The Corporate Counsel College is an annual event organized by the International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC), designed to address the major issues facing inside counsel today. The 2023 edition took place on April 27-28 at the Loews Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
The program featured sessions on effective legal holds in the era of mixed-media communications, updates on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) regulations, strategies for maintaining privilege when in-house counsel serve dual roles, and emerging trends in resolving mass litigation. Notable speakers included Craig A. Thompson, Corporate Counsel College Dean, and Mark R. Beebe, IADC President.
Attendees had opportunities for networking during scheduled breaks and luncheons. The event was tailored for in-house counsel and their trusted outside counsel advisors, providing a platform to discuss current challenges and solutions in the legal field.
Speakers(21)
Amy Sherry Fischer
Shareholder at Foliart, Huff, Ottaway & Bottom
Amy Sherry Fischer has extensive experience in products liability, particularly drug and medical products, personal injury, and medical liability. She has defended Johnson & Johnson in the first opioid trial in the U.S.
Christine Egner
Corporate Counsel at Continental Tire the Americas
Christine Egner serves as corporate counsel for Continental Tire the Americas, handling legal matters related to the tire industry.
Christopher G. Michel
Partner at Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP
Christopher G. Michel is a partner at Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP, focusing on complex commercial litigation.
Craig A. Thompson
Partner at Venable LLP
Craig Thompson represents clients in commercial litigation, product liability, premises liability, and personal injury cases. He has significant experience handling civil cases before federal and state courts throughout the country.
Erin Murphy
Partner at Clement & Murphy PLLC
Erin Murphy is a partner at Clement & Murphy PLLC, specializing in appellate litigation and constitutional law.
Heidi B. Friedman
Partner at Thompson Hine LLP
Heidi B. Friedman is a partner at Thompson Hine LLP, specializing in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues.
Jillian Charles
Vice President & General Counsel at Honeywell
Jillian Charles serves as Vice President and General Counsel at Honeywell, managing the company's legal affairs.
John Jablonski
Managing Partner at Gerber Ciano Kelly Brady LLP
John Jablonski is the managing partner at Gerber Ciano Kelly Brady LLP, focusing on litigation and risk management strategies.
Karen R. Glickstein
Principal at Jackson Lewis P.C.
Karen Glickstein is a principal at Jackson Lewis P.C., focusing on employment law and workplace compliance.
Kim Yapchai
Former SVP and Chief ESG Officer at Tenneco
Kim Yapchai was the Senior Vice President and Chief ESG Officer at Tenneco, leading the company's ESG initiatives.
Latrice Lee
Senior Corporate Counsel at Alaska Airlines
Latrice Lee is Senior Corporate Counsel at Alaska Airlines, handling legal matters related to aviation.
Lawrence Briggi
Manager e-Discovery Legal Specialist Team at IBM
Lawrence Briggi manages IBM's e-Discovery Legal Specialist Team, overseeing legal discovery processes and compliance.
Makila Scruggs
Deputy General Counsel - Labor and Employment at Trane Technologies
Makila Scruggs serves as Deputy General Counsel for Labor and Employment at Trane Technologies, focusing on employment law.
Michele Abraham
VP, Global Corporate Compliance & Ethics at Lineage
Michele Abraham is the Vice President of Global Corporate Compliance & Ethics at Lineage, overseeing compliance programs.
Nancy Laben
Chief Legal Officer at Booz Allen
Nancy Laben serves as Chief Legal Officer at Booz Allen, managing the firm's legal and compliance functions.
Roman Martinez
Partner at Latham & Watkins LLP
Roman Martinez is a partner at Latham & Watkins LLP, focusing on appellate and Supreme Court litigation.
Sheila Schiffman
General Counsel at Vitesco Technologies
Sheila Schiffman is General Counsel at Vitesco Technologies, handling legal matters for the automotive supplier.
Sherylle Francis
Corporate Counsel at Universal Property and Casualty Insurance Company
Sherylle Francis is a corporate counsel specializing in insurance law, focusing on property and casualty insurance matters.
Spencer H. Silverglate
Partner at Clarke Silverglate, P.A.
Spencer H. Silverglate is a partner at Clarke Silverglate, P.A., specializing in complex commercial litigation.
Taylor Meehan
Partner at Consovoy McCarthy PLLC
Taylor Meehan is a partner at Consovoy McCarthy PLLC, specializing in constitutional and appellate litigation.
Thomas J. Harris III
General Counsel at Cushman & Wakefield
Thomas J. Harris III is General Counsel at Cushman & Wakefield, overseeing the company's legal operations.
Event Details
- Date
- April 27-28, 2023
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Chicago, United States
- Loews Chicago
- Pricing
- Varies by tier
- Audience
- In-house counsel and their trusted outside counsel advisors.
- CLE Credits
- Varies by session