ACC Focus on the San Diego Chapter - March 5, 2012 (Print All Articles)March Brown Bag Program - The Bankruptcy Battle Field: What You Need to Know
March 15, 201211:30 AM - 1:00 PM OverviewWith the filing of high profile bankruptcy cases by the Los Angeles Dodgers, American Airlines, Kodak, GM and others, it is increasingly clear that many corporate battles are being fought in the bankruptcy arena. Whether as a creditor, vendor, licensee of intellectual property or otherwise, no company is immune from being touched by bankruptcy proceedings. Please join our partners Mikel Bistrow and Victor Vilaplana as they present an overview of what you need to know to be prepared. Notes11:30 - Noon Registration and Lunch Sponsors
CLE Credits: 1 Hour ContactExclusively Legal LocationFoley & Lardner CostNo Charge. Lunch is Graciously Provided by the Sponsor. March MCLE - Bringing Discovery In-House: Leveraging Internal Resources to Achieve Value and Minimize CostsTeaser here March 28, 20127:30 AM - 9:00 AM OverviewThere has much discussion lately about "bringing litigation and discovery in-house," but little explanation of what exactly that means. For example, how much can be done in-house? What should be done inside and what should be left to outside counsel? Can a legal hold be issued immediately and efficiently? What's the process for picking counsel? What about discovery vendors? This session will provide actual options and enable attendees to leave with a plan.
* The steps that must be taken upon "anticipation of litigation" through trial * Managing outside litigation counsel * Information governance and how it impacts discovery * Determining how much – and what exactly – to bring inside * Doing more with less – leveraging resources to accomplish goals cost effectively Speakers Michael Pontrelli, Esq. Applied Discovery Notes7:30 - 8:00 Registration and Breakfast Sponsors
CLECredits: 1 Hour ContactExclusively Legal LocationDoubleTree Del Mar CostMembers: $15 April Brown Bag Program - From Dukes to the Present - Employment Class Actions in CATeaser here April 5, 201211:30 AM - 1:00 PM OverviewThis Program will Examine the Effect that the Wal-Mart Decision has had on Employment Class Actions in California and what Employers can do to Maximize their Protection from Class Litigation Going Forward. SpeakersJulie Dunn, Littler Notes11:30 - Noon Registration and Lunch Sponsors
CLECredits: 1 Hour ContactExclusively Legal LocationTBD CostNo Charge. Lunch is Graciously Provided by the Sponsor Real Estate Roundtable - Recent Developments in Statutory and Case LawTeaser here March 9, 201211:30 AM - 1:00 PM OverviewCome join your colleagues for this roundtable discussion moderated by Ken Stipanov and Rebecca Gemmel. Notes11:45 - Noon Registration and Lunch Sponsors
CLECredits: 1 Hour ContactDebby Taylor LocationMcKenna, Long & Aldridge LLP CostNo Charge. Lunch is Graciously Provided by the Sponsor. Corporate and Securities Roundtable - Best Practices in Disclosure: The Role of Legal in Proxy Solicitation and Financial ReportingTeaser here March 28, 201211:30 AM - 1:00 PM OverviewJoin us for a Corporate & Securities Lunch and Roundtable Discussion. Please register with the contact. SpeakersMike Brown, Partner, Stradling Notes 11:30 - 12:00 Registration & Lunch Sponsors
ContactAshley Freestone LocationStradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth CostNo Charge. Lunch is graciously provided by the Sponsor. Ethics and Compliance Roundtable: Oversight of C&E Program (role of Board, Management, etc.) AND Managing Major Misconduct Allegations/Corporate ScandalsTeaser here March 29, 201211:30 AM - 1:00 PM OverviewCome join your ethics and compliance colleagues for an interactive roundtable discussion on these topics. Notes11:30 - Noon Registration and Lunch ContactJon Hellings LocationCooley LLP Networking Recption and Diversity Roundtable – Hear the In-house, Outside Counsel & Judicial Points of ViewTeaser here
Job List - March 5, 2012
Job List, March 5, 2012 Listings that are new in this edition are shown with an asterisk * Please remember, if your company has a job opening, please let us know by contacting our new Editor, Rebecca Grossenbacher at rebecca.grossenbacher@carefusion.com so we can include your opening in our biweekly announcement. Exceptional targeted marketing for free!! Do you wish your company could be listed at the top of our list? Contact us directly with your opening. And you can help make this Job List more successful: Put this Job List in the hands of your HR department so that they know how to advertise for in-house attorneys, when the time comes. Take action now! *SENIOR COUNSEL Primary Purpose: *CORPORATE COUNSEL The successful candidate will support the company with drafting, reviewing and negotiating a broad range of commercial contracts, including sales agreements, manufacturing/supplier contracts, consulting agreements, pre & post market study agreements, software and other technology related license agreements, marketing services agreements, labor and employment agreements, and other commercial contracts. Ability to understand, interpret and explain contractual terms and conditions and legal principles to business staff and customers and assist with negotiation strategy. Works with various other internal departments to make sure that all Company needs are met in the drafting and negotiating process. Analyzes and administers the Company’s contracts process and makes changes as necessary. Create and update forms as applicable. Effectively communicates with internal clients to deliver excellent legal service. Works on other matters at the direction of the Sr. Director, Legal Affairs. Thorough knowledge and understanding of general contract terms and structures with the ability to effectively analyze and respond to contractual redlines in writing and orally. Significant experience in drafting, negotiating, and revising standard, non-standard, and complex custom contracts. Strong interpersonal communication skills; teamwork/collaboration, analytical and problem solving capabilities. Attention to detail. Contracts Attorney with 3+ years of experience working in-house in a legal department. Strong preference to experience within a medical device company or life sciences company. Outstanding academic credentials (excellent academic record at top tier law school). Member of California bar. To Apply: https://nuvasive.silkroad.com/epostings/index.cfm?fuseaction=app.dspjob&jobid=744&company_id=16151&version=1&jobBoardId=1112 *SENIOR LEGAL COUNSEL This position is responsible for providing legal advice and counsel to corporate officers, managers and employees of the Corporation and its various lines of business with particular focus on the behavior health line of business. This position may advise on contracts, regulatory issues, risk management, general corporate matters, and other issues. Essential Functions:Develop and negotiate customer and other healthcare and non-healthcare contracts. Provide legal support in connection with preparation of responses to requests for proposals and other business development activities. Provide primary contact and be responsible for all regulatory matters with the Department of Managed Health Care for the State of California (“DMHC”). Manage various other healthcare legal and contracting issues involving the company. Advise management and employees on various miscellaneous legal matters. Solve complex regulatory issues, particularly as they relate to the structure of the company’s contracts with customers, providers, and suppliers. Assist in the development and implementation of overall company licensing and regulatory strategy relating to the business. Represent the company before state and federal regulators and other constituencies. Develop forms of policies to be used by the Company with a particular focus on the behavior health line of business. Assist the Senior Vice President, as requested, with any functions of the Legal Department. To Apply: http://www.careerbuilder.com/JobSeeker/Jobs/JobDetails.aspx?ipath=EXIND&siteid=cbindeed&Job_DID=J3G6ZB625ZFRX54VTFK SENIOR COUNSEL The Corporate Attorney analyzes, develops, coordinates, supervises and administers the provision of complex legal services for Sempra Pipelines & Storage and its operating companies, while under the direction of the Vice President and General Counsel and the Senior International Counsel. Primarily responsible for structuring, negotiating and documenting a variety of complex and ordinary course transactions, including recourse and non-recourse financings, joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, commercial contracts and other business arrangements, particularly as they relate to the Business Unit’s Latin American investments. Work in conjunction with Sempra Energy’s corporate secretary’s office and tax department in assisting in the administration and structuring of the Business Unit’s ownership interests in its U.S. and non-U.S. subsidiaries. Analyze complex business situations and develop recommendations which meet the Business Unit’s legal and business needs. Coordinate, implement and monitor legal services to the Business Unit to facilitate and achieve Business Unit objectives, including working closely with internal and external counsel in Latin America, along with the senior managers in the Latin American subsidiaries and in the Business Unit itself. Provide oversight and support over transactions and other legal activities within the Business Unit, especially activities involving the operating companies in Latin America. Interact with the Business Unit executives and upper management of other client groups. Performs other duties as assigned (no more than 5% of duties). Candidates must demonstrate excellent legal analysis, writing, and communications, they must have a J.D. or LL.M from an accredited law school, and they must be a member in good standing of the California Bar or another U.S Jurisdiction. 8 or more years of relevant transactional experience. The preferred candidate should have experience with a well established law firm and/or a corporate law department at a multi-national company. Experience with international transactions in Latin America and the energy industry are pluses. The candidate must be bilingual (English/Spanish) and be able to perform legal work in both a U.S. and Latin American environment, working in both English and Spanish. This position requires frequent travel to Latin America and some travel within the United States. To Apply: https://www.sempra.apply2jobs.com/ProfExt/index.cfm?fuseaction=mExternal.showJob&RID=466&sid=15 LEGAL COUNSEL (CONTRACTOR) Mitchell is seeking an experienced (6+ years) transactional attorney to work full time for a limited engagement (approximately 6 months) on multiple projects related to process improvements. Candidates should possess substantial commercial transactional experience (with an emphasis in technology licenses) and should have worked in-house for at least 2 years. The position includes the following core responsibilities. Manages special projects pertaining to the organization as assigned by the General Counsel or Senior Counsel. Evaluates existing procedures or contract templates, coordinates and secures business unit and legal department input and defines business and legal objectives, proposes alternative procedures or modifications to existing templates and, together with the General Counsel or Senior Counsel (as applicable), implements the agreed upon solution (including, drafting all associated documentation). Interacts with a broad spectrum of corporate departments. Acts as an interdepartmental liaison and advisor with respect to procedural improvements with an overall goal of simplifying and accelerating business unit interaction with the legal department. Demonstrates experience in general corporate matters, including corporate organization, drafting transactional documents, license agreements, data privacy, and contract management. This position will report directly to the General Counsel and, with respect to specific projects, to the Senior Counsel responsible for the impacted business unit. Scope of Responsibility: Advising management with respect to process improvements, including simplification of existing contracting procedures and corresponding modifications to contract templates. Act as business partner that has regular interaction with business clients and upper level management with respect to evaluating existing processes and procedures. Strong interpersonal skills are key as this position will include regular interface with a highly collaborative and interactive legal and business teams. Evaluating existing procedures and contract templates to ensure they are aligned with the objectives of the business and the legal department. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast paced and dynamic legal department and work on an interesting mix of in-house matters and Client Relations. The ideal candidate is enthused about the growth potential of the position and is motivated by the opportunity to become quickly integrated into the business team. Qualifications: JD from a top accredited law school with excellent academics. A minimum of 6 or more years of solid technology licensing and corporate experience, through a combination of major law firm and in house counsel experience. Possesses a rich depth of corporate and commercial law experience and a proven track record of successful interaction with in-house business units. Proven drafting and negotiating skills. Ability to think strategically and provide leadership when needed. Ability to work independently, take ownership of, and effectively resolve problems. Ability to expeditiously identify and assess issues and provide legally sound recommendations consistent with good business practices and reason. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact effectively, work diplomatically, and foster relationships with individuals at all levels. Strong conflict management skills and ability to influence and achieve successful results. Solid organizational and time management skills. To Apply: https://www9.ultirecruit.com/MIT1000/JobBoard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID=*E0618DA7AAB6D0B6 CORPORATE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY COUNSEL The candidate works on multiple projects related to process improvements. Manages special projects pertaining to the organization as assigned by the General Counsel or Senior Counsel. Evaluates existing procedures or Contract templates, coordinates and secures business unit and Legal department input and defines business and Legal objectives, proposes alternative procedures or modifications to existing templates and, together with the General Counsel or Senior Counsel (as applicable), implements the agreed upon solution (including, Drafting all associated documentation). Interacts with a broad spectrum of corporate departments. Acts as an interdepartmental liaison and Advisor with respect to procedural improvements with an overall goal of simplifying and accelerating business unit interaction with the Legal department. Reports to the General Counsel and, with respect to specific projects, to the Senior Counsel responsible for the impacted business unit. Advises Management with respect to process improvements, including simplification of existing contracting procedures and corresponding modifications to Contract templates. Acts as business partner that has regular interaction with business clients and upper level Management with respect to evaluating existing processes and procedures. Evaluates existing procedures and Contract templates to ensure they are aligned with the objectives of the business and the Legal department. The candidate should have a J.D. degree from a top accredited law school with excellent academics. Must have 6+ years of solid Technology licensing and corporate experience, through a combination of major law firm and in house. Should possess substantial Commercial transactional experience (with an emphasis in Technology licenses) and should have worked in-house for at least 2 years. Demonstrates experience in General corporate matters, including corporate organization, Drafting transactional documents, license agreements, data privacy, and Contract Management. Should possesses a rich depth of corporate and Commercial law experience and a proven track record of successful interaction with in-house business units. Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential. Note: This is a limited engagement (approximately 6 months) position. To Apply: http://www.gcconsulting.com/joblisting.php?id=15404&key2=nwo ASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL We're currently looking for an experienced Assistant General Legal Counsel in our San Diego headquarters. As the Assistant General Counsel, you will be expected to be a leader within the organization and to develop a forward-leaning legal department. To qualify, you must possess significant pharmaceutical or medical devices industry experience, some of which has been gained within at least one commercially viable pharmaceutical/medical device company. To be successful in this position you will: VICE PRESIDENT, CORPORATE COUNSEL – LEGAL COLLECTIONS The accelerating maturation of our industry brings exciting opportunities and challenges to our Legal Collections channel. To support our goals in this area, we are seeking in-house counsel for a Vice President or Director role to assist with the management, development and execution of legal activities for our growing in-house litigation collections group and to oversee our extensive network of external firms throughout the U.S. Successful candidates will be responsible for using their knowledge and skills to manage and assist in the development and growth of the company’s legal collections efforts, enhance the company’s processes, and help to maintain the company’s ethical and compliance standards. The role requires strength in managing a significant team, and ensuring the mentoring and development of legal professionals. The position will report to our Senior Vice President and General Counsel, and will manage other in-house counsel and legal staff in pursuit of company goals and objectives. Primary responsibilities include: Notes on Contract Work Are you are interested in doing short-term work as an independent contractor, usually for litigation and due diligence projects, usually through an agency, and most often for law firms? We do not include these sorts of positions in this Job List, but if you are interested, there seems to be a constant demand and turn-over. So we would encourage you to contact directly our long-standing sponsor, who has extensive experience handling these sorts of placements: Exclusively Legal And as a matter of full disclosure, another local company that advertises these sorts of positions is: Copyright © 2011 by Did You Miss the Last Program? Program Materials are Available On LineTeaser here Did you miss the last program? View most past program materials on line at: http://www.acc.com/chapters/sandiego/pastprograms.cfm An Invitation from Lawyers Club - "First Tuesday" Lunch Downtown – Balance from the In-House Perspective: The Grass is Always GreenerTeaser here "First Tuesday" Lunch Downtown – Balance from the In-House Perspective: The Grass is Always Greener. Featuring an interactive panel of in-house attorneys discussing work-life balance issues, their perspective about outside counsel flexibility, and whether lessons can be learned from one another. Panelists include Hollie Bierman, SDG&E; Michelle Dicks, OwnerGUARD; Jennifer Jett, Sempra Energy; Karla Lyon, Cooley, LLP, moderator Kristi Griffith, Weitzen, Phillips & Weinberg, LLP.. 1.0 hour MCLE credit. Brown bag lunch meeting. Kramm & Associates, Discovery Conference Center, 401 West A Street, Suite 750, San Diego, CA 92101. Seating is limited, and pre-registration is required. Free for Lawyers Club members. $10 for Non-members. Register here. |