftenchosen because of their pedigree at renowned firmsor perhaps their recognized specialty in potentiallyarcane practice areas. They are respected membersof the bar, but does respect among peers translateto respect by a jury? When it comes to identifyingthe right expert—much less preparing that expert totestify—what considerations are paramount? Thisprogram will assess factors that should be consideredwhen selecting an expert to testify on standard ofcare or ethical responsibilities and what steps can betaken to ensure that the expert delivers a message thatresonates with the jury. Attendees will hear panelists,including a jury consultant, who will share their viewson whether to hire a practitioner, expert qualificationsthat are meaningful to a jury, how to offer testimonythat resonates to a jury, and tactics to use when crossexamining the opposing expert.Moderator: Willard C. Shih, Shareholder, Wilentz Goldman& Spitzer PA, Woodbridge, NJSpeakers: Brian J. Campbell, President, Campbell LawGroup, Chtd., Phoenix, AZ; Lisa DeCaro, Founder,Courtroom Performance, Inc., Golden, CO; DennisWaggoner, Shareholder, Hill Ward Henderson, Tampa, FL2:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.Refreshment Break2:45 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.Plenary Session 2Location, Location, Location:The Decisions Involved in VenueSelectionWhen a lawyer or law firm has been sued, venue canmake all the difference. Some law firms have attemptedto control venue by including forum selection orarbitration clauses in their fee agreements. Even wheresuch clauses don’t exist, difficult venue decisions mayneed to be made at the inception of the case, andthese decisions often do not lend themselves to easyR e g i s t e r O n l i n e at a m b a r . o r g / L P L FA L L 2 0 1 5answers—and sometimes, the ability to make thesedecisions may be inadvertently lost. This program willexplore these and other venue issues and considerationsarising in professional liability lawsuits. You will learnhow to identify possible venue decisions, and minimizethe risk that the ability to make a decision will bewaived or lost; assess and evaluate the benefits anddetriments of various courses of action involving venue;and identify and implement strategies to maximizethe prospects for a favorable outcome through carefulattention to venue issues.Moderator: Andrew I. Dilworth, Partner, Cooper,White & Cooper LLP, San Francisco, CASpeakers: Carolyn J. Fairless, Managing Partner,Wheeler Trigg O’Donnell LLP, Denver, CO; Hon. KevinMcKenney (Ret.), Judge, JAMS, San Jose, CA; Brant C.Weidner, Specialty Lines/Claims Manager, Beazley,Chicago, IL5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.Thursday Evening ReceptionTaliesin WestFRIDAY, September 186:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.Golf Clinic7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.Yoga7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.Open 12-Step Support Group Meeting7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.Continental Breakfast7:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.Registration9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.Plenary Session 3Theming a High Stakes MalpracticeCase – Part OneIt is no secret that jurors tend to have strong feelingabout lawyers, and high-stakes malpractice cases—particularly those involving alleged conflicts of interest,breaches of loyalty, and other explosive elements—willinevitably amplify juror feelings and perceptions.Thus, an essential ingredient of the effective defenseor prosecution of a high-stakes malpractice case is thedevelopment of high-impact themes through which topackage and present the case to the jury. During thesetwo plenary sessions we will explore the developmentof effective, high-impact and “resilient” defense andplaintiff themes in complex, high-stakes malpractice5
PROGRAM SCHEDULEcases. In the first session, attendees will hear from apanel of nationally renowned defense and plaintiffmalpractice litigators and jury consultants who willdiscuss the basic elements of effective case theming,and who will then demonstrate presentation of suchthemes to a mock jury panel in brief “clopenings”(combined opening and closing). Attendees will thenhave the opportunity to develop their own “clopenings”in panelist-led working groups during the secondsession, with feedback provided by the mock jurors. Socome “prepared to play” in this demonstrative and veryinteractive session.Moderator: James A. Brown, Shareholder, Liskow &Lewis, New Orleans, LASpeakers: Dr. Suzanne L. Davis, Partner, EdgeLitigation Consulting, Kingwood, TX; George Kryder,Partner, Vinson & Elkins LLP, Dallas, TX; Eugene K.Pettis, Co-Founder, Haliczer Pettis Schwamm, P.A.,Fort Lauderdale, FL10:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.Refreshment Break10:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.Plenary Session 4Theming a High Stakes MalpracticeCase – Part Two1:00 p.m. STARTGolf - 9-Hole ScrambleGENERAL INFORMATIONHotelThe Fairmont Princess Scottsdale in Scottsdale, AZ is the siteof the Fall 2015 Conference. The ABA discounted room rateis 209/night for single/double occupancy ( 14% tax).Make your reservation directly with the hotel by visiting:https://resweb.passkey.com/go/abafall2015 , or by calling 800 - 257 - 7544. When calling, be sure to mention theABA Fall 2015 National Legal Malpractice Conference toreceive the discounted rate. You will receive confirmation ofyour reservation directly from the hotel.Rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis, somake your reservation early. Unclaimed rooms will be released at 5:00 p.m. (CT) on Tuesday, August 25, 2015.After August 25, the hotel will accept reservations basedon availability, but cannot guarantee the ABA rate.Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is located 25miles, and a 35-minute drive from the Fairmont ScottsdalePrincess. Estimated one-way cab fare is 58- 68. Pleasevisit the hotel website for directions from Sky Harbor to theFairmont: www.fairmont.com/scottsdaleDiscounted airfares are available from ABA Orbitz forBusiness including ABA negotiated meeting discounts onAmerican, United, Delta and Virgin America Airlines. Tobook online, go to www.americanbar.org/travel clickon the Orbitz for Business logo at the top of the page read the instructions under the Travel Paid by Self box. Forassistance with online or offline reservations using the ABAOrbitz for Business website, call toll free 877-222-4185.Individuals with guaranteed reservations must cancel 72hours prior to the scheduled date of arrival to avoid a onenight cancellation charge. Check-in time is 4:00 p.m. andcheck-out time is 12:00 p.m.Discounts can also be obtained directly from the airlines.United - 800-426-1122, code 414489/ Z code-ZSZU,online code ZSZU414489; Delta - 800-328-1111, domesticcode NMKEJ, international code NMJHL; Virgin Americawww.virginamerica.com code VXABA312.Fairmont Scottsdale Princess7575 E. Princess DriveScottsdale, AZ 85255www.fairmont.com/scottsdaleAmerican - discount only available at ABA Orbitz for Business, go to http://www.americanbar.org/membership/travel E CreditThe ABA directly applies for and ordinarily receives CLEcredit for ABA programs in AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO,DE, GA, GU, HI, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MN, MS, MO,MT, NM, NV, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN,TX, UT, VT, VA, VI, WA, WI, and WV. This course is expected to qualify for 7.75 hours of CLE credit in both theUS and Canada. This transitional program is approvedfor both newly admitted and experienced attorneys inNY. Attorneys may be eligible to receive CLE creditthrough reciprocity or attorney self-submission in otherstates. The ABA is also requesting CLE accreditationfrom several Canadian provinces. For more informationabout CLE accreditation in your state or province, visit:http://www.americanbar.org/cle/mandatory cle.html.Contact Marcia Yarbrough at 312-988-5763, or Marcia.yarbrough@americanbar.org for assistance.6ABA Air Travel Discounts &Ground TransportationRefunds minus a 50 administration fee will be issued forcancellations received in writing by September 2, 2015.There will be no refunds after September 2, 2015.Substitutions may be made at no additional charge.Conference RegistrationRegistration will begin at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday,September 16 in the foyer adjacent to the Princess Ballroom. Attendees may check-in or register at the registrationdesk to receive name badges and conference materials.Dress CodeResort casual attire is appropriate for all conferencesessions and networking events. Proper resort golf attire isrequired for the golf events.A B A FA L L 2 0 1 5 N at i o nal L e g al M al p r a c t i c e C o nf e r e n c e
LPLC Associate Subscription2015-2016 Enrollment FormJoin the ABA Lawyers’ Professional Liability Consortium!Membership is the best value for your dollar.The Lawyers’ Professional Liability Consortium (LPLC) is your link to the best set ofeducational resources, CLE programs and networking opportunities in the lawyers’professional liability field. LPLC annual subscriptions include the added value ofeMembership, which will keep you up-to-date on practice trends while tracking thelatest developments in legal malpractice law and insuranceYes, I want to enroll in the Lawyers’ Professional Liability Consortium. The fiscal year runsfrom September 1, 2015 to August 31, 2016. Please enroll me at the following level: 25 eMEMBERSHIPThis option provides access to frequent lawyer liability news flashes, monthlyelectronic case updates, white papers and access to the Advance RegistrationList for each of the LPL conferences.( 850): Individual LPLC SubscriptionThis option is best for the individual who regularly attends the National LegalMalpractice Conferences. The subscription is associated with the name of theindividual subscriber, and benefits are not transferable. The subscriber receivesone complimentary registration for each of the two LPL conferences, and thebenefits of a single eMembership. Save up to 600 compared to regularconference registration fees. 1,825 ORGANIZATIONAL LPLC SubscriptionThis option offers the most flexibility and is designed for organizations withmultiple individuals attending one or both of the annual conferences. Theorganization receives four complimentary registrations for the two fiscal yearconferences. That’s two each for fall and spring, regardless of office location.Your subscription to the Lawyers’ Professional Liability Consortium is important to theongoing work of the Standing Committee on Lawyers’ Professional Liability.PART AINDIVIDUAL Associate ( 850) or eMEMBERSHIP ( 25)Primary/Billing Contact Information2015-2016MEMBER YEARNATIONAL LEGALMALPRACTICECONFERENCESFall 2015September 16-18, 2015Fairmont Scottsdale PrincessScottsdale, AZSpring 2016April 27-29, 2016The Roosevelt New OrleansWaldorf AstoriaNew Orleans, LAIMPORTANT:THIS IS NOT A CONFERENCEREGISTRATION FORMcontact marcia.yarbrough@americanbar.org for assistancePayment InformationName Check Enclosed(Make checks payableto the American BarAssociation)Company/FirmMailing AddressApt/ SuiteCityStateTelephoneFaxZip Credit CardVISAMastercardAMEXEmailPART B ORGANIZATIONAL Associate ( 1,825)Primary/Billing Contact InformationCard NumberExpiration DateNameCompany/FirmName on CardMailing AddressApt/ SuiteCityStateTelephoneFaxSignatureZipPART B ORGANIZATIONAL AssociateSecond eMembershipEmailTelephoneIndividual 850Organizational 1,825EmailNameeMembership 25Total: If you are enrolling as an Associateand registering for the conference,complete both this form and theattached conference registrationform. Send both forms withpayment to the address on page 9.
Fall 2015 ConferenceRegister Online atambar.org/LPLFall2015registration formEarly-Bird Rates end August 5, 2015Advance Registration Deadline: September 2, 2015(Last chance to be placed on the Advance Registration List)For your convenience, we encourage you to register online at ambar.org/LPLFall2015(Please print or type)Attendee #1ABA ID #Name on BadgeCompany/FirmMailing AddressApt/ SuiteCityStateTelephoneFaxZipEmailThis will be the first time I have attended this conference. I am a Young Lawyer or Insurance Professional (36 years of age or younger). I require special dietary or access considerations: please email your requirements to:victoria.shea@americanbar.org.I am interested in participating in the Dinner Dine-Out Event.Attendee #2ABA ID #Name on BadgeCompany/FirmMailing AddressApt/ SuiteCityStateTelephoneFaxZipEmailThis will be the first time I have attended this conference. I am a Young Lawyer or Insurance Professional (36 years of age or younger). I require special dietary or access considerations: please email your requirements to:victoria.shea@americanbar.org.I am interested in participating in the Dinner Dine-Out Event.8A B A FA L L 2 0 1 5 N at i o nal L e g al M al p r a c t i c e C o nf e r e n c e
REGISTRATION FEES2015-2016 Individual or OrganizationalAssociate Lawyers’ Professional LiabilityConsortium ABA Young Lawyers Division membersLaw School faculty 375 525 0.00Early-Bird Rates on or before 8/5/15Before 8/5After 8/5ABA members 550 625 Non-ABA members 650 725 85 Conference materials onlyNetworking Events Wednesday Welcome Reception at the Fairmont Princess (No charge forRegistered Attendees) September 16, 2015 – 5:30-7:30 p.m. Guest Name on badge:Guest 60 Thursday Evening Reception at Taliesin West September 17, 2015– 5:30-7:30 p.m.Attendee #1Attendee #2 Guest Name on badge: 60 Guest 60 Total GOLF EVENTS - Friday, September 18Golf Clinic (Group Instruction) – 6:30-8:00 a.m. 70.00 each*Reservations for:Attendee #1: Select One –BeginnerIntermediateAdvancedAttendee #2: Select One –BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced 70.00 each The deadline for receiptof advance registrationis September 2, 2015.This form must bereceived no later thanSeptember 2, 2015 foryour name to appearon the printed AdvanceRegistration list. AfterSeptember 2, 2015registrations will beprocessed on-siteonly. A 50 on-siteregistration fee will beapplied to all on-siteregistrations. On-siteregistrants will beincluded in the postconference roster.We encourageyou to registeronline at ambar.org/LPLFall2015.You may also mailpayment, andregistration forms to:American Bar AssociationAttn: Marcia Yarbrough321 N. Clark St.19th FloorChicago, IL 60654Phone: 312-988-5763Fax: 312-932-6428Email: marcia.yarbrough@americanbar.org9-Hole Scramble – TPC Scottsdale Stadium Course – 2015 – 1:00 p.m. 149.00 each*Deadline August 14, 2015Reservations for:Attendee #1: Select One –Attendee #2: Select One eAdvanced 149.00 each *Full refund will be issued if event is canceled due to inclement weather or insufficient interest.We must receive your reservation and payment by Friday, August 14, 2015.method of Payment Check Enclosed (Make checks payable to the American Bar Association) Credit CardVISACard NumberMasterCardAMEXRegistration CancellationsRefund requestsmust be in writing bySeptember 2, 2015. Norefunds will be grantedafter that date.For assistance withthis form, or onlineregistration, contactMarcia Yarbrough at312 - 988 - 5763 ormarcia.yarbrough@americanbar.org.Expiration DateName on Card (Please print)Signature9
Young Lawyers & Professionals(Included in Conference Registration)WEDNESDAY & ThursdayTHUR SEPT 17Thursday Evening ReceptionTaliesin WestYoung Professionals Happy Hour:Wednesday, September 16, 4:30-5:30 p.m.5:30-7:30 p.m.Young Professionals Breakfast with Experience:Thursday, September 17, 8:00-8:30 a.m.“The mission of an architect is to help people under-Young Professionals Hosted Dinner:Thursday, September 17 (space is limited)Wright in 1957. Taliesin West, his “desert masterpiece,”Along with the Young Professionals Roundtable, the Standing Committee organizes several events exclusively for theyoung lawyers and insurance professionals 36 years ofage or younger. In order to receive detailed informationstand how to make life more beautiful and to give reason, rhyme and meaning to life.” That from Frank Lloydis listed on the National Register of Historic Places andwill offer a scenic and relaxing site for our networkingevent. Join us for a tour of this landmark, fantastic foodand fabulous views of the Sonoran Desert.Fee 60regarding the events listed below, please register for theconference. Active members of the ABA’s Young LawyersFRI SEPT 18Division are eligible to receive a discounted registration fee.For all Young Lawyers & Insurance Professionals, pleaseremember to check the “I am a Young Lawyer or InsuranceProfessional” box on your registration form.Contact Mandi Dudgeon at Mandi@corriganchandler.comor 843 - 819 - 7415 for event locations.Golf Clinic & 9-Hole Scramble6:30-8:00 a.m. - CLINICBrush up your golf game and get ready for the afternoon Scramble by attending this hands-on clinic Fridaymorning at TPC Scottsdale. Golf professionals will helpWED SEPT 16participants improve their putting and driving techniques.Wednesday Welcome Reception(Included with payment of Conference Registrationor LPLC Associate fee)5:30-6:00 p.m. – Newcomers and Sponsors6:00-7:30 p.m. – All Attendees Welcome ReceptionFirst-time attendees and conference sponsors are invitedto the Newcomer and Sponsor Reception at 5:30 p.m.to meet the members of the Standing Committee andreceive a brief introduction to the conference. Be sure toindicate when you register that you are a first-time attendee. The reception is open to all attendees and theirguests at 6:00 p.m. Unregistered guest admission canbe purchased at the Registration Desk.Please indicate your skill level on the registration form.Registration will be available until August 14. Properresort golf attire is required.Fee 701:00 p.m. 9-Hole ScrambleA 9-Hole Scramble will be held Friday afternoon, afterthe final conference session. Adjacent to the FairmontScottsdale Princess, the TPC Scottsdale Stadium Courseis the home of the annual PGA Phoenix Open. Theshotgun start is at 1:00 p.m. The ABA reserves the rightto arrange teams. Please indicate your skill level on theregistration form and sign up early, as the field is limited.The hotel offers a shuttle to the course every 15 minutes.Registration will be available until August 14, 2015.Guest Fee 60Fee 149With inclement weather, or if insufficient interest is determined,the golf events will be canceled and you will receive a full refundof the green fee. Proper resort golf attire is required.dine–out(This is not a hosted event)8:00 p.m Reservations(Go to ambar.org/LPLFall2015 for restaurant information)As a welcome to the desert southwest attendees of the conference will not want to miss this fantastic networking opportunity! Join your colleagues for conversation over dinneras a part of this organized dining event in the Scottsdale/Phoenix area. Reservations have been made for 8:00 p.m.at each restaurant. Sign-in sheets will be available at theRegistration Desk prior to the Welcome Reception. Checkthe “Dine-Out” box on your registration form if you areinterested in participating. Connect with your fellow professionals and sample some southwest culinary delights as apart of this Dine-Out event.10Thursday & FridayRELAX WITH YOGA!7:00-8:00 a.m.This well-rounded, invigorating, physical practice is designed to be comfortable for beginners yet challengingfor even the most advanced yoga practitioner. Studentsare encouraged to take every pose to their most challenging level. The goal of these sessions is to develop asharp mental focus in an atmosphere of relaxation. Acertified yoga instructor with Fairmont’s Well & BeingA B A FA L L 2 0 1 5 N at i o nal L e g al M al p r a c t i c e C o nf e r e n c e
Spa will conduct the sessions and offer you an a relaxing hour enhance your overall conference experience!Mats provided Well & Being Spa.Open 12-Step SupportGroup Meeting7:30-8:30 a.m.A room is available for open 12-Step Support GroupMeetings for interested attendees.O ther A ctivitiesThe Fairmont Princess Scottsdale is a luxury resort, with a variedlist of available activities. Most provide the necessary equipment,have limits on the minimum number of participants, and somerequire appropriate attire. Activity fees range from 60- 275 perperson. Please contact victoria.shea@americanbar.org if you areinterested in learning more about the following: Cycling Craft Beer Tasting Cactus Gardening Hiking Bourbon Tasting Nighttime Astronomy Interactive Cooking Tequila 101 Horseback Trail Ride Nutrition Wine TastingSally E. AndersonVice President–ClaimsWisconsin Lawyers MutualMadiso
4 aBa faLL 2015 natIonaL LEgaL MaLPRaCtICE ConfEREnCE PROGRAM SCHEDULE 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 P.m. breaKOUt sessIOns 1:30 P.m. - 2:30 P.m. Breakout Session 4 breaKOUt sessIOns Breakout Session 6 Insurance In-house Counsel Round-table: Applied Negotiation Strategies In-house counsel/claims attorneys work closely
