Building Successful Client Relationships *CLE*

Date: June 18, 2025

Time: 4:00pm ET

Zoom Webinar: Register Here!

Speakers:

Joe Milcoff, Vice President Litigation, Federal Express Corporation

Jan Call, Head of Global Litigation, DSM-Firmenich

Joel Ferdinand, Co-Chairman, Pierson Ferdinand LLP

Christina Ademola, Counsel, Goodwin 

Moderator: Jesse Taylor, Partner, Squire Patton Boggs

Introductions: Canby B. Wood, National Director of Business Development, Blueprint Trial Consulting & Co-Founder, Ad Idem Network

Description: Join Ad Idem for a CLE program on “Building Successful Client Relationships”. Our panelists, including two senior heads of litigation in-house, will share lessons learned on how to build successful relationships with clients. Our speakers will discuss the importance of effective communication and understanding the client’s business, how to leverage technology to improve the client’s experience, and how to effectively manage work product and billables in a way that builds trust and breeds success.

CLE (1HR) Pending in AZ, CA, NJ, NY and OH

Thank you to Squire Patton Boggs for sponsoring the CLE and supporting the Ad Idem Network! 

Navigating DEI in the Current Climate *CLE*

Date: May 28

Time: 4:00 - 5:30pm ET 

Zoom Webinar: Register Here!

Speakers:

Markus Hartmann, Chief Legal Development Officer, DragonGC

Dawn Smalls, Partner, Jenner & Block

Joanna Ludlam, Co-chair Investigations and Head of Public Law & Crisis Management, Jenner & Block London

Barbara Johnson, Founder, BLJohnsonLaw PLLC

Moderator: Kathleen Barry Senior Managing Litigation Counsel, Corning

Description: This program will cover the Trump Administration’s Executive Orders targeting DEI programs, and how to manage legal and reputational risks in the current environment. Our panelists will also discuss the evolving political and legal landscape at the state level and in the EU, sharing where these requirements are in conflict with the Administration’s Executive Orders. Our speakers will provide practical guidance on how companies can navigate these conflicting requirements while moving forward in their efforts to promote inclusive workplaces.

CLE (1HR) Pending NY, CA IL

Thank you to Jenner & Block for sponsoring the CLE and supporting Ad Idem!

Date: May 6, 2025

Time: 4:00pm ET

Zoom Webinar: Register Here!

Speakers:

Stephanie Adams, Senior Corporate Counsel, Sherwin Williams

Dara Mann, Class Action and Product Liability Litigator - Partner, Squire Patton Boggs

Ann Marie Duffy, Partner, Hollingsworth LLP

Darcy Jones, Partner, Kasowitz Benson Torres LLP

Alison Anderson, Partner Global Investigations and White Collar Defense, Boies Schiller Flexner

Introductions: Canby B. Wood, National Director of Business Development, Blueprint Trial Consulting & Co-Founder, Ad Idem Network

Description: Please join Ad Idem on Tuesday, May 6 for an entertaining CLE Webinar, “Trial Strategies: How to Captivate the Jury”. Our panel of trial attorneys will be sharing real world stories of trying cases in front of juries, sharing how each developed her style of connecting with and persuading a jury.  We will cover all types of cases, including complex commercial litigation, patent litigation, mass tort, class action, employment matters and more, and how strategies vary in venues across the nation.

CLE (1HR) Pending NY and CA

Thank you to Boies Schiller Flexner for sponsoring the CLE and supporting the Ad Idem Network!

Title: Emerging Threats to Trade Secrets: Safeguarding Your Competitive Edge in a Shifting Landscape *CLE*

Date: April 28, 2025

Time: 4:00 - 5:00 pm ET

Zoom Webinar Registration Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2gFKWnP-SeOrvtCqHs2Zmg#/registration

Speakers:

Erin Abrams, Chief Legal Officer, Via

Jennifer Neumann, General Counsel, Avancez LLC

Claudia Regen, General Counsel, Spotless Brands

Jay Nuttall, Co-Chair Intellectual Property Group, Steptoe LLP

Roya Vasseghi, Founder, Vasseghi Law Group 

Moderator: Canby B. Wood, National Director of Business Development, Blueprint Trial Consulting & Co-Founder, Ad Idem Network

* CLE (1HR) Pending in NY, CA and IL

Details:

In this program, our speakers will cover how today’s evolving landscape has contributed to new threats for trade secret misappropriation. We will cover insider threats, third-party risks and contract loopholes that can lead to trade secret misappropriation. We will discuss risks that come up in meetings between manufacturers and suppliers, and in meetings between companies regarding a potential acquisition, joint venture or licensing arrangement, especially when it is difficult to define who owns the IP. We will also cover the use of AI, and the risk of developers inadvertently sharing data while leveraging Generative AI tools in product development. Finally, our speakers will be providing practical tips on mitigating these risks, including by enhancing NDAs, company policies and trainings.  

Title: Getting Clear on the Risks of Hiring (and Firing) Outside Counsel Targeted by an Executive Order

Date: April 2, 2025

Time: 4:00pm ET

Zoom Webinar: Register Here!

Speakers:

Brent Dyer, Director, Legal Operations, Employment Law, and Litigation, Trend Micro

Sara Kropf, Co-Founder, Kropf Moseley PLLC

Brook Dooley, Trial Attorney | Partner | White-Collar Defense, SEC Enforcement, Government Investigations, Keker, Van Nest & Peters LLP

Introductions: Canby B. Wood, National Director of Business Development, Blueprint Trial Consulting & Co-Founder, Ad Idem Network

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A New Era for Litigation Before the International Trade Commission

Date: March 26, 2025

Time: 4:00-5:00pm ET

Zoom Webinar: Register Here!

Speakers: 

Gina Johnson, Chief Legal Officer, The Ridge

Anthony Del Monaco, Senior IP Litigation Counsel, Lenovo

Joshua Hartman, Partner and Head of ITC Section 337 Group, Merchant & Gould P.C.

Mareesa Frederick, Partner, Finnegan

Introductions: Canby B. Wood, National Director of Business Development, Blueprint Trial Consulting & Co-Founder, Ad Idem Network

Description: On March 5, 2025, the Federal Circuit issued a decision in Lashify v. ITC that dramatically expands access to the International Trade Commission (ITC) for those seeking to enforce IP rights. The ITC, which investigates complaints concerning intellectual property infringement and unfair trade practices related to products imported into the United States, has the power to exclude imported goods from the United States and to enjoin domestic activities. The catch? Those seeking this extraordinary relief must satisfy the ITC’s domestic industry requirement, which requires a showing of significant or substantial U.S. investment related to the asserted rights. Although long-standing precedent limited access to the ITC and its powerful remedies by categorically excluding certain types of U.S. investments from the domestic industry assessment, the Lashify ruling upended this by removing these restrictions. With this new ruling, companies that previously did not view the ITC as a viable option, such as those companies without U.S. R&D or manufacturing operations, may now be able to use the ITC to enforce their rights. But Lashify also increases the risk that businesses that import finished products—or whose supply chains rely on imported components—will need to defend against ITC investigations.

Join us for a CLE Webinar on March 26 to learn about potential impacts of the Lashify ruling on both IP owners and importers. Our expert panelists will offer practical guidance for future litigation and supply chain management.

CLE (1HR) Pending NY, CA, IL, TX, GA

Thank you to Merchant & Gould for sponsoring the CLE!

Date: March 20, 2025

Time: 4:00 - 5:00pm ET

Zoom Webinar:  Register Here!

Speakers: 

Susan Jackson, Senior Legal Counsel, Novelis Corporation

James Sullivan, Litigation Partner, Hollingsworth LLP

John Patzakis, Executive Chairman and Chief Legal Officer, X1 Discovery

Navigating Supply Chain Management in the Current Climate

Date: March 4, 2025

Time: 4:00-5:00pm ET

Zoom Webinar: Register Here!

Speakers: 

Eric Emerson, Partner, Steptoe

Caitlin Conroy, Partner, Steptoe 

Byron Maniatis, Of Counsel, Steptoe

Moderated by: Larissa Whittingham, Litigation Counsel, Retail Litigation Center

Introductions: Michelle Kallen, Partner, Steptoe, former Solicitor General of Virginia & Co-Founder, Ad Idem Network

Please join Ad Idem for a CLE webinar, “Navigating Supply Chain Management in the Current Climate". In this webinar our panelists will discuss strategies to address the potential impact of the administration’s anticipated tariffs on supply chain contracts. The panel will explore key considerations for mitigating financial and legal risks, including contractual safeguards, while providing practical guidance for attorneys and importers navigating these challenges.

CLE (1 HR) Pending NY, IL and CA

Thank you to Steptoe for sponsoring the CLE and supporting the Ad Idem Network!

Date: February 25, 2025

Time: 4:00pm ET

Zoom Webinar: Registration Link

Speakers: 

Victoria Burke, Attorney, Scott & Scott, Adjunct Professor, Legislative Reformer

Alison Anderson, Partner, Boies Schiller Flexner

Elizabeth Tang, Senior Counsel, Education & Workplace Justice, National Women’s Law Center

Moderator and Host: Canby B. Wood, National Director of Business Development, Blueprint Trial Consulting & Co-Founder, Ad Idem Network

Description: 

Since the rise of the #MeToo movement, there has been a significant increase in defamation lawsuits filed by individuals accused of sexual misconduct against their accusers, in many instances as a means of retaliation, or as a silencing tactic against survivors seeking to express their truth. On February 25, Ad Idem will host a CLE Webinar to discuss the rise of these retaliatory defamation suits, and how these suits have been playing out in courts across the country. In this program, Victoria Burke will also share her legislative advocacy on this issue, having herself drafted and proposed a bill which became California AB 933, which sought to allow survivors of sexual assault, harassment, or discrimination to speak without the fear of weaponized defamation lawsuits used to silence their voices. AB 933 was signed into law in 2023. Victoria is now working to get this legislation passed in other states, making progress in New York, Maryland, Oregon, Washington, North Dakota, Kansas, Texas, Georgia, Ohio, Wisconsin, Michigan, New Hampshire, Maine, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Pennsylvania and Virginia. 

CLE (1HR) Pending in NY and CA

Thank you to Boies Schiller Flexner for sponsoring the CLE and supporting the Ad Idem Network!

Date: February 20, 2025

Time: 4:00 - 5:00 pm ET 

Format: Zoom Webinar 

Registration Link: Register Here!

Speakers: 

Markus Hartmann, Chief Legal Development Officer, DragonGC

Matt Mcguire, Partner, Arktouros PLLC

Sarah Leivick, Partner, Antitrust, Securities and Complex Civil Litigation,  Kasowitz Benson Torres LLP

Christian Lang,  Founder & CEO, Lega

Moderated by:  Whitney Stefko Dover, Associate Director and Senior Counsel, Legal Ops, Ford Motor Company

Introductions: Canby B. Wood, National Director of Business Development, Blueprint Trial Consulting & Co-Founder, Ad Idem Network

Description: In this program, our speakers will discuss the risks of misrepresenting AI capabilities, including litigation exposure (e.g., AI washing), and regulatory and compliance risks at the federal and state levels. Our panelists will also share practical tips for vetting vendors marketing AI solutions, including red flags to watch for in AI pitches and key questions to ask when evaluating AI technology. This program will also cover ethical considerations in adopting AI technology, and best practices for vendors in remaining transparent in their AI capabilities. 

*NY CLE: 0.5 Professional Practice, 0.5 Cybersecurity General New York CLE credit (transitional and non-transitional)

*CA CLE: 0.5 General, 0.5 Technology California CLE credit (participatory)

Thank you to Kasowitz for sponsoring the CLE and supporting the Ad Idem Network!

Date: February 10

Time: 4:00 - 5:00pm ET

Format: Zoom Webinar

Registration Link: Register Here!

Speakers:

Claudia Regen, General Counsel, Spotless Brands

Brian Carney, Managing Director & General Counsel, Litigation & Regulation, Apollo Global Management

Michael Sternheim, Partner, Fried Frank

Gail Weinstein, Senior Counsel, Fried Frank

Introductions: Richard Coel, Litigation Lead, Hitachi Rail STS USA & Co-Founder, Ad Idem Network

Please join us on February 10 from 4-5 PM ET for a CLE Webinar, "Delaware Corporate Governance and ‘Market Practice’ Amendments”. The webinar will provide an in-depth look at the latest updates in Delaware corporate law, including the recent marketplace amendments and litigation trends at the Chancery Court. Included in discussion will be significant cases from 2024, such as the decisions on Elon Musk’s pay package and the implications for executive compensation. Our speakers will also discuss the new amendments to the Delaware General Corporation Law (DGCL) that address the validity of governance rights in stockholder agreements, the approval of merger agreements and the enforceability of lost merger premium damages. Attendees will gain practical tips on corporate governance in Delaware, drawing from real-world examples and insights. 

One hour NY CLE pending

Thank you to Fried Frank for sponsoring the CLE and supporting The Ad Idem Network!

Date: January 28, 2025

Time: 4-5:00pm ET

Format: Zoom Webinar

Registration Link: Register Here!

Speakers:

Penelope Dixon, Director, Global Commercial Litigation, Lenovo

Richard Coel, Litigation Lead – Americas, Hitachi Rail STS USA

Erik Milch, Partner, Proskauer Rose LLP

Jeffrey Lula, Principal, GLS Capital

Introductions: Canby B. Wood, National Director of Business Development, Blueprint Trial Consulting & Co-Founder, Ad Idem Network

Description:   Join Ad Idem on January 28, 2025 for a CLE Webinar, “Affirmative Recovery for In-House Legal Departments”. In this program, our speakers will discuss how legal departments can recoup the value of affirmative opportunities created by the business, including submitting class action settlement claims, filing unclaimed property notices, subrogation, insurance recoveries, and asserting intellectual property claims and/or breach of contract claims. Our speakers will also provide practical tips for how to get started with an Affirmative Recovery Program, and what it takes to make the program successful. 

 *CLE Pending (1 HR) NY, CA and IL

Thank you to Proskauer for sponsoring the CLE and supporting the Ad Idem Network!

Date: January 14, 2025

Time: 4-5:30pm ET

Format: Zoom Webinar

Registration Link: Register Here!

Speakers:

Andrew Pride, Global Intellectual Property & Toxic Tort Litigation Counsel, Ford Motor Company

Brian Savage, Senior VP & GC, Global Litigation, Teva Pharmaceuticals

Sarah McAfee, Lead Counsel - Product Litigation, General Motors

Ivan Poullaos, Partner, Winston & Strawn

Matthew Kops, PhD, Senior Jury Consultant, Blueprint Trial Consulting

Moderated by: Ann Marie Duffy, Partner, Hollingsworth LLP

Introductions: Canby B. Wood, National Director of Business Development, Blueprint Trial Consulting & Co-Founder, Ad Idem Network

Description:   Please join Ad Idem on January 14 for a CLE Webinar, “Juror Perceptions of Corporations”. Our speakers, including a jury consultant, in-house litigation leaders at Ford, GM, and Teva Pharmaceuticals, and two first-chair trial attorneys, will discuss juror perceptions of corporations in venues across the United States, and strategies for managing these perceptions in the current environment. Our program will also include a discussion of “safety-ism” and Americans’ changing perception of, and tolerance for, risk. We will also offer concrete steps that in-house counsel can take to set up the company and company witnesses for success, and how outside counsel can reduce the impact of “safety-ism” in jury trials. 

 *1 HR CLE Pending in CA, IL, NY, TX, PA and GA

Date: December 10, 2024

Time: 4-5:00pm ET

Format: Zoom Webinar

Registration Link: Register Here!

Speakers:

Markus Hartmann, General Counsel Mister Car Wash

Christian Lang, Founder & CEO, LEGA

Casey Flaherty, Co-Founder & Chief Strategy Officer, LexFusion

Moderated by: Christina Wojcik, Managing Director LexFusion

Introductions: Canby B. Wood, National Director of Business Development, Blueprint Trial Consulting & Co-Founder, Ad Idem Network

Description: Our expert panelists will discuss at a high level how law firms and in-house legal departments have been successfully using GenAI to increase efficiencies in the practice of law. We will also cover what has been blocking the adoption of GenAI in the legal profession, including issues with security, cost, and contracting.

We will also be parsing through what technology has improved and not improved over the past year, and what we should expect for 2025. (Is it time to demo that GenAI CLM platform again, or can it wait until 2026?)

*Please note that this program will not have CLE. However, we promise a lively debate about the state of the industry with very divergent views and practical takeaways.

Date: December 3, 2024

Time: 4-5:00pm ET

Format: Zoom Webinar

Registration Link: Register Here!

Speakers:

Melissa “Rogo” Rogozinski, CEO, RPC Strategies, LLC

Shimmy Messing, Co-Founder, Altorney

Alison Anderson, Partner, Boies Schiller Flexner

Moderator: Ann Marie Duffy, Partner, Hollingsworth

Introduction: Canby B. Wood – Global Director of Litigation Solutions, LexFusion; & Co-Founder, Ad Idem Network

Introductions: Canby B. Wood, National Director of Business Development, Blueprint Trial Consulting & Co-Founder, Ad Idem Network

Description: Please join Ad Idem on December 3 for a CLE Webinar, "The Voice of Champions: Front Line Fighters in the War Against Sexual Assault”. Our panelists, including one survivor, will be sharing stories about the decision to come forward about sexual misconduct, and the real-world sacrifices of that decision. Alison Anderson, Partner at Boies Schiller & Flexner LLP, will share how sexual misconduct cases get litigated in the court of law, the reality of what to expect throughout litigation, and how survivors can limit liability in the decision to come forward. We will also provide practical tips for workplaces and conference organizers to minimize the risk of sexual misconduct, how the legal industry can better support victims who choose to come forward, and legislative efforts to prevent the use of retaliatory defamation suits against survivors of sexual misconduct.

*CLE (1HR) Pending NY, CA

Thank you to Boies Schiller & Flexner for sponsoring the CLE and supporting the Ad Idem Network!

Date: November 21, 2024

Time: 4-5:00pm ET

Format: Zoom Webinar

Registration Link: Register Here!

Speakers:

Sheldon K. Smith, Partner, Harter Secrest & Emery

Asker A. Saeed, Partner, DEI Strategic Counseling, KPPB Law

Anna S. M. McCarthy, Senior Associate, Harter Secrest & Emery

Moderated by: Kathleen Barry, Senior Managing Litigation Counsel, Corning

Introductions: Canby B. Wood, National Director of Business Development, Blueprint Trial Consulting & Co-Founder, Ad Idem Network

Description: Please join Ad Idem on November 21 for a CLE Webinar on “DEI: Now What”. Our expert speakers will share the current state of affairs for DEI, predicted lawsuits, and how companies are managing legal and reputational risk in this new environment. This program will be focused on best practices for companies to prepare for the future of DEI before the inauguration of president-elect Donald Trump on January 20, 2025.

*CLE (1HR) Pending NY

Thank you to Harter Secrest & Emery for sponsoring the CLE and supporting the Ad Idem Network!

Date: October 30, 2024

Time: 4-5:00pm ET

Format: Zoom Webinar

Registration Link: Register Here!

Speakers:

Adrienne Boularis, General Counsel, Utilities, Harris Computer

Nichole Valeyko, Director Patents, Merck

Jordan Jaffe, Partner, Wilson Sonsini

Moderated by: Christina Wojcik, Managing Director, LexFusion

Introductions: Canby B. Wood, National Director of Business Development, Blueprint Trial Consulting & Co-Founder, Ad Idem Network

Description: Join Ad Idem on October 30 for a CLE Webinar, “IP Protection for GenAI Inventions”. Our panel will discuss the evolving rules, guidance and court decisions regarding the patentability and copyrightability of inventions involving GenAI outputs, who owns those rights, and how to protect the business while remaining competitive. Our panelists, including an expert partner from Wilson Sonsini, and two in-house counsel from Merck and Harris Computer, will also provide practical tips for how to advise the business on this rapidly evolving issue in today’s legal landscape.

*CLE (1HR) Pending NY, CA and TX

Thank you to Wilson Sonsini for sponsoring the CLE and supporting the Ad Idem Network!

Date: October 16, 2024

Time: 4-5:00pm ET

Format: Zoom Webinar

Registration LinK: Register Here!

Speakers:

Jennifer Neumann, General Counsel, Avancez LLC

Anthony Sciara, Chief Legal Officer, Royal Truck & Utility Trailer

Andrew Pride, Senior Litigation Counsel, Ford

Erik Milch, Partner, Proskauer Rose LLP

Introductions: Canby B. Wood, National Director of Business Development, Blueprint Trial Consulting & Co-Founder, Ad Idem Network

*CLE (1HR) Pending NY, CA, IL

Thank you to Proskauer for sponsoring the CLE and supporting the Ad Idem Network!

Date: October 10, 2024

Time: 4:00 - 5:00 pm ET

Format: Zoom Webinar

Registration Link: Register Here!

Speakers:

Markus Hartmann, General Counsel, Mister Car Wash

Karen Tompkins, Chief Employment Counsel, Stryker

Rachel Fischer, Senior Counsel, Proskauer Rose

Moderated by: Karla Aghedo, Managing Attorney, The Aghedo Firm; Founder & CEO, Houston Wellness Workshops for Women (H3W)

Introductions: Canby B. Wood, National Director of Business Development, Blueprint Trial Consulting & Co-Founder, Ad Idem Network

Description:  In the wake of landmark events like the SFFA decision and the Bud Light controversy, the landscape of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives has undergone significant changes. As political backlash reshapes legal frameworks, organizations face new challenges in implementing effective DEI strategies. Join us for a timely assessment of DEI's current state as of October 2024, exploring recent developments and preparing for potential shifts following the upcoming election. This CLE will equip you with insights to navigate the evolving DEI terrain and position your organization for success in an uncertain future.

*CLE (1HR) Pending in NY, CA, IL

Thank you to Proskauer for sponsoring the CLE and supporting the Ad Idem Network!

Date: September 16, 2024

Time: 4:00 - 5:00 pm ET

Format: Zoom Webinar

Registration Link: Register Here!

Speakers:

Alison Anderson, Partner, Boies Schiller Flexner LLP

Sandra Jones, Partner, Faegre Drinker

Margeaux Thomas, Founder, The Thomas Law Office

Roya Vasseghi, Founder, Vasseghi Law Group

Moderator: Canby B. Wood, National Director of Business Development, Blueprint Trial Consulting & Co-Founder, Ad Idem Network

Description:  We’ve all been there. The counsel who gets your name wrong repeatedly (on purpose) in email communications. The attorney who tells you that your “young legal mind clearly doesn’t understand.” The lawyer who offers a draft complaint of what he swears he will file if you don’t respond by Friday. The litigator who is always filing sanctions motions and seeking apex depositions. The advocate who sends a private investigator (very publicly) to the client’s house to try to send a message.

Street fights come with the territory in litigation. But how can attorneys handle such tactics while executing on a winning strategy and maintaining an excellent reputation?

Join Ad Idem on September 16 for a CLE Program, “Strategies for Handling Bullying and Bias in Litigation”. Our panel of seasoned trial attorneys will share practical strategies for communicating with Rambo litigators, responding to repeated sanctions motions, shielding the client from attacks, and best practices for preparing and training younger attorneys in scorched Earth litigation.

*CLE (1HR) Pending

Thank you to Faegre Drinker for sponsoring the CLE and supporting the Ad Idem Network!

Date: September 10, 2024

Time: 4:00 - 5:00 pm ET

Format: Zoom Webinar

Registration Link: Register Here!

Speakers:

Shawnna Yashar, Director Global IP Litigation, Lenovo

Kathleen Barry, Senior Managing Litigation Counsel, Corning

Russ Korn, Partner, Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton

Claudia Yun, Partner, Fangda Partners

Introductions: Canby B. Wood, National Director of Business Development, Blueprint Trial Consulting & Co-Founder, Ad Idem Network

Description: Join Ad Idem on September 10 for a CLE presentation, “Protecting IP in China”, with a specific focus on patent litigation. This program will include an overview of how patent litigation and patent enforcement works under Chinese law, including the rules of evidence, damages, injunctive relief, and timeline. Our panelists will also discuss pitfalls foreign entities may encounter trying to enforce rights in China, and how companies can achieve certain business goals under the Chinese legal system.

*CLE credit approval is pending. Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP will apply, when eligible, for 1.0 credit in California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Texas, Virginia, and Washington. For states not listed, a Certificate of Attendance that lawyers may use to claim credit based on reciprocity or self-apply for credit will be provided. Credit generally is submitted, or certificates issued, within 60 days of post-program approval. CLE approval can take up to 90 days.

Thank you to Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP for sponsoring the CLE and supporting the Ad Idem Network!

Date: August 27, 2024

Time: 4:00 - 5:00 pm ET

Format: Zoom Webinar

Registration Link: Register Here!

Speakers:

Kendra Jones, Assistant General Counsel - Environmental at United States Steel Corporation

Teri Peeples, Senior Director of Litigation, Stryker

Reuben Chen, Partner, Cooley LLP

Moderator and Introductions: Canby B. Wood, National Director of Business Development, Blueprint Trial Consulting & Co-Founder, Ad Idem Network

Description: Join Ad Idem on August 27 for our next CLE webinar program, “Building Long-Term Relationships with Counsel”. Our panelists, including a senior partner at an AMLAW 50 firm, and senior in-house counsel at two large companies, will engage in a candid discussion of how counsel can build long-term relationships with in-house clients. Our speakers will share strategies on how to effectively engage and communicate with clients and legal teams, and how to manage work product and billables in a way that builds trust and breeds success.

** Pending CLE credit is anticipated for this live event in the amount of 1.0 credit. Cooley LLP is an approved provider, and may provide credit in CA, CO, IL, NY, PA and TX. Cooley LLP is a sponsor, and will apply for credit in FL, VA and WA.

Thank you to Cooley LLP for sponsoring the CLE and supporting the Ad Idem Network!

Date: August 13, 2024

Time: 4:00 - 5:00 pm ET

Format: Zoom Webinar

Registration Link: Register Here!

Speakers:

Michelle Kallen, Partner, Jenner & Block; Former Solicitor General of Virginia; & Co-Founder, Ad Idem Network

Rob Schwartz, General Counsel, US Commodity Futures Trading Commission

Chris Land, General Counsel, US Senator Cynthia M. Lummis

Moderator: Sudip Kundu, Counsel, DTO Law

Introductions: Canby B. Wood, National Director of Business Development, Blueprint Trial Consulting & Co-Founder, Ad Idem Network

Description: The Supreme Court term culminated in a collection of rulings that will shift the landscape of administrative law.  In the long-awaited decisions in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo and Relentless v. Department of Commerce—by a 6-3 vote—the Supreme Court ended the 40-year-old Chevron doctrine. This decision, in conjunction with others, will have a significant impact on the regulatory landscape. Please join Michelle Kallen (partner at Jenner & Block), Rob Schwartz (General Counsel of the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission), and Chris Land (General Counsel for US Senator Cynthia Lummis) for a discussion of these cases and what you need to know about judicial review of agency actions in a post-Chevron world.

**CLE (1HR) Pending in NY, CA, IL, MN

Thank you to Jenner & Block for sponsoring the CLE and supporting the Ad Idem Network!

Date: July 23, 2024

Time: 4:00 - 5:00 pm ET

Format: Zoom Webinar

Registration Link: Register Here!

Speakers:

Andrew Pride, Global Intellectual Property & Toxic Tort Litigation, Ford Motor Company

Richard Coel, Litigation Lead – Americas , Hitachi Rail STS USA

Kelloir Smith, Ph.D., Senior Director of Research and Senior Litigation Consultant, Blueprint Trial Consulting

Sam L. Tarry, Litigation Partner, McGuireWoods LLP

Moderator: Canby B. Wood, National Director of Business Development, Blueprint Trial Consulting & Co-Founder, Ad Idem Network

Description: Most law firms market themselves as having trial expertise and trial attorneys on staff, but that is often not true. South Dakota Circuit Judge Cheryle Gering once noted the difference in her courtroom, admonishing the attorneys for being fussy, file-every-motion and make-every-objection types. She told the attorneys, “You need to be trial lawyers. A litigator drinks wine and takes depositions. A trial lawyer drinks whiskey and tries cases.”

But is it necessary to hire trial counsel in every case? What does it mean to be a trial attorney, and when does it really matter? Join Ad Idem on July 23 for a CLE discussion with our expert panelists who will share real-world war stories and insights on the value of hiring trial counsel in different venues across the country. Our panelists will also share insights on effective change management within the legal department and the C-Suite, when it comes to bringing on new counsel.

**CLE (1HR) Pending in NY, CA, IL, TX, VA, GA, FL

Thank you to McGuireWoods for sponsoring the CLE and supporting the Ad Idem Network!

Date: May 14, 2024

Time: 4:00 - 5:00 pm ET

Format: Zoom Webinar

Registration Link: Register Here!

Speakers:

Kate Scotti, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, Hitachi Rail STS USA

Kendra Jones, Assistant General Counsel – Environmental, United States Steel Corporation

Kristin Meister, Senior Counsel, Idemia

Ann Marie Duffy, Partner, Hollingsworth LLP

Introductions: Canby B. Wood, National Director of Business Development, Blueprint Trial Consulting & Co-Founder, Ad Idem Network

Description: Our panelists will discuss what in-house counsel can do to hold their outside counsel law firms accountable in advancing diverse talent. We will focus on what skills are needed for lawyers to succeed in advancing to equity partnership and beyond, and how to guide associates towards developing those skills.

**CLE (1HR) Pending in CA, IL, NY, OH, TX

Thank you to Hollingsworth LLP for sponsoring the CLE as well as sponsoring and supporting the Ad Idem Network!

Date: May 9, 2024

Time: 4:00 - 5:30 pm ET

Format: Zoom Webinar

Registration Link: Register Here!

Speakers:

Adam Bentley, Head of Legal, Uber Freight

Neil Pandey, Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel, Credico

Karen Tompkins, Chief Employment Counsel, Stryker

Michael Leman, Vice President, Deputy General Counsel, FOX Factory

Debbie Berman, Partner, Jenner & Block

Moderated by: Lauren Benigeri, Associate, Jenner & Block

Introductions: Canby B. Wood, National Director of Business Development, Blueprint Trial Consulting & Co-Founder, Ad Idem Network

Description: Join Ad Idem on May 9 for a special CLE presentation focusing on the FTC’s Rule to Ban Non-Compete Agreements, recently announced on April 23. This program will include an overview of the final rule, its impact, and expected legal challenges. Our panelists will also discuss what this decision means for business ranging across various industries, and practical steps for companies to protect trade secrets in this current environment.

**CLE (1HR) Pending in NY, CA, IL

Date: April 23, 2024

Time: 4:00 - 5:00 pm ET

Format: Zoom Webinar

Registration Link: Register Here!

Speakers:

John Trocki, Vice President and Deputy General Counsel, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA)

George Washington, Head of Litigation for the Americas, Orange Business Services

Stephanie Noble, Partner, Commercial & Business Litigation, Vinson & Elkins

Edward Schwartz, Ph.D., M.S.L., Partner, Senior Litigation Consultant, Blueprint Trial Consulting

Moderated by: Aamir Siddik, Senior Associate, Complex Commercial Litigation, Vinson & Elkins

Introductions: Canby B. Wood, National Director of Business Development, Blueprint Trial Consulting & Co-Founder, Ad Idem Network

Description: Please join Ad Idem on April 23 for a CLE Webinar, “Ethics & Witness Prep”. Our expert panelists, including an AMLAW 100 trial attorney, heads of litigation at two companies, and a senior litigation consultant, will discuss best practices in prepping corporate witnesses throughout the life cycle of litigation. Panelists will also discuss how to identify and address the psychology of a witness under extreme stress, and how to properly set the witness’ expectations for their role in the case. We will also cover the particular nuances of prepping foreign witnesses involved in litigation in the United States.

**CLE (1HR)(.5 Ethics) Pending in TX, NY, CA, VA

Date: April 10, 2024

Time: 4:00 - 5:00 pm ET, reception immediately following

Format: Zoom Webinar and In-Person at Proskauer’s DC offices. 

Registration Link: Register Here!

Speakers:

Brian Savage, Senior Vice President and General Counsel, Global Litigation, Teva Pharmaceuticals

Shawnna Yashar, Director Global IP Litigation, Lenovo

Kristin Meister, Senior Counsel, Idemia

Eric Rudich, Managing Partner and Senior Litigation Consultant, Blueprint Trial Consulting

Erik Milch, Partner, Proskauer 

Moderated by: Margaret Ukwu, Associate, Proskauer 

Introductions: Canby B. Wood, National Director of Business Development, Blueprint Trial Consulting & Co-Founder, Ad Idem Network

**CLE (1HR) Pending in NY, CA and IL

Description: Complex litigation often involves technology and legal concepts that are difficult for the average juror to understand.  Given these limitations, how do you prepare for and manage jurors’ perceptions at trial?  Our panelists, including in-house counsel, trial attorneys, and a litigation consultant, will discuss how jurors make verdict determinations and how to effectively communicate complex concepts to juries.  Our speakers will also provide recommendations for educating and persuading jurors and managing litigation risk.  

Date: March 27, 2024

Time: 4:00 - 5:00 pm ET

Format: Zoom Webinar

Registration Link: Register Here!

Speakers:

Sneha Desai, Chief Legal Counsel, Global Litigation & Employment, Stryker

Markus Hartmann, General Counsel, Mister Car Wash

Karla Aghedo, Managing Attorney, The Aghedo Firm; Founder & CEO, Houston Wellness Workshops for Women (H3W)

Moderated by: Mark Bunbury Jr. , Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Proskauer

Introductions: Canby B. Wood, National Director of Business Development, Blueprint Trial Consulting & Co-Founder, Ad Idem Network

Description: Join Ad Idem on March 27 for a roundtable discussion on how to attract, retain and advance diverse outside counsel. Our expert speakers will share best practices, strategies and programs that firms can use to enhance DEI in the profession.

*CLE 1HR Pending DEI/elimination of bias in NY, CA and IL

Thank you to Proskauer for sponsoring the CLE and supporting the Ad Idem Network!

Date: February 27, 2024

Time: 4:00 - 5:00 pm ET

Format: Zoom Webinar

Link: Register Here!

Speakers:

Ryan Danks, Director of Civil Enforcement, DOJ Antitrust Division

Keira Campbell, Chief Competition Counsel, American Express

Richard Powers, Partner, Fried Frank; Former Acting Assistant Attorney General, DOJ Antitrust Division

Michael Murray, Chair, Antitrust and Competition Practice, Paul Hastings; Former Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General, DOJ Antitrust Division

Moderated By: Sade´Harper, Associate, Antitrust and Competition, Fried Frank

Introductions: Canby B. Wood, Global Director of Litigation Solutions, LexFusion; & Co-Founder, Ad Idem Network

Description:

This CLE webinar will feature Ryan Danks, Director of Civil Enforcement at the U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division. Our expert panel of in-house counsel, former and current DOJ attorneys, and law firm attorneys will discuss the new DOJ Antitrust merger guidelines issued in December 2023, including notable changes. Our discussion will include implications for M&A and recent DOJ experiences with HSR compliance. Our panelists will also share best practices for mitigating risk around these filings.

**Pending CLE NY (1HR)

Thank you to Fried Frank for sponsoring the CLE and supporting The Ad Idem Network!