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 2011

Negotiation & Mediation

October 3-6

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

Corporate Governance Law

October 10-14

Dan D. Sandman '73
former General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
U.S. Steel
Profile

James Johnson '72
former Chief Legal Officer
Procter & Gamble
Profile

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.

Introduction to International Mergers & Acquisitions and Strategic Investments

November 7, 8, 9, 17 and 18

Scott V. Simpson
Partner
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
Profile

Using a variety of case studies, this course explores issues associated with cross-border transactions involving both public and private corporations. Topics of study will include fiduciary issues, anti-takeover provisions, tender offers, elements of acquisition agreements, etc. Prior completion of or concurrent enrollment in Business Associations is required. Take-home exam.

Winter Semester 2012

An Introduction to Issues Associated with International Joint Ventures

Feb. 27 - March 2

Gail Block Harris
Retired Partner
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
Profile

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 16-18

Hon. William B. Chandler
Partner
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
Profile

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.