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R E G I S T R A T I O N B O O K L E T

2020 FDCC WINTER MEETING

MARCH 4-8, 2020JW MARRIOTT CAMELBACK

SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA

Look for adventure among the towering red rocks and cliffs of spectacular Sedona, Arizona in this special day trip! Come to the JW Marriott Camelback Inn & Resort on Monday evening March 2, and enjoy cocktails with FDCC friends and your own dinner at one of many Scottsdale restaurants. Be sure to catch your breakfast on Tuesday March 3 early as the big bus leaves at 8:30 am for the excitement of Sedona. Under the graceful watch of Convention Co-Chair and experienced tour guide, Paula McQueen (US, Canada, Ireland, Tanzania, India), enjoy a part of Arizona that almost became a National Park under Teddy Roosevelt.

Men and women will surely enjoy the Sedona’s morning in the enchanting village of Tlaquepaque relaxing amid the charming Spanish tiled architecture of shops featuring wine, whiskey, art of all types, clothes, jewelry, and Arizona desert charm. Lunch at one of the great restaurants and enjoy of the most

gorgeous natural areas of the American West. Then spend your afternoon in Uptown Sedona on your own; try the Pink Jeep Tour, the Sedona Trolley Canyon Tour, Wine Tasting and a host of other fun events – or go hike among some of the most amazing red rock formations on the continent.

Sedona’s picturesque ambiance is just the one-of-a-kind balm to the eyes of those afflicted with serious office overload. So come, wander, and refresh in the tranquil elegance and delights of all that awaits you amid Sedona’s Splendor!

But don’t miss the bus! Departing for Camelback at 4:30 pm to return to Scottsdale in time for dinner with your FDCC friends! Pricing includes the bus ride transportation to and from Sedona and from Tlaquepaque to Uptown.

SEDONA’S SPLENDOR!

SEDONA DAY TRIPMARCH 3, 2020

ENCHANTMENT AWAITS YOU IN SEDONA

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The Wonder of It All! Experience the beauty, warmth, and all Arizona has to give -- in grand old Scottsdale, a city blending historical grit with arts and elegance. Savor the American Southwest as you stroll through Old Town, from the wafting aromas of chipotle and mesquite BBQ, to chic shops and quaint proprietors with the finest in desert western flair. Come enjoy the wonders of this rugged mountain and surrounding Sonoran Desert Springtime cool for this meeting of unrivaled beauty and truly, wonder!

This meeting you’ll cherish as we’ve sought the best ways for you to feel the energy of this ancient region --- set in the shadow of the great mountain the profile of which gives its name: Camelback. Here, we present for your pleasure the JW Marriott Camelback Inn & Resort where you’ll enjoy your stay in individual casitas as if you have your own desert townhouse. This is J.W. Marriott’s first resort, as upon staying here many years with his family, he decided to buy it --- and upgrade it as if it was his own -- to be his resort flagship - as it remains today.

This meeting features programming, events, and activities designed for networking as never before – all with the best interests of our corporate counsel, our industry members, and our defense counsel in mind. We start on Tuesday, March 3, but the meeting actually starts on Wednesday! How is that?

As Registration Chair Doreen Myles beckons you in, Tuesday boasts three pre-meeting events, all firsts by the Federation! Come in Monday evening, March 2 if you can, and while leaders huddle in meetings, these events will raise your gaze no matter what your interest. Like adventure or deep learning?

If the wonder of what almost became one of America’s first national parks tugs your heart, experience the Splendors of Sedona with your friends on a day trip set to take your breath away. Explore the land of enchanting Red Rock cliffs and towers that give Sedona its magical aura. Action, food, wine, and great exploring await the first 55 registrants for this one-of-a-kind day trip from which you’ll return Tuesday evening in time for dinner with friends in Scottsdale.

Ever wonder what makes Insurance Coverage tick? Need your junior attorneys to learn? Tuesday morning starts the FDCC Insurance Coverage Training Academy’s Boot Camp designed from within the insurance industry and its outside counsel to teach 1-5 year lawyers in your offices and firms, as well as more curious senior lawyers the ins and outs of the coverage world all in a day!

You might wonder instead how to ‘boost your game’, and become a more polished, better public speaker. Whether for pitching a new idea or client, or to present yourself to your company, C-Suite or public, come to Tuesday’s FDCC Public Speaking Workshop. This promises to give voice to abilities you may never have imagined you have!

Program Chair Jennifer Johnsen’s fantastic program starts on Wednesday, March 4, with our kick-off speaker Erwin Chemerinsky, Dean of UC Berkeley School of Law. A renowned constitutional law and Supreme Court scholar, the Dean will dazzle all with deep insights into the new composition of the Court, the past term and the upcoming cases on the Court’s 2020 calendar. His knowledge of the Court is beyond measure.

“Stay Ahead of the Curve” through this premier program enabling you to face new and emerging issues, whether you are in-house or outside counsel. Great section programs abound, including a major dissection of a bad faith case.

Thursday’s compelling programming includes Trial Masters to ramp up your trial presentations prepared by trial lawyers for trial lawyers. Then, back by popular demand, is Friday’s Corporate Counsel Symposium Update, programming designed by corporate counsel for corporate counsel. Saturday, we begin with Richard Gergel, United States District Court Judge (South Carolina), about his book, Unexampled Courage: The Blinding of Sgt. Isaac Woodward and the Awakening of President Harry S. Truman and Judge Waties Waring. Judge Gergel’s book has been selected for Book Club and we are thrilled he’ll facilitate that discussion on Friday.

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The plenary closes Saturday with an inspiring address focusing on the universal struggles everyone faces and the importance of trusting in one’s own potential. Our keynote speaker, Associate Professor of Law at Georgetown University Shon Hopwood provides his incredible story of transformation from convicted bank robber and jailhouse lawyer. As moving as ever, his story has been aired on “60 Minutes.”

Our meeting honors our American Veterans, with a special presentation of leadership for the Arizona Disabled Veteran Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, whose mission it is to support those rendered most vulnerable from their deepest commitment to keep us all free.

Networking? You’ll have it! At Thursday’s Sonoran Sunset Presidential Gala you’ll join President Elizabeth Lorell and Presidential Advisor Jeff while you enjoy our GREAT band and fare! And of course, no Old West meeting exists without a true rodeo. Parada del Sol Rodeo is calling you on Friday evening! Alternatively, try one of the fantastic Fellowship Dinners among a selection of restaurants that make Scottsdale America’s Restaurant Capital of the West.

Nowhere else can you find Saturday’s combination! Catch a Major League Baseball Cactus League Spring Training game at the first class Salt River Fields at Talking Stick. Or join the gathering of 600 of Native America’s best artists at the Annual Indian Fair & Market at the Smithsonian Affiliate and Phoenix Point of Pride, the great Heard Museum. It is rapidly becoming the internationally premiere collection of Native American artifacts and culture. Concluding the FDCC’s three-meeting swing through the American West is Saturday’s “Great American West” Theme Party, featuring music to make your feet wander, skills challenges that may make you an Axe champion, great cuisine to relax with a unique and rare “waiter”, and (weather permitting) the vision of true astronomical wonder!

In between? Cook and drink wine as you develop the right touch in southwest style BBQ, taste and learn the awakening flavors of Scotch as pipers and kilted ones present this elixir, and enjoy the pleasures of Old Town Scottsdale. Walk among the spectacular Desert Botanical Gardens. Check out Scottsdale’s amazing Museum of the West. Hike or bike along trails in the Sonoran Desert amid the great Saguaro, into the domain of the roadrunner and coyote. Enjoy a true golf experience on the challenging Ambiente Course, hosted

by Brian Oldenburg (per member Ann Oldenburg of Chicago) in this great lush and completely rebuilt course set at the foot of Camelback Mountain.

If you’ve ever wondered where you truly can simply relax and let off some steam, the Camelback Inn & Resort is the place. The Spa at Camelback Inn is simply spectacular – world class creativity presents a variety of ways for you to relax like never before. Or make it simpler, and enjoy the beautiful Jackrabbit Pool. Stay on site and take the resort’s Powerwalk, or just enjoy the dining at any one of Camelback’s seven restaurants and eateries from tranquil Sprouts to Hoppin’ Jacks, the elegance of Lincoln to Rita’s southwest flair and more!

So leave your polar vortex and Alberta Clippers behind. The Valley’s average daily high temperature: 78F! Flights to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport are convenient from everywhere in the United States. The airport is a 25 minute ride to the JW Marriott Camelback. Room rates are set to work for all of us. Because our winter meeting is designed particularly for BOTH our corporate and defense counsel members, the first sixty of our in-house counsel and industry members to register will have complimentary meeting registration fees!

This meeting, YOUR meeting, may just compel you to never leave! But when you do, you’ll surely be ahead of the curve, becoming a truly Wonderful Counselor who’s experienced The Wonder of It All! And we’d love to have that be you here with us!

All the best to you --- your Convention Chairs, Craig Marvinney & Paula McQueen

YOUR CONVENTION TEAM

President: Elizabeth Lorell, Gorden & Rees, LLP, Florham Park, NJ Presidential Advisor: Jeffrey Lorell, Saiber, LLP, Florham Park, NJ Convention Chair: Craig Marvinney, Walter | Haverfield, Cleveland, OH and Paula McQueen Program Chair: Jennifer Johnsen, Gallivan, White & Boyd, PA, Greenville, SC Registration Chair: Doreen Myles, Scottsdale, AZ


Check in for the 2020 Winter Meeting in Scottsdale at the JW Marriott Inn & Resort on Monday, March 2 for your registration materials and enjoy your FDCC friends and meeting with our faculty over cocktails. Then enjoy dinner in FDCC fellowship on your own at one of Scottsdale’s many great restaurants!

On Tuesday, March 3, catch breakfast on your own and then begin your transformation. From 8:30 through 5:30 pm, designed by some of the FDCC’s most creative lawyers, this incredible workshop will engage you in a true program in this intense but fun growth experience. Insights and coaching come in plenary and small groups from a faculty with many of the FDCC’s most dynamic speakers as: Timothy Pratt, past-FDCC President and former Secretary and General Counsel of a major Fortune 300 publicly traded corporation, and trial lawyer on a national level walks you through Executive Presence; renowned Jury Consultant Stuart Simon puts you in front of a veritable jury; FDCC trial lawyer and former Hawaiian Attorney General David Louie breaks down HOW to give a powerful speech; Fox News Commentator and FDCC trial lawyer Mercedes Colwin opens your world to speaking in television and other different media, to name a few.

Whatever your background, meet the rest of our diverse faculty --- leading FDCC speakers, a Toastmaster Leader, an IADC past-President --- from preparation through delivery, explore the power of creativity, improvisational insights, confidence, poise and presence, and the ability to connect with your audience. Weave logic, emotion, and commonality into your new world of interpretive speech. Learn tools that help overcome fear and become the most effective storyteller and communicator you ever imagined. Take these techniques of excellence and make this the first day with your new voice!

Register early as seating is limited and we expect the workshop will sell out. The $300 registration fee includes this great workshop, along with lunch on Tuesday and cocktail hours on Monday and Tuesday. CLE is being pursued in those states that recognize the art of public speaking as critical to a lawyer’s success.

FDCC INAUGURAL PUBLIC SPEAKING WORKSHOP - BE THE BEST SPEAKER YOU CAN BE!

Have you ever wondered how “they” do it? How you can too? Now at the Inaugural FDCC Public Speaking Workshop you can set your path - becoming everything “they” are as a public speaker!

FDCC INSURANCECOVERAGE TRAINING

ACADEMY: CGL BOOT CAMP

March 3, 2020

JW Marriott Camelback HotelScottsdale, Arizona

The FDCC is pleased to announce the launch of the exclusive Insurance Coverage Training Academy

with its first installment – the CGL Boot Camp to be held in Scottsdale, Arizona, on March 3, 2020.

What will be Covered The immersion-learning program is built around a hypothetical fact pattern and places the attendees directly in the environment, identifying and working through the coverage issues faced most often in commercial liability claims. Some of the highlights of the program include:

• In depth, true-to-life training program with small breakout sessions led by leading coverage attorneys and senior insurance claim executives from around the country.

• Practical hands-on focus on issue spotting, duty to defend considerations, preparing coverage position letters, dissecting additional insured and contractual indemnity tenders, evaluating risk transfer opportunities, and responding to time limit demands.

• Students will be given exemplar coverage position and tender letters to use for future reference.

Who Should AttendThe CGL Boot Camp is open to all FDCC members as well as others within their firms, companies and their clients who may not be members and is targeted to:

• associates who are defense coverage attorneys with one to five years of coverage experience

• insurance claims professionals who can benefit from hands-on training

• experienced defense trial attorneys who want to learn or sharpen their skill sets and learn CGL coverage protocols in the trenches.

Registration materials will be coming soon. To reserve a spot or spots for this select program, please call FDCC Headquarters: 610-992-0022, or send an email to [email protected]. We look forward to seeing you at

the Insurance Coverage Training Academy CGL Boot Camp.



THE HOTEL JW Marriott Camelback 5402 East Lincoln Drive Scottsdale, AZ 480-948-1700

Experience the peacefulness of the desert coupled with the luxury of the JW Marriott brand. Situated at the base of Camelback Mountain in Paradise Valley, the JW Marriott Camelback Inn takes advantage of its location highlighting garden terraces, heated outdoor pools, and trails in the Sonoran Desert. Pueblo-style casitas all feature patios with beautiful mountain, desert or garden views, luxury bedding and kitchenettes.

The negotiated room rate for the FDCC Winter Meeting is $329 per night and we expect the room block to fill quickly. Our group rate is available until Sunday, February 9, 2020 or until our room block is filled. Check-in is 4:00 pm and check-out is 11:00 am. Valet parking is available at a charge of $10 per day, or you may self-park.

GETTING THEREWith non-stop flights from just about every major city in the country, the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) also features non-stop service from Toronto, London’s Heathrow and Gatwick airports, Mexico City, and Frankfurt, Germany. Several airlines have offered FDCC travelers a discount on their airfares. Visit the FDCC website for more information.

The JW Marriott Camelback is located approximately 9 miles from the Phoenix Airport. Estimated taxi fare is $40 one way. For driving directions, click here, or visit the JW Marriott Camelback website.

While car rentals are available at the airport, the JW Marriott Camelback also has a Hertz Rental Car office onsite for day trips.


CONVENTION CANCELLATION POLICYRegistrations minus $90 and any applicable credit card fees charged to the FDCC will be refunded if the FDCC office receives written notice no later than February 7, 2020.

No refunds will be made after February 7, 2020. In the event of any “special circumstances” requiring cancellation after February 7, 2020, this refund policy may be amended (based on the member’s written request), only by the FDCC President upon recommendation of the Convention Chair. It is strongly recommended that all registrants purchase trip cancellation insurance. Please note that the FDCC has no authority to modify the hotel’s cancellation or refund policies.

Payments paid to the FDCC for separate events and/or tours may or may not be refunded in whole or in part. The decision to refund these charges will be made on a case by case basis by the Convention Chair, and will be based in part, on the upon timing of the cancellation and the refund policies of the event/tour provider.

WEATHERAt the beginning of March, Scottsdale will feature high’s in the mid-70’s and low’s in the evening in the mid-50’s. We will keep you posted as to the weather conditions as we get closer to our meeting dates.

WHAT TO WEARScottsdale is definitely “country casual” and the JW Camelback is generally “resort casual.”

Committee Meetings and Educational Events: Business casual which includes collared shirts and jeans or slacks for men and jeans, slacks, dresses, skirts and blouses for women.

Activities/Tours: All are casual, and some will require comfortable shoes. Please check the information for each activity. Desert Sands Opening Reception: Business casual will be the theme here. After a day of travel, it will be time to enjoy a beverage and a “nosh” while saying “hello” to old friends and welcoming our newcomers under the beautiful Scottsdale nighttime sky.

President’s Gala: Sonoran Sunset Dinner & Dance: This is the “dressier” evening event, but we’re “out West,” so although no tuxedos, jeans with a regular or bolo tie are “in!” For the ladies, cocktail dresses… and dancing shoes… or boots!

Great American West Theme Party: The Wonder of It All: We will “kick it up” on Mummy Mountain, an “abandoned” Western town on the property of the JW Marriott Camelback. Come as you are or dig out your boots and hats and “belly up” to the bar! Try your hand at Axe Throwing or grab a beer from our “beer burro!” It will be a wonderful evening under the stars… and you might even be able to get a close up view of them…!

KIDSWhile we do not have any specific activities for the kids, many of the offsite activities are definitely “kid friendly.” Please note that some of the tours do suggest participants be at least 21 years of age and, as always, no FDCC members or their guests under the age of 21 may be served or consume alcohol at any FDCC event. Babysitting services are available by contacting the JW Marriott Concierge. (The FDCC does not endorse these services or make any representations about their quality, standards or fitness. Use them at your own risk.)


SOLOSFDCC has many activities for spouses and significant others, but we also want to make sure those of you attending “solo” enjoy the evening events and have opportunities to become better acquainted with your fellow FDCC members and guests. The registration form will include an opportunity to indicate if you would like to be part of any “solo” plans. Once onsite, we will have opportunities for you to get together with other solo attendees- whether this is your first meeting or your 10th!

CHARMHow could we choose anything other than a camel for our meeting at Camelback!

The Federation started selecting gold charms to commemorate its meetings in 1960. Over the years, it has become a tradition to select a specially designed charm that will bring to mind fond memories of the venue or theme of the meeting. We hope that our camel brings a smile to your face!

FDCC BOOK CLUB SELECTIONUnexampled Courage: The Blinding of Sgt. Isaac Woodard and the Awakening of President Harry S. Truman and Judge J. Waties Waring by Richard Gergel

On February 12, 1946, Sergeant Isaac Woodard, a returning, decorated African American veteran, was removed from a Greyhound bus in Batesburg, South Carolina, after he challenged the bus driver’s disrespectful treatment of him. Woodard, in uniform, was arrested by the local police chief, Lynwood Shull, and beaten and blinded while in custody.

President Harry Truman was outraged by the incident. He established the first presidential commission on civil rights and his Justice Department filed criminal charges against Shull. In July 1948, following his commission’s recommendation, Truman ordered an end to segregation in the U.S. armed forces. An all-white South Carolina jury acquitted Shull, but the presiding judge, J. Waties Waring, was conscience-stricken by the failure of the court system to do justice by the soldier. Waring described the trial as his “baptism of fire,” and began issuing major civil rights decisions from his Charleston courtroom, including his 1951 dissent in Briggs v. Elliott declaring public school segregation per se unconstitutional.

Three years later, the Supreme Court adopted Waring’s language and reasoning in Brown v. Board of Education. Richard Gergel’s Unexampled Courage details the impact of the blinding of Sergeant Woodard on the racial awakening of President Truman and Judge Waring and traces their influential roles in changing the course of America’s civil rights history.

Join the author, Judge Richard Gergel, as he moderates our FDCC Book Club discussion on Friday, March 6 at 11:00 am. Judge Gergel will also address the meeting’s plenary session on Saturday morning, March 7th.


FDCC CHARITYArizona Disabled Veteran Foundation www.advf.net

At each Winter and Summer Meeting, the President of the FDCC selects a local charity to support in the city where we are holding our meeting. At this 2020 Winter Meeting, the FDCC continues this tradition. FDCC President Elizabeth Lorell and her husband Jeff, have selected the Arizona Disabled Veteran Foundation, based in Phoenix as the charity the FDCC will ask our members to support.

The Arizona Disabled Veteran Foundation, Inc. (ADVF) was formed as an organization in 2010 and to aid and assist Arizona’s veteran and particularly Arizona’s disabled veterans. They are a 501(c)3 charity and all contributions to the Foundation stay in Arizona.

Generally, they do not provide services to veterans directly, rather they provide financial assistance to established veteran and non-veteran organizations that provide services to Arizona veterans. The ADVF does have a legal clinic program that has been in operation for the last seven years. They provide clinics across Arizona for veterans and their families to assist in the preparation of wills, medical directives and to provide support with family law issues, debt problems, landlord/tenant issues, etc.

“This will remain the land of the free so long as it is the home of the brave.” Elmer Davis

Join Elizabeth and Jeff in supporting the Arizona Disabled Veteran Foundation at the 2020 FDCC Winter Meeting.

FDCC PROGRAMProgram Chair, Jennifer Johnsen, has pulled together a slate of innovative and cutting edge plenary and Substantive Law Section programming, Keynote Addresses and educational opportunities that promise to continue differentiating FDCC members with relevant tools and resources on the razor’s edge of what makes FDCC lawyers great. The detailed agenda for Jennifer’s program “Stay Ahead of the Curve,” begins on page 18 of this brochure.


SCHEDULE OF EVENTSMONDAY, MARCH 2, 20201:00 pm – 3:00 pm Officers Meeting

3:15 pm – 5:15 pm Executive Committee Meeting

5:00 pm – 7:00 pm FDCC Registration Desk Open

6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Cocktail Reception for those attending the Insurance Coverage Training Academy (ICTA), Public Speaking Workshop (PSW) & the Sedona Day Trip

TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 20207:00 am – 12:00 pm Registration

7:00 am – 8:00 am Breakfast for Sedona Trip attendees, ICTA, PSW and Finance & Budget & Committee Members

8:30 am – 6:00 pm Offsite: Sedona Splendor Day Trip

8:00 am – 5:00 pm Insurance Coverage Training Academy

8:30 am – 4:30 pm Public Speaking Workshop

8:30 am – 11:30 am Finance & Budget Committee Meeting

11:30 am – 12:30 pm Sites Committee Meeting

12:30 pm – 5:00 pm FDCC Board of Directors Meeting

5:30 pm – 6:30 pm Reception for Committees, ICTA, PSW & Sedona Day Trip attendees

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 20207:00 am – 12:00 pm Registration

8:00 am – 10:00 am Admissions Committee Meeting

10:00 am – 2:30 pm Offsite: Old Town Scottsdale Experience where it all began! Explore Old Town Scottsdale on your own schedule. Old Town features wonderful galleries and unique boutiques as well as one of the most amazing, old fashioned ice cream parlors that dates back to 1958! Looking for some culture? Stop in the Museum of the West, located in the heart of Old Town and featuring the art, culture and history of the 19 states in the American West. Lunch will be on your own at one of the many and varied dining options in Old Town.

10:30 am – 12:30 pm Projects & Objectives Meeting

12:30 pm – 2:00 pm Membership Recruitment Committee & State Representatives Meeting

12:30 pm – 2:00 pm Membership Development Committee Meeting


WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 20201:00 pm – 2:00 pm Foundation Board Meeting

2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Foundation Fundraising Committee Meeting

2:15 pm – 4:15 pm New Member Orientation All new members and first-time attendees of a Winter or Annual Meeting should plan to attend this introduction to the FDCC and its current officers. Please contact Danielle Scott at [email protected] to RSVP.

4:30 pm – 5:15 pm Parade of Past Presidents and Introduction of New Members, Presidents/Presidents-Elect of ADTA, DRI and IADC, Introduction of the Program

5:15 pm – 6:15 pm Kickoff Speaker: Dean Erwin Chemerinsky, sponsored by the FDCC Foundation

6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Desert Sands Opening Reception We can watch the sun set over Camelback Mountain from the Sonoran Terrace while enjoying a “nosh” and adult beverages! It’s the perfect way to kick-off a great meeting!

THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 20207:00 am – 8:00 am Yoga

Led by Lorraine D’Aversa, morning Yoga is for beginners and experienced yogis alike.7:00 am – 2:00 pm FDCC Registration

7:00 am – 8:30 am Grab & Go Breakfast

8:00 am – 9:30 am Voucher Breakfast

8:00 am – 8:50 am Section Open House

9:00 am – 9:50 am Plenary Session: Welcome to Scottsdale!

10:00 am – 12:00 pm Plenary Session

12:30 pm – 1:45 pm Professional Women’s Forum Lunch

1:30 pm – 3:30 pm Offsite: Arizona Party Bike This event was so popular at the 2019 Winter Meeting in Austin, we had to bring it back! Pedal your way around Scottsdale on a party bike! The 15 passenger sightseeing bike is stocked with beer, wine and soda and is a 2 hour fun-filled tour stopping at 3 popular “old town” watering holes: Patti’s Pub, Social Tap and one more picked especially for our FDCC crowd. It’s a group effort! Not up for pedaling? There are 10 pedaling seats and 5 non-pedaling seats.

Minimum age is recommended to be 21 years of age. However, those under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and may not consume alcohol.


THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2020

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Offsite: Cooking Class & Wine Pairing Imagine being in a professional kitchen where you arrive for your private class and a professionally trained chef is waiting to lead you through a cooking lesson. You and your fellow FDCC attendees will enjoy an experience cooking together (leave the shopping, prep & clean up to Sweet Basil!) and sit down to enjoy a delicious meal you have all helped create!

1:00 pm – finish Golf Outing at JW Marriott Camelback: Ambiente Course Tee off amidst rolling fairways and the Camelback foothills, natural beauty and native plants and grasses that combine for a challenging round that can be as punishing as it is rewarding. We have reserved tee times at this 18-hole, par 72, 7221-yard course known for its eye-catching elevation changes and rolling fairways with significant drops. Your fee includes transportation to the course, greens fees and beverage cart. Should you need to rent golf clubs, please contact the Clubhouse directly at 480-596-7050.

6:30 pm – 11:00 pm President’s Gala: Sonoran Sunset Dinner & Dance Just before you head to the dance floor to experience “Groove Merchants,” one of the best dance bands in Arizona, you will be treated to an evening of fine dining with good friends! FDCC President Elizabeth Lorell and her husband Jeff invite you to enjoy an evening of wonderful food and fellowship… and fun!

FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 20207:00 am – 8:00 am Yoga

Led by Lorraine D’Aversa, morning Yoga is for beginner and experienced yogis alike.7:00 am – 2:00 pm FDCC Registration



9:00 am – 9:50 am Section Programs

9:00 am – 10:30 am Spouse Hospitality Join Jeff Lorell, Doreen Myles, Tricia Glascott, Erin Christie, Paula McQueen Marvinney and Gary Johnsen to connect with fellow members new and old over coffee, tea and snacks.

10:00 am – 12:00 pm Plenary Session

11:00 am – 12:30 pm Book Club: Unexampled Courage: The Blinding of Sgt. Isaac Woodard and the Awakening of President Harry S. Truman and Judge J. Waties Waring

12:30 pm – 3:30 pm Offsite: Old Town Scottsdale Experience where it all began! Explore Old Town Scottsdale on your own schedule. Old Town features wonderful galleries and unique boutiques as well as one of the most amazing, old fashioned ice cream parlors that dates back to 1958! Looking for some culture? Stop in the Museum of the West, located in the heart of Old Town and featuring the art, culture and history of the 19 states in the American West. Lunch will be on your own at one of the many and varied dining options in Old Town.


FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 2020

12:30 pm – 4:00 pm Offsite: Desert Botanical Garden Discover the tranquil vibrancy of desert plants nestled amid the red rocks of the Papago Buttes. Stroll and hike through five thematic trails to explore the beauty of the Sonoran Desert, from towering cacti and alluring succulents to brilliant wildflowers and lush trees. You may never believe the desert’s variety. Enjoy “Desert Rising by Cracking Art,” an art installation of more than 1,000 animal sculptures made from colorful and recyclable plastic.

12:30 pm – 1:00 pm Corporate Counsel Lunch

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Corporate Counsel Symposium Update

1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Scotch in Scottsdale Tasting All you lads and lasses, come explore that magic elixir of the Scots! A land of tartans where winter storms are interrupted by the occasional tempest. Listen to the pipes as men in kilts present four distinguished scotches that will take you across bonnie Scotland from the Highlands to the Islands, through single malt classics and a classic blend, from clear to peaty. Learn about this mysterious sip and its several regions, as you also taste the culinary flair of true pairings and recipes that use scotch – all in a light banquet setting.

6:00 pm – 10:00 pm Parada del Sol Rodeo This Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) sanctioned rodeo is the real deal! Audiences will be on the edge of their seats as they watch the toughest cowboys and cowgirls compete in bull riding, saddle bronc and bareback riding, team roping, steer wrestling and more! Our evening will include a “cowboy dinner” including adult beverages and tickets to the rodeo. While you are there, you can also do a little shopping at some of the rodeo themed vendors. Extend the evening with dancing to live bands. A limited number of tickets to this event are available, so register now!

Evening Dine Around Scottsdale offers many fantastic restaurants ranging form the casual BBQ to “white tablecloth” fine dining. The concierge will be happy to assist with recommendations and reservations and a list of area restaurants is located in the back of this brochure.

9:30 pm – 11:00 pm Dessert in the Desert Party Save room for dessert! Join us back at the JW Marriott Camelback after your evening at the Rodeo or your dining experience in Scottsdale. An FDCC favorite, the dessert party is a great way to end the night!

SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 20207:00 am – 8:00 am Yoga

Led by Lorraine D’Aversa, morning Yoga is for beginner and experienced yogis alike.7:00 am – 2:00 pm FDCC Registration




SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 20208:00 am – 8:50 am Section Meetings

9:00 am – 10:00 am Plenary Session: Judge Richard Gergel, U.S.D.C., D.S.C.

10:00 am – 10:40 am Plenary Session: FDCC Business Meeting

10:40 am – 10:50 am FDCC Summer Meeting Preview: Fairmont Southampton Princess, Bermuda

11:00 am – 12:00 pm Plenary Keynote Speaker: Shon Hopwood Sponsored by the FDCC Foundation

12:15 pm – 5:00 pm Offsite: Salt River at Talking Sticks Spring Training Baseball Game: Diamondbacks host Padres Enjoy a Cactus League game at one of the most exciting stadiums in the Cactus League, Salt River Fields at Talking Stick where you’ll catch the Arizona Diamondbacks hosting the San Diego Padres. Salt River Fields, opened just in 2011, hits a home run with a brand-new scoreboard for 2020 as the mostly shaded stadium is the Spring Training home for both the D-Backs and the Colorado Rockies of MLB’s National League. Come, walk onto the Reservation and taste the Summertime feel with your FDCC friends: baseball, hot dogs, and a cool sip all in the coolest park in Arizona! The registration fee includes your ticket and transportation. Food and beverages are not covered.

12:30 pm – 4:30 pm Offsite: Annual Indian Fair at The Heard Museum Join with one of the jewels in the Valley of the Sun, the Heard Museum to walk among perhaps the greatest assembly of Native American artistry and culture in a given year. The Heard stands among the world’s foremost sites in presenting the story of the American Indian and carries international recognition of its collection, and among other things, its unmatched festivals. Come with your FDCC friends to be on site as the Heard presents its Annual Indian Fair bringing over 600 American Indian artists representing Nations of Indians together from throughout the Americas. Enjoy the costumery, dances, and magnificent art in this great annual assemblage of the Native American world. You will find this nowhere else! The offsite tour includes transportation and entrance ticket.

1:30 pm – 3:30 pm Offsite: Segway Tour of Scottsdale The best way to see Scottsdale! If you can walk upstairs without a handrail, you can ride a Segway! After your instructions and test ride, your guide will take you on a narrated tour around Scottsdale and Old Scottsdale. Tour highlights: San Francisco Giants Spring Training Stadium, The Little Red Schoolhouse, Art Gallery Row, and Main Street Old Scottsdale. Each helmet is fitted with a mic and earbud, so no one misses the narration of the guide.

Minimum age is 12 and minimum weight is 100 pounds. 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Great American West Theme Party “The Wonder of It All”

Closing out our week in Scottsdale is the Great American West Theme Party “The Wonder of It All,” featuring music to make your feet wander, great “cowboy fare,” and lots of fun! Try your hand at axe throwing and grab a beer from our “beer burro!” It will be a wonderful evening under the stars, and weather permitting, an opportunity to view those stars “up close and personal!”


APACHE TRAIL Home of the Superstition Mountains, the legendary Lost Dutchman Gold Mine, beautiful lakes, world famous Roosevelt Dam, the Tonto National Forest, and Boyce Thompson Southwest Arboretum. Excellent area for day hikes. Located 45 minutes Southeast of Scottsdale. (480) 982-3141

ARIZONA SCIENCE CENTER The center is a state-of-the-art hands on exhibit. Containing a planetarium, and a giant-screen theater, the Center highlights science and technology from an Arizona perspective, showcasing Arizona talents and achievements. (602) 716-2000

CHASE FIELD This ballpark is worth seeing whether or not you’re among the 49,000+ fans catching the Arizona Diamondbacks in action. The ballpark offers guided tours year-round. For pricing and tour times call (602) 462-6000. Located at 401 E. Jefferson Street in Phoenix.

CAMELBACK MOUNTAIN & PIESTEWA PEAK Hikers can climb to the top of Camelback Mountain beginning at Echo Canyon Park off McDonald Dr. (about a mile from the Resort). This is not an easy climb as aspects of this trail are dangerous and involve considerable climbing. Piestewa (also called Squaw Peak) is a less difficult hiking trail about 4 miles from the Resort.

CAREFREE AND CAVE CREEK Carefree, an exclusive residential and resort area, is a 30-minute drive north on Scottsdale Rd. See the charming Spanish Village with its many fine shops and restaurants. Its neighbor, Cave Creek, is an authentic looking Western town located on some of the most beautiful desert in the Southwest.

COSANTI Studio of environmental architect, Paolo Soleri, where you’ll see his famous windbell workshop. Located on Doubletree Rd. in Scottsdale. Open 9am-5pm daily. Tours available by reservation. (480) 948-6145

DESERT JEEP TOURS Leave the cares of civilization behind you. Sit back, relax and explore the beautiful scenic backcountry of the Wild West! Reservations are required, so call the concierge at ext. 7001.

FOUNTAIN HILL Home of the world’s highest fountain (560 feet) in a scenic park perfect for picnicking and visiting adjacent shops. The fountain operates on the hour for 15 minutes. (480) 837-1654/837-2064

FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT’S TALIESIN WEST Visit a rare site designed by the great architect for himself. His Winter Camp and desert laboratory combined a home and a teaching facility and gives the visitor great insight into the master. The facility seeks to preserve the original interior decor over the many decades since it was originally appointed. Immerse yourself in this, Scottsdale’s only National Historic Landmark. 12345 N. Taliesin Dr., Scottsdale, AZ 85259; franklloydwright.org (480) 860-2700

EXPLORING SCOTTSDALE ON YOUR OWNScottsdale and the Camelback Mountain area, as well as greater Phoenix, have so many things to do that we couldn’t possibly fit them all into the Winter Meeting. There is something for everyone! Of course, if you like golf and seek to play more than the Winter Meeting’s golf outing on the JW Marriott’s challenging Ambiente Course, there are plenty of golf courses throughout the greater Phoenix area to keep you busy for quite a long time.

As for hiking, this is a desert climate. We have included a wonderful walk/hike opportunity at the Desert Botanical Gardens as an activity this week. There are some fun walks and power walks right in the resort proper and an enjoyable desert hiking loop at the foot of Mummy Mountain behind the resort to the North. Camelback Mountain itself, while the view from the top is spectacular, the ‘hike’ to the top becomes more of a ‘climb’ and can be considered dangerous for most but the more experienced and fit hikers among us. Whatever a hiker would like to tackle, have fun, plan well, be aware of where you are, bring plenty of water to drink, and be aware of the risks of both flora and fauna as well as the terrain.

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HEARD MUSEUM Internationally recognized museum of North American Indian anthropology and primitive art. Outstanding displays of Southwest Indian arts and crafts with detailed explanation of tribal origins and customs. Located 20 minutes from the resort at 22 E. Monte Vista, Phoenix. Excellent for families! (602) 252-8848

HERITAGE SQUARE A beautifully restored segment of Victorian Phoenix. The historical buildings circa 1900 are open for tours. A gift shop and light dining spots are included in the lovely landscaped area under the lath covering. Located on 7th Street between Monroe and Adams.

HORSEBACK RIDING Professional guides and specially trained horses will provide you with an authentic riding adventure, whether you are a novice rider or an experienced equestrian. The concierge will be happy to arrange your desert experience.

HOT AIR BALLOON RIDES From 400 feet high in the blue skies of Arizona take in 360 degrees of Sonoran desert beauty. Commonly seen are jackrabbit, quail, roadrunner and coyote. For this once in a lifetime experience, call your concierge for advance reservations.

MUSICAL INSTRUMENT MUSEUM This museum offers the opportunity to see and hear 3,000 instruments from every corner of the globe. Located 20 minutes from the resort at the corner of Tatum Blvd. and Mayo Blvd. (480) 478-6000

ODYSEA AQUARIUM Explore the world under the sea right in Scottsdale! Enjoy the National Geographic Exhibition “Monster Fish, In Search of the Last River Giants”. 9500 E. Via de Ventura, Scottsdale, AZ. 85256; OdySeaAquarium.com

PHOENIX ZOO Rated among the top 10 zoos in the United States. Animals are grouped according to their habitat. A special Arizona exhibit includes native desert plants and animals. Tram rides are also available. Enter a world of wonder with over 3,000 animals including Sumatran Tigers, Bornean Orangutans and more! A new children’s zoo is also a special attraction. (602) 273-1341

PUEBLO GRANDE RUINS An active archeological dig of a prehistoric Hohokam Indian Community. The adjoining museum holds many of the treasures from the site. Located at 4619 E. Washington in Phoenix.

RAWHIDE The West’s most western town with entertainment for folks of all ages. Take a stagecoach or train ride, visit the petting zoo, ride the burros and camel, or visit one of the many other attractions offered at Rawhide. If you are brave enough, try rattlesnake in the Steakhouse. Admission and parking to the Wild West Town is free. Located at 5700 W. North Loop Road. (480) 502-5600

SPRING TRAINING BASEBALL Our meeting is at the height of Major League Baseball Spring Training in the Cactus League as many of your favorite teams run camps at stadiums throughout the area. We have a special event Saturday, March 7 at the Diamondbacks/Rockies top notch spring training stadium in Scottsdale, Salt River Fields at Talking Sticks, to the NE of the resort. Other nearby stadiums house the Giants in Scottsdale Stadium right in downtown Scottsdale, and Tempe Diablo Stadium, spring training home of the LA Angels. If you seek a drive, there are many other stadiums in the area such as:

• Goodyear Ballpark: Indians/Reds, Goodyear, AZ• Camelback Ranch: White Sox/Dodgers, Phoenix, AZ• Hohokam Stadium: Athletics, Mesa, AZ• Maryvale Baseball Park: Brewers, Phoenix, AZ• Peoria Sports Complex: Padres/Mariners, Peoria, AZ• Sloan Park: Cubs, Mesa, AZ• Surprise Stadium: Royals/Rangers, Surprise, AZ

SCOTTSDALE’S MUSEUM OF THE WEST As you enjoy your afternoon in Old Town Scottsdale, be sure to stop in and see one of the premier experiences of the American West. From Sen. Barry Goldwater’s photography to classic cowboys and the interaction with Native American culture. 3830 N. Marshall Way, Scottsdale, AZ. 85251; Scottsdalemuseumwest.org.

WRIGLEY MANSION CLUB Tour through this beautiful mansion built between 1929-1931 by the chewing gum magnate William Wrigley Jr.


SCOTTSDALE RESTAURANT GUIDE

Acacia $ Camelback Golf Club 480-905-7988 camelbackgolf.com American

AZ 88 $$ 7353 E. Scottsdale Mall 480-994-5576 az88.com American

Barrio Queen $$ 7114 E. Stetson Road 480-656-4197 barrioqueen.com Mexican

Blanco Tacos & Tequila $$ 6166 N. Scottsdale Road 480-289-5701 blancotacostequila.com Mexican

Bootleggers Modern American Smokehouse $$ 7217 E. 1st Street 480-404-9984 bootleggersaz.com BBQ

Bourbon & Bones $$$ 4200 N. Scottsdale Road 480-629-4922 bourbonandbonesaz.com Steakhouse

Steak, A Michael Mina Restaurant $$$ Scottsdale Princess 480-513-6002 scottsdaleprincess.com Steakhouse

Buck & Rider $$$ 4225 E. Camelback Road 602-346-0110 buckandrider.com Seafood

Café Monarch $$$ 6934 E. 1st Avenue 480-970-7682 cafemonarch.com American

Chelsea’s Kitchen $$ 5040 N. 40th Street 620-957-2555 chelseaskitchenaz.com American

Citizen Public House $$ 7111 E. 5th Avenue 480-398-4208 citizenpublichouse.com American

Craft 64 $$ 6922 E. Main Street 480-946-0542 craft64.com Grill & Sports Bar

Delux $$ 3146 E. Camelback Road 602-322-2299 deluxburger.com Burgers

Dominick’s Steakhouse $$$ 15169 N. Scottsdale Road 480-272-7271 domickssteakhouse.com Steakhouse

Don and Charlies $$ 7501 E. Camelback Road 480-990-0900 donandcharles.com American

Donovan’s $$$ 3101 E. Camelback Road 602-955-3666 donovanssteakhouse.com Steakhouse

El Chorro $$$ 5550 E. Lincoln Drive 480-948-5170 elchorro.com American

Elements $$$ 5700 E. McDonald Drive 480-607-2300 sancturaryaz.com American

Farm and Craft $$ 4302 N. Scottsdale Road 480-568-8980 ilovefarmandcraft.com Organic & Vegetarian

Fat Ox $$$ 6316 N. Scottsdale Road 480-307-6900 ilovefatox.com Italian

Franco’s Italian Café $$ 4327 N. Scottsdale Road 480-481-7614 francosscottsdale Italian

Hopdoddy $$ 11055 N. Scottsdale Road 480-348-2337 hopdoddy.com Burgers

J&G Steakhouse $$$ 6000 E. Camelback Road 480-214-8000 jgsteakhousescottsdale.com Steakhouse

La Hacienda $$ 7575 E. Princess Drive 480-585-4848 scottsdaleprincess.com Mexican

L’Amore $$ 3159 E. Lincoln Drive 602-381-3159 lamoreitalianrestaurant.com Italian

Lincoln $$$ JW Marriott Camelback Inn 480-905-7979 lincolnrestaurantaz.com American

Lo-lo’s Chicken & Waffles $$ 3133 N. Scottsdale Road 480-945-1920 loloschickenandwaffles.com Miscellaneous

Lon’s at the Hermosa Inn $$$ 5532 N. Palo Cristi Road 480-955 7878 lons.com American

Maple & Ash $$$ 7135 E. Camelback Road 480-400-8888 mapleandash.com American

Marcellino’s $$$ 7114 E. Stetson Road 480-990-9500 marcellinoristorante.com Italian

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SCOTTSDALE RESTAURANT GUIDE

Mastro’s City Hall $$$ 6991 E. Camelback Road 480-941-4700 mastrosrestaurants.com Steakhouse

Mastro’s Ocean Club $$$ 15045 N. Kierland Blvd. 480-443-8555 mastrosrestaurants.com Seafood

Mr. Mesquite 7345 E. Shoeman Lane 480-758-4859 eatmrmesquite.com Southwestern

Old Town Tortilla Factory $$ 6910 E. Main Street 480-945-4567 oldtowntortillafactory.com Southwestern

Orange Sky $$$ 9800 E. Indian Bend Road 480-850-8606 talkingstickresort.com Steakhouse

Pizzeria Bianco $$ 4743 N. 20th Street 602-368-3273 pizzeriabianco.com Italian

Pure Sushi $$ 20567 N. Hayden Road 480-355-0999 puresushibar.com Asian/Pacific Rim

Rancho Pinot Grill $$$ 6208 N. Scottsdale Road 480-367-8030 ranchopinot.com American

Richardson’s $$ 6335 N. 16th Street 602-265-5886 richardsonsnm.com Southwestern

Rita’s Kitchen $$ JW Marriott Camelback Inn 480-905-7979 ritaskitchenandbar.com Southwestern

Roaring Fork $$ 4800 N. Scottsdale Road 480-947-0795 roaringfork.com Southwestern

Roka Akor $$$ 7299 N. Scottsdale Road 480-306-8800 rokaakorcom Japanese Steakhouse

Rusty Spur Saloon $ 7245 E. Main Street 480-425-7787 rustyspursaloon.com Western

Sel $$$ 7044 E. Main Street 480-949-6296 selrestaurant.com American

Sprouts $ JW Marriott Camelback Inn 480-905-7979 camelbackspa.com Organic & Vegetarian

Steak 44 $$$ 5101 N. 44th Street 602-271-4400 steak44.com Steakhouse

SumoMaya $$$ 6560 N. Scottsdale Road 480-397-9520 sumamaya.com Asian/Pacific Rim

T. Cook’s $$$ 5200 E. Camelback Road 480-808-0766 tcooksphoenix.com American

Talavera $$$ Four Season’s Resort 480-513-5085 talaverarestaurant.com Steakhouse

Tee Pee $ 4144 E. Indian School Road 602-956-0178 teepeemexicanfood.com Mexican

The Capital Grille $$$ 16489 N. Scottsdale Road 480-348-1700 thecapitalgrille.com Steakhouse

The Henry $$ 4455 E. Camelback Road 602-429-8020 thehenryrestaurant.com American

The House Brasserie $$ 6936 E. Main Street 480-634-1600 thehousebrasserie.com American

The Mission $$ 3815 N. Brown Avenue 480-636-5005 themissionaz.com Mexican

Veneto Trattoria $$ 6137 N. Scottsdale Road 480-948-9928 venetotrattoria.com Italian

Vincent’s on Camelback $$$ 3930 E. Camelback Road 602-224-0225 vincentsoncamelback.com French

Wildfish Seafood Grille $$ 7135 E. Camelback Road 480-994-4040 wildfishseafoodgrille.com Seafood

Zinc Bistro $$ 15034 N. Scottsdale Road 480-603-0922 zincbistro.com French

Z’Tejas $$ 10625 N. Tatum Blvd. 480-948-9010 ztejas.com Southwestern

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2020

Plenary Programming: 4:30 pm – 6:15 pm

4:30 pm – 5:15 pm Parade of Past Presidents and Introduction of New Members, Presidents/Presidents-Elect of ADTA, DRI and IADC, Introduction of the Program

5:15 pm – 6:15 pm Kickoff Keynote Speaker – Dean Erwin Chemerinsky Sponsored by the FDCC Foundation

Join us as we kick-off the Winter Meeting with a presentation by Dean Erwin Chemerinsky, Dean of Berkeley Law, University of California. A preeminent constitutional and United States Supreme Court scholar, he has authored eleven books and more than 200 law review articles. In 2017, National Jurist magazine named Dean Chemerinsky the most influential person in legal education in the United States. Dean Chemerinsky will discuss the composition of the Supreme Court, provide an overview of cases decided by the Court during the last term and provide his insight on what we can expect from the Court in the coming term.

THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2020

Section Programming: 8:00 am – 8:50 am

SECTION “OPEN HOUSE”

To foster and encourage greater communication between section chairs, vice chairs and section

members, no formal programming will take place. Instead, join fellow members for a section “open house” during which section members will have the opportunity to meet with section chairs and vice chairs to discuss significant developments in the law, issues of concern to section members and upcoming programming in the respective sections. This format will also provide new members with the opportunity to explore which sections they may have an interest in joining. All members are encouraged to participate and visit with multiple sections, if appropriate, based on their interests and involvement. Grab-and-Go breakfast will be available.

Plenary Programming:

9:00 am – 10:00 am: Formal opening of the Meeting

Meeting Opening

Welcome to Arizona featuring Arizonan historian and musician Marshall Trimble. Mr. Trimble has been called the “Will Rogers of Arizona.”

10:00 am – 12:00 pm: Trial Masters Program (Part I and Part II)

10:00 am – 10:50 am: Trial Masters Program - Part I

“Telling The Story – ‘Old School’ meets with Hi-Tech in Deposition and Trial”

Speakers: Joseph Fasi, Gass Weber Mullins LLC, Miami, FL John Delany, Delany McBride, Philadelphia, PA

FDCC 2020 WINTER MEETING PROGRAMJW MARRIOTT CAMELBACK INN, SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA

MARCH 4-8, 2020Jennifer E. Johnsen, Program Chair

Gallivan White & Boyd, Greenville, South Carolina

“STAY AHEAD OF THE CURVE”


How do you meld hi-tech with old school in depositions and at trial to make the most significant impact? Joe Fasi and Jack Delany will share their insights based on their personal experiences both in and outside the court room. Jack Delany will present on a recent case that he won and demonstrate the technology he used in that case to secure a defense verdict. Joe Fasi will discuss lessons learned on the use of technology in trial and comments from jurors on what they liked and disliked with respect to technology. Joe also will address a statement from the late Ric Gass, former President of the FDCC and a preeminent trial attorney, when he and Joe were discussing technology: “Beware the Shiny Penny!”

10:50 am – 11:00 am: Morning Break

11:00 am – 12:00 pm: Trial Masters- Part II “Trial Tips for Trial Lawyers from Trial Lawyers: What Not to do Before a Jury”

Moderators: Joseph Fasi, Gass Weber Mullins LLC, Miami, FL Jack Delany, Delany McBride, Philadelphia, PA

Speakers: Mary Ellen Conroy, Cipriani & Werner, PC, Blue Bell, PA Leslie Packer, Ellis & Winters, Raleigh, NC Steve Pasaro, Knapp Peterson & Clarke, Glendale, CA Hildy Sastre, Shook Hardy & Bacon, LLP, Miami, FL Kathleen Weineke, Weineke Law Group, Phoenix, AZ

EVOLVE TechLab 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Join a group of FDCC Technology Master Advocates (all graduates of FedTech U) for an hour of one-on-one coaching and counseling on any tech issue that you are struggling with. “I can’t figure out how to get documents into my iPad for use on TrialPad? How do I connect to an Apple TV to present information from my

iPad wirelessly? What are the best apps for reviewing PDFs? How do I add a movie to a PowerPoint slide?” Bring your questions and we’ll give you solutions. This is part of EVOLVE - an ongoing program to help our members become better visual communicators, using the power of technology. Bring your iPad!

PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S FORUM

12:30 pm – 1:45 pm

Join your peers for a networking lunch and words of wisdom from an impressive roster of women leaders who have and are breaking glass ceilings throughout the defense bar and the industry. They will share inspirational stories and lessons learned.

Speakers: Elizabeth Lorell (FDCC President), Gordon & Rees, LLP, Florham Park, NJ Vicki Roberts (FDCC President 2014), Roberts Claim Consults, LLC, Phoenix, AZ Jean Lawler (FDCC President 2004), Lawler ADR Services, El Segundo, CA Lori Berke (ADTA President), Berke Law Firm, PLLC, Phoenix, AZ Emily Coughlin (DRI President Elect), Coughlin Betke, LLP, Boston, MA Lana Olson (DRI Second Vice President), Lightfoot Franklin & White, LLC, Birmingham, AL Sheryl Willert (DRI President 2002), Williams Kastner, Seattle, WA Amy Fischer (IADC President), Foliart Huff Ottaway & Bottom, Oklahoma City, OK Molly H. Craig (IADC President 2013), Hood Law Firm, Charleston, SC


FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 2020

Section Programming: 8:00 am – 8:50 am:

INSURANCE COVERAGE/EXTRA CONTRACTUAL/PROPERTY INSURANCE/REINSURANCE, EXCESS AND SURPLUS LINES/TRIAL TACTICS

“Endless Variations On A Theme” – Part I

Join our panel, including a nationally renowned jury consultant in this blockbuster, back-to-back presentation as we take a fresh look at developing the proper theme for the trial of a bad faith case from the carrier perspective. In this age of attacks on our institutions, both large and small, how do we develop a theme that will resonate with the modern juror and jurors who are already biased against insurers and get their news via Twitter, Facebook and Instagram? The first hour will address the nuts and bolts of how to develop a theme in these difficult cases and how to integrate the theme into the corporate witness’ testimony.

Speakers: Stuart Simon, American Jury Centers, Sun Valley, ID Terence Ridley, Wheeler Trigg O’Donnell LLP, Denver, CO Meredith Murphy, FM Global, Johnston, RI Michael Kiernan, Traub Lieberman Straus & Shrewsberry, St. Petersburg, FL

EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES AND WORK PLACE LIABILITY/CIVIL RIGHTS AND PUBLIC ENTITY LIABILITY

“Gone Again? Advising Employers on Effectively Managing Absences and Other Thorny Issues Under the ADA”

This program will focus on how to effectively counsel employers when employees seek leave or other ADA accommodations. The presentation will cover best practices, drawing from examples from recent case law and the panelists’ experience.

Moderator: Robert Lockwood, Wilmer & Lee PA, Huntsville, AL

Speakers: Paul Finamore, PK Law, Towson, MD Gail Cohen, Director of Compliance and Employment Law, Matrix Absence Management, Phoenix, AZ Magdalena Osborn, Vice President and General Counsel, Lovitt & Touche, a Marsh-McLennan Agency, LLC

PRODUCTS LIABILITY/DRUG DEVICE AND BIOTECHNOLOGY/ /LIFE, HEALTH AND DISABILITY/ INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

“Vaping – Tobacco Litigation 2.0” – Part I

The first hour of this 2-hour program will focus on the facts: What is vaping? What sorts of products are out there (e.g., nicotine vs. THC)? How many people vape, and who are they? What do we know about the health implications of the use of vape products, including possible acute and chronic effects, as well as questions of addictiveness?

Speakers: David Jaroslaw, Greenspoon Marder, LLP, New York, NY Alonzo Washington, Flaherty Sensabaugh Bonasso, PLLC, Morgantown, WV Charles Griffin, Butler Snow, LLP, Ridgeland, MS


INSURANCE COVERAGE/EXTRACONTRACTUAL/PROPERTY/REINSURANCE, EXCESS AND SURPLUS LINES/TRIAL TACTICS

“Endless Variations On A Theme” - Part II

Hour two of this blockbuster section program will take the developed theme to the next level. The panel will discuss how to communicate the theme in jury


selection as well as in opening and closing statements to positively impact jurors who may be already biased against insurers.

Speakers: Stuart Simon, American Jury Centers, Hailey, ID Terence Ridley, Wheeler Trigg O’Donnell LLP, Denver, CO Meredith Murphy, FM Global, Johnston, RI Michael Kiernan, Traub Lieberman Straus & Shrewsberry, St. Petersburg, FL

PRODUCTS LIABILITY/DRUG DEVICE AND BIOTECHNOLOGY/LIFE, HEALTH AND DISABILITY/ INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

“Vaping - Tobacco Litigation 2.0” - Part II

The second hour of the program will focus on the legal issues: What is the regulatory environment? What sorts of claims have been made, and what sorts of claims might we expect going forward? Who is legally at risk, and who will end up paying? What sorts of defenses might be offered? What about jurisdictional issues in a product often involving components manufactured on multiple continents?

Speakers: Rachel Reynolds, Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith, LLP, Seattle, WA Alonzo Washington, Flaherty Sensabaugh Bonasso, PLLC, Morgantown, WV

TOXIC TORT AND ENVIRONMENTAL LAW/ADR/COMMERCIAL LITIGATION

“What You Don’t Know Might Cost You: How to be a Few Steps Ahead When Negotiating and Mediating Disputes.”

It is no secret that the vast majority of cases settle. Despite this undisputable fact, lawyers spend little time learning, training and perfecting their negotiation skills or learning effective mediation techniques. Effective negotiators are made, not born. This panel will discuss effective negotiation tactics, techniques and skills you need to know for negotiating complex product liability, mass tort and commercial litigation. Former judges turned professional mediators, as well as experienced national counsel, will share valuable insight on “what not to do” in your negotiations. This presentation will also discuss ways in which clients can manage and resolve serial/repeat litigation problems effectively and efficiently through modern negotiation strategies.

Speakers: Hon. Mary Anne Mason (Ret.), mediator at JAMS Hon. Michael T. Mason (Ret.), mediator at JAMS Edward Casmere, Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila, LLP, Chicago, IL


Plenary Programming:

10:00 am – 11:00 am: “Dazed and Confused: Navigating the Haze of Marijuana Laws”

The panel will explore the challenges companies face navigating myriad state laws regarding legalization of marijuana, protections for medical marijuana users, and the complicated issues surrounding hiring, discipline, and testing. The panel includes a distinguished toxicologist who will discuss the pharmacology of marijuana, and the difficulty in testing for current impairment.

Moderator: Jeffery Kelsey, Federal Express Corporation, Managing Director, Labor & Employment Law, Memphis, TN

Speakers: Dr. Vina Spiehler, Forensic Pharmacologist, Newport Beach, CA Shea Oliver, Federal Express Corporation, Sr. Attorney, Memphis, TN Edward Stanton, Butler Snow, LLP, Memphis, TN

11:00 am – 12:00 pm: “Protecting Your Brand”

In the words of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos: “Your brand is what people say about you when you’re not in the room.” You have worked hard, risen through the ranks and built a positive personal brand. In the face of prolific and invasive social media, and information that is more accessible than ever, how do you protect what has taken years to develop? This panel will discuss threats to your brand, the impact of social media and strategies for dealing with events that present a danger to maintaining your personal brand.

Speakers: Mercedes Colwin, Gordon & Rees, LLP, New York, NY Rod Hughes, Vice President and Partner, Kimball Hughes Public Relations, Philadelphia, PA Michele Fenice, Vice President, EPLI Claim Leader, Chubb, Jersey City, NJ Marcelle (“Marci”) Houston, Senior Vice President, Bond and Specialty, Insurance Claims at Travelers, Hartford, CT Ann Walker Marchant, CEO, The Walker Marchant Group, Washington, DC

EVOLVE TechLab

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

CORPORATE COUNSEL SYMPOSIUM UPDATE

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm:

First rolled out in Austin, the CCS Update will be back with an afternoon of programming planned by in-house counsel for in-house counsel and anyone else who wants to know what is important to inside counsel.


1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP TRAINING FOR CORPORATE COUNSEL

When you became a corporate counsel, what kind of management or leadership training, if any, did you receive? Find out what other companies do for their corporate counsel and find out what training is available for in-house counsel. Discover ways to become a better manager, leader and more productive corporate counsel. This is a session that will have application for more than just in-house counsel.

Moderator: David M. Nicholas, Assistant General Counsel and Chief Litigation Counsel, TE Connectivity Corporation, Middletown, PA

Panelists: April Y. Berman, Senior Vice President, Deputy General Counsel, Asurion, Nashville, TN Vincent Castiglione, Former Group Vice-President/In-House Counsel, Park Plus, Inc., Fairview, NJ

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

FEE NEGOTIATION STRATEGIES FOR CORPORATE COUNSEL

How do you maintain your credibility if your board has directed you to cut your legal bills significantly this quarter, even though you already have a negotiated discount with your law firms? Should you set up a reverse auction and request that new law firms’ bid for your business, even though you’re satisfied with your incumbent firms’ pricing and work? Should you negotiate price first or last? How much of a discount should you request – if any – off your law firms’ new rates? How can you effectively negotiate alternative fee arrangements (AFAs)? This negotiation program focuses on fee negotiations between corporate counsel and law firms, an increasing reality in the legal services world. Even if you have been negotiating for years, you will leave this program with new strategies and tactics for your next fee negotiation.

Speaker: Martin Latz, Latz Negotiation, Scottsdale, AZ

3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

CORPORATE COUNSEL ROUNDTABLE

The ever-popular Corporate Counsel Roundtable will be moderated by one of our outside counsel members, and with this distinguished group of corporate counsel will address the hot button topics of the day. Attendees (both in-house and outside counsel) will be given the opportunity to share their perspective and wisdom. This will be a fascinating hour as we try to anticipate what issues we will be encountering as 2020 progresses.

Moderator: Christian Steinmetz, Partner, Gannam, Gnann & Steinmetz, LLC

Panelists: Benjamin T. Jones, Associate Counsel, Transplace Texas, LP, Lowell, AR R. Matthew “Matt” Cairns, Associate General Counsel, Textron, Inc., Providence, RI Matthew S. Tyree, Senior Counsel, CONSOL Energy, Inc., Canonsburg, PA Christina L. “Chrissy” Vessels, Senior Litigation Counsel, AmeriTrust Group, Inc., Lexington, KY

SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 2020


HEALTHCARE PRACTICE/PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY

“The Perils and Pitfalls of EMRs: From Records Requests to Litigation”

With the widespread use of electronic medical records, most healthcare providers have a difficult time even understanding the components of the electronic medical record and its powerful metadata, so they fail to produce a full and accurate record giving rise to expensive audit trail requests in discovery, difficult 30(b)(6) depositions and spoliation claims. Defense counsel need to be familiar with the EMR systems used by their clients in the defense of claims and addressing these


concerns at the outset of a case to avoid costly and distracting issues in discovery and trial.

Moderator: Caroline Berdzik, Goldberg Segalla LLP, Princeton NJ

Speakers: Jacqueline Genesio, Watermark Retirement Communities, Tucson, AZ W. Mitchell Hall, Jr., VanAntwerp Attorneys, LLP, Ashland, KY John Schneider, Avalon Health, Morristown, NJ

CONSTRUCTION/PREMISES AND SECURITY LIABILITY

“Drones: Great Evidence But Is It Admissible and Can They Cause Property Damage?”

First used for military applications, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), commonly referred to as drones, are now being used in a variety of commercial, industrial and scientific settings. This program will present examples of drone usage in construction and defect investigations and then address whether any jurisdictions have limited or excluded evidence recorded by drones. It will also address whether there have been any claims against drone owners for property damage caused by drones.

Speakers: Kevin Faley, Morris Duffy Alonso & Faley, New York, NY Lynne Ingram, Campbell Conroy & O’Neil, Berwyn, PA Matthew Meaker, Assistant General Counsel, Sundt, Tempe, AZ Matthew G. Moffett, Gray Rust St. Amand Moffett & Brieske, LLP, Atlanta, GA

APPELLATE LAW/CLASS ACTIONS AND MDL

“Calling Time Out: Interlocutory Review in Class and MDL Actions”

In class and MDL litigation there are often milestone rulings that involve legal findings such as preemption, general causation and Daubert that could potentially impact thousands of claims. When are those decisions subject to interlocutory review by a higher court, and when should they be? The panel will examine the current state of the law and the efforts underway to improve this aspect of mass claims in the U.S.

Speakers: Marcy Hogan Greer, Alexander Dubose Jefferson, LLP, Austin, TX Neil Hartzell, Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP, Boston, MA Timothy A. Pratt, Kansas City, MO

LAW PRACTICE MANAGEMENT

“Pressing Challenges Facing Law Firms and Practical Solutions”

A panel of law firm leaders will discuss current burning topics of law firm management and strategies they implemented in their own firm to address such issues. Topics will include: succession planning and its impact on the ability of firms to recruit and retain young lawyers and rising stars; profitability, including budgeting and discipline in business hygiene; marketing and rainmaking; data security; work flexibility and technology allowing “agile” work environments; and partners who are unwilling to adapt to changes in the practice.

Moderator: Thomas Dixon, Clark Hill, PLC, Detroit, MI

Speakers: Frank Ramos, Clarke Silvergate, Miami, FL Scott Kreamer, Baker Sterchi Cowden & Rice, LLC, Kansas City, MO John Trimble, Lewis Wagner, LLP, Indianapolis, IN Micalann Pepe, Jaburg Wilk, Phoenix, AZ


Plenary Programming: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

9:00 am –10:00 am:

“Unexampled Courage - The Blinding of Sgt. Isaac Woodward and the Awakening of President Harry S. Truman and Judge Waties Waring”

Sponsored by the Federation Foundation and the FDCC Diversity Committee

Join us for a presentation by Richard Gergel, United States District Court Judge for the District of South Carolina, about his book which centers on a pivotal moment in the history of America’s civil rights movement. FDCC member Brad Waring, a relative of Judge Waties Waring, a central figure in the book, will introduce Judge Gergel. The book has been praised as “an important work on the prehistory of the civil rights struggle,” “[a] timely book; a monumental achievement.” Signed copies of Judge Gergel’s book will be available for purchase.

10:00 am – 10:40 am:

FDCC Business Meeting

10:40 am – 10:50 am: Morning Break

10:50 am – 11:00 am:

Preview of the Bermuda, FDCC 2020 Annual Meeting

Convention Chair Johnny Sarber and Program Chair Heidi Goebel will provide attendees with a preview of the exciting programming and events planned for the Annual Meeting.

11:00 am – 12:00 pm

2020 Winter Meeting Keynote Speaker: Shon Hopwood Sponsored by the FDCC Foundation

Join us for an inspiring address about redemption and second chances from our keynote speaker, Shon Hopwood, Associate Professor of Law at Georgetown University. Professor Hopwood’s incredible story of his transformation from a convicted bank robber and jailhouse lawyer to a distinguished law professor has been profiled on 60 Minutes. His message focuses on the universal struggles we all face and the importance of trusting in your own potential. Professor Hopwood’s memoir, “Law Man: Memoir of a Jail House Lawyer,” will be available for purchase.

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Registrant Information

Name ____________________________________________________________ Nickname on Badge ___________________

Firm/Company Name _______________________________________________________________________________________

Business Address __________________________________________________________________________________________

City ___________________________________________ State __________ Zip _____________ Country ___________________

Business Phone ____________________________________ Cell Phone ____________________________________________

Email address _____________________________________________________________________________________________

U.S. State Bar Number(s) For All States Where Licensed: _________________________________________________________

Is this your first Winter or Summer meeting as an FDCC Member? n Yes n No

Is this your second Winter or Summer meeting as an FDCC Member? n Yes n No

Is this your third or more Winter or Summer meeting as an FDCC Member? n Yes n No

Spouse/Partner Name ______________________________________________________________________________________

Name on Badge ___________________________________ Cell Phone ____________________________________________

Spouse Email ______________________________________________________________________________________________

Please list all guests (over the age of 21) attending with you

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Please list all children (under the age of 21) attending

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Meeting Information and Fees

Member/Non-Member, Corporate, Spouse/Partner/Adult Guest/Adult Child: Fee includes breakfasts, all receptions including the Opening Reception, Gala, Dessert Party and Theme Party. Children 18 – 20: Fee includes breakfast, Opening Reception, Theme Party, Dessert Party and Gala. Children under the age 18: Fee includes breakfasts, the Opening Reception, Theme Party & Dessert Party. No one under the age of 18 will be admitted to the Gala.

2020 Winter MeetingMarch 4-8, 2020

JW Marriott Camelback 5402 East Lincoln Drive | Scottsdale, AZ 85245 | (480) 948-1700

Registration Category Cost Select

Defense Counsel Member/ Non-Member Lawyer $1,695 ________________________

Corporate Counsel (First 60 Corp. Counsel are complimentary) $0 ________________________

Spouse/Companion/Children Over 21 $695 ________________________

Emeritus SAC $595 ________________________

Emeritus Spouse SAC $595 ________________________

Special Friends Complimentary ________________________

Sponsor Complimentary ________________________

Children 18-20 $495 ________________________

Children 12-17 $425 ________________________

Children 4-11 $260 ________________________

Children 3 and under Complimentary ________________________

Please note: If both spouses are FDCC members, they may pay one Member Fee and One Spouse/Companion fee. Corporate Copunsel fees are $695 per person after first 60 complimentary registrants.

Complimentary EventsDate Time Event # of Participants

Wed. 3/4 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Desert Sands Opening Reception __________________________

Thurs. 3/5 6:30 pm - 11:00 pm President’s Gala Dinner & Dance __________________________

Fri. 3/6 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Book Club __________________________

Fri. 3/6 9:30 pm - 11:00 pm Dessert in the Dessert Party __________________________

Sat. 3/7 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm Great American West Theme Party __________________________

14k Gold Convention CharmCost # of Charms Total $

$158 ________________________ ________________

Activities: Participants must be 21 years of age or older for tours marked with an asterisk (*)

Date Time Event Price/Person # of Participants Total $

Tues. 3/3 8:30 am - 6:00 pm Sedona Day Trip _______________ ________________

Wed. 3/4 10:00 am - 2:30 pm Old Town Scottsdale _______________ ________________

Thurs. 3/5 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Party Bike

$ 90

$ 25

$ 80 _______________ ________________

Thurs. 3/5 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Cooking Class _______________ ________________

Thurs. 3/5 1:00 pm - End Golf Tee Times _______________ ________________

Fri. 3/6 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm Old Town Scottsdale _______________ ________________

Fri. _______________ ________________

Fri. _______________ ________________

Fri.

3/6 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm Desert Botanical Garden

3/6 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Scotch Tasting

3/6 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Rodeo & Dinner

$115

$250

$ 25

$ 55

$125

$125 _______________ ________________

Sat. 3/7 12:15 pm - 5:00 pm Baseball Game $ 75 _______________ ________________

_______________ ________________Sat. 3/7 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm Indian Fair at Heard Museum $ 60

Sat. 3/7 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Segway Tour $ 75 _______________ ________________

Total _______________

Please total all fees including

Registration Fees $ ____________________________________

Charm Fee $ ____________________________________

Optional Activities Fee $ ____________________________________

Credit Card Fee $90* $ ____________________________________

Grand Total $ ____________________________________

PLEASE send payment to FDCC/Winter Meeting 610 Freedom Business Center Suite 110 King of Prussia, PA. 19406 or register online at www.thefederation.org

Payment

n Check/Money Order (Payable to the FDCC in USD) *If paying by credit card, please $90 to the total amount due

n AMEX n Visa n MasterCard

Number ___________________________________________ Expiration Date______/______ Security Code _____________

Name on Card _____________________________________________________________________________________________

Billing Address _____________________________________________________ Zip Code _____________________________

Signature _________________________________________________________________________________________________

Please note: Registration cannot be processed until payment is received at FDCC Headquarters. All fees are listed above and are payable in U.S. Currency. Please see the Convention Cancellation Policy for the full refund policy. For questions please call the FDCC Headquarters 610-992-0002. Some Offsite Events have limited capacities. Registrations are processed in the order of the date payments are received.

To register online please visit the FDCC for the Online Registration link.

If you need assistance, please email [email protected] or call 610-992-0002.

Convention Cancellation Policy

A refund of registration fees less $90 and any applicable credit card fees will be given if the FDCC office receives written notice no later than February 7, 2020.

NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN IF NOTICE OF CANCELLATION IS RECEIVED BY THE FDCC OFFICE AFTER FEBRUARY 7, 2020.

In the event of special circumstances such as illness or unforeseen family or professional emergencies, this refund policy may be suspended or modified (based upon the member’s written request) only by action of the president upon recommendation of the Convention Chair. It is highly recommended that all registrants get trip cancellation insurance.

Please notify the FDCC office by email ([email protected]) to cancel your hotel reservations. Neither the Convention Chair nor the FDCC office has authority to modify the hotel’s cancellation policy.

Charges paid to the FDCC for separate events/activities may or may not be refunded in whole or in part. The decision to refund these will be made on a case-by-case basis by the Convention Chair. Members seeking reimbursement for these payments must submit a written request to the Convention Chair.

The decision to refund fees will be based, in part, on the timing of the cancellation and whether there are available convention funds from which to make the refund. Please note that refunds of any payments to independent third parties for tours and other events and services are not the responsibility of the FDCC.

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Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel610 Freedom Business Center Suite 110King of Prussia, PA 19406

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