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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Accounting The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and Intellectual Property and Technology Nonprofit
35th Midyear SEC Reporting & International Anti-Corruption Advanced Copyright Law 2020.......................43 Advising Nonprofit Organizations 2020...........69
FASB Forum.................................................21 Developments 2020.....................................10 Advanced Licensing Agreements 2020...........40
Audit Committees and Financial Fundamentals of Investment Adviser Advanced Trademark Law 2020......................43 Patent
Reporting 2020............................................22 Regulation 2020...........................................18 Artificial Intelligence and Data-Driven Fundamentals of Patent Litigation 2020.........48
Basics of Accounting for Lawyers 2020..........21 The Future of AdTech Law..............................11 Transactions 2020........................................44 IP Monetization and Investment 2020.............42
How to Read Financial Statements 2020..........8 Global Capital Markets & the U.S. Artificial Intelligence Law 2020........................40 Patent Eligibility, Prior Art, Obviousness and
SEC Reporting and Practice Skills Securities Laws 2020...................................11 Cannabis.........................................................10 Disclosure 2020...........................................49
Workshop for Lawyers 2020..........................3 Government Investigations 2020....................52 Cloud Computing 2020...................................44 Patent Fundamentals Bootcamp 2020...........50
SEC Reporting Skills Workshop for How to Prepare an Initial Public Cybersecurity Best Practices for Patent Law Institute 2020................................49
Financial Professionals 2020.......................21 Offering 2020...............................................14 Lawyers 2020...............................................32 Patent Office Exam Course 2020....................48
How to Read Financial Statements 2020..........8 Entertainment Law 2020.................................41 TechLaw Institute 2020...................................42
Antitrust Internal Investigations 2020............................18
Developments in Antitrust Law & Ethics in Social Media 2020............................66 Privacy/Cybersecurity
Investing, Trading and Doing Deals Fashion and Retail Law 2020..........................45
Regulation 2020...........................................61 in a Dynamic World 2020...............................7 Advanced Data Privacy, Cybersecurity and
Financial Services Technology 2020...............58 TCPA Class Action Litigation 2020..............51
Banking Legal Operations 2020......................................6 Fundamentals of Copyright Law in
Leveraged Financing 2020..............................15 Artificial Intelligence and Data-Driven
25th Annual Consumer Financial Services the Data Era 2020........................................47 Transactions 2020........................................44
Institute (2020).............................................58 Mergers & Acquisitions 2020............................3 Fundamentals of Trademark Law in the Artificial Intelligence Law 2020........................40
Fiduciary Investment Advice 2020....................6 Negotiating Commercial Leases 2020............34 Global Marketplace 2020.............................47 Cloud Computing 2020...................................44
Financial Services Technology 2020...............58 Negotiating Real Estate Deals 2020................35 The Future of AdTech Law..............................11 Cybersecurity Best Practices for
Understanding Financial Products 2020...........5 Nineteenth Annual Institute on Hot Topics in Advertising Law 2020................46 Lawyers 2020...............................................32
Securities Regulation in Europe.....................6 Intellectual Property Rights
Bankruptcy and Restructuring The Future of Blockchain and Digital Assets...51
Private Fund Regulatory Developments Enforcement 2020........................................39
Bankruptcy & Reorganizations 2020...............59 and Compliance Challenges 2020.................5 Social Media and Mobile Devices 2020..........41
Internet of Things 2020...................................46 TechLaw Institute 2020...................................42
Commercial Real Estate Financing 2020........34 Private Placements and Hybrid IP Issues in Business Transactions 2020........39
Recent Developments in Distressed Debt, Securities Offerings 2020.............................12 Twenty-First Annual Institute on Privacy
IP Monetization and Investment 2020.............42 and Cybersecurity Law................................45
Restructurings and Workouts 2020.............59 Real Estate M&A and REIT NEW! Noncompetes and Restrictive
Transactions 2020 .......................................33 Covenants 2020...........................................27 Pro Bono
Communications/Telecommunications SEC Reporting and Practice Skills
Broadband and Cable Industry Law 2020......50 Patent Eligibility, Prior Art, Obviousness and 20th Annual School Law Institute....................70
Workshop for Lawyers 2020..........................3 Disclosure 2020...........................................49 32nd Annual Elder Law Institute......................70
Entertainment Law 2020.................................41 SEC Reporting Skills Workshop for
Ethics in Social Media 2020............................66 Social Media and Mobile Devices 2020..........41 Addressing Domestic Violence Across
Financial Professionals 2020.......................21 Practice Areas 2020.....................................67
Health Care Technology 2020.........................62 TechLaw Institute 2020...................................42
The SEC Speaks in 2020...................................9 Advising Nonprofit Organizations 2020...........69
Twenty-First Annual Institute on Privacy
Secured Transactions 2020...............................4 and Cybersecurity Law................................45 Asylum, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status,
Compliance
Securities Litigation 2020..................................9 Crime Victim, and Other Immigration
35th Midyear SEC Reporting &
FASB Forum ................................................21 Social Media and Mobile Devices 2020..........41 International Relief 2020...................................................62
Anti-Money Laundering 2020..........................20 Twenty-First Annual Private Equity Forum......14 Cross-Border Employment Law 2020.............29 Basic Immigration Law 2020...........................62
Cloud Computing 2020...................................44 Understanding Financial Products 2020...........5 Doing Business in and with Emerging California Eviction Defense.............................69
Venture Capital 2020.......................................13 Markets 2020...............................................17 California Public Benefits................................70
Compliance & Ethics Essentials 2020.............20
Writing for Transactional Lawyers 2020 .........61 International Estate & Tax Planning 2020........35 Ethics for Government Lawyers 2020.............65
Enforcement 2020...........................................16
The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and Helping Homeowners Facing Fair Lending
ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Diversity International Anti-Corruption
and Promoting Corporate Problems in Home Repairs and
Diversity & Inclusion in Law Practice 2020.....65 Developments 2020.....................................10 Improvements..............................................71
Sustainability 2020.......................................12
International Arbitration 2020..........................57 Mental Health Issues & the New York State
Ethics for In-House Corporate Employment and Labor Law
Counsel 2020...............................................67 International Tax Issues 2020..........................24 Courts 2020.................................................71
Cross-Border Employment Law 2020.............29
The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and Nineteenth Annual Institute on New York Public Assistance and Food
Employment Discrimination Law & Securities Regulation in Europe.....................6
International Anti-Corruption Litigation 2020.............................................29 Stamp Advocacy 2020.................................72
Developments 2020.....................................10 Internal Investigations 2020............................18 Insurance Prison Law 2020..............................................72
Fundamentals of Investment Adviser NEW! Noncompetes and Restrictive Health Care Technology 2020.........................62 Pro Bono Basics 2020.....................................69
Regulation 2020...........................................18 Covenants 2020...........................................27 Understanding Financial Products 2020...........5 Social Security Disability 2020........................69
Global Capital Markets & the U.S. OFCCP & Government Contractors 2020.......27 NEW! Voter Rights 2020..................................71
Securities Laws 2020...................................11 Psychological Issues in the Law Practice Management Working with Domestic Violence
Internal Investigations 2020............................18 Workplace 2020...........................................28 Cybersecurity Best Practices for Immigrant Survivors.....................................70
Nineteenth Annual Institute on Securities Social Media and Mobile Devices 2020..........41 Lawyers 2020...............................................32 Wrongful Conviction 2020...............................71
Regulation in Europe......................................6 Understanding Employment Law 2020...........28 Project Management for Lawyers 2020..........32
OFCCP & Government Contractors 2020.......27 Professional Skills
Wage & Hour Litigation and Litigation All-Star Business Development
Private Fund Regulatory Developments Compliance 2020.........................................26
and Compliance Challenges 2020.................5 25th Annual Consumer Financial for Lawyers 2020.........................................60
Private Placements and Hybrid ERISA and Employee Benefits Services Institute (2020)...............................58 Appellate Advocacy 2020...............................55
Securities Offerings 2020.............................12 Cool Compensation Considerations Advanced Data Privacy, Cybersecurity and Basic Negotiation Skills 2020..........................52
SEC Reporting and Practice Skills for the Private Company 2020.....................30 TCPA Class Action Litigation 2020..............51 Bridge-the-Gap I.............................................64
Workshop for Lawyers 2020..........................3 ERISA Plan Investments in the Appellate Advocacy 2020...............................55 Bridge-the-Gap II............................................64
SEC Reporting Skills Workshop for Financial Markets 2020................................30 Basic Negotiation Skills 2020..........................52 Drafting and Negotiating Corporate
Financial Professionals 2020.......................21 Pension Plan Investments 2020......................31 Class Action Litigation 2020............................57 Agreements 2020...........................................4
Social Media and Mobile Devices 2020..........41 Understanding Financial Products 2020...........5 Cross-Border Employment Law 2020.............29 Ethics in Social Media 2020............................66
Twenty-First Annual Private Equity Forum......14 Current Developments in Federal How to Prepare an Initial Public
Estates and Trusts Civil Practice 2020.......................................53 Offering 2020...............................................14
Corporate and Securities International Estate & Tax Planning 2020........35 Delaware Law Developments 2020.................17 How to Read Financial Statements 2020..........8
25th Annual Consumer Financial Understanding Financial Products 2020...........5 Employment Discrimination Law & Presentation Skills for Attorneys 2020............60
Services Institute (2020)...............................58 Litigation 2020.............................................29 Writing for Transactional Lawyers 2020 .........61
35th Midyear SEC Reporting & Ethics/Professional Responsibility
Ethics for Commercial Litigators 2020............66
FASB Forum ................................................21 Bridge-the-Gap I.............................................64 Real Estate
Ethics in Discovery 2020.................................67
Acquiring or Selling the Privately Bridge-the-Gap II............................................64 22nd Annual Real Estate Tax Forum...............24
Expert Witness 2020.......................................56
Held Company 2020....................................16 Ethics for Commercial Litigators 2020............66 CMBS and the Real Estate Lawyer 2020........33
Fundamentals of Patent Litigation 2020.........48
Alcohol Beverage Law 2020............................15 Ethics for Corporate Lawyers..........................66 Commercial Real Estate Financing 2020........34
Fundamentals of Taking and Defending
Audit Committees and Financial Ethics for Financial Industry Lawyers 2020.....66 Depositions 2020.........................................53 Fashion and Retail Law 2020..........................45
Reporting 2020............................................22 Ethics for Government Lawyers 2020.............65 Government Investigations 2020....................52 How to Read Financial Statements 2020..........8
Basics of Mutual Funds and Other Ethics for In-House Corporate Internal Investigations 2020............................18 Negotiating Commercial Leases 2020............34
Registered Investment Companies 2020.....13 Counsel 2020...............................................67 Negotiating Real Estate Deals 2020................35
International Arbitration 2020..........................57
Cannabis.........................................................10 Ethics for the Negotiating Lawyer 2020..........65 Real Estate M&A and REIT
Mental Health Issues & the New York State
Cloud Computing 2020...................................44 The Ethics Game Show 2020..........................67 Courts 2020.................................................71 Transactions 2020 .......................................33
CMBS and the Real Estate Lawyer 2020........33 Ethics in Discovery 2020.................................67 New York CPLR 2020......................................54
Commercial Real Estate Financing 2020........34 Ethics in Social Media 2020............................66 Tax
Patent Fundamentals Bootcamp 2020...........50 22nd Annual Real Estate Tax Forum...............24
Compliance & Ethics Essentials 2020.............20 Illinois Professional Responsibility Patent Law Institute 2020................................49
Cool Compensation Considerations MCLE Marathon 2020..................................64 2017 Tax Act....................................................25
Presentation Skills for Attorneys 2020............60 Consolidated Tax Return Regulations 2020....23
for the Private Company 2020.....................30
Family Law Pretrial Practice 2020......................................55 International Estate & Tax Planning 2020........35
Corporate Governance......................................8
20th Annual School Law Institute....................70 Psychological Issues in the International Tax Issues 2020..........................24
Delaware Law Developments 2020.................17 Workplace 2020...........................................28
Doing Business in and with Emerging Addressing Domestic Violence Across Hot Topics in State and Local Tax 2020..........25
Practice Areas 2020.....................................67 Securities Litigation 2020..................................9
Markets 2020...............................................17 How to Read Financial Statements 2020..........8
Selecting a Jury in 2020..................................56
Doing Deals 2020..............................................7 Health Care and Life Sciences Tax Planning for Domestic & Foreign
Social Security Disability 2020........................69 Partnerships, LLCs, Joint Ventures &
Drafting and Negotiating Corporate 32nd Annual Elder Law Institute......................70
Agreements 2020...........................................4 Specialized Deposition Techniques 2020........54 Other Strategic Alliances 2020....................26
Health Care Technology 2020.........................62 Understanding Employment Law 2020...........28
Enforcement 2020...........................................16 Taxation of Financial Products and
ERISA Plan Investments in the Immigration Wage & Hour Litigation and Transactions 2020........................................23
Financial Markets 2020................................30 Asylum, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, Compliance 2020.........................................26 Understanding Financial Products 2020...........5
ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Crime Victim, and Other Immigration Wrongful Conviction 2020...............................71
and Promoting Corporate Relief 2020...................................................62 MCLE Requirements Calendar of Events.................................. 36-37
Sustainability 2020.......................................12 Basic Immigration Law 2020...........................62 Bridge-the-Gap I.............................................64 General Information......................................72
Ethics for Financial Industry Lawyers 2020.....66 Working with Domestic Violence Bridge-the-Gap II............................................64 Index...............................................................73
Fashion and Retail Law 2020..........................45 Immigrant Survivors.....................................70
Illinois Professional Responsibility
Fiduciary Investment Advice 2020....................6 MCLE Marathon 2020..................................64
Financial Services Technology 2020...............58 New Jersey Basic CLE Marathon 2020 ..........64
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CORPORATE & SECURITIES
Mergers & Acquisitions 2020: Limited Space. Register Early!
Advanced Trends and Developments† SEC Reporting and Practice Skills Workshop for
Lawyers 2020†
Chair
Kevin Miller, Alston & Bird LLP, New York City Workshop Leaders
Merger and acquisition activity remained robust in 2019. The ability Gary M. Brown, Partner, Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP
to properly advise companies, their boards of directors and special George M. Wilson, Director, SEC Institute, a Division of PLI
committees and to effectively negotiate an M&A transaction requires
Many lawyers learn SEC reporting through on-the-job training that
detailed knowledge of the latest trends and developments affecting
often is piecemeal at best. This Workshop is intended to replace
M&A. This program will help you stay up to date on M&A activity
that ad-hoc learning process by helping participants develop an
and cutting-edge trends and developments regarding M&A litigation,
in-depth understanding of the reporting requirements of the U.S. federal
appropriate board and special committee processes, SEC disclosure
securities laws. Workshop participants will build the foundational
matters, and tax and other issues with important M&A implications.
knowledge and practical experience necessary to understand, prepare
Panels of top industry professionals, a Justice of the Delaware Supreme
and review periodic and current reports and proxy statements in order
Court, two members of the Delaware Court of Chancery, and the Chief
to comply with the SEC’s detailed disclosure requirements. Participants
of the Office of Mergers & Acquisitions at the Securities and Exchange
will also learn important rules and techniques for communicating
Commission will discuss these and other developments.
with the public, including what triggers the “duty to disclose,” the
Topics Include importance of “insider trading” policies, and the art of drafting
disclosure documents and press releases with a view toward limiting
• The outlook for mergers and acquisitions in 2020 potential liability. This Workshop is also a great refresher for any
• How to best advise a special committee in the current lawyers who desire to keep their SEC reporting skills up to date.
M&A environment The Workshop is geared to beginners or as a refresher for experienced
• The impact of recent Delaware decisions on standards for assessing SEC reporting professionals. Attorneys, general counsel, in-house
board behavior in the context of a sale of a company counsel and corporate legal staff, investor relations professionals,
• The latest tax trends and developments affecting M&A transactions and others involved in the preparation of SEC filings will take away
• The latest developments in litigation trends affecting the deal valuable practical information and skills necessary to satisfy the
environment, and much, much more . . . current SEC reporting requirements. For accountants and auditors, we
recommend taking our SEC Reporting Skills Workshop for Financial
Special Feature Professionals for a more in-depth analysis of financial reporting issues
• Earn one hour of Ethics credit in SEC reporting.
Credit Available: CLE, CPD and CPE (NASBA) Topics Include
Senior Program Attorney: Lauren E. Nochta • Key disclosures and issues in Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K, and the
proxy statement
New York, Live Webcast* & Groupcast Locations, January 9-10 • How to communicate with the public within the constraints of the
New York, #273833 • Atlanta, #284151 • Boston, #283343 • Cleveland, SEC’s rules and guidance, including Regulation FD (“fair disclosure”)
#283766 • Indianapolis, #283853 • New Brunswick, #284683 and Regulation G (“non-GAAP financial measures”)
Program Fee: $1,895; Privileged Member Fee: $0 • How to implement stock buyback programs (including pursuant
Course Handbook: #273836, $230 to Rules 10b-18 as well as issuer tender offers) and to protect the
company and executives from charges of insider trading, including
“Every year, I remain impressed with the quality of this program and the through the use of insider trading policies and Rule 10b5-1 plans
faculty. So informative! Outstanding in all respects. Thank you.” • How to ensure compliance by executives with Section 16 reporting
– James Lawless, Butler Snow and disclosure requirements
• How to write an effective MD&A
“Very well done, practical and informative. Great panel that engaged in
• Latest developments in SEC reporting, including changes from the
thoughtful discussions.”
SEC’s Disclosure Modernization and Simplification rules and other
– Robert Katz, Jabil Inc. recent and proposed amendments
• How to deal with the SEC staff and understand their “hot buttons,”
“The overall quality was excellent. The Tax Aspects presentations, in
including frequent comment areas such as executive compensation,
particular, both oral and written, were excellent!”
non-GAAP measures, contingencies, cybersecurity, revenue
– Saul Laureles, Schlumberger Limited recognition and segments
Special Feature
• Earn one hour of Ethics credit
Prerequisites: We recommend some prior experience with the
SEC reporting process and use of the Instructions to Forms and
Regulations S-K and S-X.
Credit Available: CLE, CPD, CPE (NASBA) and CFE Fraud
Senior Program Attorney: Robin D. Goldstein
San Francisco & Live Webcast,* January 9-10
New York & Live Webcast,* February 24-25
San Francisco, April 9-10
New York, June 25-26
Can’t Attend Live? San Francisco (January), #284567 • New York (February), #284568
• San Francisco (April), #284569 • New York (June), #284570
Join us on pli.edu and watch the Program Fee: $1,595; Privileged Member Fee: $1,276
program on-demand a week later SEC Institute is not affiliated with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Note: Privileged Members will receive a 20% discount.
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CORPORATE & SECURITIES
Drafting and Negotiating Corporate Agreements Secured Transactions 2020: What Lawyers Need
2020† to Know About UCC Article 9†
Co-Chairs Co-Chairs
Alyssa A. Grikscheit, Sidley Austin LLP, New York City (New York only) Kenneth Chin, Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP, New York City
Jodi A. Simala, Mayer Brown LLP, Chicago (Chicago only) Penelope L. Christophorou, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP,
Martin A. Wellington, Sidley Austin LLP, Palo Alto (San Francisco only) New York City
Learn the basics of drafting and negotiating corporate agreements — Secured transactions — interests in specific collateral granted by the
from how the provisions of an agreement fit together, to the fundamental debtor in conjunction with the debtor’s promise to pay — are governed
drafting and negotiating principles common to all corporate agreements. by Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code. Understanding UCC
Our expert faculty will teach you how to reduce your client’s goals to Article 9 and how to properly secure collateral is fundamental for
a complete, clearly written and enforceable agreement, and how to attorneys at all levels of their banking, commercial, corporate, and
identify what issues are most likely to come up in a negotiation of that transactional practice.
agreement. You will gain an understanding of why and where the tough A faculty of experienced UCC practitioners will address the
issues usually arise during the drafting phase, as well as what you can fundamentals of acquiring a security interest, including how to attach, to
do to effectively, and creatively, solve those issues. Plus you will obtain perfect (filing and non-filing methods), and to gain (and maintain) priority
a litigator’s perspective on how to draft contracts with enforcement in the collateral of your choice. They will share their best practices on
in mind, and learn about common ethical issues in drafting how to secure the most common forms of collateral, as well as how to
corporate agreements. perfect a security interest in some uncommon forms of collateral. There
Topics Include will be an in-depth discussion on UCC considerations when things
go wrong, and a review of common default and enforcement issues,
• Key terms of standard transactional agreements and how they including protecting your security interest from the bankruptcy trustee.
are organized Attendees will also have the opportunity to improve their understanding
• When and how to use letters of intent, confidentiality and of how to best draft a security agreement. Throughout the program the
standstill agreements faculty will feature relevant new case law as well.
• The wide range of M&A agreements, both public and private Corporate, banking, commercial and transactional attorneys at all levels
• Special agreements, including equity (NYC & CHI), credit/indenture will find this program to be uniquely helpful and insightful.
(NYC), employment (SF & CHI), and licensing (SF) agreements
• The importance of boilerplate to the enforcement of contracts from Topics Include
a litigator’s perspective • Where to file
• Common ethical errors in contracts • Is perfection by filing the best method?
• How to describe the collateral
Special Feature
• Determining the debtor’s name
• Earn one hour of Ethics credit
• How to categorize collateral
Credit Available: CLE, CPD and CPE (NASBA) • Techniques for drafting the security agreement
Program Attorney: Jesse Sands • What are the non-temporal priorities, and why do they matter?
• How do you know that the security interest has attached?
New York, Live Webcast* & Groupcast Locations, January 15
• How to perfect in assets commonly held by individuals, including
Chicago, January 30
bitcoins and PayPal accounts
San Francisco & Live Webcast,* February 10
• How to comply with the default enforcement rules
New York, #278611 • Atlanta, #284552 • Columbus, #284547
• What is the difference between a public and a private sale?
• Mechanicsburg, #284551 • Nashville, #284548 • New Brunswick, #284717
• Philadelphia, #284549 • Pittsburgh, #284550 • Chicago, #278612 • When can the secured creditor buy in at the sale?
• San Francisco, #278613 • How bankruptcy can affect your lien
Program Fee: $1,850; Privileged Member Fee: $0
Course Handbook: #278622, $115 Credit Available: CLE, CPD and CPE (NASBA)
Program Attorney: Stephanie N. Figueroa
“I found this seminar to be extremely informative and interesting.”
– Janet Madden, Reed Smith LLP New York, Live Webcast* & Groupcast Locations, January 16
New York, #278915 • Atlanta, #284242 • Columbus, #283417
“Very helpful; always learn something new. Nice job by moderator.” • Mechanicsburg, #283894 • Nashville, #283720 • New Brunswick, #284710
• Philadelphia, #283892 • Pittsburgh, #283893
– James Hughes, Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor LLP
Program Fee: $1,850; Privileged Member Fee: $0
Course Handbook: #278916, $230
Footnote Key:
†
Transitional CLE course: For newly admitted attorneys during the first two years
after admission to the Bar of the State of New York.
*Webcast attendees: Please register online prior to the program date.
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CORPORATE & SECURITIES
Understanding Financial Products 2020† Private Fund Regulatory Developments and
Co-Chairs Compliance Challenges 2020
Margery K. Neale, Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, New York City Chair
Robert S. Risoleo, Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, Washington, DC K. Susan Grafton, Dechert LLP, New York City
The emergence of new financial products has taken over the attention An expert faculty featuring in-house, regulatory and outside counsel will
of consumers and investigators alike, emphasizing the importance of a address new and ongoing regulatory and compliance issues for legal
basic understanding of financial products for attorneys at all levels of and compliance professionals in the hedge fund and private equity
practice. This program will explain the fundamentals you need to know fund industries.
when dealing with the more common financial investment products in
the marketplace today. Experts in the financial industry will discuss the The agenda will address regulatory exam priorities, the challenges of
varying kinds of financial products, their individual structures and uses, designing and implementing a compliance program, and preparing for
and the impacts of recent regulatory and legislative developments. an examination with practical insights from the regulatory and in-house
perspectives. The program will deliver a complete discussion in a short
Derivatives products, capital markets products, securitized products, time, focusing on sharing key takeaways from a broad range of
permanent capital vehicles, and cryptocurrencies will each get an legal viewpoints.
in-depth review. And while these instruments have been invaluable
tools, with enormous potential for product manufacturers, investors, Topics Include
and the financial institutions that offer them, they also create
potentially significant legal risks and challenges for clients and their • Regulatory developments for hedge funds and other private funds
legal counsel. Whether it is a result of changes in the market or the • Implementation challenges of compliance programs
impact of regulation, there has not been a better time to improve your • SEC and NFA examination priorities and other compliance challenges
understanding of financial products. • Practical tips for managing risk
Topics Include Special Feature
• Gain insight into the use of derivatives — swaps, collars, options, • Half-day format
futures and forwards to hedge portfolio positions
Credit Available: CLE, CPD and CPE (NASBA)
• Overview of regulatory approaches to cryptocurrencies and
crypto-assets Program Attorney: Jesse Sands
• Learn how hedge funds and other private funds are structured New York, Live Webcast* & Groupcast Locations,
and operated in light of government enforcement agencies’ efforts January 30, 1:00 – 5:15 p.m. ET
surrounding them
• Review universal life insurance, variable insurance products, New York, #277808 • Boston, #284517 • Nashville, #284592
guarantees, and life settlements Program Fee: $895; Privileged Member Fee: $0
Course Handbook: #277812, $65
• Discuss flow-through entities, including REITs, BDCs, and
similar vehicles
• Understand the effects of the credit crisis on securitized products
Special Features
• Earn one hour of Ethics credit
• NY transitional attorneys: earn Professional Skills credit
Credit Available: CLE, CPD and CPE (NASBA)
Program Attorney: Stephanie N. Figueroa
New York, Live Webcast* & Groupcast Locations, January 21-22
New York, #278926 • Atlanta, #284243 • Boston, #283401 • Cleveland,
#283716 • Indianapolis, #283879 • Mechanicsburg, #283882 • New Brunswick,
#284714 • Philadelphia, #283880 • Pittsburgh, #283881
Program Fee: $1,895; Privileged Member Fee: $0 ATTEND
Course Handbook: #278927, $230
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CORPORATE & SECURITIES
Fiduciary Investment Advice 2020† Nineteenth Annual Institute on Securities
Chair Regulation in Europe: Practical Implications of
Clifford E. Kirsch, Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP, New York City U.S. Law on EU Practice
The legal framework applying to fiduciary investment advice is Co-Chairs
undergoing a sea change. The SEC has finalized its rulemaking
Andrew J. Bagley, EMEA General Counsel, Goldman Sachs
that is dramatically changing the regulatory framework establishing
International, London
standard of conduct obligations for broker-dealers, and has also issued
John W. Banes, Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP, London
interpretative guidance that clarifies the scope of advisers’ fiduciary
Diana Billik, Allen & Overy, London
duties. The DOL has indicated its rulemaking will be next and has
signaled that its rule proposal will be out very soon. While the regulatory We are delighted to present PLI’s Nineteenth Annual Institute on
framework takes shape, regulators are subjecting regulatory entities to Securities Regulation in Europe, on 6-7 February 2020 in the offices
intense scrutiny regarding firms’ identification, disclosure and mitigation of Allen & Overy in London. With a focus on the application of U.S.
of conflicts of interest. In this program, we review the respective securities law in the EU, the Institute will feature a faculty of leading
frameworks and discuss practical considerations for navigating the practitioners, in-house counsel and government regulators from the
regulatory maze. U.S. and the UK, who will address recent developments in market
activity and enforcement and offer practical guidance for companies
Topics Include and financial institutions across Europe, the U.S. and beyond.
• The legal framework applying to fiduciary investment advice The Institute is the most comprehensive securities conference you
• Practical implementation issues related to the SEC’s Regulation Best can attend in 2020 and is vital for corporate and securities lawyers
Interest Rule in private practice and in-house, CEOs, CFOs, CIOs, and others in
• The impact of the State Securities Fiduciary Initiatives senior management whose decisions are affected by securities laws,
• Regulatory expectations with respect to establishing a conflicts of and by cross-border mergers & acquisitions, private equity, and
interest program shareholder activists.
• Current litigation and enforcement Topics Include
Special Feature • The current regulatory environment and market trends impacting
U.S. and cross-border capital markets
• Half-day format
• Deal tips and practice points for structuring cross-border
Credit Available: CLE, CPD and CPE (NASBA) M&A transactions
Senior Program Attorney: Grace E. O’Hanlon • Recent developments in accounting and auditing
• Lessons learned from recent enforcement cases
New York & Live Webcast,* February 5, 1:30 – 5:00 p.m. ET
• Fintech, blockchain, cryptocurrency
New York, #275314 • ESG disclosure and reporting obligations
Program Fee: $895; Privileged Member Fee: $0
Course Handbook: #275315, $115 Special Features
• Two networking luncheons
• Featured Speaker: William H. Hinman, Director, Division of Corporation
Finance, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
• Regulator and practitioner perspectives
• Earn one hour of Ethics credit
Credit Available: CLE, CPD and CPE (NASBA)
Senior Programme Attorney: Seema Lal Meehan
London, Allen & Overy LLP & Live Webcast,* 6-7 February
London, #278730
Programme Fee: $2,895 USD (£2,248 GBP); Privileged Member Fee: $0
Course Handbook: #278731, $230 USD (£178 GBP)
GBP equivalents based on exchange rate, and are subject to change based on current
exchange rates.
SAVE THE DATE!
Legal Operations 2020
New York & Live Webcast,* April 23
Visit www.pli.edu for additional information
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CORPORATE & SECURITIES
Investing, Trading and Doing Deals in a Doing Deals 2020: The Art of M&A
Dynamic World 2020† Transactional Practice†
Chair Chair
Randall H. Cook, Senior Managing Director, Ankura, New York City Igor Kirman, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, New York City
Companies, investors, and counsel are encountering a changed The M&A market continued its busy pace in 2019, while macroeconomic
international business and regulatory environment. A potent trends and political considerations continued to create uncertainty.
combination of geopolitical and national security tensions, populist In addition to a robust volume of M&A deals, the market has also
political energy, and technological acceleration and convergence is seen a number of hostile deals, creative deal structures, shareholder
dramatically impacting government regulation of foreign investment, activist campaigns, and developments in Delaware M&A jurisprudence,
international trade and technology transfers, data and privacy controls, including the first-ever judicial finding of an “MAE.” This year’s program
and network and supply chain security. will again include an in-house lawyers’ panel, which will give us
Indeed, the past year has marked an inflection point in U.S. policy insights into how these trends are “viewed from the inside.” These
and brought statutory changes that already have and will continue developments are among the points that will be discussed at the Doing
to significantly affect regulatory expectations and activity, including Deals program.
(among others): A prominent faculty of top outside and in-house lawyers and investment
• Significant expansion of regulatory authority and activity related to bankers will share their years of experience and teach you how best
national security review of Foreign Direct Investment to represent your clients by creatively structuring, coordinating and
• Increased regulation of exports (including any access by non-U.S. managing M&A transactions.
persons) of emerging and foundational technologies, including
Topics Include
such commercial areas as robotics, artificial intelligence, advanced
computing, and biotechnologies • How to choose a transaction structure: navigating the world of
• An executive order barring U.S. companies from using IT and mergers and tender offers
communications technology and services provided by companies or • Special considerations when doing cross-border deals, including the
nationals of U.S. adversaries effect of the 2017 tax reforms
• Denying Chinese telecom leader Huawei from receiving any U.S. • The critical importance of pre-deal documents, such as confidentiality
technology or products agreements
• Aggressive use of tariffs as an instrument of national security and • In-house counsel perspective on M&A deals and outside advisers
economic policy • The nuts and bolts of definitive agreements — representations and
warranties, covenants, conditions and indemnification provisions
These dynamics are not limited to the United States. Europe, Canada,
Japan, Australia, Israel, and China, among others, are reevaluating • How to launch or defend against a hostile deal or an activist
or changing their national security-related investment, trade, and hedge fund
technology controls to account for a more contentious and unstable Credit Available: CLE, CPD and CPE (NASBA)
global environment.
Senior Program Attorney: Lauren E. Nochta
While this changing environment presents new challenges for
corporate transactions and dealmaking, it also creates opportunities New York, Live Webcast* & Groupcast Locations, March 4
for companies, investors, and counsel who strategically engage and New York, #273858 • Atlanta, #284154 • Boston, #283347 • Cleveland,
adapt. Cross-border transactions can still get done. Parties who plan #283767 • Columbus, #283348 • Indianapolis, #283854 • Nashville, #283768
for and implement management, operational, and technical controls • New Brunswick, #284684
and solutions that proactively address regulator concerns in this Program Fee: $1,850; Privileged Member Fee: $0
environment will have an advantage in the market and unlock value Course Handbook: #273859, $230
for their stakeholders.
“Great program overall. Enjoyed the discussion of specific
This program will seek to identify and assess these challenges and
NDA provisions.”
opportunities in three related policy contexts directly affecting the
international business and deal environment: investment, technology, – Brennan Gumerove, Wiggin & Dana LLP
and trade. The program will bring together industry, financial, and
policy experts; attorneys and professional service providers; U.S. and “Superb job by the panelists.”
foreign government officials; and corporate executives who operate at – Scott Budlong, Richards Kibbe & Orbe LLP
the intersection of policy, trade, and finance to deliver interdisciplinary
insights into the risks and opportunities of a dynamic world.
Topics Include
• What macro drivers underlie policy priorities in each of the three
regulatory contexts
• How those policies have evolved and are being addressed by U.S.
and other governments
• The practical impact the policies are generating in the business and
financial environment
• The industries and sectors where changed policies and regulation are
having the greatest impact
• Practical approaches that companies, counsel, and investors may
take to mitigate risk and maximize opportunity in the current
policy environment
Can’t Attend Live?
Credit Available: CLE, CPD and CPE (NASBA)
Program Attorney: Justin Capuano
Join us on pli.edu and watch the
New York, Live Webcast* & Groupcast Locations, program on-demand a week later
February 20, 12:45 – 5:15 p.m. ET
New York, #276726 • Atlanta, #284205 • Nashville, #283783
Program Fee: $895; Privileged Member Fee: $0
Course Handbook: #276727, $230
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CORPORATE & SECURITIES
Corporate Governance — A Master Class 2020 How to Read Financial Statements 2020†
Co-Chairs Chair
Brian V. Breheny, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, Mose (Chad) Rucker III, Valuation Research Corporation, New York City
Washington, DC Financial statements provide key information on the financial performance
Meredith B. Cross, Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP, of companies, and are the language of business. Attorneys must
Washington, DC understand financial statements in order to provide solutions to their
Corporate governance provides the framework within which directors clients’ problems, including structuring financial transactions and
and officers must operate in fulfilling their responsibilities. In-house litigating business disputes.
and outside advisers are called on to provide day-to-day counseling At this practical half-day event, a distinguished panel of experts will
and to address crisis situations in the corporate governance context. provide a primer for understanding the basic elements of balance
Our program will both highlight the fast-moving market and legal and sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements. Among other
regulatory developments that directors, officers and their advisers face, things, the panelists will discuss important elements that all attorneys
as well as provide practical guidance as to how to address them. should be aware of when encountering these financial statements in the
Topics Include course of common business transactions and in litigation. This primer
will lay the foundation for attendees to pursue more in-depth studies of
• Latest governance trends for boards and each key board committee, financial statements.
including how to deal with current hot topics
Attorneys who work with financial information, whether in the course
– Board oversight duties after Marchand v. Barnhill
of business transactions, including M&A and corporate financing
– The role of technology in the boardroom transactions, securities filings, or in the context of litigation, will benefit
– Living with CAMS from this program.
– GDPR, Brexit, trade wars, political uncertainty — the role of the
board in addressing ever-increasing challenges at their companies Topics Include
– Latest thinking on board refreshment and diversity • Understand how to read, understand, and perform basic analyses of
– Executive compensation trends balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements
• Preparing boards and management for increasingly demanding • Identify key components of the asset, liability, and equity sections of
shareholder engagement a balance sheet, including current and long-term assets, current and
• Successful proxy season: getting to “yes” long-term liabilities, retained earnings and initial capital contributions
• Learn how to calculate and interpret EBITDA and free cash flow
Special Features • Evaluate and learn to calculate key financial ratios
• Featured Speaker: Commissioner Elad L. Roisman, • Explore P/E multiples
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission • Analyze financial metrics and qualitative factors that can be potential
• Luncheon Workshop: Proxy Recap with Lillian Brown, Ning Chiu, warning signs, indicative of a need for more in-depth investigations
Marty Dunn, Richard H. Grubaugh and Hagen J. Ganem
Special Features
Credit Available: CLE, CPD and CPE (NASBA)
• Convenient half-day program format
Senior Program Attorney: Grace E. O’Hanlon • NY transitional attorneys: earn Skills credit
New York, Live Webcast* & Groupcast Locations, March 6 Credit Available: CLE, CPD and CPE (NASBA)
New York, #275308 • Atlanta, #284163 • Boston, #283432 • Cleveland,
#283701 • Indianapolis, #283895 • Mechanicsburg, #283898 • New Brunswick,
Program Attorney: Stephanie N. Figueroa
#284724 • Philadelphia, #283896 • Pittsburgh, #283897 New York, Live Webcast* & Groupcast Locations,
Program Fee: $1,850; Privileged Member Fee: $0 March 27, 1:30 – 5:15 p.m. ET
Course Handbook: #275309, $230
New York, #278998 • Atlanta, #284245 • Nashville, #283722
“Very engaging and informative presentation. Speakers were excellent!” Program Fee: $995; Privileged Member Fee: $0
Course Handbook: #278999, $230
– Michael Lehmann, Dechert LLP
“The course struck the right balance between presenting major basic
“First time participating in this session, it was an excellent, concepts and analyzing the details of the financial statements.”
high level review.”
– Alexandra Newman, Grant Thornton LLP
– Jose Ibietatorremendia, Catalent Pharma Solutions
8 | To Register/Order, Call 800.260.4754CORPORATE & SECURITIES
Securities Litigation 2020: The SEC Speaks in 2020†
From Investigation to Trial† Co-Chairs
Co-Chairs Stephanie Avakian, Co-Director, Division of Enforcement, U.S. Securities
and Exchange Commission, Washington, DC
Lyle Roberts, Shearman & Sterling, Washington, DC
William H. Hinman, Director, Division of Corporation Finance,
Jonathan K. Youngwood, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP,
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Washington, DC
New York City
Steven R. Peikin, Co-Director, Division of Enforcement, U.S. Securities
The landscape of securities litigation is constantly evolving and and Exchange Commission, Washington, DC
changing. This program takes you through all the issues that can arise
Each year, PLI, in cooperation with the U.S. Securities and Exchange
in the most complex securities matters — from the initial government
Commission, presents The SEC Speaks program, which provides an
investigation to the filing of the civil cases to either settlement or trial.
essential update on the current initiatives at the Commission, as well as
If you practice in this dynamic field, you know that the need to stay
the priorities for the coming year. At this unique program, you will hear
current and develop new strategies and tactics has never been more
remarks by the Chairman, Commissioners, and Investor Advocate, as
important. Our faculty of leading practitioners, government officials,
well as panel discussions by senior staff at the Divisions of Corporation
and judges will update you on the latest best practices and case law.
Finance, Economic and Risk Analysis, Enforcement, Investment
This program is designed for securities practitioners, outside and
Management, and Trading and Markets, and the Offices of the Chief
in-house counsel, compliance officers, regulators, investment bankers
Accountant, Compliance Inspections and Examinations, Credit Ratings,
and securities dealers.
General Counsel, International Affairs, and Municipal Securities. You
Topics Include will also hear commentary from former Chairmen and Commissioners,
and have the opportunity to receive answers to your most pressing
• How to approach the initial investigation and work with state and questions in the smaller breakout workshop sessions at the end of each
federal regulators in the interests of your clients program day.
• How to assess the civil complaints and coordinate
multi-district actions Special Features
• How to litigate the case through the pleadings, discovery, • All attendees and speakers are invited to a cocktail reception on
class certification and summary judgment Monday evening, immediately following the afternoon session
• How to approach mediation and settlement of a securities action • The Association of Securities and Exchange Commission Alumni, Inc.
• How to try a securities litigation or arbitration (ASECA) will give its annual dinner on Monday, March 30, immediately
• How to approach and assess ethical issues associated with complex following the conference and cocktail reception. For further
securities litigation information, go to www.SECalumni.org
Special Feature Credit Available: CLE, CPD, CPE (NASBA) and CFE (Fraud)
• Earn one hour of Ethics credit Senior Program Attorney: Grace E. O’Hanlon
Credit Available: CLE, CPD and CPE (NASBA) Washington, DC & Live Webcast,* March 30-31
Washington, DC, #275873
Program Attorney: Dana M. Berman
Program Fee: $1,095; Privileged Member Fee: $0
New York, Live Webcast* & Groupcast Locations, March 30 Course Handbook: #275874, $230
New York, #276139 • Atlanta, #284161 • Boston, #283341 • Cincinnati,
#284034 • Mechanicsburg, #284033 • New Brunswick, #284772 • Philadelphia, “Excellent program!”
#284031 • Pittsburgh, #284032 – Nina McKenna, Advisor Group
Program Fee: $1,850; Privileged Member Fee: $0
Course Handbook: #276144, $230
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sharpen your skills in a practical way. Award-winning ILC programs
incorporate the latest in interactive technology and research-based
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