34th Annual National CLE Conference® - Civil Litigation
January 2017
34th Annual National CLE Conference® (LEI) in Snowmass
Top 10 Reasons for You to Go to the National CLE Conference!
10. 34 Years of outstanding CLE in a world-class destination
9. Learning from top practitioners from around the country
8. Presentations done by LIVE actual real people rather than video or webcast
7. Great for firm team building
6. Awesome powder and the largest ski area of the four Aspen Snowmass mountain
5. More than 16 CLE credits in only 5 days
4. Discount lodging and lift tickets
3. Networking with lawyers from throughout the U.S. (and internationally)
2. Some of the top restaurants in the region: Eight K, Matsuhisa-Aspen, White House Tavern, Lynn Britt Cabin, and many more top restaurants
1. YOU EARNED IT! Reward yourself and start the year off right!
Top-Notch Legal Education – 8 Substantive Areas of the Law Plus Law Practice Management Sessions
All presentations are live, and feature some of the best lawyers, judges and experts from throughout the country. Our early morning and late afternoon schedule provides 16-19 hours of continuing legal education credit per program while at the same time allowing you ample time to enjoy Snowmass and Aspen.
Network with Other Lawyers
Breakfast and après ski are more than just meals. They provide you an opportunity to meet and network with outstanding lawyers from across the country. Make new contacts and new friends!
Savings
We expect to bring over 500 participants to Snowmass, including lawyers, spouses, children and guests. The result is a significant savings for you on rooms, transportation, ski lift tickets, equipment rentals, and more.
About the Law Education Institute:
The Law Education Institute was established in 1980 by Attorneys James J. Podell and Peggy L. Podell for the purpose of presenting outstanding continuing legal education programs. Long active in Bar activities, Jim and Peggy developed the National CLE Conference® into one of the preeminent programs in the country.
Their insistence on high quality speakers and programming has resulted in ABA sections and numerous State Bar and other associations co-sponsoring the programs. It is in the memory of Jim Podell that Colorado Bar Association CLE continues the tradition of this Conference.
Click here for Hotel Information: The Westin Snowmass Village resort
Cancellations:
Cancellations by December 30, 2016 will receive a full refund of tuition paid. After January 1, 2017 no refunds will be issued, but substitutions are welcome.
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR 2017 SPONSORS -
Colorado Bar Association CLE would like to thank the following organizations for their generous support, to date, of the National CLE Conference®! Their help in making this Conference a success through the years is very much appreciated.
Platinum Sponsor:
Gold and Wine Tasting Sponsor
Gold
Silver Sponsors:
Co-Sponsors
34th Annual National CLE Conference®
Civil Litigation Program Agenda
Program Chair:
Jennifer (Ginger) Busby, Burr & Forman LLP, Birmingham, AL
Co-sponsored by the ABA Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section
- Polish Your Litigation Skills and Techniques, Including Your Technology Skills, in a Unique Educational Environment
- Interact and Hear Experts Address Insurance and Intellectual Property Issues Litigators Should Know, Class Action and Employment Law Hot Topics, Brain Injury Litigation, the Freedom of Information Act, Recent Developments in Talc Litigation, and Deposition Preparation
- Gain Insights on Juror Selection and How to Persuade the 21st Century Juror
Wednesday, January 4, 2017
3:00-7:00 p.m.
Registration
4:30-5:30 p.m.
The Civil Litigator's Guide to Insurance
Andrea L. DeField, Hunton & Williams LLP, Miami, FL, and Michael Levine, Hunton & Williams LLP, McLean, VA and New York, NY
5:30-6:30 p.m.
Intellectual Property for Litigators
Michael Chiappetta, Senior Legal Editor, Intellectual Property & Technology, Practical Law, New York, NY
Intellectual Property for Litigators
Michael Chiappetta, Senior Legal Editor, Intellectual Property & Technology, Practical Law, New York, NY
Thursday, January 5, 2017
7:00-9:00 a.m.
The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
Jennifer “Ginger” Busby, Burr & Forman LLP, Birmingham, AL, and John R. Tarpley, Lewis Thomason, Nashville, TN
Jennifer “Ginger” Busby, Burr & Forman LLP, Birmingham, AL, and John R. Tarpley, Lewis Thomason, Nashville, TN
4:30-5:30 p.m.
Plenary Session
Cyberliability: Understanding and Preparing for the Risk
A Panel Presentation By:
Cyberliability: Understanding and Preparing for the Risk
A Panel Presentation By:
Mel Gates, Legal Editor, Privacy & Data Security, Practical Law, Thomson Reuters, Denver, CO
Paul Karlsgodt, Baker Hostetler, Denver, CO
Samantha Levine, Assistant Vice President, Aon Risk Services, Denver, CO
Paul Karlsgodt, Baker Hostetler, Denver, CO
Samantha Levine, Assistant Vice President, Aon Risk Services, Denver, CO
5:30-6:30 p.m.
Plenary Session - 1 Ethics Credit
An Ethical Hour at the Movies
Plenary Session - 1 Ethics Credit
An Ethical Hour at the Movies
Larry J. Cohen, Ph.D., J.D., Cohen's Counsel, Bethel, VT
6:30 p.m.
Wine Tasting Reception
Sponsored by Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP
Friday, January 6, 2017
7:00-8:00 a.m.
Hot Topics in Class Actions: 2017 and Beyond
Laurence Z. (Larry) Shiekman, Pepper Hamilton LLP, Philadelphia, PA
Laurence Z. (Larry) Shiekman, Pepper Hamilton LLP, Philadelphia, PA
8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
Hot Topics in Employment Law
3:30 - 4:20 p.m.
Optional Bonus Plenary Session (In Civil Litigation Track Room)
Managing eDiscovery Needs in a Big Data World
David Greetham, CFE, Vice President of Sales and eDiscovery Operations, Ricoh Forensics, Houston, TX
With ever increasing volumes of business data, this session will provide an overview of emerging data sources, including the Internet of Things and social media. We will look at how best to handle these sources from an eDiscovery perspective. Also addressed will be the use of Cloud technology for eDiscovery and the implications that this brings
4:30-5:30 p.m.
Technology Tips: Discovery, Mediation and Trial (Learn Skills to Better Gather, Organize, and Persuade the Judge and Jury)
Justin S. Kahn, Kahn Law Firm LLP, Charleston, SC
Technology Tips: Discovery, Mediation and Trial (Learn Skills to Better Gather, Organize, and Persuade the Judge and Jury)
Justin S. Kahn, Kahn Law Firm LLP, Charleston, SC
5:30-6:30 p.m.
Brain Injury Litigation: The Newest News in the Neurosciences
Larry J. Cohen, Ph.D., J.D., Cohen's Counsel, Bethel, VT
Saturday, January 7, 2017
7:00-8:00 a.m.
Persuading the 21st Century Jury: Understanding Demographic Change and Its Impact on Your Trial
Michael S. Beaver, Holland & Hart LLP, Greenwood Village, CO
Elizabeth J. (Lisa) Bondurant, Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice LLP, Atlanta, GA
Daniel Wolfe, J.D., Ph.D., Senior Vice President, DecisionQuest, Chicago, IL
Michael S. Beaver, Holland & Hart LLP, Greenwood Village, CO
Elizabeth J. (Lisa) Bondurant, Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice LLP, Atlanta, GA
Daniel Wolfe, J.D., Ph.D., Senior Vice President, DecisionQuest, Chicago, IL
8:00-9:00 a.m.
The Freedom of Information Act at 50: Prying Information out of the Federal, State and Local Governments - Without FOIA, Would We Know About….?
4:30-5:30 p.m.
Update on the Talc Litigation
Update on the Talc Litigation
Michael W. Drumke, Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP, Chicago, IL
5:30-6:30 p.m.
Deposition Preparation of Your Client: The Do's and the Don'ts
Sunday, January 8, 2017
7:00-8:00 a.m.
Plenary Session
Evidence, Judicial Holds, and Social Media: How to Advise Your Clients About Their Social Media Use
8:00-9:00 a.m.
Plenary Session
Data Security and Your Ethical Responsibilities: Client Data, Discovery Requests, and Wifi ... What Are You Responsible for With Your Data?
Location Information
Westin Snowmass Resort
100 Elbert Lane
Snowmass Village, CO 81615
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100 Elbert Lane
Snowmass Village, CO 81615
Registration Fees
| After December 21 | $779.00 |
| CBA Member - After December 21 | $779.00 |
| CBA Member - Before December 21 | $679.00 |
| Before December 21 | $679.00 |
| CLEACCESSPASS---ELITE Pass Holder | $429.00 |
| New Lawyer Edge Partner | $339.50 |
- General Credits: 19.00
- Ethics Credits: 2.40
- EDI Credits:
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