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Dr. Natalie StavasONE OF THE MANY HEROES

OF THE BOSTON MARATHON TRAGEDY

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Welcome to Beantown! And welcome to the Fall 2015 Client Conference at the Westin Copley Place. Prepare yourself for an unparal-

leled three-day learning experience that takes in all that historic Boston has to offer. Exceptional learning opportunities. Compelling keynote

presentations, and ample opportunities to get to know the great people of USLAW NETWORK.

First the primary reason we are here...Education. Tracks include General Counsel Risk Management; Data Privacy, IP and Reputation

Management; Employment & Labor Law; Product Liability; and, Professional Liability. These tracks are selected to maximize your learning

experience. Timely, topical presentations are dynamic, fast-moving and never lacking in content. Plus keynote addresses, by such notable

individuals as Commissioner Joseph P. Mohorovic of the U.S. Product Safety Commission, and Dr. Natalie Stavas who’s heroics following the

Boston Marathon bombing earned her the coveted distinction of Bostonian of the Year.

So much to learn. So much to do. So much to see. And we do it all. Our afternoons are devoted to the fine art of fun. From Harvard

Square Pub Crawls, to Biking Boston, to Rowing the Charles, or Shucking Oysters, and Hauling the Traps... you’ll enjoy the Boston-themed

activities we have planned for you.

Our evenings promise to take you from deep freeze to hot spots. Thursday night delivers some of the hottest dining Boston has to offer.

Choose from five “Best of Boston” dining establishments and treat your taste buds to unprecedented flavor. Friday Night it off to legendary

Fenway Park. Warm up in the bullpen, as you meet the Green Monster up close and personal. Friday, take a plunge into the deep freeze

as we recreate the 2014 Boston Blizzards known as Snowmageddon. No matter your temperature taste... USLAW delivers.

Education. Networking. And Fun. Join us in Boston, September 17-19 at the Westin Copley Place Hotel.

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8:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M.USLAW LAW FIRMLEADERS/ MANAGINGPARTNERS FORUMOpen to Managing Partners,Management Committee Members,CEOs, COO, CFOs of USLAW and TELFA Member Firms

11:00 A.M. – 7:00 P.M.USLAW CONFERENCEREGISTRATION OPEN

11:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.USLAW NETWORK BOARDOF DIRECTORS MEETINGAND WORKING LUNCH

2:15 P.M. – 3:30 P.M.USLAW CLIENT LEADERSHIPCOUNCIL MEETING

2:30 P.M. – 5:00 P.M.USLAW INVITEDCLIENT/MEMBER ATTORNEY/CORPORATE PARTNERONE-ON-ONE MEETINGSAn opportunity for invited client gueststo select specific member firms andcorporate partners they’d like to meetwith in 15-minute pre-scheduled meetings.

5:15 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.USLAW MEMBERSHIPMEETING

5:15 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.USLAW INVITED CLIENTONLY RECEPTION Open to Invited Clients Guests andTheir Significant Others Only

6:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M.USLAW WELCOMERECEPTIONAll Attendees

7:00 P.M. DEPARTURES ON FOOT FOR THEBEST OF BOSTON: DINING INBOSTON’S FINEST RESTAURANTS

7:30 P.M. – 10:00 P.M.THE BEST OF BOSTON:DINING IN BOSTON’SFINEST RESTAURANTS

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MORNINGSPOUSE/SIGNIFICANT OTHEROPTIONAL SOCIAL ACTIVITY

7:00 A.M. – 9:00 A.M.BREAKFASTOpen to All Conference Attendees

8:15 A.M. – 8:30 A.M.CONFERENCE OPENINGREMARKS

8:15 A.M. – 9:30 A.M.KEYNOTE SPEAKER

DR. NATALIE STAVASPhysician named 2013 Bostonian ofthe Year by The Boston Globe

9:45 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.(5) EDUCATIONAL TRACKS

12:45 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.OPTIONAL AFTERNOONSOCIAL ACTIVITIESAll Conference Attendees

6:30 P.M. DEPARTURES FOR FENWAY PARK

7:00 P.M. – 10:00 P.M.MEET THE GREENMONSTERUSLAW’s Progressive Dinnerat Fenway Park

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MORNINGSPOUSE/SIGNIFICANT OTHEROPTIONAL SOCIAL ACTIVITY

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8:30 A.M. – 11:00 A.M.(5) EDUCATIONAL TRACKS

11:00 A.M. – 12:00 PM.CLOSING FEATURED SPEAKER

COMMISSIONERJOSEPH P. MOHOROVICU.S. Consumer ProductSafety Commission

12:45 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.OPTIONAL AFTERNOONSOCIAL ACTIVITIESAll Conference Attendees

7:00 P.M. – 10:00 P.M.SNOWMAGEDDON:USLAW’S WHITEOUTCLOSING DINNER

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Dr. Natalie Stavas...

THE BOSTON GLOBE’S2013 BOSTONIAN OF THE YEARDr. Natalie Stavas is a physician at Boston Children’s Hospitaland an instructor in pediatrics at Harvard Medical School.Described as a healer, educator and Boston community leadershe received the 2012 Change Maker award from The BostonFoundation.

On April 15, 2013 Dr. Stavas approached the finish line of her fifthBoston marathon. Just blocks away, she heard explosions andran towards them. Arriving at the scene she went to work admin-istering CPR, applying tourniquets and triaging the wounded.

Following these actions President Barack Obama, Katie Couric,and Anderson Cooper honored her for actions. ImproperBostonian magazine named Dr. Stavas one of “Boston’s Best”and The Boston Globe awarded her with “2013 Bostonian of theYear” – an honor bestowed upon those that shape the biggeststory of the year in a remarkable way.

After the bombings Dr. Stavas increased her efforts in preventingchildhood violence and improving the health of urban communi-ties. She is a mentor for Sole Train – a non-profit organizationguiding inner-city youth on a path towards their full potentialthrough running. She is also the medical advisor for theAppalachian Mountain Club, helping improve the health ofchildren by getting them outside.

Dr. Stavas’ work goes beyond borders – traveling to Haitithroughout the year Dr. Stavas provides medical care to childrenand helps strengthen the fragile medical infrastructure. Adocumentary featuring this work as a medical pioneer premieredat the 2014 South by Southwest film festival.

Dr. Stavas writes for multiple outlets including Huffington Postand the Medical Bag. Dr. Stavas has been featured in RunnersWorld, The New York Times, LA Times, The Boston Globe, TheNew Yorker, Time and People.

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CLOSING FEATURED SPEAKERSATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 201511:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.

Joseph P. Mohorovic...

U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCTSAFETY COMMISSIONCOMMISSIONERJoseph P. Mohorovic was sworn in as a Commissioner of the U.S.Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) on July 28, 2014, toa term that expires in October 2019.

Prior to joining the Commission, Mohorovic was Senior VicePresident of Intertek, a global leader in product testing, where hewas responsible for all aspects of performance, growth andstrategic management in the North American region. Beforejoining Intertek, Mohorovic’s public service included two termsas State Representative for New Mexico’s 28th District beforeresigning elected office to serve in the CPSC administration offormer Chairman Hal Stratton from 2002 through 2007.

Mr. Mohorovic graduated from the University of Texas at Austinand he holds an M.B.A from the University of New Mexico.

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WELComE rECEpTIoNWelcome to Boston, affectionately referred to asBeantown, and host city to the Fall 2015 USLAWNETWORK Client Conference. Enjoy our WelcomeReception at the spectacular Westin Copley PlaceBoston. The perfect “ice-breaker” event and theideal kick-off to what will be just the beginning ofan interactive, unique and memorable three-dayevent! Mingle. Meet. Enjoy.

7:30 P.M. – 10:00 P.M.

usLaW NETWorkdINE arouNdOnce we’ve broken the ice – it’s time to breaksome bread. The event team at USLAW has hand-selected literally the best of Boston. And Bostonhas much to offer when it comes fine culinaryexperiences. From world-renowned steakhouses,to the finest in French cuisine, we believe we’veprepared a place for nearly every appetite. As inthe past, we’ve paired restaurants with suggestedpractice groups...but feel free to choose anyrestaurant regardless of the practice area.

aBE & LouIE’sEMPLOYMENT & LABOR LAW

It all started with a passion for excel-lence. In 1965, Charles F. Sarkis estab-lished the modern restaurant businessin Boston. Through the simple philoso-phy of providing guests with qualitycuisine and artful service, Abe & Louie’swas born into the Back Bay RestaurantGroup family of concepts. Named afterCharles’ father and good friend, Abe &Louie’s has since set the standard forsteakhouses across the country,becoming known for its undeni-ably superior service andunmatched flavorcombinations.Abe & Louie’ssignature

menu items, such as prime agedmidwestern steaks and fresh seafoodaccompanied by seasonal produce,have earned several high-rankingawards from notable outlets since itsdebut. Coupled with an award-winningwine list featuring more than 200globally sourced palates, Abe & Louie’sin Boston, and its sister restaurant inBoca Raton, remain beloved east coastlandmarks.

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L’Espalier is often credited with being the firstindependently owned restaurant to bring hautecuisine to Boston, and doing so with a trailblaz-ing commitment to using local, fresh ingredi-ents from New England. Under Chef, Proprietor,Author and now Farmer Frank McClelland’sstewardship, L’Espalier has consistently beenrated at the top of national and local bestrestaurant lists (Zagat, Boston Magazine,Frommer’s Travel Guide, Wine Spectator,among them). L’Espalier is the only independentrestaurant in New England to receive thirteenconsecutive AAA Five Diamond Awards andalso has earned fifteen consecutive Mobil (nowForbes) Four-Star awards.

ToWNE sTovE aNd spIrITsPROFESSIONAL LIABILITY

A unique Back Bay dining experience builtaround a delightful mingling of internationalflavors and solid American fare. Towne Stoveand Spirits is a warm, welcoming respite inBoston’s bustling Back Bay. It’s a place whereall are welcome and the savory scents from ourwood-fired rotisserie mix with the heartysounds of laughter and good conversation.

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Boston’s acclaimed French restaurant fromcelebrated Chef/Owner Jamie Mammano.Located in the city’s stylish South End,Mistral showcases Chef Mammano’suncomplicated French Mediterraneancuisine, highlighted with the season’sfinest ingredients. Inspired by the windthat sweeps through the south ofFrance, the restaurant’s decor isreminiscent of Provence with hand-picked French pottery, high ceilingsand arched floor to ceiling windowsthat evoke a feeling of warmth andsophistication.

grILL 23PRODUCT LIABILITY

For 30 years, Grill 23’s mission has been todeliver world-class service and the bestavailable product to their guests includingall-natural meats, dayboat seafood and localproduce from sustainable farms. Since 2003,Executive Chef Jay Murray has exclusivelyserved USDA Prime, all-natural, sourceverified, humane beef from Brandt Beef inCalifornia. The Brandt Family owns andoperates a ranch in Southern California thatonly raises and processes Freisian steer thatare hormone and antibiotic free.

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Where historytakes the field...Fenway Park

In today's world some of the best things are those that changelittle, remaining basically the same for decades. Fenway Park isa perfect example of this. Today, the Boston Red Sox remaincommitted to staying at this classic ballpark that they havecalled home since 1912. Fenway Park is the oldest major leagueballpark in use and still retains the same feel and characteris-tics as it did when the very first pitch was thrown. Step intoFenway and you are immediately taken back to a time when lifeseemed simpler and baseball was king.

The history of the Red Sox dates to 1901 when they became acharter member of the American League. Then the Red Soxowner decided to build a new ballpark on a parcel of land in"The Fens" of Boston. Construction of the ballpark began inSeptember 1911 and it took only one year for the ballpark to bebuilt and on April 20, 1912 the Red Sox played their first game atFenway Park against the New York Highlanders (Yankees).

Join us for an evening of historic proportions! USLAW will haveaccess to both the EMC Club and State Street Pavilions.Overlooking the playing field and the Boston city skyline, theEMC Club, located on Fenway's lower level behind home plate,and the State Street Pavilion, from Fenway’s upper club level,provide incomparable views of the park along with a fine diningexperience for those visiting America's Most Beloved Ballpark.Enjoy foods stations and your favorite libations, and participatein “behind-the-scenes” tours of one of the most legendarystadiums on the planet.

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by snow...THE BLIZZARDS OF 2015 were certainly for the recordbooks... and tonight USLAW NETWORK turns down the heat,and pumps up the cool as we relive America’s latest “Storm ofthe Century.”

And what good is a catastrophe, if it can’t be witnessed fromaround the world? We’ll open the evening with a media swarm,as they report on the blizzard’s carnage and attempt to capture“real life stories of storm survival” as you make your way intothe storm’s eye.

Once inside, enjoy iced cocktails – literally on the rocks. As yousavor your favorite libations served from an ice-sculpted bar. Orenjoy your favorite adult beverage snow cone! Beautiful lightingcreates the glimmer and shine of falling snow, while actualsnow machines bring the blizzard to life!

Great entertainment features one of Boston’s favorite dancebands, playing the sounds Boston’s own – Aerosmith, and awhite dance floor reminiscent of a skate on famed Frog Pond.Plus, an unbelievable dining experience, far from the usualstorm staples of milk and bread. Dine, Dance and Enjoy thenight away...all to the backdrop of what could be the worststorm in Boston’s snowy history. Enjoy all the fun ofSnowmageddon without all the hassle!

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a department of Justice updateregarding doJ FCpa, ukBa,oFaC and ITarThis session will discuss the developments in enforcement bythe DOJ and SEC as it pertains to the Foreign CorruptPractices Act, The United Kingdom Bribery Act, Office ofForeign Asset Controls and International Traffic in ArmsRegulations. General Counsel need to be apprised of the newenforcement, what countries are prohibited from businesstrade by as U.S. company or its subsidiaries or partners aswell as what products may be deemed a violation of ITAR,such as the selling of a simple yet specific bolt to an entitywhich may have ties to an undesired foreign party. The cost ofdoing business also includes proper compliance and knowingwhat the risks are and understanding and reviewing thechange in regulations and enforcement trends by not only theU.S. government, but government abroad as well.

Who is the general Counsel’s Client?This panel will discuss identifying who actually is the clientfor General Counsel and who can make a claim, what typesof federal and state claims can result in personal liability forthe General Counsel’s office. A General Counsel is the legalofficer for the company, but is often asked to providebusiness advice and prepare documents relied upon byshareholders and outside investors and participate in acqui-sition and merger discussions. General Counsel always needto aware of changes in the law, but also to be cognizant ofthe advice being provided and who will be relying upon thisadvice. This panel will provide insight to General Counsel onhow to walk this delicate path.

do’s and don’ts for general Counsel When General Counsel learn of a complaint, subpoena, civilinvestigative demand or worse of a raid by government agentsthere should be a plan in place to properly address how thecompany and the business division should provide the legaldocument or notice of appearance by government agents tothe General Counsel’s office and the best manner to set upthis plan and implement it. Next General Counsel should knowexactly how to protect the attorney client privilege, properlyinvestigate the allegation, utilize proper Upjohn warnings anddevelop the necessary response. There are plenty ofexamples of companies encountering more trouble by notproperly responding to a subpoena or civil investigativedemand and even more examples of counsel not protectingthe necessary privileges. After this panel’s presentation,attendees will know of different strategies to invoke and plansto implement to assure recognition of these legal documentsand proper timelines and communications for establishing thebest response on behalf of the company.

What keeps general Counselup at NightThis GC-led session will address recent legal issuesthat keep them up at night. Topics could include but arenot limited to data privacy and security, acquisitionliability, SEC filings, supplier liability, etc. The sessionattendees will then be asked to provide examples ofhow they have or would address the issues.

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Guarding the Company Jewels: Data Security& Privacy, IP and Reputation Management

This track will take a comprehensive look at managing risk through the variousstages of preventing, containing, and litigating breaches. Learn what works todraft contracts, train employees, test systems, identify breaches, respond to crises,and insure losses. Experts in various legal fields share best practices in a highlyinteractive discussion.

risk management atthe ground LevelSecurity and breach prevention ispossible by implementing policiesand procedures, and contractingwith employees, vendors, and thirdparties to secure both proprietaryand customer data or other intel-lectual property. This includesevaluating and confirminginsurance coverage, indemnities,and other tools.

risk management inthe day-to-day Maintaining a culture of securitythrough internal training, securityprotocols, and constant risk assess-ment is critical. Does the companyhave disaster response plans?Security breach drills? Why not?

houston, We have aproblem!Time is of the essence when a breachoccurs. Who should be notified?What will we say to the directors, theshareholders, and the media?Activating the response team andcommencing damage control throughinternal investigations, preservationof evidence, and identifying counselfor various interests is critical.

putting the Cat Backin the BagLitigation of data breach and tradesecret lawsuits requires crisp,immediate pursuit of remedies,including affirmative actions, thirdparty actions, statutory remedies,and consideration of criminalsanctions. Knowing how tonavigate the minefield is vital to asuccessful outcome.

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What to do When the EEoC Comesknocking – again? Navigating theLatest EEoC Initiatives under Its 2016strategic Enforcement plan Despite several recent adverse rulings against the EEOC inhigh-profile enforcement actions brought against employersfor using criminal background checks, credit checks, and forits own failure to conciliate, EEOC remains committed toimplementing its 2016 Strategic Enforcement Plan and toredefining the rights of employees under long-standing federalcivil rights and anti-discrimination statutes. Buoyed by theSupreme Court’s ruling in Young v UPS, EEOC has pushedpregnancy accommodation into the universe of mandatoryaccommodations under the ADA. This panel promises a livelydebate over EEOC’s current initiatives as well as employers’rights to conciliate claims and to follow the statutory requirements – and limits – of federal legislation and of EEOC’sinterpretation of such legislation.

The Birds, the Bees and Legaleseof pregnancy Leave Recent EEOC guidance and federal case law hassparked a whole wave of questions and concernsabout pregnancy and family leave in the work place.Is pregnancy a disability? Must pregnant employeesbe provided light duty? Do they possess even moreprotections than disabled employees? In thissession, learn about recent federal and state-specific developments on pregnancy leave policies,postings and requirements. Walk away with a betterunderstanding about how these issues affect yourorganization or operations, how to respond to suchleave requests and how to implement policychanges to minimize your legal exposure.

regulating off-duty Conduct – howmuch Control do you really have?In the current business environment, with greater scrutinyand regulation by agencies such as the EEOC and the NLRBand heightened expectations from the general public thatemployers have a duty to protect their workforce from all thatmay be offensive or have a negative impact on morale,employers find themselves caught between the requirementsof the law and the expectations of the public. This topic willexplore appropriate considerations and actions for employerswhen their employees are performing their jobs up to expec-tations but engage in conduct, when off duty, which might beconsidered sanctionable if it had occurred in the work place .What should an employer do if employees express raciallyhostile and derogatory opinions on Facebook, declare theirallegiance to radicalism or engage in behavior which might beindicative of an intent to do harm to third parties but neverengage in such conduct or utter such expressions while in theworkplace?

Fast and Furious: The Employment& Labor Law Five-minute drillPresenters are given five minutes to present on avariety of employment topics.

• The Importance of Having a RecordsManagement and Destruction Policy: Is thisConsidered to be a Document, and if so, How Longdo We Have to Keep It?

• What is the Current Law in Regard to Same SexMarriage?

• Report of the NLRB General Counsel ConcerningEmployer Rules

• Workers’ Compensation and ProfessionalAthletes: Can You Really Get Hurt Playing Footballand Collect Workers’ Compensation Benefits?

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The Product Liability Track and four hours of sessions willutilize the facts based on the crash of Colgan Flight 3407which occurred on February 12, 2009, outside of Buffalo,New York, which resulted in 50 deaths.

Subsequent to the accident, litigation followed inUnited States District Court and in New York SupremeCourt. The federal court cases were consolidated fordiscovery in multi-district litigation in the Western Districtof New York, while the state court cases proceeded undera combined case management plan. The litigationproceeded aggressively for more than five years.

More than 200 depositions of fact and expertwitnesses were conducted. Extensive motion practiceensued, on issues relating to discovery, the reliability ofproffered expert testimony, the application of the legal

standard of care, the limiting of trial evidence, and theviability of punitive damage claims.

In connection with that litigation the defenseconducted very costly mock jury exercises to assess anumber of core issues, including developing a favorabledefense juror profile, theme development in thecatastrophic case, and strategies to mitigate the risk ofpunitive damages.

The product liability practice group’s presentationswill focus on the results of those mock jury exercises, theexperience gained during the nine-week trial of this case,and extensive post juror interviews that were conducted.The presentations will focus on lessons learned from thislitigation which have broad applicability to all high-exposure, emotionally-charged cases.

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managing the mediain the aftermath of aCatastrophic EventA catastrophic event immediatelytriggers extraordinary challengesfor a company in managinginquiries from both conventionaland social media. A panel ofexperienced practitioners willdiscuss the best practices toprepare for and deal with themedia in the aftermath of acatastrophic accident. The panelwill offer practical advice on howto create and implement crisiscommunication plans designed topreserve a client’s reputation andbrand while it protects its interestsduring the investigations andlitigation that inevitably follow acatastrophic event.

practice ConsiderationsFor In house CounselWhen preparing InternalClients For The Corporatedesignee depositionMany of the most dangerous andhighest exposure litigation in thecountry includes catastrophic damagesin cases where the manufacturer is ontrial. In these cases, plaintiffs'attorneys successfully use techniques,including the Reptile Theory, to driveup compensatory and punitive damagesawards. This panel of outside litigationcounsel, inside corporate counsel andjury consultant will present strategictips and tactics when preparing thecorporate witness for the criticalcorporate designee deposition andcombating the themes and techniquesused by plaintiff's counsel

diligently partneringwith the CpsC to avoidproblems and penaltiesand to Enhance productsafetyThis session will discuss the interplaybetween the United States ConsumerProduct Safety Commission (CPSC) andthe consumer product companies itregulates. In light of the imprecisenature of the CPSC reportingstandards, the panelists will discussthe perspective of the CPSC duringinvestigation, product recall/penaltyproceedings, as well as core defenseissues that arise when litigating acatastrophic case.

developing a CentristJury and defendingthe punitive damagesCaseThe panel will discuss cuttingedge approaches to identify andselect a centrist jury in high-exposure cases. This informationwas developed based on the mockjury exercises conducted beforethe nine week Colgan Air Disastertrial, as well as from the experi-ence gained from the trial, andpost settlement juror interviews.The presentation will also focus onthe techniques utilized to defeatthe punitive claim in this case.

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Professional Liability

should We Be Taking moreCases to Trial?The common theme in litigation today is settlement –over 90% of cases settle. This presentation will explorethe common myths driving this phenomenon. Analyzingstatistical data as well as emerging and changing trendsin litigation, we will analyze the reasons why most casesdon’t make it to trial, and we will debate why more casesshould be taken to verdict. Join us for this lively conver-sation with claims professionals and attorneys.

Cyber Liability in professionalpractice organizationsFrom hacks to HIPAA, data security is a growing problemfor all professionals and their insurers. This interactivepresentation will feature several experts addressingclass actions in cyber breaches, security issues forprofessional practices, and a wide range of cutting edgeproblems for professionals in the Internet Age.

The professional LiabilityEight-minute drillPresenters are given five minutes plus three minutes forQ&A to present on a variety of professional liability topics.

Topics to include:• The Fate of the Collateral Source Rule after theAffordable Care Act

• The Standard of Care for Workers’ Comp Physicians• Update in Defending A&E Professionals• Defamation Claims Against Lawyers• European Approaches to Professional Liability Claims

preparing the professional fordeposition and TrialManaging the client from the initial meeting, deposition,through trial and appeal is an extremely important andnecessary skill that does not receive as much attentionas it should. Identifying some unique challenges andmanaging a client who is a “professional” includemaintaining just the right amount of confidence, likabil-ity, and credibility. Engaging sports analogies will beused in presenting real-world examples of successesand failures in working with defendants in professionalliability claims. Join our animated panel of claimsprofessionals, witness coach, and attorneys for aninformative session.

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� � THU SEPT 17 Welcome Reception and USLAW Network Dine Around (Check one) � Abe & Louie’s � L’Espalier � Grill 23 � Mistral � Towne Stove and Spirits

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� � IV Head of the Charles – An Afternoon Row

� � V Haul Traps in the Boston Harbor – Lobster Boating

� � VI Private Lunch and Tour of the JFK Library and Museum

� � VII Oyster Shucking and Tasting at Row 34

� � SAT SEPT 19 I Boston Bike and Brew

� � II Boston’s Scavenger Hunt

� � III Buzz Around The City of Boston: Segway Tour

� � IV Good Beer, Great Stories: A Harvard Square Pub Tour

� � V College Football Viewing Party

S OPTIONAL MORNING ACTIVITIES FOR SPOUSES/GUESTS

� FRI SEPT 18 I. Beacon Hill Circle “Behind The Brahmin Doors”

� SAT SEPT 19 I. Paint and Sip Studio...The Paint Bar

Select one per dayfor both CP & S

Select one per dayfor both CP & S