I n - H o u s e E s s E n t i a l Law, Leadership And Executive Education For Corporate Counsel

October 15-16, 2015

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The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law and Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP are proud to present a two-day program for in-house attorneys interested in executive education training.

The agenda includes a balance of substantive areas and leadership topics. Program presenters will include experienced in-house counsel, Moritz law faculty and Vorys attorneys.

The event will take place at the Barrister Club located at:

The Ohio State University 25 W. 11th Ave. Columbus, Ohio 43201

To register visit go.osu.edu/inhouseessential.

• Registration fee: $1,000

This course has been approved by the Supreme Court of Ohio Commission on Continuing Legal Education for 10.5 total CLE hours instruction.

If you have questions, please contact Kayla Allen at 614.545.6765 or ksallen@vorys.com.

program Schedule

Thursday, October 15, 2015 (8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.)

Essential Skills for Successful In-House LawyersA panel of general counsel and executives will discuss the evolving role of the in-house lawyer, expectations of in-house counsel and tips for navigating effectively within an organization.

• Roles and demands of the in-house lawyer• Characteristics and skills required for success• Learning the business, understanding communication

pathways and reporting channels• Developing and maintaining important internal relationships• Maintaining legal ethics in a business environment• Providing and demonstrating value to your organization

The Inside ScoopGet the inside scoop from in-house lawyers, legal operations and legal procurement personnel on how they try to work together to achieve each other’s respective objectives in reducing costs and securing and managing outside counsel. This workshop-style session will examine a case study and ask participants to develop real-world solutions to the kinds of problems they face every day, with immediate feedback provided by the in-house experts on the panel.

Developing Into a Lawyer-LeaderLeadership isn’t conferred by a job title. This session will explore the hallmarks, qualities and skills associated with effective leadership and, more important, how to translate these ideas and theories into action, organizational effectiveness and career success.

Security Serenity: How To Survive a Security AuditAre you a corporate law department planning to audit a law firm? Law firms are new to the concept of being managed as a vendor, and yet they represent a vital link in the chain of protecting sensitive information. This session will discuss processes and techniques that experienced individuals on both the corporate and law firm side utilize to achieve security serenity.

Friday, October 16, 2015 (8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.)

Crisis preparedness/Management for In-House CounselThis presentation and exercise will include the sharing of crisis preparedness and management best practices from in-house attorneys and communications professionals. Social media causes countless new and changing obstacles for executives navigating crises. Attendees will sharpen their skills by participating in a mock crisis and discussing their responses.

Strategies for Addressing Everyday and Emerging Employment IssuesThis presentation will identify important labor and employment developments facing employers today, including strategies for addressing the most common and emerging labor and employment issues.

Mock Internal InvestigationThis exercise will identify critical strategies to address the most complicated issues and legal challenges involved when your company conducts an internal investigation. Presenters will also provide practical tips for preserving privilege and protecting your organization from costly liability.

Managing Compliance and privacy RisksThis session will provide an overview of the data privacy laws and regulations impacting virtually every company. Learn how to proactively protect your company’s data, assess risk and respond to a data incident as well as best practices for coordinating your response among the various stakeholders and the public.

Jenny BarnesAssistant General CounselWexner Medical Center at The Ohio State University

Confirmed presenters

Marc CalhounSenior Procurement SpecialistAbercrombie & Fitch

patricia DecensiVice President, General CounselMedical Mutual of Ohio

Brian J. DonatoChief Information OfficerVorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP

Chris A. HillChief Legal OfficerDun & Bradstreet

Lauren HarrisEmployment CounselExpress

Confirmed presenters

Chris GlarosAssistant Vice President of Compliance Operations and Investigations for the Office of University Compliance and IntegrityThe Ohio State University

Garry JenkinsAssociate Dean for Academic Affairs and the John C. Elam/Vorys Sater Professor of LawThe Ohio State University Moritz College of Law

Confirmed presenters

John Lowe Chief Executive OfficerJeni’s Splendid Ice Creams

John LandolfiPartnerVorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP

Mark KnuevePartnerVorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP

Stacia JonesSenior Director and Legal Counsel, GlobalAbercrombie & Fitch

Kevin O’NeilAssociate General Counsel and Assistant Corporate SecretaryBob Evans Farms, Inc.

Jessica MayerVice President - Managing CounselCardinal Health

Confirmed presenters

Rob phillipsSenior Manager - Strategic CommunicationsVorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP

Lisa pierce ReiszPartnerVorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP

Confirmed presenters

paul RoseFrank E. and Virginia H. Bazler Designated Professor in Business Law and Executive Director, Law, Finance & GovernanceThe Ohio State University Moritz College of Law

Rocky RobinsSVP, General Counsel & Corporate SecretaryBig Lots Stores, Inc.

Justin J. RobertsPartnerVorys, Sater, Seymout and Pease LLP

Jim RobertsVice President, Associate General CounselBob Evans

Ivan SmithExecutive Vice President & General Counsel, Corporate Secretary & Chief Compliance OfficerScottsMiracle-Gro

R. Jason StraightSenior Vice President, Chief Privacy OfficerUnitedLex

Jim ThomasPartnerVorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP

Confirmed presenters

Dr. Silvia Hodges Silverstein Executive DirectorBuying Legal Council

Steve Yoost Vice President, General Counsel and SecretaryHosting.com

Lorina WiseDeputy General CounselNationwide Children’s Hospital

Confirmed presenters

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