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Restrictive Covenants, Confidential Information, Investigations Stuart Smith Restrictive Covenants, Confidential Information, Investigations Stuart Smith

Ethical Handling of Executive Investigations

In this lively and insightful discussion between the IFSEA annual conference panellists, this brilliant panel explore different approaches to ensure the ethical handling of executive investigations:

  • Beth Hale, CM Murray LLP, UK

  • Lindsey Wagner, Moxie Mediation & Workplace Investigations, California, USA

  • Carol Davis KC, Littleton Chambers, UK

  • Meriel Schindler, Withers, UK

  • Kristen Prinz, The Prinz Law Firm, Chicago, USA

We also thank Claire Cross of Corker Binning, UK who was unable to join the podcast, but attended as a panellist on the day of the conference and provided excellent insights.

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Confidential Information, Investigations, Restrictive Covenants Stuart Smith Confidential Information, Investigations, Restrictive Covenants Stuart Smith

What are the Best Mediation Strategies for Resolving Executive & Founder Disputes? – IFSEA Webinar Recording

Our internationally renowned panellists explored how different jurisdictions approach the mediation of disputes between key corporate players and executives.

  • Peter Rukin (Partner, Rukin Hyland & Riggin LLP & Mediator, Sequitur Resolutions – San Francisco)

  • Jane Mulcahy KC (Blackstone Chambers – UK)

  • Ian Mill KC (Blackstone Chambers – UK)

  • Lynne Hermle (Partner, Orrick – Silicon Valley)

  • Ana Cid (Partner, Seyfarth – New York/London)

  • Yulia Fedorenko (Associate, CM Murray LLP – UK)

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Restrictive Covenants, Confidential Information Stuart Smith Restrictive Covenants, Confidential Information Stuart Smith

What You Need to Know Right Now on Restrictive Covenants and Confidential Information

In this lively and insightful discussion between the IFSEA annual conference panellists, this brilliant panel explore developments and practical issues on restrictive covenants in their jurisdictions:

  • Mark Risk, Mark Risk P.C, USA, New York

  • Jennifer Millins, Mishcon de Reya, UK

  • Jeffrey E. Goodman, Mathews, Dinsdale & Clark LLP, Canada

  • Inge Derde, Van Eeckhoutte, Taquet & Clesse, Belgium

We also thank Ming Evans (Smiths Group Plc, UK) who was unable to join the podcast, but attended as a panellist on the day of the conference and provided excellent insights.

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Restrictive Covenants, Executive Terminations, Executive Contracts Stuart Smith Restrictive Covenants, Executive Terminations, Executive Contracts Stuart Smith

The Rise and Demise of the Non-Compete?

In this webinar, our expert panel discuss the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) proposed ban on non-competition covenants in employment agreements.

  • Mark Risk, Mark Risk PC (Chair)

  • Dean M. Harvey, Partner at Lieff, Cabraser, Heimann & Bernstein LLP

  • James Hockin, Senior Associate at Withers,

  • Danny Kaufer, Senior Counsel & Co-Chair, Sports Law & Gaming Group at BLG

  • Dr. Johannes Traut, Partner at Seitz

  • Cody Yorke, Partner at Outten & Golden

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Confidential Information, Investigations, Restrictive Covenants Stuart Smith Confidential Information, Investigations, Restrictive Covenants Stuart Smith

Confidential Information – The Use and Misuse by Executives and Founders

The panel discuss confidential information in the United Kingdom and United States and some of the key legal and practical issues facing senior executives and founders.

  • David Fisher, Partner at CM Murray LLP (Chair)

  • Peter De Maria, Senior Partner at Doyle Clayton

  • Amit Bindra, Partner at The Prinz Law Firm, P.C.

  • Klaudia Aliaj, Director at Alvarez & Marsal Disputes and Investigations LLP

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Board Diversity, Diversity and Inclusion, Collective Representation, Leadership Skills and Challenges Stuart Smith Board Diversity, Diversity and Inclusion, Collective Representation, Leadership Skills and Challenges Stuart Smith

Driving Diversity on Boards Around the World

What are the different approaches taken internationally towards driving greater diversity at board level?

  • Emma Bartlett, Partner at CM Murray LLP (Chair)

  • Pål Kvernaas, Partner at Haavind Law Firm

  • Teresa L Johnson, Partner at Arnold & Porter

  • Wendi Lazar, Partner at Outten & Golden

  • Carl-Frederik Hedenstrom, Partner at CFH

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Immigration Stuart Smith Immigration Stuart Smith

Reduced Visa Processing Times, Immigration Due Diligence During an M&A and Introduction of HPI Visas – Issues facing Senior Executives and Employers

What are the latest immigration challenges and opportunities facing senior executives and employers, both in the US and UK?

  • Jonathan A. Grode, Practice Director and Managing Partner at Green and Spiegel LLC

  • Natasha Chell, Partner and Head of Risk and Compliance at Laura Devine Immigration

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#MeToo, Relationships at Work, Harassment and Bullying, Investigations, Whistleblowing Stuart Smith #MeToo, Relationships at Work, Harassment and Bullying, Investigations, Whistleblowing Stuart Smith

How has #MeToo changed the landscape for Senior Executives in relation to sexual harassment and NDAs?

How far (if at all) have we have come in dealing with sexual harassment cases since the #MeToo movement, what changes there have been from a legal, regulatory and cultural perspective in the various jurisdictions and how those changes may have driven – and continue to drive – increased transparency, accountability and prevention of sexual harassment in the workplace?

  • Lindsey Wagner, Attorney at Moxie Mediation

  • Annemarie Wieringa, Attorney at Van Hall Advocaten

  • Claire Dawson, Partner at BDBF

  • Inge Derde, Partner at Bellaw

  • Beth Hale, Partner and General Counsel at CM Murray LLP (Chair)

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Diversity and Inclusion, Neurodiversity, Leadership Skills and Challenges Stuart Smith Diversity and Inclusion, Neurodiversity, Leadership Skills and Challenges Stuart Smith

What benefits can neurodiverse individuals bring to corporate boards and why should leaders speak out about neurodiversity?

Our expert panel explore some of the wide-ranging business and societal impact drivers for putting neurodiversity firmly at the top of companies’ agendas and the benefits that neurodiverse leaders can bring to corporate boards.

  • Dr Nancy Doyle, Chartered Psychologist and Founder of Genius Within CIC

  • Lori Deem, Partner at Hughes Socol Piers Resnick & Dym

  • Pooja Dasgupta, Senior Associate at CM Murray LLP (Chair)

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Immigration, Investigations, Leadership Skills and Challenges Stuart Smith Immigration, Investigations, Leadership Skills and Challenges Stuart Smith

Cross-Border Executive Investigations

Our expert panel discuss senior executives can handle risks, develop effective strategies and manage their reputations in cross-border workplace investigations, at both the internal stage and following the involvement of external regulatory, criminal and other agencies.

  • Persephone Bridgman Baker, Partner at Carter-Ruck

  • Emma Brooks, Partner at PCB Byrne

  • Brian J. MacDonough, Partner at Sherin and Lodgen LLP

  • Jasvinder Nakhwal, Partner at Peters & Peters Solicitors LLP

  • Jason Masimore, Lawyer at Kobre & Kim

  • Wonu Sanda, Senior Associate at CM Murray LLP (Chair)

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Confidential Information, Investigations, Whistleblowing, In-House Counsel, Leadership Skills and Challenges Stuart Smith Confidential Information, Investigations, Whistleblowing, In-House Counsel, Leadership Skills and Challenges Stuart Smith

Ethical, Regulatory and Whistleblowing Issues for General Counsel and In-House Lawyers

A number of recent scandals have put the role of GCs and in-house Counsel in the spotlight, raising the difficult question as to how GCs can manage the tension between their obligations to act in the best interests of their employer and their regulatory duties.

  • Timothy Dutton CBE KC at Fountain Court Chambers

  • Cathy James OBE, Partner at James & West Law LLP

  • Katherine Murray, Partner and General Counsel at Wallbrook

  • Andrew Pavlovic, Partner at CM Murray LLP (Chair)

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Director Issues, Diversity and Inclusion, Religious and Belief Discrimination, Sexual Orientation Discrimination, Gender Identity, Collective Representation, Leadership Skills and Challenges Stuart Smith Director Issues, Diversity and Inclusion, Religious and Belief Discrimination, Sexual Orientation Discrimination, Gender Identity, Collective Representation, Leadership Skills and Challenges Stuart Smith

You’re Cancelled! Generational Changes in Workplace Expectations & Cultural Norms

This session discussed some of the big cultural changes facing Senior Executives and how they can best equip themselves to embrace these changes going forward.

  • Jenny Afia, Partner at Schillings

  • Joydeep Hor, Founder & Managing Principal at People + Culture Strategies

  • Danny J. Kaufer, Senior Counsel & Co-Chair, Sports & Gaming Law Group at Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

  • Louise O’Connor, Senior Associate at CM Murray LLP

  • David Yewdall, International Employment Tax Partner at Smith & Williamson

  • Merrill April, Partner at CM Murray LLP (Chair)

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