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2011 Wisconsin ACCA Conference a Huge Success

admin — Mon, 23 May 2011 15:48:34 +0000

As I mentioned in earlier posts, I attended the 2011 ACCA Wisconsin Chapter’s annual conference in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. It was great to spend time with the ACCA members, and to benefit from the speakers who delivered some very good educational offerings for all of us. Carrie Booher, the Executive Director of ACCA Wisconsin, did a phenomal job putting this year’s event together. It appeared to go off without hitch, and everyone I talked with had a great time. If you’re reading this, and you’re inside counsel, if you don’t belong to ACCA, I’d recommend joining just to have access to this conference alone. I know I’m going back next year.

2011 WisACCA Conference Coming Up

admin — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 15:38:15 +0000

Once again, the Wisconsin Chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel of America is holding its annual conference at the Osthoff Resort in Elkhart Lake. The May 19 and 20th event will be filled with CLEs for us law types, along with time to get to know others who practice in the business litigation and transactional arenas and talk about what’s going on in our industries.

Last year’s event (the first I attended) was a lot of fun and definitely worth the time. My firm is once again a sponsor of the event. If you’re interested in going, click on over to the WisACCA website for more information or register electronically. Hope to see you there!

Congrats to Me on Being Named a Super Lawyers 2010 Rising Star in Business Litigation

admin — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 20:36:00 +0000

Since no one else has access to my blog to pat me on the back, I have to do it myself. The December issue of Super Lawyers came out (it will be included as an insert in Milwaukee Magazine), and I’m on the list as a Rising Star in business litigation. The designation is a significant one, because it comes from my fellow lawyers.

To summarize the selection process, lawyers nominate other lawyers (not from their own firm) for the honor. The Super Lawyers staff then investigates the nominees in 12 different areas of peer recognition and professional achievement (verdicts and settlements; transactions; representative clients; experience; honors and awards; special licenses and certifications; position within law firm; bar and or other professional activity; pro bono and community service as a lawyer; scholarly lectures and writings; education and employment background; and other outstanding achievements). In the end, the top 5% of the lawyers in the state can be included on the Super Lawyers list, while only 2.5% can make the Rising Stars list.

To have your dedication and effort recognized by those with whom you work every day is both exciting and humbling. I love what I do, and it’s gratifying to know that many of my colleagues think I’m doing a pretty good job.

Presentation to the Muskego Area Chamber of Commerce: How to Work Effectively and Efficiently With Your Lawyer

admin — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 16:02:52 +0000

My favorite chamber of commerce, the Muskego Area Chamber of Commerce, located in my hometown of Muskego, has invited me to speak to the members about how to work with a lawyer. There will be two sessions, the first on Monday, September 13, at 5:30 p.m., and the second on Tuesday, September 14, at 8 a.m.

I’m going to talk about three tips that will help a client (that is, you) work with a lawyer more efficiently and more effectively. The discussion will last about an hour, but the three keys will help save money and contribute to a more successful relationship with your lawyer.

If you’re interested in attending, you can register here. Hope to see you there.

Contract Litigation Presentation at the 2010 WisACCA Conference

admin — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 20:17:22 +0000

I’m working with Chris Schilder, litigation counsel for Safway Services, on a presentation for the upcoming conference of the Wisconsin Chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel. Chris and I will talk about managing contract litigation, identifying for you three recurring traps and how to avoid them, or better yet, turn them to your advantage. Chris works on contract litigation every day, all day. He knows his stuff.

I know I wouldn’t miss this conference. The event happens on May 20-21 at the Osthoff Resort in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. Corporation counsel from around the state get together to discuss issues of common concern, share war stories, get some inexpensive CLE credits, and just hang out for a couple of days.

You can register here. There’s less than a month to go, and Carrie Booher, director of WisACCA, tells me that registrations are coming in quickly. It should be a great program — I encourage you to come out and take part.

WisACCA logo courtesy WisACCA.

Managing Contract Disputes for In-House Counsel

admin — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 14:15:21 +0000

As I’ve mentioned in previous posts, I’m going to be attending the spring conference of the Wisconsin Chapter of the Association of Corprorate Counsel, which happens on May 20-21 in Elkhart Lake (more information here). Chris Schilder, litigation counsel for SafWay Services, and I will be talking with the members about managing contract disputes, and specifically about three areas that apply uniquely to in-house counsel.

Our discussion, one of many presentations as you can see from the materials, is going to touch mainly on three areas: managing ongoing business relationships while in a dispute, what problems can arise from scope of work descriptions, and the impact of indemnification provisions and potential funding for litigation. Chris and I have been working together on this for a while now and look forward to providing some insight and assistance to WisACCA members and anyone else who attends.

Wisconsin Chapter Association of Corporate Counsel Annual Conference

admin — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 17:05:24 +0000

I’ve just signed on to attend (and my firm will sponsor) the annual conference of the Wisconsin Chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel. From the looks of the materials from past conferences, it’s a great way to brush up on issues vital to in-house counsel, and to stay (or get) in touch with lawyers who practice in business law, whether that means employment, litigation, or transactions. Having run a trade association before, I can tell you that this chapter’s board of directors is more involved than most and takes a hands-on approach to the convention. That sort of involvement inevitably results in programs that offer great value and insight for the members. I look forward to being a part of this year’s event, and will keep you updated as the program takes more definite shape.

Presentation Tonight for the Wisconsin Chapter of InterNACHI

admin — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:53:01 +0000

Tonight I will be talking with the members of the Wisconsin Chapter of the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors, Inc. about the contracts they use with their clients, including arbitration clauses, exculpatory clauses, and other contract language that may cause difficulty. The meeting will be held at the Pettit Ice Center, 500 S. 84th Street in Milwaukee. You can get more information here. Non-members are welcome and your entrance fee includes dinner.