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Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast are solely those of Luke Liss and the host, and do not represent the views of any referenced organizations.   Join us for a powerful conversation with Luke Liss, Pro Bono Partner at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, as he shares his inspiring journey from adversity to advocacy.  Episode 170 delves into Luke's personal experiences as a biracial (Black and White) adoptee, his path to becoming a social justice leader, and his vision for pro bono work.   Luke opens up about the impact of his unique background on his sense of belonging and purpose. He recounts his challenges, including almost dropping out of high school, and how he overcame them to graduate from Stanford Law School.  He emphasizes the crucial role of mentorship in his success and shares insights on fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace that goes beyond mere compliance.   This episode explores:   Overcoming adversity: Luke's story of resilience and how he transformed challenges into motivation. The impact of adoption and racial identity: Luke's reflections on his personal journey as a biracial adoptee and its influence on his advocacy work. The power of mentorship: How early mentorship shaped his path to success and the importance of finding mentors. Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in action: Practical strategies for creating inclusive environments that uplift everyone. Advocating for marginalized communities: Insights into supporting asylum seekers and immigrants, and how to advocate for change. Pro bono and social justice leadership: Luke's journey to becoming Pro Bono Partner at a top Am Law 50 law firm and his passion for social justice. Career development and leadership: Tips for positioning yourself for leadership roles and confidently asking for what you deserve. Immigration law and advocacy: The challenges and rewards of working in immigration law, especially in the face of political uncertainty. Finding hope and joy in challenging times: Strategies for maintaining resilience and finding purpose amidst uncertainty.   Tune in to hear Luke's remarkable story of resilience, leadership, and advocacy, and gain valuable insights on making a difference in the world.   Connect with us: Connect with Luke at https://www.linkedin.com/in/luke-liss-a461907/ and https://www.wsgr.com/en/people/luke-a-liss.html.  Follow Luke's work on Instagram at @wsgives or https://www.instagram.com/wsgives/ and on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/wsgives/posts/?feedView=all.   Follow Samorn on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/samornselim/. Get a copy of Samorn's book, “Belonging: Self Love Lessons From A Workaholic Depressed Insomniac Lawyer” at https://tinyurl.com/2dk5hr2f.  Get weekly career tips by signing up for our advice column at www.careerunicorns.com.  Schedule a free 30-minute build your dream career consult by sending a message at www.careerunicorns.com.   

Happy New Year to OCA listeners everywhere! Antitrust was a hot topic in 2024, and it's poised to get even hotter in 2025. In Our Curious Amalgam's year-end special episode, six of our regular hosts offer their perspectives on 2024's notable developments and trends in criminal antitrust enforcement, monopolization and merger challenges, international competition law, consumer protection, and data privacy. Listen to practitioners' insights regarding the emerging topics and themes of the coming year that will no doubt be featured in future OCA episodes. With special guests: Brendan Coffman, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, Matthew Hall, McGuireWoods LLP, James Hunsberger, Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider LLP and Derek Jackson, Cohen & Gresser LLP Hosted by: Alicia Downey, Downey Law LLC and Anora Wang, Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP

In the U.S., so-called "per se" antitrust crimes require nothing more than proof that the conduct occurred, relieving prosecutors of the difficult job of proving harm to competition. Is the Fourth Circuit's 2023 opinion in U.S. v. Brewbaker part of a growing judicial trend toward limiting the prosecution of per se cases? Ann O'Brien, the co-leader of Sheppard Mullin's Antitrust and Competition Practice Group, joins Alicia Downey and Brendan Coffman to talk about Brewbaker and its implications for applying the per se standard in criminal antitrust actions. Listen to this episode to hear about whether the rule of reason might be applied in the criminal context and the U.S. Department of Justice's possible responses to a changing legal landscape. With special guest: Ann M. O'Brien, Partner, Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP Related Links: Ann O'Brien & Emme Tyler, “Chipping Away at Per Se: Is Brewbaker a Harbinger or Aberration?” ABA Antitrust Law Section Committee Articles (June 6, 2024) United States v. Brewbaker, 87 F.4th 563 (4th Cir. 2023) United States v. Brewbaker, Petition for a Writ of Certiorari of the United States, No.23-1365 (S. Ct. June 28, 2024) Hosted by: Alicia Downey, Downey Law LLC and Brendan Coffman, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

(0:00) Intro.(0:55) About the podcast sponsor: The American College of Governance Counsel.(1:41) Start of interview.(2:21) Richard's "origin story." His position as Chair of WSGR's public company practice and Chair of the Nasdaq Listing and Hearing Review Council.(7:30) On the origins and focus of WSGR's 2023 Silicon Valley 150 Corporate Governance Report.(12:00) What findings were most surprising or unexpected in this year's report? Discussion on ESG disclosures.(14:40)  On ESG backlash and regional differences. Importance of (institutional) investors.(15:36) On some SV150 companies leaving their CA HQs (both to other states and decentralizing with no HQ). Impact of diversity disclosure laws (SB-826 and AB-979) and taxation.(18:48) Incorporating in Delaware vs other states (prompted by Elon Musk's desire to re-incorporate from DE to TX). FYI 143/150 (95%) of the SV150 are incorporated in Delaware.(23:25)  On evolution of virtual meetings (board and stockholder meetings).(26:15)  On evolution of board committees structure and focus (ie. ESG/sustainability, Cybersecurity/privacy, Human Capital, Technology, AI).(32:13)  Impact of Nasdaq Board Diversity Rule. *5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the rule (October 2023). Gender diversity in SV150: 33% boards, 22% C-level execs, 5% CEOs.(36:09) On Dual and Multi-Class Share Structures in SV150 (~30% of SV150 have them. ~91% have sunset provisions).(39:40)  Shareholder Activism in SV150 (~8%) and impact of new SEC Universal Proxy Rules.(44:24) Looking ahead, what key governance issues should SV150 companies be preparing for in the next few years? Climate disclosure rules (EU, CA, SEC, investor requirements, etc) and AI.(47:00)  Increase in antitrust and other regulatory enforcement. "We are in a high enforcement regulatory environment."(49:24) Book that has greatly influenced his life: The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran (1923)(49:50) His professional mentors (WSGR): Steve BochnerKatie MartinJose Macias(50:35)  Quotes that he thinks of often or lives her life by: "If you start right, it's easy to end right. But if you start wrong, it's very, very difficult to get on the right path and end right" by Joseph Smith. (51:10) An unusual habit or absurd thing that he loves.(51:58) The living person he most admires: his parents.Richard Blake is a partner at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati and the leader of the firm's public companies practice. He practices corporate and securities law with a focus on public company representation, corporate governance, and public offerings. You can follow Evan on social media at:Twitter: @evanepsteinLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/epsteinevan/ Substack: https://evanepstein.substack.com/__You can join as a Patron of the Boardroom Governance Podcast at:Patreon: patreon.com/BoardroomGovernancePod__Music/Soundtrack (found via Free Music Archive): Seeing The Future by Dexter Britain is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License

US v AU Optronics, or, the LCD screens case, is one of the most important price-fixing cartel cases of the last 25 years. Now, for the first time, co-hosts Anant Raut and Anna Pletcher bring together lawyers from the prosecution, defense, and presiding Judge Susan Illston to recount some of the case's historic firsts, including the size of the financial harm, the extraterritorial reach of the Sherman Act, and the unique sentencing imposed. Get an inside take on the litigation strategies, the legal arguments, and the view from the bench in a one-of-its-kind account of this watershed case! With special guests: Hon. Susan Illston, Senior Judge, United States District Court for the Northern District of California, Heather Nyong'o, Partner, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP, Brent Snyder, Partner, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, and Patrick Robbins, former Partner, Shearman & Sterling LLP Related Links: United States' Sentencing Memorandum Hosted by: Anant Raut and Anna Pletcher

On this day in legal history, November 27, 1815, marked a significant moment in the constitutional journey of Poland. Emperor Alexander I of Russia, in his capacity as King of Poland, signed a constitution for the Kingdom of Poland, a state reconstituted under Russian dominance. This event followed the Congress of Vienna's directive to provide a constitutional framework for Poland, leading to the unofficial naming of the state as Congress Poland or Kongresówka.The Kingdom of Poland, established as one of the smallest Polish states in history, was significantly smaller than both the preceding Duchy of Warsaw and the earlier Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth. The constitution was unilaterally granted by the ruler without parliamentary vote, reflecting a top-down approach to governance.Prince Adam Czartoryski played a pivotal role in drafting this constitution, although its final version bore the edits and influences of Emperor Alexander I and his advisors. Notably liberal for its time, the constitution promised freedoms including speech and religious tolerance, showcasing the influence of both Polish and Russian Enlightenment thought. However, in contrast to the Constitution of the Duchy of Warsaw, it favored the nobility and rolled back certain rights previously extended to Polish Jews and peasants.The Russian authorities never fully honored the constitution's provisions. Its liberal yet vague articles were frequently manipulated, avoided, or outright violated. The promised parliament, scheduled to convene biennially, only met sporadically, with sessions in 1818, 1820, 1826, and 1830, the latter two held secretly. The infrequent sessions and the government's conservative stance within them sparked liberal dissent among deputies.This growing dissatisfaction, fueled by the disregard for constitutional promises, eventually led to the November Uprising in 1830. During this tumultuous period, the constitution underwent modifications, but following the uprising's failure, it was replaced by the Organic Statute of the Kingdom of Poland on February 26, 1832. This new statute, far more conservative and granted by Tsar Nicholas I of Russia, never saw actual implementation, marking the end of a brief but pivotal chapter in Poland's constitutional history.Kirkland & Ellis, a top-grossing law firm in Big Law, recently reported substantial earnings from retainer payments connected to the bankruptcies of Rite Aid Corp. and WeWork Inc., totaling $41.5 million. These payments come in addition to a $2.5 million retainer from another bankrupt client, SmileDirectClub Inc. Kirkland, recognized for its large number of nonequity partners, has recently inducted seven new partners from its restructuring practice, which gained prominence for representing several cryptocurrency companies in Chapter 11 cases.Kirkland's notable role in high-profile bankruptcies involves complex legal and financial navigations, though the firm did not comment on its specific work for WeWork and Rite Aid. In WeWork's case, Kirkland received over $22 million in retainers and is involved in the company's bankruptcy process to address lease issues, with billing rates for its lawyers ranging from $685 to $2,245 per hour. Other law firms, including Munger, Tolles & Olson; Cole Schotz; and Canada's Goodmans, are also advising WeWork, with varying retainer fees and hourly rates.For Rite Aid's bankruptcy, Kirkland disclosed receiving about $19.5 million in retainers, with similar hourly rates as in the WeWork case. Rite Aid has engaged additional legal counsel, including Cole Schotz, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, and Kobre & Kim, each receiving significant retainer payments and billing at various hourly rates. The company, under new legal leadership, faces a deadline to emerge from Chapter 11 by March 1.WeWork, Rite Aid Bankruptcy Fees $41.5 Million Haul for KirklandThe Federal Defender Supreme Court Resource & Assistance Panel (DSCRAP) has become instrumental in aiding federal public defenders in preparing for arguments before the US Supreme Court. Andrew Adler, a federal defender, exemplifies this effort, making his third appearance at the Supreme Court, a rare achievement for federal public defenders who usually argue only once before the justices. This trend is notable, as federal defenders across the nation have argued at least one case each term since 2000, according to Adler.The Supreme Court's limited case docket intensifies the competition for arguing cases, with elite law firms often pressuring defenders to hand over their cases to more experienced advocates. To counter this, DSCRAP supports first-time advocates by partnering them with experienced federal defenders. This initiative is a response to criticisms from Supreme Court justices regarding the quality of representation provided by criminal defense attorneys.Justice Sonia Sotomayor, for instance, criticized attorneys unwilling to pass their cases to seasoned Supreme Court advocates, labeling it as "malpractice." This sentiment reflects the dominance of a small, elite group of big firm lawyers in the Supreme Court bar. However, federal defenders often possess deep subject matter expertise and extensive experience in federal appellate courts.Andrew Adler's preparation for his current case, Jackson v. United States, demonstrates the collaborative efforts to ensure successful arguments. DSCRAP assisted in brainstorming strategies and planned moot courts for Adler, while he also worked with Supreme Court veteran Jeff Fisher for brief preparation. Michael Caruso, the federal public defender for the Southern District of Florida, emphasizes the value of partnering with experienced high court veterans for insights and argument preparation.This collaborative approach aims to balance the often David and Goliath-like scenario federal defenders face when opposing top government lawyers, like the U.S. Solicitor General's Office attorneys. The partnerships and support systems developed within the federal defender community illustrate their commitment to providing quality representation in the nation's highest court, countering the perceived home court advantage of repeat players.Federal Defenders Combine Forces to Argue at US Supreme CourtThe new Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rules for clawing back executive pay are causing significant challenges and discussions in corporate America. These rules, mandated by the Dodd-Frank Act of 2010 but only issued in 2022, require companies to adopt policies to recoup bonuses from executives in cases of accounting errors. Failing to implement these policies by the December 1 deadline risks expulsion from stock exchanges like Nasdaq and the New York Stock Exchange.The complexity of these rules is considerable, as demonstrated by a legal team at Latham & Watkins LLP, who spent over five hours on a call just to create a flowchart for clients. The SEC's directive primarily targets bonuses linked to earnings metrics that are later found to be miscalculated. This not only includes major financial restatements, known as "Big R" corrections, but also smaller, often unnoticed adjustments labeled "Little R" revisions.These "Little R" revisions, typically slipped into regular financial filings, are more common than the more conspicuous "Big R" restatements. However, the SEC's new rules do not cover out-of-period adjustments, which are minor fixes to immaterial errors in past financial statements. Despite this, companies must now indicate on their annual financial statements if any past correction, including out-of-period adjustments, was made.This means companies must now discern between "Little R" revisions and out-of-period adjustments more carefully, a task that has gained new significance under these rules. As Keith Halverstam of Latham & Watkins LLP notes, this represents a new reality where both executive and accounting teams need to be acutely aware of these distinctions.Beyond accounting complexities, the SEC rules also raise questions about their applicability to overseas companies listed on US exchanges, especially in countries where clawing back pay is prohibited. Additionally, the rules apply to the pre-tax amount of wrongly awarded compensation, posing challenges for long-term incentive programs tied to company stock performance.As companies navigate these new regulations, the focus will also shift to how these policies are implemented in practice, leading to further questions and potential issues, as noted by Veronica Wissel of Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP. This situation indicates a significant shift in executive compensation and corporate governance, requiring meticulous compliance and strategic planning.SEC Executive Clawback Rules Bring Late Nights as Deadline NearsIn recent days, New York has seen a surge in lawsuits filed against notable individuals under the Adult Survivors Act (ASA). This act, passed in May 2022, was a critical amendment to state law, allowing alleged victims of sexual offenses, where the statute of limitations had lapsed, to file civil suits within a one-year period. This "lookback window" began on November 24, 2022, and was set to close on November 24, 2023, creating a sense of urgency for filings.The ASA was designed to address the delayed effects of trauma often experienced by survivors of sexual assault, recognizing that many are unable to come forward immediately after the incident. This legislation mirrors the earlier Child Victims Act of 2019, providing a similar opportunity for adults.As the deadline approached, there was a notable increase in high-profile lawsuits. Figures like Sean "Diddy" Combs, New York Mayor Eric Adams, and former President Donald Trump were among those sued under the ASA. For example, Trump was ordered to pay $5 million in damages to writer E. Jean Carroll for defamation and battery related to an incident alleged to have occurred in 1996.This wave of lawsuits highlights a crucial aspect of the ASA: its capacity to empower survivors of historic sexual abuse to seek justice, regardless of the elapsed time. While the law initially saw relatively few filings, the rush near the deadline indicates a significant response from survivors seizing this opportunity.Overall, the ASA has facilitated over 2,500 legal actions, underscoring the widespread impact of sexual assault and the need for legal avenues to address long-standing grievances. The law's expiry has prompted a final push for justice, bringing numerous cases into the public eye and spotlighting the pervasive issue of sexual misconduct across various sectors.Adult Survivors Act deadline prompts rush of sexual assault lawsuitsGovernor Hochul Signs Adult Survivors ActActor Jamie Foxx accused of sexual abuse in New York lawsuit | ReutersNew York Mayor Eric Adams accused of sexual assault in 1993 | Reuters Get full access to Minimum Competence - Daily Legal News Podcast at www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

Pocast details and show notes at: https://antiaginghacks.net/podcast/human-milk-oligosaccharides/ [Sponsor message: To get thicker, fuller and stronger hair, make sure to check out FullyVital.com and get 15% off your order with code antiaginghacks] Alex Martinez is the co-founder and CEO of Intrinsic Medicine.  Alex served as a Director at Ionis Pharmaceuticals, a biotechnology company specializing in developing RNA-targeted therapeutics. Previously, he co-founded and served as Director at a clinical-stage digital health company, and was an associate attorney with Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, a U.S. law firm .  Here are the items of discussion: 2:30 How Alex Got Into Health and Wellness? 06:40 How Alex picked human milk oligosaccharides? 11:40 Oligosaccharides are not important for calories, just for healthy growth? 16:20 Are these compounds immune suppressive in any way? 22:00 What's the regulatory approach to getting them approved? 26:30 How is the regulatory development strategy designed? 33:20 How are HMO's created synthetically and safely? 35:45 How will these compounds go to market? 39:35 How can you find Alex?

Mike Nordtvedt, partner at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati and unofficial Off the Books co-host Josh Gertsch stopped by the studio at the Workiva Amplify conference to dish about the state of capital markets and what companies can do to get ready to go public. Listen in.

On this day, June 13th, in legal history, the Supreme Court issued its landmark decision Miranda v. Arizona. In Miranda v. Arizona, the Supreme Court dealt with four cases involving interrogations of suspects in police custody. In each case, the defendants were questioned in a secluded room without being adequately informed of their rights. The interrogations resulted in oral and written confessions, which were used as evidence in the trials.The first case involved Ernesto Miranda, who was arrested at his home and interrogated by police officers for two hours. He confessed in writing to the crimes and was found guilty. The Supreme Court of Arizona initially upheld the conviction, but the Supreme Court later reversed it.In the second case, Vignera v. New York, Vignera was taken to multiple police stations, where he admitted to a robbery during questioning by an assistant district attorney. The confession was presented at trial, and Vignera was convicted. The conviction was upheld without an opinion by the appellate courts.The third case, Westover v. United States, involved Westover's arrest by local police in Kansas City. After local police interrogated him, FBI agents continued the questioning, resulting in separate confessions to two California robberies. These confessions were introduced as evidence, and Westover was convicted. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction.In the final case, California v. Stewart, the defendant was interrogated multiple times over five days before confessing to a robbery and murder. The statements were used in the trial, leading to Stewart's conviction and death sentence. However, the Supreme Court of California reversed the decision, stating that Stewart should have been advised of his rights.The main issue addressed by the Supreme Court was whether statements obtained through custodial interrogations should be admissible in court and if safeguards protecting the Fifth Amendment privilege against self-incrimination were necessary. The Court held that the privilege applies in all settings where a person's freedom of action is significantly restricted and that procedural safeguards are required.According to the Court, custodial interrogations create coercive pressures that can undermine a person's will to remain silent. As a result, defendants must be informed of their rights, including the right to remain silent, the right to an attorney, and the right to have an attorney appointed if they cannot afford one.In its decision, the Supreme Court reversed the judgments of the lower courts in Miranda, Vignera, and Westover, and affirmed the judgment of the Supreme Court of California in Stewart.Facts and Case Summary - Miranda v. Arizona | United States CourtsFormer U.S. President Donald Trump is set to appear in a federal court in Miami to face charges that he violated the Espionage Act by retaining and mishandling classified documents, including top-secret nuclear information and war plans, after leaving office. This is an unprecedented indictment for a former president, with legal experts noting that the U.S. Justice Department has historically treated such cases as extremely serious. The government's challenge will be to demonstrate intent, a crucial element in state-secrets prosecutions. The indictment cites Trump's past statements about the importance of safeguarding classified information and contrasts them with a transcript of a recording where he allegedly acknowledged retaining a classified military plan. The case alleges that Trump unlawfully retained 31 documents with sensitive national security information and more than 300 documents with classified markings. The number and nature of the documents, coupled with allegations of obstruction, strengthen the government's case. Trump's former White House valet and aide, Walt Nauta, is also named as a co-defendant. Trump is facing multiple legal threats as he pursues a second term, including a New York state criminal case over hush money payments. Special Counsel Jack Smith, appointed to lead the federal prosecution, emphasized the importance of enforcing laws protecting national defense information.Trump to face charges in Florida court in classified documents case | ReutersTrump Heads to Court to Start Fighting Espionage Act ChargesJPMorgan Chase & Co. has agreed to pay $290 million to settle a lawsuit related to its alleged involvement with convicted serial offender Jeffrey Epstein's trafficking activities. The settlement resolves a proposed class action filed by an unnamed Epstein victim. While JPMorgan admits no liability, the bank acknowledges the mistake of any association with Epstein and expresses regret. The settlement does not fully resolve JPMorgan's legal issues, as it still faces a lawsuit by the US Virgin Islands and is engaged in litigation against its former private-banking head, Jes Staley. The settlement represents a step toward justice for Epstein survivors, according to their attorney. The case against JPMorgan was allowed to proceed as a class action, representing women who were abused or trafficked by Epstein during his accounts' tenure at the bank. Deutsche Bank, which took over as Epstein's main financial institution after JPMorgan severed ties, previously settled a similar lawsuit for $75 million. The US Virgin Islands continues its legal action against JPMorgan to prevent future involvement in human trafficking.JPMorgan Agrees to Pay $290 Million to Settle Epstein CaseThe Biden administration's Treasury Department and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) have reached an agreement that removes tax regulatory actions from White House review. The memorandum of agreement, effective immediately, replaces a 2018 agreement made under the Trump administration. The new agreement exempts tax regulatory actions from the standard centralized review process of OMB's Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA). Previously, tax regulations were not subject to OIRA review, but the 2018 agreement introduced OIRA reviews for tax regulations with certain criteria. The latest agreement aims to expedite the issuance of tax guidance, address backlogs, and facilitate prompt implementation of legislation. Some experts laud the decision, citing the flawed analysis and delays caused by OIRA reviews, while others express concerns about transparency and oversight. The change is seen as a move to streamline the tax-regulatory process and reduce controversy surrounding the review process.Tax Rules Exempt From White House Review Under New Pact (1)Law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer is expanding its presence in the United States by hiring a team of four partners from Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati. The group specializes in crisis and regulatory risk management, cybersecurity, and congressional investigations. Beth George, a former U.S. Department of Defense official, will lead Freshfields' newly formalized strategic risk and crisis management practice in Silicon Valley. The firm has also added Megan Kayo, a cybersecurity partner, in the same location. In Washington, D.C., Freshfields has welcomed Janet Kim and Andrew Dockham, who focus on regulatory enforcement defense and internal corporate investigations. The move is driven by the growing concerns of clients regarding global regulatory impacts and data breach concerns, as well as Freshfields' international reach and commitment in the United States. The firm has been actively expanding its U.S. presence, with recent hires from other law firms. Wilson Sonsini expressed well wishes for the departing lawyers, and Freshfields has a history of recruiting partners from Wilson Sonsini to build its California office.Freshfields is perhaps best known for being compelled to pay 10 million euros ($12.1 million) to settle a German case related to the Cum-Ex tax scandal and its involvement with now-defunct Maple Bank. Freshfields itself did not have to participate in the trial of its two former partners who were charged in the case. The Cum-Ex trades exploited German tax laws and resulted in significant lost revenue for the government.Law firm Freshfields keeps up US expansion with Wilson Sonsini team | ReutersFreshfields to Pay $12 Million to Settle German Cum-Ex Probe (1)The recent incident involving a lawyer's misuse of ChatGPT to write a brief and its cited case law serves as a cautionary tale not just for legal professionals, but also for tax professionals. The lawyer's mistake highlights the limitations of generative artificial intelligence (AI) but more to the point it is illustrative of the potential risks of relying on such technology without a solid understanding of its capabilities. Large language models like ChatGPT can be convincing but may lack factual accuracy. Given time, similar cautionary tales will play out in most industries. To illustrate the point, I created two hypothetical tax practitioners and their ill-advised AI ideas. In one case, an accountant uses ChatGPT to reformat data but inadvertently leaks personal information, resulting in a data breach. The lesson here is to never include sensitive information in prompts given to AI owned by third parties.In the second scenario, a preparer relies on ChatGPT's tax research and receives an incomplete and inaccurate response about alcohol sales tax in Massachusetts. This demonstrates the importance of understanding the nuances of tax law and not relying solely on AI models for accurate information.The proliferation of large language models with public-facing interfaces has changed the level of research proficiency expected from users. While search engines like Google can help determine the credibility of information sources, AI models like ChatGPT can present incorrect information with an air of expertise, making it difficult to discern their accuracy.When using language models for research, it is crucial to exercise caution and verify information from reliable sources. AI should be seen as a tool that requires human judgment and critical thinking to ensure accurate and reliable results. It is akin to using Google on “hard mode” – where the results are intentionally reformatted to appear authoritative. Caveat scriptor.ChatGPT Court Brief Offers Cautionary Tale for Tax Pros, Too Get full access to Minimum Competence - Daily Legal News Podcast at www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

Josh and Brian are joined by Aledade's CEO and co-founder, Dr. Farzad Mostashari, and Amy Simmerman, a partner at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, to discuss the idea of a public benefit corporation - what it is and what it means, why Aledade has decided to become one, and what this means for the health care industry as a whole.

Crab Trap Judges and Sponsors, Sally Allain, MSc., MBA Head, JLABS @ Washington, DC Johnson & Johnson Innovation – JLABS, Srujana Cherukuri, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer, Noble Life Sciences, Inc. & Lora Green, Partner, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, join Rich Bendis on BioTalk to preview the event taking place live on September 21st, 2022. For the first time in its history, this year's Crab Trap winner will be eligible for a package of prizes worth more than $50,000.

In this episode, Giovanni and Casey discuss the importance of having a good attorney when raising capital in the medtech space, case studies from his past, and more. Casey McGlynn LinkedIn Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Website Giovanni Lauricella LinkedIn Project Medtech LinkedIn Project Medtech Website

In this episode, Giovanni and Casey discuss the importance of having a good attorney when raising capital in the medtech space, case studies from his past, and more. Casey McGlynn LinkedIn Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Website Giovanni Lauricella LinkedIn Project Medtech LinkedIn Project Medtech Website

Casey McGlynn, a founding architect of the MedTech industry, has been guiding and connecting innovators and operators for more than 3 decades. He is a partner at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati and has played such a pivotal role in MedTech that the industry would look very different if not for his contributions. He rejoins Andrew Cleeland to share his thoughts on the future of MedTech and further discuss his legacy.   “[What's] so unique about this industry is that [everyone] has this huge drive to help the group that succeeds them,” Casey remarks. “That's what's so clean about it. There's nothing shameful in getting rich, but isn't it glorious when you [do it] by helping save lives?... This next generation has a profound opportunity to transform the [areas] we haven't been able to improve in,” he adds. Casey talks about the difficulties of entrepreneurship and comments on the need for progression in medical devices.   Resources Casey McGlynn on LinkedIn  WSGR.com

Casey McGlynn is a partner at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati. He is a founding architect of the medtech industry and has been guiding and connecting innovators for more than three decades. Casey has played a pivotal role in the medtech industry: his legacy is so vast that the industry would not be what it is today without his contributions. He joins Andrew Cleeland to talk about his start in the industry and share anecdotes of his early experiences.   Casey explains what drove him to create the Life Sciences Group at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati. “I [helped a colleague] start a company… and it really changed my life. In that first year I started two companies… I had to decide whether I was a life science guy, a tech guy, or general, and I chose life science,” he remarks. “I felt that the world was just too big... if you wanted to be an expert you had to really get in deep [to] understand.” He shares what it was like to begin and advance his career alongside the ‘giants' of medtech like Ray Williams, John Simpson and Tom Fogarty.    Resources Casey McGlynn on LinkedIn  WSGR.com

This week we have Becki DeGraw. Becki practices corporate and securities law at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, or WSGR. Primarily based in Silicon Valley, WSGR has worked with many startups and organizations, such as the tech industry giant Google. In this episode, Becki shares her experience and knowledge of raising capital, what investors are looking for, which metrics to focus on, and more. Listen in!

Don't miss out on the next WeAreLATech podcast episode, get notified by signing up here http://wearelatech.com/podcastWelcome to WeAreLATech's LA Tech Startup Spotlight!“In-Person Intros to the People Who Can 10x Your Life"WeAreLATech Podcast is powered by Poppin, http://www.poppin.com/ designed to be the effortless one-stop solution for your entire workspace.WeAreLATech Podcast is a WeAreTech.fm production.To support our podcast go to http://wearelatech.com/believeTo be featured on the podcast go to http://wearelatech.com/feature-your-la-startup/Want to be featured in the WeAreLATech Community? Create your profile here http://wearelatech.com/communityHost, Espree Devorahttps://twitter.com/espreedevoraespree@wearelatech.comGuest,Jade Brandais of Rengehttps://www.instagram.com/jadebrandais/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jade-brandais-84707788/For a calendar of all LA Startup events go to, http://WeAreLATech.comTo further immerse yourself into the LA Tech community go to http://wearelatech.com/vipLinks Mentioned:Renge, https://www.rengeapp.com/LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/BeachHouse CoWork, https://www.beachhousecowork.com/CoFoundersLab, https://cofounderslab.com/MagicLinks, https://www.magiclinks.org/Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, https://www.wsgr.com/Founder Meet Funder, http://www.foundermeetfunder.com/Expert DOJO, https://expertdojo.com/WeWork, https://www.wework.com/WRLD, https://www.wrld3d.com/Coinbot, https://coinbot.co/People Mentioned:Brian Nickerson, https://twitter.com/briannickersonFrances Rubio, https://www.linkedin.com/in/francesrubio/James Ajhar, https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesajhar/Brian Mac Mahon, https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianmacmahon2/Kinsey Cronin, https://twitter.com/kinseycroninIra Scott Herman, https://twitter.com/irahermanCredits:Produced and Hosted by Espree Devora, http://espreedevora.comStory produced, Edited and Mastered by Adam Carroll, http://www.ariacreative.ca/Show Notes by Karl Marty, http://karlmarty.comMusic by Jay Huffman, https://soundcloud.com/jayhuffmanShort Title: Renge

Charles Andres, Ph.D, RAC, Associate at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, and Christian Barrow, Executive Director, Life Sciences Banking at JPMorgan, join Rich Bendis for a Virtual BioTalk

This panel will discuss the status of federal and state privacy legislation and other policy proposals in the United States, and how they may shift in the wake of the pandemic. How does the balance between privacy and other social welfare interests shift in a crisis? Will privacy enforcement priorities shift? Will there be a stronger push for harmonization with foreign privacy laws and policies? SESSION CHAIR/MODERATOR Christopher N. OLSEN, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, Washington, DC SPEAKERS Maneesha MITHAL, Associate Director, Division of Privacy and Identity Protection, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Federal Trade Commission, Washington, DC Alison PEPPER, Senior Vice President, American Association of Advertising Agencies, Washington, DC Jessica RICH, Attorney, Washington, DC Lee TIEN, Senior Staff Attorney & Adams Chair for Internet Rights, Electronic Frontier Foundation, San Francisco, CA

Phuong Phillips is Chief Legal Officer for Zynga, the game developer who makes games we all know and love, like Words with Friends. She started her career a a Corporate Attorney at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, and worked on the IPOs of little companies you might have heard of…SolarCity and Google.   She's such a powerhouse and her amazing career inspires me just as much as her effervescent presence and the wisdom she shares. We talked about how her parents fled Communist Vietnam to give her family a new life, how she prioritizes, her advice for making yourself invaluable in any company, and increasing diversity and inclusion in the gaming world.   FOLLOW OUR GUEST On LinkedIn Zynga on Facebook and Instagram and Life at Zynga   LINKS TO WHAT WE DISCUSSED WAZ Talks at Zynga - Equality for Women Across the Entertainment Industry with Trisha Yearwood and Rebecca Covington Webber Charlotte's Web, by E.B. White Jane Eyre, by Charlotte Bronte Say Nothing: A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland, by Patrick Radden Keefe Rise and Kill First: The Secret History of Israel's Targeted Assassinations, by Ronen Bergman Women at Zynga   RATE & REVIEW If you enjoyed this episode, please go leave a rating or review on iTunes right now as it really helps grow the show. Rate & Review on iTunes!   CONNECT WITH EMILY On Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIn - @heyemilykennedy Sign up for the email newsletter: www.emilykennedy.org   Music by: Taste the Vibe - “Arctic Monkeys - R U Mine? (Mungø Remix)” unedited, via Creative Commons

Katherine H. Ku is a corporate and securities partner in the Los Angeles office of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati. She previously led Stanford's Office of Technology Licensing for 27 years. Kathy is an internationally recognized leader in the field of technology transfer, having spearheaded the development and implementation of a set of nine principles for university technology licensing. Since 2007, more than 120 institutions have signed on to the document, “In the Public Interest: Nine Points to Consider in Licensing University Technology.” Following her graduation from law school, Kathy served as a law clerk on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit (2003-2004) and for Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg of the U.S. Supreme Court (2004-2005).

Developing a robust and effective corporate compliance program can be daunting. Given the sheer size of many enterprises, it is necessary to make choices about how to apply resources. Data can help companies to make good choices and also to make their compliance programs more effective by allowing for better modeling. In this episode, Liban Jama and Chris Wall speak with John Roberti and Wendy Huang Waszmer about how companies can use data that is in their systems. Listen to this episode to learn more about how to design a more effective compliance program. Related Links: AAG Speech on Compliance DOJ Antitrust Division Corporate Compliance Guidance  Hosted by: Wendy Waszmer, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati and John Roberti, Allen & Overy LLP

Corporate criminal investigations can be enterprise threatening due to the significant fines, criminal prosecution of company executives, and potential follow-on litigation. For years, companies have invested in corporate compliance programs and now are evaluating the effectiveness of these programs in light of new DOJ guidance. In this episode, Richard Powers and Eyitayo ("Tee") St. Matthew-Daniel speak with John Roberti and Wendy Huang Waszmer about how companies can design a compliance program to detect violations. Listen to this episode to learn more about DOJ's compliance guidance. Related Links: Remarks as Prepared for Delivery Guidance Document Hosted by: John Roberti, Allen & Overy and Wendy Huang Waszmer, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

A gathering of remarkable talent, on this episode, host Ian Connett (@QuantumJurist) talks with one of the attendees of the Legal Geek Conference, Haley Altman. Haley has over a decade of experience working on complicated transactions in the corporate, private equity, and venture capital verticals sectors. Her practice has extended from the Midwest at Ice Miller to the West Coast at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati. The idea for Doxly was born at 1 A.M. while Haley and her colleague, Elizabeth Brier, sat surrounded by hundreds of manila closing folders, hunting through thousands of pieces of paper for one missing signature page. For the latest topics, trends and tech in the legal industry, subscribe to Evolve the Law Podcast: A Catalyst for Legal Innovation. Listen as legal experts and leaders share insights about the legal industry. For more information, questions, or suggestions about our podcast feel free to email us at evolve@abovethelaw.com     Links and Resources from this Episode For additional information go to https://abovethelaw.com/legal-innovation-center  https://www.legalgeek.co/  https://twitter.com/wearelegalgeek?lang=en https://www.linkedin.com/company/legalgeek https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1IkQltBaQ5RTpgo8B12rIA  https://www.linkedin.com/in/haley-altman-2144515 https://doxly.com/company/ https://twitter.com/haley_altman?lang=en https://doxly.com/   Show Notes Discussing scrappiness - 1:00 Haley's definition of scrappiness - 1:30 Scrappiness while working in a team - 3:22 The importance of always rethinking - 3:44 Maximizing the effort - 4:18 Culture in a company - 4:45 The product needs to be simple - 5:09 How do you keep scrappiness as culture - 6:01 Empowering people below her to do more - 6:47 Haley's engineers at Doxly are scrappy - 7:08   Review and Subscribe If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite player to get the latest episodes. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Subscribe with Stitcher

In criminal cartel actions, individual executives face prosecution and potential jail time. Defending whose life and liberty are at stake in these matters creates unique challenges. Former prosecutor Doug Tween speaks with John Roberti and Wendy Huang Waszmer about the strategy and psychology necessary to defend individual defendants when everything in their lives is in jeopardy. Hosted by: John Roberti, Partner, Allen & Overy and Wendy Huang Waszmer, Partner, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

President Trump and other politicians have painted the media as the “enemy of the people” -- purveyors of fake news who use their platform as a means to defame others. But really, what are the legal requirements of the media when reporting news? In this episode of Planet Lex, host Jim Speta talks to Northwestern Law alumnae Kate Shaw and Megan Murphy about their experience as lawyers in the media. They discuss the many legal issues facing journalists and pundits, and whether more law is needed to manage these matters. They also give tips on how to cultivate an ideologically diverse media diet and discuss the impact of social media on news. Megan Murphy is an award-winning journalist and commentator whose 20-year career has spanned multiple countries and events, from the 2016 presidential campaign to the global financial crisis. She most recently served as editor-in-chief of Bloomberg Businessweek. Before starting her career in journalism, Murphy was securities lawyer at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati in Palo Alto, CA. She currently lives in London. Kate Shaw is a Professor of Law at Cardozo Law School and the Co-Director of the Floersheimer Center for Constitutional Democracy. Before joining Cardozo, she worked in the White House Counsel’s Office for the the Obama Administration. She clerked for Justice John Paul Stevens of the U.S. Supreme Court and Judge Richard A. Posner of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. Kate is a legal and Supreme Court analyst for ABC News.

Bio  Lydia Parnes is a partner in the Washington, D.C., office of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, where she is chair of the firm's privacy and cybersecurity practice. She regularly represents companies in complex regulatory investigations and provides advice on complying with federal, state, and global privacy and data protection laws. The former director of the Bureau of Consumer Protection (BCP) at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Lydia is a highly regarded privacy expert. As director of the BCP, Lydia oversaw privacy and data security enforcement efforts and the development of the FTC's approach to online advertising. She testified on numerous occasions on the benefits of a uniform nationwide data breach law and the risks of legislating in the technology area. Lydia advises companies on how to navigate global privacy and data security requirements while pursuing their business goals. She helps them develop and implement comprehensive privacy compliance programs and understand the nuances of regulation and self-regulation in the privacy arena. Lydia regularly represents clients before the FTC and other federal and state agencies. Lydia was named a top lawyer in the cybersecurity category by Washingtonian Magazine in 2017 and 2015 and is regularly recognized in Chambers USA, Chambers Global, and The International Who's Who of Business Lawyers as among the country's top privacy and data security attorneys. In 2012, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati was recognized by Law360 as a "top privacy and consumer protection" law firm.   Lydia speaks throughout the country on developments in data security and privacy. Resources  Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Eleventh Circuit LabMD Decision Significantly Restrains FTC’s Remedial Powers in Data Security and Privacy Actions by Lydia Parnes (WSGR Blog, June 18, 2018)   News Roundup California passes its own set of privacy rules The state of California has passed its own, sweeping data privacy law that’s set to go into effect in 2020. The hastily passed law signed by Governor Jerry Brown on Thursday grants Californians the right to know the what, why and how of how companies are collecting and sharing their data. The new law, while it also grants consumers the right to tell companies to delete their data, isn’t as extensive as the EU’s new Global Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which everyone’s still trying to figure out. DOJ approves Disney’s acquisition of 21st Century Fox  The Department of Justice has granted Disney antitrust approval to acquire 21st Century Fox’s entertainment assets for $71 billion. But Disney is going to need to divest Fox’s 22 regional sports networks within 90 days after it closes. Rival Comcast is still in the running, though. Its $65 billion bid is still on the table. Facebook says it released even more data  In a 700-page set of replies to the House Energy and Commerce Committee, Facebook acknowledged that it shared user data with 52 companies after it stopped doing so in 2015 with most others. The company says it has ended 38 of the 52 partnerships. Companies with which Facebook continues to share data are Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, Samsung and Alibaba. But lawmakers are obviously concerned given the ongoing fallout from the Cambridge Analytica debacle in which the company shared the data of some 87 million Facebook users which were used to help Republican candidates. Man charged with threatening Ajit Pai’s family        The FBI arrested a Norwalk, California man for allegedly threatening to kill Ajit Pai’s children because of the FCC’s repeal of the net neutrality rules. Thirty-three year old Markara Man, 33, allegedly sent three emails to Pai listing preschools around Arlington, Virginia, where Chairman Pai lives and threatening to kill his children back in December of 2017—months before the vote.  NSA deletes 685 million call records Remember when the National Security Agency came under fire a few years back when former contractor Ed Snowden revealed that the agency was collecting the phone records of millions of Americans? Well the NSA is deleting some 685 million of those call records for “technical irregularities”.   NSA Contractor Reality Winner takes pea bargain         Reality Winner, the former NSA contractor who leaked NSA documents last summer, has taken a plea bargain. The 26-year-old was charged with violating the Espionage Act for sharing NSA documents allegedly showing what NSA knew about how Russia penetrated the 2016 presidential election. She’ll serve 5 years and 3 months, with 3 years’ supervised release. Former Equifax manager charged with insider trading  The Securities and Exchange Commission charged Sudhakar Reddy Bonthy with insider trading. The agency alleges that Bonthu made $75,000 from illegal trades based on confidential information about Equifax’s data breach last year which exposed the data of more than 100 million people.  The New York Attorney General is probing the T-Mobile/Sprint Deal  The New York Attorney General’s office is investigating the effect the proposed T-Mobile-Sprint deal would have on pre-paid mobile services. Combined, the companies have 30 million paid subscribers, according to the Wall Street Journal. Prepaid plans are disproportionately the plan of choice for low-income households, a spokeswoman for New York Attorney General Barbara Underwood said. Tinder moves to encrypt photos Tinder’s parent company Match Group has moved to encrypt its users’ photos. The changes actually went into effect back in February after Senator Ron Wyden wrote a letter to Tinder asking the company to encrypt photos given the risk that hackers would have been able to capture photos and swipe data via the Tinder app. Netflix fires executive for racist comment Finally, Netflix has fired its Chief Communications officer for using the n-word during a meeting and then using it again. The company says that Jonathan Friedland used the word at least twice. In a letter, Netflix CEO Reed Hastings said the 7-year Netflix veteran used the word in a meeting about offensive speech in an inappropriate and offensive way. Friedland then used the word again with two black employees in the HR department who were tasked with dealing with the incident. Hastings wrote that he should have addressed the first incident head on, instead, he wrote “I realize that my privilege has made me intellectualize or otherwise minimize race issues like this. I need to set a better example by learning and listening more so I can be the leader we need.” According to Netflix’s 2Q18 workforce demographics report, Blacks comprise just 4% of Netflix’s workforce despite the fact that nonhispanic blacks comprise 12.1% of the U.S. population, according to the latest U.S. Census.

In the coming year, the ABA Section of Antitrust Law has a plethora of ways to get involved and stay informed on relevant issues. In this Special Report hosted by Adam Biegel, Jon Jacobson, who will chair the Section beginning in August 2017, shares information about upcoming programing opportunities and the task forces that he’s initiating. These task forces deal with public interest considerations in antitrust law and divergent forms of unilateral conduct analysis between the U.S. and other countries. He also lists ways that young lawyers and anyone else interested can get involved in the Section of Antitrust Law, including assisting with writing articles for Section periodicals and organizing programs. Adam Biegel leads Alston & Bird’s Washington, D.C., Antitrust Team and is a longtime member of the leadership of the American Bar Association’s Section of Antitrust Law. Jonathan Jacobson is a partner in the Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati's New York office, and the chair-elect of the ABA Section of Antitrust Law.

This is a new format where I bring experts from different fields to have a roundtable discussion on a particular topic. Today we speak about the state of transatlantic tech and what you should be thinking about if you’re looking to expand internationally. Note that this was recorded late Dec 2016 just before President Trump came into office. MY 3 GUESTS: (1) Daniel Glazer – partner at Silicon Valley-headquartered law firm, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, where he leads the New York office’s Technology Transactions practice. He also helps lead WSGR’s US Expansion practice, advising UK and other non-US technology companies on US expansion (2) Pru Ashby – head of North America at London & Partners who are the official promotional company for London. She works on attracting and advising US companies to set up and grow in London (3) Alliott Cole – director at Octopus Ventures, one of Europe’s largest venture capital teams. Some of their investments include: Secret Escapes, yPlan, Zoopla, Swiftkey (sold for $250M to Microsoft) & Lovefilm (sold to Amazon for $200M)   FIVE THINGS TO LISTEN OUT FOR:  (1) Similarities and differences between US and UK/European markets (2) Startup ecosystem post-brexit (3) Future outlook under a Trump presidency (4) How do you structure an expansion into US or Europe (5) What companies have done this well? TIME STAMPS [3m21s] Intros [6m16s] State of UK post brexit [18m49s] Investment growth in London since 2010 [19m28s] It takes 10.2yrs for companies to IPO on average [20m23s] Has the market overreacted to Brexit? [23m9s] Mood post US election [24m16s] How will entrepreneurs think about globalisation [30m9s] Similarities and differences in business culture in US vs UK [42m11s] Recommendations on hiring people in US when you’re a startup [43m35s] How do you structure an expansion [48m27s] Where do you start your first US office [51m41s] When do you know it’s the right time to move [58m36] Examples of companies that have done a good job of expanding [1hr6m] What do companies struggle with when they move [1hr14m] What should US companies think about when expanding to UK [1hr18m] Looking forward  Sign up for exclusive content, giveaways and my email updates: https://www.creatorlab.fm/subscribe Connect on social:   https://www.instagram.com/creatorlabfm https://www.facebook.com/creatorlabfm https://www.twitter.com/creatorlabfm https://www.snapchat.com/add/creatorlabfm   Connect with Bilal: https://www.twitter.com/bzaidi https://www.instagram.com/bzaidi212

Join our panel as they discuss increasing attorney productivity through third party apps.  The discussion starts with general issues around mobile devices and third party apps, including mobile device management, the mobile app distribution model, vetting, support and training.  The panel then turns to specific apps that respond to attorney needs, seem to be more heavily adopted, or help the panelists themselves be more productive through their mobile devices. Vern Cole brings more than 20 years of risk management and information governance leadership to his role as Security Architect at Perkins Coie, where he is responsible for the information security and privacy programs. Vern joined Perkins Coie in 2010, a Seattle-based law firm known for its marquee list of high-tech clients and is based in the firm's Seattle office. Previous to Perkins Coie, Vern was the CSO for Varolii, a Seattle based technology enterprise, and Director of Western Consulting at VeriSign. Vern is a member of the LegalSEC Steering Committee. Amy Halverson manages the litigation knowledge management program at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, a firm that started in Silicon Valley and now has 14 offices across the U.S., Europe and China.  The firm is known for its service to clients in the technology and life sciences industries, as well as other emerging enterprises.  Amy is an attorney and former litigator.  She has been at Wilson Sonsini  since 2006, or "1 B.iOS." -- 1 year before iPhone.   Karen Helde has worked in law firms for more than 20 years. She is currently the Director of Library, Research & Records Services at Lane Powell PC in Seattle. In addition to apps for legal, her professional interests include knowledge management, collaborative technologies, and the expanding role of law librarians. Gwyn McAlpine oversees the knowledge management, technology training and user adoption programs at Perkins Coie, a Seattle-based firm with over 1,000 attorneys in 19 offices.  Perkins Coie has been named to Fortune Magazine's Best Places to Work for 13 consecutive years.  Gwyn is based in the Portland office and previously practiced law as a transactional attorney.  Gwyn is a member of the Knowledge Management Peer Group Steering Committee.  

Red Alert: China Time, China Scale Peter Greenwood, Executive Director of Strategy, China Light and Power Group Stephen Leeb, Co-author, Red Alert Alex Wang, Visiting Professor, UC Berkeley School of Law Julian Wong, Attorney, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati; Former Advisor, U.S. Department of Energy The four China watchers assembled for this Climate One panel debate the motives for, and the implications of, China’s domestic climate action, particularly its abundant clean energy investments. Stephen Leeb, co-author, Red Alert, is the panel’s contrarian. “I don’t think China does anything with the world’s interest at hand; I think they do everything with China’s interest at hand. Climate change is very much a mixed bag for them. Much more important to them is the issue of resource scarcity.” Leeb was suspicious of the intent of China’s renewable energy investments. China, he says, aims to control the solar market to the detriment of foreign players, including the United States. Julian Wong, an attorney with Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, agrees with Leeb, up to a point. Yes, energy is a pivotal issue in China’s economic growth, he says, and scarcity issues are “high in the minds of China’s leaders.” He also cites the increasing importance of environmental protection in preventing unrest. “Ultimately, this Communist Party is in power as long as the people allow it to be. If you are getting protests by citizens, by residents, on very fundamental needs, that’s going to get the attention of leaders.” Alex Wang, a visiting professor at the UC Berkeley School of Law, emphasizes the importance of the environmental protest movement, citing events this summer at a chemical plant in the city of Dalian and at facilities operated by Jinko Solar. “People are getting more wealthy. They are getting better educated about environmental issues, and they realize that is impacting their health, their children’s health,” he says. Counter to Stephen Leeb, Peter Greenwood, Executive Director of Strategy, China Light and Power Group, says we should vaunt not vilify China’s investments in wind and solar. “It’s not actually, necessarily, a bad story for the rest of the world. Wind turbine prices have fallen in the last couple of years by about 20%. A lot of that is due to the efficiency and scale of Chinese manufacturing,” he says. “What does that do? It means that wind projects that were previously uneconomical become economical. Sites that were previously not feasible become feasible. Subsidies that might otherwise have to be paid by Western and other governments can perhaps operate at lower levels. That’s a beneficial story.” This program was recorded in front of a live audience at The Commonwealth Club in San Francisco on October 12, 2011