The seminar is designed for corporate counsel and provides ample opportunity to learn and network with other professionals. Sessions will cover critical issues in corporate law, including the meltdown of the financial markets, white collar crime, use of outside counsel, business litigation in a world economy, practical tips, ethics and regulation. The agenda also includes sessions on litigation management, mega cases, and a general counsel forum.
The Law and Regulatory Affairs Department of Aetna, Inc. is the recipient of the committee’s 11th annual pro bono award which will be presented during the seminar at a luncheon on Feb. 13.
The award recognizes a company whose legal department demonstrates "exceptional commitment to providing free legal services" - and puts the spotlight on those who do pro bono work from an in-house law department to inspire others. Aetna’s law department is being honored for its efforts on behalf of the elderly, children and non-profits. The firm was one of the first corporate law departments to adopt a pro bono program more than 25 years ago, and it continues to foster a culture of volunteerism that encourages lawyer and paralegals to use their professional skills on behalf of those less fortunate in the community.
In 2008, the department was a key participant in the development of a model pro bono project in three Connecticut clinics to serve Holocaust victims eligible for reparations announced by Germany in 2007. The work was done in collaboration with Bet Tzedek, a Los Angeles-based non-profit legal services organization.
Robert Simpson, committee co-chair, will present the award to William Casazza, Aetna senior vice president and general counsel.
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