EFFECTIVE PARTNERING WITH THE CEO, BOARD AND BUSINESS UNITS

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1 DLA PIPER GLOBAL WOMEN S LEADERSHIP SUMMIT NOVEMBER 12-13, 2012 THE RITZ-CARLTON CHICAGO CREDIT OPPORTUNITY THE MANY HATS OF TODAY S GENERAL COUNSEL EFFECTIVE PARTNERING WITH THE CEO, BOARD AND BUSINESS UNITS

2 DLA PIPER GLOBAL WOMEN S LEADERSHIP SUMMIT PLEASE JOIN US DLA Piper s Leadership Alliance for Women (LAW) is pleased to invite you to our second Global Women s Leadership Summit on November at The Ritz-Carlton Chicago. This is an exclusive event for women general counsel, associate general counsel and other executive-level women in the corporate legal department. The LAW Summit will feature an evening reception and dinner on Monday, November 12, highlighted by a political panel featuring post-election commentary by Democrat Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, who served as Deputy Assistant Attorney General of the United States and as Maryland s first female Lieutenant Governor, and Republican Barbara Comstock, member of the Virginia House of Delegates, and moderated by Chrystia Freeland, Editor of Thomson Reuters Digital. Our distinguished speakers will discuss their predictions for the future of corporate governance and discuss economic and business issues directly and indirectly affected by the November US elections. On Tuesday, November 13, an influential gathering of women, including Susan Cain, best-selling author (Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can t Stop Talking) and negotiations consultant; Donna Brazile, former Chair of the Democratic National Committee and the first African American woman to run a Presidential campaign; Judy Smith, former White House Deputy Press Secretary; and Anne Mulcahy, former Xerox Corporation Chairman and CEO, will join our respected general counsel, directors and executives from top public and private companies including Deloitte, Ernst & Young, Jones Lang LaSalle, Kellogg, Legg Mason, LifeLock, Lockheed Martin, lululemon athletica, Oracle, Thomson Reuters, Welch Foods and others. Their intended topics of discussion will include: How general counsel work best with executives in the boardroom What general counsel can expect as their role expands beyond a legal advisor How the general counsel can maintain continuity and leadership through workplace conflict Throughout the Summit, our discussions will shed light on the personal and professional challenges faced by women general counsel and how to approach these challenges. The dinner and Summit will provide ample networking opportunities for speakers and attendees. We hope you will join us for this exclusive, invitation-only event that will bring together women from all around the world. DLA Piper s inaugural Global Women s Leadership Summit received top honors from the Legal Marketing Association

3 2012 SUMMIT AGENDA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12 COCKTAIL RECEPTION 6:00 p.m. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13 REGISTRATION AND CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST 7:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. NOVEMBER 12-13, 2012 The Ritz-Carlton Chicago 160 East Pearson Street Chicago, IL MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12 Ballroom, 12th Floor 6:00 p.m. Cocktail Reception 7:00 p.m. Dinner and Presentation TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13 Ballroom, 12th Floor 7:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast 8:30 a.m. 5:45 p.m. Program 5:45 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Cocktails and Conversation DINNER AND POST-ELECTION PRESENTATION 7:00 p.m. Our esteemed speakers will discuss the immediate ramifications of the November 2012 US elections on the corporate and finance world as well as the economic and business issues most likely to arise following the elections. Chrystia Freeland Editor Thomson Reuters Digital Barbara Comstock Delegate Virginia House of Delegates OPENING REMARKS Keynote Perspectives Turnaround and Transformation What Part the General Counsel Plays 8:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Anne Mulcahy and Stasia Kelly will open the Summit by sharing their leadership stories of transforming a company in demise, including the issues faced by a turnaround CEO, the board and general counsel. They will discuss the expectations that are specific to women in the boardroom and how female general counsel can make themselves integral to the success of a company. Ms. Mulcahy currently serves on the boards of directors of Johnson & Johnson, Target Corporation, and The Washington Post Company, and chairs the board of trustees for Save the Children. Ms. Kelly was formerly Executive Vice President and General Counsel at AIG during the wake of a major government investigation. This followed earlier stints as General Counsel at MCI/WorldCom, Sears Roebuck and Fannie Mae. Kathleen Kennedy Townsend Former Maryland Lieutenant Governor and Deputy Assistant Attorney General of the United States Featured Speakers Stasia Kelly Partner and Incoming US Co-Managing Partner DLA Piper Anne Mulcahy Former Chairman and CEO Xerox Corporation

4 2012 SUMMIT AGENDA (CONTINUED) PANEL 1 PANEL 2 Governance, Collaboration and What Directors Expect From Their General Counsel 9:45 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Boards of directors have a fiduciary duty to shareholders to carefully assess the actions, goals and accomplishments of the C-suite. This panel of experienced board members will discuss the role of the general counsel from the board s point of view, the best means by which the general counsel can and should communicate with the board, and the general counsel s role in times of crisis. will focus on the strategic importance of proper governance, best practices for the general counsel to advance these efforts in support of the company, tips for avoiding potential landmines and the value of general counsel-board collaboration during crisis. Ann McLaughlin Korologos Former US Secretary of Labor Former Chairman RAND Corporation Board of Trustees Victoria Harker Director Xylem Inc. and Darden Restaurants Inc. Dorothy Johnson Director Kellogg Company Cheryl Gordon Krongard Director Legg Mason, Inc. and US Airways Group, Inc. Cheryl Mayberry McKissack Director The PrivateBanCorp, Deluxe Corporation, University of Chicago Hospital Keeping Up With the Global Market: How General Counsel Can Work in Concert With the C-Suite 11:15 a.m. 12:30 p.m. With corporate globalization, the rise of social media in business, and numerous other factors, the corporate world continues to rapidly evolve. This panel of diverse, influential women executives will discuss the challenges of keeping pace with these changes from their differing vantage points in the C-suite. will share strategies for overcoming the tension that often exists between a company s business and legal needs, and how general counsel can effectively partner with her C-suite counterparts to identify solutions and adapt to constant change. will also debate the most and least helpful practices in achieving genuine collaboration in the C-suite. Dale Anne Reiss Managing Director Artemis Advisors LLC Deborah DeHaas Vice Chairman, Central Region Managing Partner and Chief Inclusion Officer Deloitte LLP Maryanne Lavan Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary Lockheed Martin Corporation Lauralee Martin Global Chief Operating and Financial Officer Jones Lang LaSalle Geralyn (Geri) Presti Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary Forest City Enterprises, Inc. NETWORKING BREAK 11:00 a.m. 11:15 a.m.

5 LUNCH AND PRESENTATION PANEL 3 PANEL 4 The Power of Quiet 12:45 p.m. 2:15 p.m. Susan Cain Author Quiet: The Power of Introverts In a World That Can t Stop Talking Bestselling author Susan Cain has been the breakout star of the TEDTalks community and a frequent media darling since publishing her manifesto extolling the worth of the introverts among us. Her simple, revolutionary idea is that sometimes the best talker is not the person with the best ideas. Wearing Many Hats: How General Counsel Can Successfully Juggle Multiple Roles 2:30 p.m. 3:45 p.m. The role of the general counsel goes beyond advising on legal and compliance matters and includes being a vital business partner and contributor to the functioning and success of the business. This panel of seasoned general counsel will discuss how they go about establishing effective working relationships with the board of directors, CEO and business units, and how their approach to doing so varies with each party. will also offer useful advice for juggling the different hats that general counsel wear every day. Janice Block Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer Kaplan, Inc. Nadine Faruque General Counsel and Group Compliance Officer UniCredit SpA Christine Jones Former Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary Go Daddy Operating Company Vivian Tseng Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary Welch Foods Inc., A Cooperative Tales From the Trenches: Today s Modern General Counsel 3:45 p.m. 4:30 p.m. These two respected general counsel will discuss the evolution of the general counsel role and where it sits in today s business world. They will provide forward-looking advice and share lessons learned from their own experiences of advancing into and interacting with the C-suite. The panelists invite audience participation, and questions are encouraged. Sandra Blundetto Senior Vice President and General Counsel U.S. RE Companies Clarissa Cerda Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary LifeLock, Inc.

6 2012 SUMMIT AGENDA (CONTINUED) REGISTRATION PANEL 5 Are You Armored? Continuity in Leadership and the Role of the General Counsel During Corporate Crisis 4:30 p.m. 5:45 p.m. Ideally, all companies would have a welldeveloped crisis management plan in place and a thoroughly trained team prepared to act and react at the moment conflict occurs. Typically though, general counsel often do not find themselves with such a luxury. Our panel of negotiation and crisis experts will discuss the tools general counsel need for effective leadership in times of crisis and whether these tools differ based on the gender of the general counsel. The panel will also present best practice methods general counsel can use in working with outside counsel in times of conflict, and how to create effective partnerships and synergy with CEOs. Finally, the panel will discuss how a woman general counsel s image is impacted by the way she conducts herself and leads others, particularly in times of transition and conflict. Dorian Daley Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary Oracle Corporation Donna Brazile Former Campaign Manager for Vice President Al Gore Managing Director Brazile & Associates LLC Judy Smith Former White House Deputy Press Secretary President Smith and Company Brande Stellings Vice President, Advisory Services, Professional Services Practice Catalyst REGISTRATION This event is provided compliments of DLA Piper s women s initiative, LAW, and is by invitation-only to women general counsel, associate general counsel and other executivelevel women in the corporate legal department. Register at by November 5, For additional information contact Joy Carlson, Senior Events Manager, at joy.carlson@dlapiper.com or DRESS CODE Business attire HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS A limited number of deluxe guest rooms are reserved at The Ritz-Carlton Chicago hotel at the special rate of $335 per night. The rooms will be available until the room block is full or until October 22, Please call The Ritz-Carlton reservations office directly at and reference the DLA Piper Women s Leadership Summit to receive the special rate. ABOUT LAW DLA Piper s Leadership Alliance for Women (LAW) empowers our firm s women lawyers by developing leadership skills and creating business development opportunities. LAW advances the firm s global competitive edge by developing and promoting our women lawyers to maximize their opportunities for business generation and leadership. COCKTAILS AND CONVERSATION 5:45 p.m. 7:00 p.m.

7 M INFORMATION CALIFORNIA This activity has been approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of California in the amount of 5.0 hours in the General category. DLA Piper certifies that this activity conforms to the standards for approved education activities prescribed in the rules and regulations of the State Bar of California governing minimum continuing legal education. NEW YORK This transitional and non transitional continuing legal education program has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the Continuing Legal Education Board for a maximum of 6.0 credit hours, of which 6.0 credit hours can be applied toward the Professional Practice requirement. Please note that credit is available for newly admitted attorneys. NEW JERSEY This program has been approved by the Board on Continuing Legal Education of the Supreme Court of New Jersey for 6.3 hours of total credit. Of these, 6.3 qualify as hours of credit toward the General category. OTHER STATES credit will be applied for in other states where DLA Piper has an office except in Minnesota, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania.

8 203 North LaSalle Street, Suite 1900 Chicago, IL FIRST CLASS PRESORT U.S. POSTAGE PAID DULLES, VA PERMIT 272 DLA PIPER GLOBAL WOMEN S LEADERSHIP SUMMIT NOVEMBER 12-13, 2012 THE MANY HATS OF TODAY S GENERAL COUNSEL EFFECTIVE PARTNERING WITH THE CEO, BOARD AND BUSINESS UNITS DLA Piper is a global law firm operating through DLA Piper LLP (US) and affiliated entities. For further information please refer to Note past results are not guarantees of future results. Each matter is individual and will be decided on its own facts. Attorney Advertising. Copyright 2012 DLA Piper LLP (US). All rights reserved