Date:  03/19/2008

Time:   11:30 am Registration and Lunch Noon - 1:30pm Program

Location:   Crowne Plaza Cabana 4290 El Camino Real Palo Alto, CA 94306

Panelists:   Christopher Dewees, James P. Bennett, Jordan Eth, Terri Garland

Contact:   Tanya Ortiz-Bolhorst

Contact Phone:  650.813.5722

Description:  

Hear from Christopher Dewees, Chief Legal Officer of JDSU, and the Morrison & Foerster partners who won a defense verdict in a securities class action jury trial alleging securities fraud, insider trading, and approximately $20 billion in damages. This program will provide an insider’s look at issues surrounding the case, what happened at trial, and tactics for defending a major corporation in high-stakes litigation.

Topics Will Include:

• Best practices in trial preparation
• The importance of pre-trial
• Tips on how to present your case
• Examination of experts
• Use of consultants and other resources
• Role of In-House Counsel and the Board

Morrison & Foerster LLP (Provider #2183) certifies that this activity has been approved for MCLE credit by the State of California in the amount of 1 hour.