Suits Happen: What Every In-House Lawyer Needs to Know About Managing Litigation (and Litigation Counsel)

Overview (Program Summary)

The role and responsibilities of in-house counsel managing the company’s litigation have intensified in terms of scope, pace and reporting requirements. Join us for a webinar on what in-house counsel should know about litigation moderated by Paul Najar, Senior Vice President and General Counsel at Gafcon, and with Morrison & Foerster’s litigation team.

This program will provide practical guidance and strategies, including:

• Factors to consider on whether to sue, resolve or move on
• Selection of counsel; how to select the right lawyer / firm for the case
• How to manage a budget / work plan
• Setting goals and objectives and timing
• Possible negative media attention/PR
• How to prepare (ahead of outside lawyers) my executives and other employees for testimony?
• For a public company, how to comply with disclosure obligations (as claims happen or lawsuit developments change)?

Speakers

Moderator:

Paul Najar, Senior VP & General Counsel, Gafcon

Morrison & Foerster Speakers:

Mark Zebrowski, Senior Counsel

Eric Acker, Partner

Julie Park, Partner