The Union International des Avocats "UIA" will hold its 7th Winter Seminar in Whistler Mountain, British Columbia, Canada, from February 26 to March 02, 2012.  The Section is co-sponsoring this seminar.  Please contact Louis F. Burke at lburke@lfblaw.com if you have an interest in being a speaker. 

This is a great opportunity to meet lawyers from all over the world in the wonderful environment.

The topics are as follows:

February 27, 2012

Morning:                      Corporate Governance Policies and Procedures -- An introduction and comparative analysis

Afternoon:                   Shareholder Activism – Impact on Governance

February 28, 2012

Morning:                      Regulatory Environment Affecting Corporate Governance

                                    USA: Continuing Impact of Sarbanes-Oxley - Dodd-Frank; EU: Accounting and Auditing Directives/Regulations; Other Countries’ legislation

Afternoon:                   Corporate Compliance and Good Governance

February 29, 2012

Morning:                      Jurisprudence– Impact Cases and Decisions Influencing Governance

Afternoon:                   Arbitration on Corporate Governance related cases

March 1, 2012

Morning:                      Ethical and Other Dilemmas Faced by Corporate Management – Contradictory regulations, reporting governance failures, etc.

Afternoon:                   Best Practices for Lawyers:  Practical Tips for Avoiding Risk, Minimizing Malpractice and Developing a Compliance Culture within a Law Firm

March 2, 2012

Morning:                      How to Pitch a Client:  Practical Tips for Obtaining Legal Work