NEW YORK (November 18, 2010)-Gonzalo de Cesare, political advisor with the European Union Police Mission in Bosnia & Herzegovina has been announced as keynote speaker at LegalTech New York 2011. LegalTech New York, the world’s largest and most prestigious legal technology conference and trade show, will take place January 31-February 2, 2011 at the Hilton New York Hotel. Complete conference information is available at www.legaltechshow.com.

Gonzalo de Cesare advises EU Officials as well as civilian and police authorities on a wide array of issues to strengthen democracy, good governance and human rights. The keynote titled, “United Nations War Crimes Investigations – Information Management in High-Volume Legal Proceedings” will give attendees a unique opportunity to hear about the UN’s best practices for managing some of the largest and most complex cases in the world.  De Cesare plans to talk about the conviction of a Khmer Rouge leader for his connection to the deaths of 1.7 million people between 1975 and 1979 in Cambodia.

“I believe the complexity and the intricacy of war crime proceedings make this not only an interesting subject, but also one that has not received the necessary attention,” said de Cesare. “War Crime investigations and court proceedings are document intensive, in a multitude of languages, and with different levels of command responsibility.”

De Cesare will talk to the information management and e-Discovery challenges shared by the Khmer Rouge Trials and the UN International Criminal Tribunals for Rwanda and the former Yugoslavia.  His work has contributed to ensuring the conviction of some of the world’s most notorious war criminals including Kaing Guek Eav (Duch), Slobodan Milosevic, and Jean-Paul Akayesu.

Steve d’Alencon, chief marketing officer at CaseCentral commented, “Mr. Gonzalo de Cesare offers a rare inside perspective on the intersection of United Nations activities and e-Discovery.  His session puts an intensely human face on these topics and will leave an indelible impression on attendees.”

The day two keynote presentation will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 1st in the West Grand Ballroom. This session is open to all attendees and has been approved for one complimentary CLE credit.

LegalTech New York 2010 attracted over 12,000 attendees and featured around 337 exhibiting companies. The 2011 conference will offer more than 55 educational sessions for attendees on topics ranging from electronic discovery and knowledge management to emerging technologies. For a conference agenda, exhibitor list and other details, visit www.legaltechshow.com.

About LegalTech
LegalTech is presented by ALM Events, a leading producer of educational and networking events for business leaders and professionals.  Other ALM events include ALM Legal Conferences, Insight Information Conferences and the RealShare Conference series for commercial real estate professionals.

ALM, The American Lawyer, Corporate Counsel, GlobeSt.com, Insight Conferences, Law.com, Law Journal Press, LegalTech, The National Law Journal and Real Estate Forum are trademarks or registered trademarks of ALM Media Properties, LLC or affiliated entities.

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NEW YORK (November 12, 2010)-ALM’s Law Journal Press, a leading publisher of books for legal professionals, today announced the launch of Law Journal Press Online. The new service will offer a broad digital catalog of legal publications, versatile online research tools, expanded content and updated pricing models. Law Journal Press Online’s web-based and mobile services represent a significant shift in the way lawyers and law librarians access substantive legal content. Detailed information is available at www.lawjournalpress.com.

“Law Journal Press Online will radically alter the way in which our subscribers conduct research and the way in which law librarians manage our content,” according to Sara Diamond, group vice president, Substantive Law. “We researched the way lawyers and librarians find, use and annotate their information and developed functionality which feels familiar and intuitive. Combine this with our content and a powerful search engine, and you have a formidable resource.”

Law Journal Press Online was developed with LearningMate, one of the world’s leaders in e-learning technologies for publishers. The new service offers enhanced and fully searchable, digital editions of the Law Journal Press publications as well as access to the ALM Network’s editorial content.

The new Law Journal Press Online offers lawyers and law librarians:
•    Instant access via the web and mobile to the complete text of its print editions, with updates added automatically.
•    All-inclusive annual pricing, which simplifies budgeting and planning for law firms and libraries – all updates are included, with no additional charges.
•    Powerful research functionality, including the ability to highlight, bookmark, annotate, organize, and print or export research.
•    Fully searchable text and index, featuring integrated access to related cases and statutes.

William Pollak, CEO of ALM, commented, “Law Journal Press Online is a significant corporate initiative for ALM, designed to revolutionize the way in which lawyers and law librarians are able to access substantive legal content.  We plan to grow and expand this service and our substantive law business in the years to come.”

Law Journal Press Online is currently offering a selection of titles, with 44 available by year-end.   More than 130 Law Journal Press titles along with regional books, newsletters and additional research tools are scheduled for launch in the next twelve months.

Law Journal Press, a division of ALM, publishes print and online editions of more than 130 books on a broad range of legal and business topics. Written by leading lawyers and experts, and updated regularly, Law Journal Press loose-leaf and online treatises offer definitive and timely information, insightful analysis and practitioner-oriented guidance for the legal profession.

ALM, an integrated media company, is a leading provider of specialized business news and information, focused primarily on the legal and commercial real estate sectors. ALM’s market-leading brands include The American Lawyer, Corporate Counsel, GlobeSt.com, Insight Conferences, Law.com, Law Journal Press, LegalTech, The National Law Journal and Real Estate Forum. Headquartered in New York City, ALM was formed in 1997. For more information, visit www.alm.com.

ALM, The American Lawyer, Corporate Counsel, GlobeSt.com, Insight Conferences, Law.com, Law Journal Press, LegalTech, The National Law Journal and Real Estate Forum are trademarks or registered trademarks of ALM Media Properties, LLC or affiliated entities.

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NEW YORK (November 9, 2010)-The National Law Journal today reported the second year of cuts in total employment at the NLJ 250, the nation’s 250 largest law firms. This is only the second time in the 33-year history of the survey that headcount has dropped in two consecutive years. Results and analysis are available at www.nlj.com/nlj250.

The nation’s 250 largest law firms shed more than 1,400 lawyers in 2010.  NLJ 250 firms employed 126,299 lawyers in 2010 compared with 127,701 in 2009, contributing to the biggest two-year decline in the 33-year history of the survey. In fact, it is only the second time that NLJ 250 headcount has dropped in two consecutive years. The first time, during 1992 and 1993, the number of lawyers fell 1 percent and 0.9 percent respectively.  For 2009 and 2010 the drop was 4 percent and 1.1 percent.

“This was one of the weakest years for hiring in the three decades that the NLJ has conducted this survey,” said David Brown, editor in chief of The National Law Journal, “Of the 250 firms on our list, 136 saw a decline in headcount — with many posting double-digit decreases in their attorney ranks.”

Yet again the associate ranks were hardest hit losing nearly 1,000 lawyers. Totals for associate attorneys slumped by 1.5%. The number of associates working at NLJ 250 firms was 60,782.  Partners were less expendable. The number of those attorneys increased again, though barely, this time by 0.6%.

At the top of this year’s list is Baker & McKenzie, with 3,774 attorneys. Baker & McKenzie has held the top spot on the survey for all but one year since the survey’s inception in 1978. The smallest firm on the NLJ 250 this year was Broad and Cassel, with 160 lawyers.

More than half the NLJ 250 declined this year. The firms that saw the biggest percentage declines were Butzel Long, Fish & Richardson, and Howrey. A few firms, however, defied the odds and added significant numbers to their headcount, including: Ropes & Gray; McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter; Chadbourne & Parke; Jackson Lewis; and Baker Hostetler.

The NLJ 250 ranking is based on the average number of full-time equivalent attorneys for the calendar year 2010, with a projection to Dec. 31. Firms included had their principal or largest office in the United States, but totals include attorneys in foreign offices.

The complete NLJ 250 database can be purchased at www.almlegalintelligence.com.

ALM, an integrated media company, is a leading provider of specialized business news and information, focused primarily on the legal and commercial real estate sectors. ALM’s market-leading brands include The American Lawyer, Corporate Counsel, GlobeSt.com, Insight Conferences, Law.com, Law Journal Press, LegalTech, The National Law Journal and Real Estate Forum. Headquartered in New York City, ALM was formed in 1997. For more information, visit www.alm.com.

ALM, The American Lawyer, Corporate Counsel, GlobeSt.com, Insight Conferences, Law.com, Law Journal Press, LegalTech, The National Law Journal and Real Estate Forum are trademarks or registered trademarks of ALM Media Properties, LLC or affiliated entities.

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NEW YORK (November 3, 2010)-Gabriel Buigas, VP & Deputy General Counsel at Hewlett-Packard will kick off ALM’s LegalTech New York 2011 conference on January 31. LegalTech New York, the world’s largest and most prestigious legal technology conference and trade show, will take place January 31-February 2, 2011 at the Hilton New York Hotel. Complete conference information is available at www.legaltechshow.com.

Buigas will deliver the day one keynote, “Legal vs. IT: Turn the Battle into a Solution to Meet Compliance.” He will share experiences and lessons from HP, and will discuss why a company’s legal and IT departments should develop a more collaborative relationship, each understanding the others needs and strategic objectives.

As head of Strategy & Operations for HP Legal, Buigas collaborated with the CIO and IT department to develop tools, systems and processes to make information globally and instantly accessible and meet multiple countries’ regulatory and compliance demands.

“IT and legal are two functions that often speak very different languages and have very different metrics,” stated Buigas. “But despite this, they need to work well together to solve some significant compliance issues, be they effective enterprise records management or e-Discovery.”

The opening keynote presentation will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, January 31st in the West Grand Ballroom. This session is open to all attendees and has been approved for one complimentary CLE credit.

LegalTech New York 2010 attracted over 12,000 attendees and featured around 337 exhibiting companies.
The 2011 conference will offer more than 55 educational sessions for attendees on topics ranging from electronic discovery and knowledge management to emerging technologies. For a conference agenda, exhibitor list and other details, visit www.legaltechshow.com.

About LegalTech

LegalTech is presented by ALM Events, a leading producer of educational and networking events for business leaders and professionals.  Other ALM events include ALM Legal Conferences, Insight Information Conferences and the RealShare Conference series for commercial real estate professionals.

ALM, an integrated media company, is a leading provider of specialized business news and information, focused primarily on the legal and commercial real estate sectors. ALM’s market-leading brands include The American Lawyer, Corporate Counsel, GlobeSt.com, Insight Conferences, Law.com, Law Journal Press, LegalTech, The National Law Journal and Real Estate Forum. Headquartered in New York City, ALM was formed in 1997. For more information, visit www.alm.com.

ALM, The American Lawyer, Corporate Counsel, GlobeSt.com, Insight Conferences, Law.com, Law Journal Press, LegalTech, The National Law Journal and Real Estate Forum are trademarks or registered trademarks of ALM Media Properties, LLC or affiliated entities.

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Jenny Hall
Phone: (212) 457-9535
E-mail: jhall@alm.com

NEW YORK (November 2, 2010)-Corporate Counsel magazine announces the Focus Europe Summit 2010 on November 18th, at The Concierge Conference Center, in New York City. This one-day conference will provide general counsel, investors and law firm partners with legal and regulatory analysis from top tier law firms in Europe.

According to Anthony Paonita, editor-in-chief of Corporate Counsel, “Cross-border transactions are fundamental to so much U.S. investment that in-house counsel are looking for new networks and resources to navigate specific legal and regulatory challenges around the globe.” The European Union and the U.S. bilateral trading and investment relationship accounts for about half of the world’s economy; transatlantic flows amount to around $1 billion a day.*

Key topics and speakers will include:

“Italy After the Recession: A Solid Market for U.S. Investors.” Denis Fosselard of Legance, reviews the country outlook for 2011, M&A law, Italian regulators and cross-border antitrust regulations.

“The Do’s and Don’ts of Investing in Sweden and the Nordic Region.” Malcolm Wiberg of Lindahl, takes a practical look at specific legal and cultural issues in the Nordic region.

“Luxembourg – A Global Financial Center.” Jean-Luc Dascotte of Wildgen Partners examines how the beneficial tax regime and regulatory environment in Luxembourg makes it such an attractive location for international business transactions and tax planning.

“Investments in Spain: Practical Corporate, Tax and Employment Issues.” Nicolás Martín of MLA Associates, explains recent fundamental changes in the Spanish legal environment.

“Germany on the Upswing – New Trends and Opportunities 2011.” Dr. Gunnar Knorr of Oppenhoff & Partner, looks at recent developments critical for U.S. businesses looking to invest and conduct business in Germany.

The Focus Europe Summit 2010 is complimentary for in-house counsel, corporate business executives and law firm partners. Pre-registration is required and subject to approval by ALM Events.

Reserve your seat today at www.almevents.com/focuseurope or call 212-457-7917 for additional program information.

Program attendees are eligible for up to 7 CLE credits.

Scott Pierce vice president ALM said, “There has been such a strong focus on international investment that we wanted to develop events for U.S. corporate counsel to hear from law firms from key markets around the world.” Focus Europe is one of series of summits exploring the legal and financial landscapes outside North America:
•    Focus Asia November 16th 2010
•    Focus Europe November 18th 2010
•    Investing in Emerging Markets, November 30th 2010

Focus Europe is presented by ALM Events (www.almevents.com/legal), a leading North American producer of trade, educational and networking events for business professionals.

* SOURCE: EU Delegation to the U.S.

ALM, an integrated media company, is a leading provider of specialized business news and information, focused primarily on the legal and commercial real estate sectors. ALM’s market-leading brands include The American Lawyer, Corporate Counsel, GlobeSt.com, Insight Conferences, Law.com, Law Journal Press, LegalTech, The National Law Journal and Real Estate Forum. Headquartered in New York City, ALM was formed in 1997. For more information, visit www.alm.com.

ALM, The American Lawyer, Corporate Counsel, GlobeSt.com, Insight Conferences, Law.com, Law Journal Press, LegalTech, The National Law Journal and Real Estate Forum are trademarks or registered trademarks of ALM Media Properties, LLC or affiliated entities.

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NEW YORK (November 2, 2010)- ALM, today launched its revamped Law.com website, connecting the legal community with news, research, social media communities, blog networks and job boards. Law.com’s redesign will strengthen the site’s position as the leading network of legal news and information.

David Snow, the executive editor of Law.com, comments, “Law.com is a hub for legal news and information, connecting journalism and research materials for the legal community in a more intuitive and interactive way than it did before. The new site brings together dozens of ALM titles for easy access as well as news and commentary from outside the Law.com Network.” The new site provides access to industry bloggers, commentators and opinion makers in the legal community, alongside ALM’s market-leading titles including The American Lawyer, Corporate Counsel and National Law Journal.

Features of the revamped Law.com site include:
• Edited news feeds from all the ALM national and regional legal publications provide a single source for legal news.
• Seamless registration across all ALM sites makes Law.com the easiest way to get from one site on the network to another, and back again.
•    The Law.com blog network and legal news feeds deliver current news and comment from around the Web.
• A mobile friendly environment enabled for mobile Internet and smart phone users.
• New functions such as “Most Viewed” and “Most Commented” bring users directly to the most active discussions.
Law.com already attracts a highly connected readership. 84 percent of Law.com readers have one or more of the major smart phones, and many have Facebook (67 percent), LinkedIn (63 percent) and Twitter (27 percent) accounts.  The current site attracts over 400,000 unique visitors a month.
According to Jill Windwer, the vice president of Digital Products and Law.com at ALM, “Our readers expect to access and interact with their legal news as they would any other news and information sources. We want the new Law.com site to develop into an active legal networking community; we supply the information sources and the forums, and our readers can join in the debate.”
ALM’s Law.com is the Web’s leading legal news and information network.

ALM, an integrated media company, is a leading provider of specialized business news and information, focused primarily on the legal and commercial real estate sectors. ALM’s market-leading brands include The American Lawyer, Corporate Counsel, GlobeSt.com, Insight Conferences, Law.com, Law Journal Press, LegalTech, The National Law Journal and Real Estate Forum. Headquartered in New York City, ALM was formed in 1997. For more information, visit www.alm.com.

ALM, The American Lawyer, Corporate Counsel, GlobeSt.com, Insight Conferences, Law.com, Law Journal Press, LegalTech, The National Law Journal and Real Estate Forum are trademarks or registered trademarks of ALM Media Properties, LLC or affiliated entities.

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NEW YORK (November 1, 2010)-The inaugural issue for Robin Sparkman, the new editor-in-chief at The American Lawyer, announces the results of the latest annual survey of technology directors, conjectures on the future of outside investment in law firms, and takes an in-depth look at the unprecedented boom in Chinese-Canadian energy deals. To access these stories go to http://www.law.com/jsp/tal/index.jsp.

According to Sparkman, “Next year, U.K. law firms will be able to start taking outside investment. That got us musing about what would happen to firms in the U.S. if they could do the same thing.”

In “Capitalism’s Next Frontier,” reporter Amy Kolz stargazes into a time when state bar associations allow outside ownership in law firms.  According to the industry experts interviewed, the future model will be more evolutionary than revolutionary; greater innovation and investment coupled with ruthless accountability and long term planning.  Kolz looks at what external investment could mean to a partnership’s young rainmakers, as well as to their underperforming practices and veteran partners with an eye to retirement.

The annual survey of law firm technology results are reviewed in “A Cloudy Forecast,” by Alan Cohen.  Capital budgets are creeping up but operating budgets remain flat, and CIOs are still focused on cost control. Despite the hype, cloud computing is now getting mixed reviews but collaborative technologies like video conferencing have finally come into their own and are delivering substantial cost savings.

The unprecedented rush of Canadian-Chinese economic knot tying is examined in “Black Gold Rush,” by Julie Triedman.  Chinese state-owned companies have spent a record $32 billion on energy and mining acquisitions and are brimming with enthusiasm for Canada.  The feature takes a look at the major players and examines regulatory issues, the Canadian Pacific oil pipeline and the specific challenges of working with Chinese state-owned companies as clients.

In “The Lanny Davis Show,” reporter D.M. Levine profiles Lanny Davis, ex-attorney for the Honduran coup-supporters and President Obiang of Equatorial Guinea.  After bouncing around multiple law firms Davis has launched Lanny J. Davis and Associates and its sister public relations operation. Davis is the ubiquitous talking head coupled with the metaphorical trigger finger; according to him, “What in God’s name is the reason not to talk to the press when it’s going to be a story anyway?”
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ALM, an integrated media company, is a leading provider of specialized business news and information, focused primarily on the legal and commercial real estate sectors. ALM’s market-leading brands include The American Lawyer, Corporate Counsel, GlobeSt.com, Insight Conferences, Law.com, Law Journal Press, LegalTech, The National Law Journal and Real Estate Forum. Headquartered in New York City, ALM was formed in 1997. For more information, visit www.alm.com.

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NEW YORK (October 28, 2010)-Corporate Counsel magazine is pleased to announce the 8th annual Corporate Counsel Conference West Coast, on November 9 and 10, 2010, at the Marriott San Francisco, San Francisco, CA. The two-day conference will feature panelists from Gap, Inc., eBay, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Adobe Systems, Motorola and Fujitsu.

This year’s conference will focus on cost control through new service models and improved metrics, the challenges facing corporate legal departments operating across borders, and the latest in internet law and electronic discovery.

According to Anthony Paonita, editor-in-chief of Corporate Counsel, “This year it was very clear which topics were top of mind for legal counsel.  Cost reduction is, of course, still a key focus, so we will look at some of the creative solutions coming out of law departments today.”

Program attendees are eligible for up to 11.5 CLE credits in New York State and up to 9.5 MCLE credits in the State of California, including 1 credit in ethics.

The San Francisco conference highlights include:
•    Keynote speaker Marc J. Fagel, regional director of the San Francisco Regional Office of Securities and Exchange Commission, will explore recent developments in SEC enforcement efforts, and what securities counsel should expect in the event they find themselves involved in an SEC investigation
•    “Hot Topics in Internet Law.” This session will look at new developments in internet law, with a special focus on intellectual property issues. Panelists will discuss whether distinct IP liability standards are converging and how to predict outcomes in this rapidly evolving arena. Panel members are: Dan Dougherty from eBay, Maggie Heim of Sony Pictures Entertainment and Andrew P. Bridges of Winston & Strawn.
•    “Doing More with Less: Leveraging New Legal Service Models.” Corporate Counsel’s Anthony Paonita and Raymond L. Miolla of Gap, Inc. will examine how general counsel can get the most from their budgets by considering and implementing alternative fee structures, new relationship models, outsourcing and off-shoring options and the ACC Value Challenge.
•    “Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.” While many companies are targeting growth in emerging markets, James Meehan of PricewaterhouseCoopers and Michael Ward of Adobe Systems will discuss how general counsel can help their companies avoid trouble by understanding their risks and building a culture of ethics and compliance.
Reserve your seat today at http://www.corpcounsel.com/gcwest or call 212-457-7917 for additional program information.

Corporate Counsel Conference West is presented by ALM Events, which produces educational and networking events for business professionals (http://www.almevents.com/legal).

ALM, an integrated media company, is a leading provider of specialized business news and information, focused primarily on the legal and commercial real estate sectors. ALM’s market-leading brands include The American Lawyer, Corporate Counsel, GlobeSt.com, Insight Conferences, Law.com, Law Journal Press, LegalTech, The National Law Journal and Real Estate Forum. Headquartered in New York City, ALM was formed in 1997. For more information, visit www.alm.com.

ALM, The American Lawyer, Corporate Counsel, GlobeSt.com, Insight Conferences, Law.com, Law Journal Press, LegalTech, The National Law Journal and Real Estate Forum are trademarks or registered trademarks of ALM Media Properties, LLC or affiliated entities.

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Jenny Hall
Phone: (212) 457-9535
E-mail: jhall@alm.com

NEW YORK (October 27, 2010) The American Lawyer and Corporate Counsel magazines today announced the Focus Asia Summit 2010, on November 16th, at The Concierge Conference Center, in New York City. This one-day conference will provide general counsel, investors and law firm partners with legal and regulatory analysis from top tier law firms in Asia.

Asian economies are being actively targeted by U.S. corporations, and in turn by U.S. law firms, as places to do business. According to The Economist, “Companies in the Fortune 500 list have 98 R&D facilities in China and 63 in India.” Anthony Paonita, editor-in-chief of Corporate Counsel commented, “Cross-border transactions are fundamental to so much U.S. investment that in-house counsel are looking for new networks and resources to navigate specific legal and regulatory challenges around the globe.”
This advanced seminar discusses some of the most pertinent issues involved in doing business in China, India, Korea and Japan. Key topics and speakers will include:

“Japan M&A – Keys to Creating a Smooth Transition and Obtaining Optimal Performance.” Akimitsu Kamori of  Blakemore & Mitsuki discusses creating a smooth transition between existing and acquiring management teams, and the impact of IFRS on Japanese acquisitions.

“Major Legal and Tax Issues Affecting M&A in China.” DingFa “David” LIU of JunHe Law offices provides an overview of the legal, tax and regulatory issues that investors need to be aware of before investing in China.
“Antitrust Regulation and Anti-Corruption Practices in Korea.” K.T.Jung of Kim & Chang focuses on Korean anti-corruption laws and enforcement, current anti-competition enquiries and anti-trust regulation, and implications for compliance with U.S. FCPA.

“Foreign Investment in India – Legal, Tax & Regulatory Updates.” Vivek Kathpalia of Nishith Desai Associates discusses recent consolidated foreign direct investment policy, new competition law and proposed new direct tax and takeover codes.

The Focus Asia Summit 2010 is complimentary for in-house counsel, corporate business executives and law firm partners. Pre-registration is required and subject to approval by ALM Events.
Reserve your seat today at www.almevents.com/focusasia or call 212-457-7917 for additional program information.

Program attendees are eligible for up to 6.5 CLE credits.

Scott Pierce vice president ALM said, “There has been such a strong focus on international investment that we wanted to develop events for U.S. corporate counsel to meet with law firms from key markets around the world.” Focus Asia is one of a series of summits exploring the legal and financial landscapes outside North America:
•    Focus Asia November 16th 2010
•    Focus Europe November 18th 2010
•    Investing in Emerging Markets, November 30th 2010

Focus Asia is presented by ALM Events, a leading North American producer of trade, educational and networking events for business professionals. About ALM

ALM, an integrated media company, is a leading provider of specialized business news and information, focused primarily on the legal and commercial real estate sectors. ALM’s market-leading brands include The American Lawyer, Corporate Counsel, GlobeSt.com, Insight Conferences, Law.com, Law Journal Press, LegalTech, The National Law Journal and Real Estate Forum. Headquartered in New York City, ALM was formed in 1997. For more information, visit www.alm.com.

ALM, The American Lawyer, Corporate Counsel, GlobeSt.com, Insight Conferences, Law.com, Law Journal Press, LegalTech, The National Law Journal and Real Estate Forum are trademarks or registered trademarks of ALM Media Properties, LLC or affiliated entities.

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Jenny Hall
Phone: (212) 457-9535
E-mail: jhall@alm.com

NEW YORK (October 25, 2010) –Corporate Counsel magazine’s “Social Media: Risks and Rewards” conference speakers will address the latest threats and increasing legal perils associated with the rapid growth and evolution of social media. Featured speakers include in-house legal counsel from American Express, GE Capital, General Mills, TripAdvisor and Google. The conference will take place on Wednesday, November 3rd, at the Harvard Club of New York.

Anthony Paonita editor-in-chief at Corporate Counsel commented, “Social media has blurred the lines completely between work and private life. Among other things, it’s made legal departments totally re-evaluate what is important in terms of discovery in the employment sphere.”

Last year, over 100 in-house counsel met at The Harvard Club of NYC for the first event in this series. This year, the updated program focuses on best practice[s] for fundamentals like legally binding social media policies and significant emerging issues such as e-Discovery, the shifting relationship between companies and consumers, and the efficacy of Terms of Use [policies].

The conference sessions topics will include:
•    Privacy and security in social media.
•    How to protect against exposure risks generated by social media.
•    The lawyer’s new nightmare: e-Discovery and social media.
•    Crafting and legally enforcing a uniform social media policy across a corporation.
•    Brand protection, promotion and social media.

Complete conference agenda and registration details are available at www.corpcounsel.com/socialmedia.

Program attendees are eligible for up to 8 CLE credits, including one CLE Ethics credit in New York.

For additional conference information, please contact Judy Kelly at jkelly@alm.com.  To register, please contact customer service at (212) 457-7905 or visit www.corpcounsel.com/socialmedia.

The conference is presented by Corporate Counsel, in conjunction with ALM Events, a leading producer of educational and networking events for legal and business professionals.

About ALM

ALM, an integrated media company, is a leading provider of specialized business news and information, focused primarily on the legal and commercial real estate sectors. ALM’s market-leading brands include The American Lawyer, Corporate Counsel, GlobeSt.com, Insight Conferences, Law.com, Law Journal Press, LegalTech, The National Law Journal and Real Estate Forum. Headquartered in New York City, ALM was formed in 1997. For more information, visit www.alm.com.

ALM, The American Lawyer, Corporate Counsel, GlobeSt.com, Insight Conferences, Law.com, Law Journal Press, LegalTech, The National Law Journal and Real Estate Forum are trademarks or registered trademarks of ALM Media Properties, LLC or affiliated entities.
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