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Speaking Engagements
Federated Press' Audit Committee Effectiveness Conference
May 31, 2007
Duncan Card, Partner
Toronto, ON
May 31, 2007
Duncan Card will discuss the audit and governance best practices
associated with the Audit Committee's oversight of their
enterprise's IT infrastructure and operations.
The Government of British Columbia Technology Leadership Development Program
May 28, 2007
Duncan Card, Partner
Victoria, BC
In his one-day session, key-note lecturer Duncan will provide a
practical, step-by-step guide to prepare for, structure, negotiate,
implement and manage the commercial transactions that are required
to build and acquire the many IT goods and services that are
necessary for any large enterprise organization (from IT
procurement to outsourcing transactions).
Counsel to Counsel Forum
May 23, 2007
Presented "Private Equity and Other M&A Transactions: Whose Side are You on?" at the Counsel to Counsel Forum sponsored by LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell in Toronto, Canada.
International Construction SuperConference
May 22, 2007
George M. Vlavianos, Partner Millennium Gloucester Hotel & Conference Centre South Kensington, London, UK May 20-22, 2007 Member of the panel for the discussion topic: "Can You Manage the Risk? Navigating the Changing Risk Profile of International Energy Projects" (Tuesday, May 22, 2007, from 7:45am - 8:45am) Bennett Jones is a sponsor of this event.
Corporate Counsel and Risk Management: Whose Personal Assets are at Risk?
May 16, 2007
Barry Reiter, partner and chair of the firm's new economy practice,
spoke on the increasing complexity of the role of in-house counsel
at this invitation-only event.
The event was presented by ZSA and was held at Le Royal Meridien
King Edward Hotel in Toronto, Ontario.
Mastering the Challenges of Bill 198
May 15, 2007
At the Canadian Institute's Reporting on Resources Conference in Toronto, Ontario, Georges Dubé presents "Mastering the Challenges of Bill 198".
Reporting for Natural Resources
May 15, 2007
Norman Findlay and Jason MacIntosh co-presented, "Ensuring Proper Disclosure in an Offering Memorandum for Private Placement," at the Canadian Institute's Reporting for Natural Resources conference in Toronto.
The AUTO21 Network of Centres of Excellence's Sixth Annual Scientific Conference
May 10, 2007
Duncan Card, Partner
Hamilton Convention Centre
Hamilton, ON
May 10-11, 2007
"Knowledge & Technology Transfer to the End User" (May 10,
3:30pm-5:30pm)
Duncan Card, a panellist at this session, will share his
perspective on the legal issues associated with technology research
and innovation in the automotive sector, and offer insights on how
to expedite the commercialization of that research.
Governance & Liability Symposium for Canadian Board Advisers
May 09, 2007
Barry Reiter, partner and chair of the firm's new economy practice
group, presented on the personal risk of in-house counsel at this
invitation-only symposium presented by Arch Insurance (Canada). The
event was held at St. Andrew's Club & Conference Centre in
Toronto, Ontario.
9th Annual Fraud Conference
May 08, 2007
Maureen Ward, Associate Presented by The Association of Certified Forensic Investigators of Canada Toronto Marriott Eaton Centre, Toronto, ON Topics Presented by Bennett Jones: "Deal or No Deal".
CBA/OBA Joint Health Law CLE Conference: Critical Issues in Health Law: A National Summit
May 04, 2007
David Finlay, Partner, and James J. Heelan, Partner
Delta Chelsea Hotel
Toronto, ON
May 3-4, 2007
David Finlay is a speaker in the panel presentation Private Health
Initiatives: The Business and Legal Side of Healthcare Across
Canada (Thursday, May 3, from 1:15pm to 3:15pm).
James Heelan is a speaker in the Medical Malpractice Litigation
Panel Discussion and Trial Demonstration on Expert Evidence and
Causation Issues (Friday, May 4, from 1:30pm to 4:45pm).
Fundamentals of Oil Sands Taxation, Regulatory Approval & Venture Structuring Strategies
April 25, 2007
Donald E. Greenfield, Partner, and Bradley S. Gilmour, Partner Presented by Insight Information Telus Convention Centre, Calgary, AB Topics Presented by Bennett Jones: "Strategies for Structuring Domestic and Foreign Oil Sands Ventures" Donald E. Greenfield, Partner "Facilitating the Regulatory Approvals" Bradley S. Gilmour, Partner
Toronto Stock Exchange and TSX Venture Exchange 2007 US Campaign
April 11, 2007
Bennett Jones is a sponsor of this event.
The event makes stops in the following locations:
New York, NY (Wednesday, April 11, 2007)
Denver, CO (Tuesday, May 15, 2007) - The Pinnacle Club by
Grand Hyatt Denver Downtown
Reno, NV (Thursday, May1 7, 2007) - John Ascuaga's Nugget
Casino Resort
Houston, TX (Tuesday, June 26, 2007) - The Houstonian Hotel,
Club & Spa
More information on this event can be found at the 2007 US Campaign
website.
5th Annual Energy Contract Conference
March 27, 2007
Patrick T. Maguire, Partner
Presented by Insight Information
St. Andrew's Club and Conference Centre, Toronto, ON
Topics Presented by Bennett Jones:
"Understanding Credit Provisions for Gas and Power Contracts"
Tuesday March 27, 2007
1:45pm-5:30pm
For more information please visit www.insightinfo.com
The 4th Annual Electonic Health and Medical Records Conference
March 12-13, 2007
Michael Whitt presents, with Karina Guy and Catherine Tully, "Privacy and Security Breaches - Thinking Ahead or 'Now What?'" at Insight Information's 4th Annual Electonic Health and Medical Records Conference at the Four Seasons Hotel in Vancouver, BC.
Outsourcing Risk Management Presentation
March 10, 2007
Duncan Card, Partner
Faculty of Law at Dalhousie University
Halifax, NS
Duncan Card was invited to address the Faculty of Law at
Dalhousie University on the topic of outsourcing transactional
risk management and the legal and business strategies to promote
outsourcing success.
3rd Annual Farm and Ranch Law Institute Conference
February 24, 2007
Daron Naffin presents, "Recent Developments at the Surface Rights Board - Pipelines," at the Law Society of Alberta's 3rd Annual Farm and Ranch Law Institute Conference.
Basics of Law Course – Module 1: Evidence
February 22, 2007
Dino Clarizio, Partner
Presented by the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada
The Suites at 1 King West, Toronto, ON
For more information please visit the Intellectual Property
Institute of Canada website.