Distinguished Practitioners in Residence Program in Business Law

Distinguished Practitioners in Residence Program was launched in the fall of 2005. The program brings accomplished practitioners as adjunct professors to Moritz to teach one-credit, concentrated courses in advanced aspects of business law.

Fall Semester 2012

Corporate Governance Law

October 1 - 5

Dan D. Sandman '73
former General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
U.S. Steel
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James Johnson '72
former Chief Legal Officer
Procter & Gamble
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This course examines the role of in-house counsel in a major U.S. corporation. Topics of study include corporate organization, litigation management strategies, legal compliance, attorney-client privilege, the role of the Corporate Secretary, annual reports and annual meetings, among others. Prior completion of or concurrent enrollment in Business Associations is required. Take-home exam.

Spring Semester 2013

An Introduction to Issues Associated with International Joint Ventures

Feb. 25 - March 1

Gail Block Harris
Retired Partner
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
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This course provides an introduction to the issues associated with international joint ventures. Drawing primarily on case studies involving entertainment companies, topics include, among others, governance issues, choice of law, investment protection, antitrust and competition considerations, dealing with foreign counsel and exit strategies. The course also includes some discussion of the negotiation process and the types of documentation which might be involved. Prior completion of or concurrent enrollment in Business Associations is required. Take-home exam.

Fiduciary Responsibility

March 8 - 10

Hon. William B. Chandler
Partner
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
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This course will consider a variety of issues in corporate law, especially those that relate to boards of directors. Examples of potential issues are the requirement of a demand by a stockholder before instituting derivative litigation; transactional litigation; the business judgment rule; the director's fiduciary duties of care, loyalty, and disclosure; and indemnification and statutory exculpation issues. Business Associations is a prerequisite. Take-home exam.

 

Dispute Resolution in Employment

March 11 - 14 (Spring Break)

James K.L. Lawrence '65
Member
Frost Brown Todd LLC (Cincinnati)
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