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American Bar Association
Section of Public Contract Law
Fall Educational Program
November 15,2002, Asheville, NC
Homeland Security:
Challenges, Changes, and Emerging Issues
PROGRAM
Department of Homeland Security: Structure, Mission, and Challenges
Presentation by Felix L. Martinez, Panel Moderator
Director, Federal Government Affairs
Keane Federal Systems, Inc.
McLean, VA
l Overview of the President's National Strategy for Homeland Security
l Overview of Homeland Security Legislation
l Structure, Mission, and Functions of New Department
l Transferred Agencies - Effect on Completed Actions and Pending Matters
l Interaction With State and Local Governments
l Challenges Facing the New Department
Speakers:
Keynote: Presentation by Patricia A. Dalton
Director, Strategic Issues
U.S. General Accounting Office
Washington, D.C.
Presentation by Major General Thomas J. Fiscus
Judge Advocate General
U.S. Air Force
Washington, D.C.
Procurement Within the Department of Homeland Security
Presentation by Elizabeth W. Fleming, Panel Moderator
Private Practitioner
Washington, D.C.
l Applicability of Existing, Government-Wide Procurement Laws
l Availability of "Exceptional" Procurement Authority
l R&D Mission and Structure of New Department
l Availability of "Other Transactions" Authority
l Integration of Diverse Agencies and Procurement Schemes
l Forums for Resolution of Protests and Contract Disputes
Speakers:
Presentation by Alan L. Chvotkin
Senior Vice President
Professional Services Council
Arlington, VA
Presentation by David A. Drabkin
Deputy Associate Administrator, Offke of Acquisition Policy
U. S . General Services Administration
Washington, D.C.
Presentation by Joseph J. Summerill IV
Senior Associate
Piliero, Mazza & Pargament, PLLC
Washington, DC
Presentation by Christopher R. Yukins
Associate Professor of Government Contracts Law
George Washington University Law School
Washington, D.C.
Business Liability for Terrorist Attacks
Richard J. Russin, Panel Moderator
Senior Vice President and Group Counsel
ACS, Inc.
Washington, D.C.
l Corporate Responsibility for Infrastructure Protection
l Insurance Coverage and Heightened Standards of Care After September 11
l Physical Security and Protection -- Liabilities to Employees and Visitors
l Business Continuity -- Liabilities to Shareholders and Contract Parties
Speakers:
Keynote: Richard H. L. Marshall
Principal Deputy, Critical Infrastructure Assurance Office
Department of Commerce
Washington, D.C.
Presentation by David Mendelsohn
Partner
Piper Rudnick
Chicago, IL
Presentation by Steve Shappell
Director, Legal
Aon Financial Services Group, Inc.
Denver, CO