Keynote Speech-Harriet E. Miers
Harriet Miers served in the administration of President George W. Bush as Staff Secretary, Deputy Chief of Staff, and Counsel to the President. In a career of firsts, she was the first woman hired at Locke Purnell Boren Laney & Neely. In 1985, Ms. Miers was selected as the first woman to become President
of the Dallas Bar Association and, in 1992, she became the first woman President of the State Bar. In 1996, she became the first woman to lead her firm. Her keynote address will reflect on unique opportunities and challenges inherent in issues involving government interests.
Roundtable on Mediation with the Government
Federal and state entities are playing an increasingly important role in legal issues faced by corporations, including regulatory development, enforcement actions and litigation by third parties on issues of
importance to government entities. Even when they are not parties to a dispute, governmental entities often must be included in any dispute resolution process if it is to be successful. Effective engagement of governmental entities requires corporate counsel to identify and address policy and practical issues that shape the governments approach to an issue and can have substantive effects on the ability to
reach a negotiated outcome. This panel will explore and describe the many ways in which corporations and Federal and state governments interact and demonstrate the best approaches in negotiating with government officials. The panel will cite specific examples and draw from their significant experience
representing corporation or federal agencies.
Ethical Issues in Mediation and Arbitration
Based on case studies presented in Ellen Waldmans recently published book, Mediation Ethics, and arbitration case studies prepared for this panel, the audience will have an interactive opportunity to delve deeply into fundamental ethical issues faced in mediation and arbitration, including conflicts of interest, confidentiality, and multi-cultural issues. Using advanced technology, the audience will engage
in real-time analysis of the issues.
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