2019
Speaking Engagements

Upcoming Events
- 25
  
  Jul
  
  2019
- John Hosack, Jason Goldstein, and Michael Flynn Speakers at CMA 2019 Summer Seminar in San Diego
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  John, Jason, and Michael will be speakers on a panel at the California Mortgage Association Summer Seminar in San Diego. The panel entitled “Avoiding Unconscionability Claims: Five Areas to Consider,” will discuss steps and give you actionable ideas that will help you reduce risk while you write and/or service loans.
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- 28
  
  Aug
  
  2019
- Robert Willner, Host of Commercial Finance Association Webinar
- - 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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  Robert Willner will be hosting a webinar with the Commercial Finance Association entitled “Nuts and Bolts of Leveraged ESOP Finance” on August 28, 2019 from 11 AM – 12 PM (PST).
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- 07
  
  Oct
  
  2019
- Barry Smith to Present at the Western Bankers Association 2019 Lenders and Chief Credit Officers Annual Conference
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  The 2019 Lenders & Chief Credit Officers Conference brings together lending professionals from across the West Coast for four days of premier education and networking opportunities. Hear from business leaders, strategists, and peers during interactive sessions designed to explore shared opportunities and challenges, discuss examiner expectations, and develop a greater understanding of today’s marketplace.
  
  Conference topics include commercial and consumer lending trends, credit culture, risk management, loan growth, and legislative updates. In this collaborate and informative environment, attendees can look forward to confirming or changing their perspective on today’s most pressing issues and returning to their banks with actionable insights critical to organizational performance.
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Past Events
- 20
  
  Jun
  
  2019
- Mary Rose, Moderator at BisNow
- Mary Rose will be a moderator at National Healthcare West: Innovation, Expansion and Opportunities in Healthcare.
  
  Healthcare continues to dominate national headlines, with major mergers, acquisitions, and uncertainty around the ACA. Subsequently, there have been several opportunities within the real estate market. CBRE’s U.S. Medical Office and Healthcare findings propose a variety of outlooks:
  - – The senior citizen population (65+), which is the highest per-capita healthcare spending demographic, will increase by 18% (to 9.2M) in the next five years
  - – Employment in the healthcare sector has risen continuously over the last two decades, with particularly rapid growth in the ambulatory-care services sector, which has increased by 72% since 2000
  - – Net absorption of medical office space has outpaced new supply in 24 of the past 29 quarters
  - – Healthcare has seen an increase in fourth quarter trailing investment volume, totaling more than $12B in Q2 and Q3 in 2017
  As the healthcare evolves to keep up with industry demands, how can hospital systems, healthcare providers and real estate executives work together to succeed in delivering quality healthcare while maintaining a valuable return on investment?
- 29
  
  May
  
  2019
- Stephen Strauss, Adjunct Professor at Southwestern Law School
- Stephen Strauss will again be an Adjunct Professor teaching a summer Trademark Law course at Southwestern Law School from May 29 to July 18, 2019.
- 17
  
  May
  
  2019
- Valerie Bantner Peo, Presenter at California Bankruptcy Forum
- Valerie presented the “Judges’ Roundtable” at the California Bankruptcy Forum 31st Annual Conference Education Program at Westin Mission Hills, California.
  
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- 16
  
  May
  
  2019
- Karl Gerner, Panelist at DAMA Day 2019
- DAMA Day 2019 – Let’s Talk Data Democratization and Data Privacy
  
  Panel: The Data Ethics of Emerging Technologies
  
  Presented by Karen Nadler, Karl Gerner, Tonya Gissleberg, David Rice
  
  New technologies have created a surge in the collection, use and volume of data. Artificial Intelligence (AI) enables the processing of enormous quantities of information, allowing it to identify data patterns and make decisions on a scale and pace beyond what humans can do. Internet-connected devices (referred to as the Internet of Things or IoT) collect data about their environment constantly, including where people are and what they are doing. Autonomous Vehicles (AV) use data sets and algorithms to able to travel with less and less human intervention over time. Facial recognition software makes it easier to identify people quickly and automatically.
  
  There are tremendous societal, business and individual benefits to these technologies. But there are also risks and questions.
  
  What are the ethics associated with these technologies? What happens when inputs and algorithms lead AI to create and reinforce data bias? What are the privacy and security concerns associated with IoT and facial recognition? What are the ethical issues associated with AVs that must “decide” how to respond in an emergency? Are data ethics uniform across technologies or are they specific to each one?
  
  What duties do the creators of these technologies owe to the people whose data is collected and used, if any? Will the US answer these questions in the same way as the rest of the world? How is the law shifting to address these concerns?
  
  For more information click here.
- 09
  
  May
  
  2019
- Manuel Fishman, Moderator at the San Francisco CRE Tech Summit
- Manuel Fishman moderates a panel on “Tech’s Impact on Property Management, Sustainability, and the Built Space” on May 9, 2018 in San Francisco, CA.
  
  WHY THIS MATTERS
  
  We once thought technology would merely change our lives. In 2019 it is now clear that technology is changing our cities. Not only has rideshare, the once buzzy word in tech and urban planning, been replaced by “floating transport” (referencing Bird, Lime, Jump, et al), but on-demand offerings at our fingertips seem to be multiplying like tribbles.
  
  When these trends are combined with the brilliance behind AI and Machine Learning which have made their way into things such as logistics, transportation, urban planning, and design, one thing is certain: the Urban Tech renaissance has arrived.
  
  Nowhere is this more evident than the Bay Area, the global birthplace of both innovation and venture capital. From startups like SF-based Bumblebee (utilizing robotics and an AI stack) who want to store your bed in your ceiling when you’re awake to industry titan JLL’s PAT and RED platforms, data-driven Urban Tech is not only the future of commercial real estate but the cities the CRE industry helps build.
- 09
  
  May
  
  2019
- Barry Smith, Speaker at the Special Assets Management Association Annual Ojai Conference
- Barry Smith will be a speaker at the Special Assets Management Association 10th Annual Conference in Ojai, CA. Barry will be speaking on the topic of “Prejudgment and Post Judgment Remedies and Alternatives.”
- 09
  
  May
  
  2019
- Dylan Wiseman, Speaker at the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of Orange County
- - 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
  Dylan Wiseman will be a speaker at the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of Orange County (IIABOC). He will speak on the topic of “Everything You Wanted to Know About Trade Secret Litigation (But Didn’t Want to Spend a Year in Expensive Litigation to Learn).”
- 07
  
  May
  
  2019
- Shawn Christianson, Speaker at the Barristers Club of San Francisco Bar Association
- - 5:30 PM - 7:15 PM
  Shawn Christianson will be panelist on “Practical Courtroom Tips for Young Lawyers” at the Barristers Club of San Francisco Bar Association.
  
  This panel will teach attorneys practical steps to develop their courtroom experience. The esteemed panelists will discuss variety of topics, including ways to get new lawyers in the courtroom, how to best prepare themselves, and educating new lawyers on the procedural tools that are already readily available.
  
  This panel will feature sitting Judge Hannah Blumentiel of the United States Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of California.
- 06
  
  May
  
  2019
- Bob Zadek, Panelist at Broker Fair 2019
- - 11:20 AM - 11:50 AM
  Bob Zadek will be a panelist for the 2019 Broker Fair presented by deBanked in New York. He will discuss regulatory and legislative matters.
- 04
  
  May
  
  2019
- Kari Barnes, Speaker at the 2019 Orange County Legal Tech Conference
- - 1:30 PM
  - Orange County
  Kari Barnes discusses “The Cyberthreat Landscape for Law Firms” at the 2019 Orange County Legal Tech Conference on May 4, 2019 in Santa Ana, CA. Learn best practices for data privacy and network security compliance, and compliance with state and federal regulations.
- 29
  
  Apr
  
  2019
- Nora Sheriff, Panelist at the Commission on Catastrophic Wildfire Cost and Recovery Meeting
- - 9:00 AM
  Nora Sheriff was a panelist at the Commission on Catastrophic Wildfire Cost and Recovery Meeting. She spoke on issues before the Commision including:
  - Utility wildfire liability, and cost recovery standards
  - Wildfire fund and/or other funding mechanisms
  - Homeowners’ insurance availability and affordability, and household and community wildfire mitigation and protection
- 25
  
  Apr
  
  2019
- Jason Goldstein, Speaker at CMA 2019 Spring Seminar in San Francisco
- - 2:40 PM - 3:40 PM
  Jason Goldstein will be a speaker on a panel at the California Mortgage Association Spring Seminar in San Francisco. The panel entitled “2019 Legal and Regulatory Review,” will provide updates on laws, regulations, enforcement issues and significant cases that impact your operations.
- 17
  
  Apr
  
  2019
- John Epperson, Moderator at the Bar Association of San Francisco
- - 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
  John Epperson will be a moderator at the Bar Association of San Francisco presented by the Environmental Law Section entitled “California Legislative and Regulatory Update.”
- 17
  
  Apr
  
  2019
- Jennifer A. Smith, Speaker at National Credit Union Collections Alliance Annual Conference
- - 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
  Jennifer A. Smith will speak at the National Credit Union Collections Alliance Annual Conference in Las Vegas April 15- 17. Jennifer will speak on the “Legal Topics Roundtable” and will highlight the main issues seen by the CFP, updates on FDCPA and other potential updates coming next year.
- 12
  
  Apr
  
  2019
- Dylan Wiseman, Speaker at Pacific Interstate Insurance Brokers Annual Meeting
- Dylan will present on the topic of “California Trade Secrets and Unfair Competition,” at Pacific Interstate Insurance Brokers Annual Meeting in Newport Beach, California.
  
  Dylan will discuss the risk, pitfalls, and common misconceptions about ownership of customer relationships and what constitutes unfair competition in California.
- 10
  
  Apr
  
  2019
- Susan White, Speaker on CLE Strafford Webinar
- - 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
  Susan White will speak on a live 90-minute CLE webinar titled, “Coverage and Bad Faith Litigation: Depositions of Insurance Claims Handlers or Representatives.” She will host an interactive Q&A and will discuss deposition strategies from perspectives of both insurers and policyholders.
- 05
  
  Apr
  
  2019
- Tracy Warren, Speaker at San Diego Women's Week Conference
- - 3:05 PM - 3:30 PM
  Tracy Warren will be a speaker at the San Diego Women’s Week Conference, presenting on “Breaking Barriers.”
  
  From broadcasting to the boardroom, Tracy has been breaking barriers in male dominated industries from the onset of her careers as a sportscaster and an employment attorney. Noting that, “Sometimes the locker rooms are better than the courtrooms” because she was always treated with civility.
  
  Breaking Barriers challenges women to focus on how they can utilize their individual skills and talents to excel in traditionally male-dominated industries, and realize that truly the only barriers we face are those we create for ourselves.
- 04
  
  Apr
  
  2019
- Gary Wolensky, Speaker at the 2019 Emerging Issues In Motor Vehicle Product Liability Litigation Program
- - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  Gary Wolensky will be a panelist on “It’s A Stronger Seat, But Is It Safer? Prosecuting And Defending The Modern Front Seat Case” at the 2019 Emerging Issues In Motor Vehicle Product Liability Litigation Program. The program will be held at the Hotel De Coronado in San Diego, CA.
- 03
  
  Apr
  
  2019
- Bob Zadek, Keynote Speaker at the Annual Convention of the International Factoring Association
- Bob Zadek has been a keynote Speaker at the Annual Convention of the International Factoring Association for 22 years under the topic “Factoring in the Courts.”
  
  This course is designed to help novices and seasoned factoring professionals, attorneys, and accountants build and strengthen their factoring know-how. His unique program devotes considerable time to revenue enhancing techniques and will increase your awareness of the factoring industry’s challenges and opportunities. This powerfully presented program provides the opportunity to learn about the most recent and relevant legal issues in today’s factoring industry.
  
  More information can be found here.
- 02
  
  Apr
  
  2019
- Dawn Knepper and Anne Marie Ellis, Hosts of Buchalter Breakfast and Learn
- - 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
  - Orange County
  Hot Topics for Business: What a Company Should Know for 2019
  
  Please join us for a breakfast and 1 hour complimentary CLE.
  
  Dawn Knepper, will discuss how to insure compliance with the new sexual harassment training requirements, which have a direct impact on employers of all sizes in the state of California. Anne Marie Ellis will discuss what your company must know about predatory Prop. 65 and ADA claims, and how to prepare for and defend against them.
  
  RSVP to: mtierney@buchalter.com
- 28
  
  Mar
  
  2019
- Richard Ormond, Speaker at The Business of Marijuana Seminar
- - 1:15 PM - 2:00 PM
  Richard Ormond will speak on “Risks And Rewards For Private Equity Investments In The Cannabis Industry” at The Business of Marijuana seminar in Santa Monica, CA on March 28.
- 23
  
  Mar
  
  2019
- Daniel H. Slate, Co-Speaker at Southeastern Bankruptcy Law Institute Conference
- - 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
  Daniel H. Slate will speak at the 45th Annual Southeastern Bankruptcy Law Institute seminar in Atlanta March 21- 23. He will speak on “TIME WAITS FOR NO ONE. EXCEPT IN BANKRUPTCY. SOMETIMES. Understanding the Benefits and Limitations of Section 108 and other bankruptcy statutes of limitation” on March 23.
  
  The commencement of a bankruptcy may affect litigation deadlines, jurisdictional and otherwise, which can keep lawyers up at night pondering the imponderable: how the Dickens can the client continue to assert its claims? And, of course, the consequences of a slight miscue can be devastating to your client (and perhaps to your career). This session will explore the impact of Section 108 on non-bankruptcy-related time limitations affecting the rights of various parties in a bankruptcy case, including (i) the extension for the debtor or trustee of the period to commence litigation or take certain actions (such as exercising rights of redemption), (ii) the applicability and operation of the statutes of limitations on avoidance actions, (iii) possible tolling of bankruptcy actions, and other deadlines, and (iv) the interaction of Section 108 with other sections of the Bankruptcy Code or with non-bankruptcy statutes.
- 22
  
  Mar
  
  2019
- Daniel H. Slate, Speaker at Southeastern Bankruptcy Law Institute
- - 1:40 PM - 3:00 PM
  Daniel H. Slate will speak at the 45th Annual Southeastern Bankruptcy Law Institute seminar in Atlanta March 21- 23. He will speak on “Claims Trading – Buyers, Sellers, and Debtors Beware!!” Friday, March 22.
  
  The panel will explore recent and significant case developments addressing claims trading, including: (i) risks associated with claims trading; (ii) limitations on the assignability of claims and/or the right to vote an assigned claim; (iii) potential claim designation; (iv) “bad faith” associated with purchasing claims to support/reject a plan; and (iv) the “proper” classification/designation of claims purchased by/from insiders.
- 17
  
  Mar
  
  2019
- Farah Bhatti, Panelist and Speaker at SourceDirect at ASD
- Farah Bhatti will be a panelist on “Sourcing 101” and “Sourcing 102,” and will be a speaker on “How to Protect Your IP: Key IP Management Tips For Start-ups and Growing Business” at SourceDirect at the ASD Trade Show on March 17th – 18th in Las Vegas, Nevada.
- 14
  
  Mar
  
  2019
- John Hosack, Speaker at the Committee of Title Insurance Committees
- John Hosack will be a speaker at the Committee of Title Insurance Committees on the topic of “Bankers Trust Company v. Transamerica Title Insurance Company” on March 14, 2019.
- 05
  
  Mar
  
  2019
- Bob Zadek, Moderator at the Annual Joint Meeting of the New York Institute of Credit and International Factoring Association
- Bob Zadek has been a panel discussion leader since 2010 on “Legal Issues in Factoring” at the annual Joint Meeting of the New York Institute of Credit and International Factoring Association in March each year in New York.
- 01
  
  Mar
  
  2019
- Michael Flynn, Speaker at San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank Annual Conference
- 27
  
  Feb
  
  2019
- Stephen J. Strauss, Host of Inn of St. Ives at Southwestern Law School
- Stephen Strauss will host and moderate the Inn of St. Ives Dinner at Southwestern Law School on February 27, 2019. The topic of the dinner is “The Copyright Registration Paradox – How Will the Supremes Rule’.
- 06
  
  Feb
  
  2019
- Michael Williamson, Moderator at BisNow
- Michael Williamson will moderate “OZ Tracts in San Francisco.” Examining the City’s approved OZ tracts. What can residents, investors, and developers expect?
  
  What You’ll Learn:
  
  1. What are Opportunity Zones and what is a Qualified Opportunity Fund?
  
  2. What are the benefits of investing in Opportunity Zones and how does OZ investing work?
  
  3. How do developers and investors in OZs and Qualified Opportunity Funds expect their projects to spur economic development in Sacramento?
  
  4. Of the tracts of land designated as Opportunity Zones by Governor Jerry Brown, which are most ripe for investment and what makes them more desirable (and possibly profitable) than the others?
  
  5. What are some of the benefits and challenges the regulation has created for investors and who is presently best positioned to take advantage of the program?
- 29
  
  Jan
  
  2019
- Bill Holbrow and Kari Barnes, Panelists at the Additive Manufacturing Strategies Conference
- - 2:45 PM
  Bill Holbrow and Kari Barnes, panelists at the Additive Manufacturing Strategies Conference on January 30, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. They will discuss “Ceramics and Composite for Additive Manufacturing Dentistry.” See topic description below.
  
  Explore latest additive manufacturing trends and techniques using ceramics and composite materials in dentistry along with legal implications and associated issues of additive manufacturing from the perspective of intellectual property rights protection and enforcement.
- 25
  
  Jan
  
  2019
- Tracy Warren, Speaker at the SOAR Symposium in Austin, Texas
- Tracy Warren, Speaker at the SOAR Symposium in Austin, Texas. Ms. Warren will discuss topics including pay equity, contract negotiation, developing positive relationships in athletics and in the community.
- 24
  
  Jan
  
  2019
- Larry Steinberg, Panelist at Direct Selling Legal & Compliance Summit
- - 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  Lawrence B. Steinberg, chair of the firm’s Multi-level Marketing Practice Group, will be speaking on a panel at the Direct Selling Legal & Compliance Summit on January 24, 2019 in Austin, Texas. The panel is entitled, “Feeding Frenzy: Class Action & Litigation Update,” and will provide a litigation update to C-Level executives and general counsels of network marketing companies from all over the country. Buchalter’s MLM Industry Practice Group was recently ranked by “Social Selling News” as the number one law firm in the country providing legal services to direct selling clients.
- 15
  
  Jan
  
  2019
- Tracy Warren, Speaker at the 2019 National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) Annual Convention
- Tracy Warren will be a speaker on “The Business of Being a Coach” at the 2019 National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) Annual Convention on January 15-17, 2019.
  
  Tracy will be addressing issues related to university, NCAA and school investigations in the coaching arena. She also will educate attendees on taking charge of their contract negotiations.
  
  Tracy Warren represents both national and international clients in employment matters involving single plaintiff and class action defense. She advises, counsels, trains and litigates in areas including NCAA bylaw compliance and other matters of legal compliance. Tracy also serves as outside counsel to the National Association of Sports Commissions and Women Leaders in College Sports.
- 15
  
  Jan
  
  2019
- Oren Bitan, Resident Speaker at the National Business Institute Live Seminar: Marijuana Law in California
- - 9:00 AM
  Know the Salient Points of Marijuana Laws and Effectively Advise Your Clients
  
  The legalization of marijuana has created business opportunities, but it has also created many questions and uncertainties for professionals advising businesses due to the position of the federal government. What are possible federal responses to legalized cannabis? What types of businesses does state law allow, and how does a potential business owner obtain a permit? When are you potentially violating federal law by merely assisting a client? Learn the answers to these questions and more – register today!
  - Understand how the federal government can use forfeiture laws to close marijuana-related businesses.
  - Evaluate the current banking landscape and determine whether a cannabusiness can obtain financing.
  - Ensure marijuana business clients have business policies and procedures in place that help them avoid legal scrutiny.
  - Confidently advise clients on all aspects of the marijuana business licensing process.
  - Gain practical legal tips on cannabis product packaging, labeling and testing.
  - Recognize the state and federal tax implications for cannabis-related businesses.
  - Analyze the ethical implications of advising cannabis business clients.
  Date: Tuesday, January 15, 2019
  Time: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  Location:
  Le Meridien
  333 Battery Street
  San Francisco, CA 94111
  Register Here
- 11
  
  Jan
  
  2019
- Buchalter Shareholder, Evelyn Kahl Spoke at the Joint Agency Workshop on Southern California Natural Gas Prices
- - 10:35 AM - 11:00 AM
  Evelyn Kahl was featured on 2 out of 3 panels at the at the Joint Agency Workshop on Southern California Natural Gas Prices as an industry expert. She spoke on the Southern California Natural Gas Prices & Electric Generation Cost Impact panel and the Natural Gas Impacts on Core & Non-Core/Non-Electric Generation Users panel.
- 08
  
  Jan
  
  2019
- Michael Williamson, Speaker on Tax Opportunity Zones Webinar
- - 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  Michael Williamson will be joined by Joshua Perttula as co-hosts of “Tax Opportunity Zones” webinar.
  
  “Opportunity Zones” are census tracts designated by state governors in which qualifying investments receive substantial tax breaks. The tax breaks include the deferral of federal capital gains tax, the reduction of that tax and the elimination of subsequent capital gains tax on some or all of the appreciation on the investment. A creation of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, Opportunity Zones are intended to stimulate long term investment in low-income census tracts by rewarding investors with meaningful tax benefits.
  Date / Time: January 8, 2019
  
  •   12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Eastern
  •   11:00 am – 1:00 pm Central
  •   10:00 am – 12:00 pm Mountain
  •   9:00 am – 11:00 am Pacific
  
  Choose a format:
  
  •   Live Video Broadcast/Re-Broadcast: Watch Program “live” in real-time, must sign-in and watch program on date and time set above. May ask questions during presentation via chat box. Qualifies for “live” CLE credit.
  •   On-Demand Video: Access CLE 24/7 via on-demand library and watch program anytime. Qualifies for self-study CLE credit. On-demand versions are made available 7 business days after the original recording date and are view-able for up to one year.
  
  Additional Sources
  
  Federal Bar Association

- 13
  
  Dec
  
  2018
- Michael Worth, Speaker at National Business Institute's (NBI) Webinar
- - 10:00 AM - 1:15 PM
  Michael Worth will be a speaker at National Business Institute’s (NBI) webinar “Finding Debtors and Debtor’s Assets.” NBI provides practical, skill-based CLE seminars and online CLE courses that can be applied to daily work. From national webcasts to in-person seminars, they offer the full gamut of training formats for continuing legal education.
  
  Date
  
  Thursday, December 13, 2018
  
  Time
  
  Eastern: 1:00 PM – 4:15 PM
  Central: 12:00 PM – 3:15 PM
  Mountain: 11:00 AM – 2:15 PM
  Pacific: 10:00 AM – 1:15 PM
- 11
  
  Dec
  
  2018
- Buchalter Hosting New Year's Resolutions for California Employers
- - 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  - San Diego
  Buchalter’s new San Diego office helps Southern California employers ring in the new year! Join us as we discuss legal developments impacting employers of every size in California. We will also be providing 2019 best practices for California employers! Topics include the impact of the #MeToo movement, best practices for employee investigations, changes in the law regarding independent contractors, trends in class actions and PAGA cases, trade secret litigation, reasonable accommodation and leave laws, as well as other 2019 employment updates.
  
  CLE credit will be provided.
  
  Please Join Us! – Employment Law Seminar – December 11, 2018
- 08
  
  Dec
  
  2018
- Jeannie Kim, Panelist at American Bankruptcy Institute Winter Leadership Conference
- Jeannie Kim joins a panel to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of filing bankruptcy under chapter 15 vs. chapter 11 in the U.S. where the prospective debtor is a multinational company, and the potential consequences of each type of filing across the capital structure of the company (e.g., secured creditors, unsecured creditors, equity, etc.). The panelists, all ABI 2017 “40 Under 40” honorees, will contrast the insolvency laws of specific countries with the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, and explain how these comparisons can ultimately guide a company’s decision on whether to file e in the U.S. and, if so, under what chapter.
  
  American Bankruptcy Institute Winter Leadership Conference held in Scottsdale, Arizona on December 6-8, 2018.
- 05
  
  Dec
  
  2018
- John Hosack, Speaker at American Bar Association Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Section
- John L. Hosack will speak on a webinar sponsored by the Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Section (“RPTE”) of the American Bar Association on the topic of “Title Insurance: What Coverage to Get and How to (Try to) Sustain It.”
- 04
  
  Dec
  
  2018
- Tracy Warren, Speaker at the San Diego HR Forum
- - 7:30 AM
  - San Diego
  Tracy Warren will be a speaker on “Women on Corporate Boards and Other Issues of Corporate Governance” at the 2019 SDHR Forum Annual Employment Law Update on December 4, 2018.
- 04
  
  Dec
  
  2018
- Anne Marie Ellis, Presenter of Strafford Webinar
- - 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
  Anne Marie Ellis discusses “Structuring Supply Chain Agreements: New Guidance on Prop 65 Compliance,” during a Strafford Webinar.
  
  This CLE webinar will discuss the impact of California’s Proposition 65 on supply chain agreements. Our panel will offer practical guidance on drafting (or amending) supply agreements to ensure compliance with the new regulation and explore how counsel representing manufacturers, producers, importers, and suppliers in both the up- and downstream supply chain can structure language to balance risk and mitigate potential losses from noncompliance.
  
  Click here for more information.
- 04
  
  Dec
  
  2018
- Oren Bitan, Resident Speaker at the National Business Institute Live Seminar: Cannabis Business Law in California
- - 9:00 AM
  Know the Salient Points of Recent Marijuana Laws and Effectively Advise Your Clients
  
  Recent legislation and initiatives are paving the way for many new business opportunities in the cannabis industry. It has also created many questions and uncertainties for professionals advising these new businesses. What are possible federal responses to legalized cannabis? What types of businesses does the law allow, and how does a potential business owner obtain a permit? When are you potentially violating federal law by merely assisting a client? Learn the answers to these questions and more – register today!
  - Understand how the federal government can use forfeiture laws to close marijuana-related businesses.
  - Evaluate the current banking landscape and determine whether a cannabusiness can obtain financing.
  - Ensure marijuana business clients have business policies and procedures in place that help them avoid legal scrutiny.
  - Confidently advise clients on all aspects of the marijuana business licensing process.
  - Gain practical legal tips on cannabis product packaging, labeling and testing.
  - Recognize the state and federal tax implications for cannabis-related businesses.
  - Analyze the ethical implications of advising cannabis business clients.
  Seminar Information
  
  Date: Tuesday, December 4, 2018
  Time: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  Location:
  Hilton Garden Inn Oxnard/Camarillo
  2000 Solar Drive
  Oxnard, CA 93036
  Register Here
  
  Date: Friday, December 7, 2018
  Time: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  Location:
  Hilton Pasadena
  168 South Los Robles
  Pasadena, CA 91101
  Register Here
  
  Date: Wednesday, January 23, 2019
  Time: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  Location:
  Holiday Inn Santa Ana- Orange County Airport
  2726 South Grand Avenue
  Santa Ana, CA 92705
  Register Here
  
  Date: Monday, January 28, 2019
  Time: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  Location:
  Hilton Garden Inn Palm Springs/ Rancho Mirage
  71-700 Highway 111
  Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
  Register Here
  
  Date: Thursday, January 31, 2019
  Time: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  Location:
  Courtyard San Diego Oceanside
  3501 Seagate Way
  Oceanside, CA 92056
  Register Here
- 03
  
  Dec
  
  2018
- Jason Goldstein, Panelist at California MBA's Conference
- Jason Goldstein, a panelist at California MBA’s Legal Issues & Regulatory Compliance Conference and will discuss 2018 Litigation Updates on December 3-4, 2018.
- 29
  
  Nov
  
  2018
- Buchalter Presents: StartUp Financing Bootcamp
- - 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
  - Sacramento
  Buchalter and Ernst & Young are teaming up to provide a financing bootcamp for local startups. The workshop will consist of sessions led by attorneys at Buchalter and accountants at Ernst and Young.
  
  BUCHALTER PRESENTS: STARTUP FINANCING BOOTCAMP
  
  Overview of a Term Sheet
  Presented by: Jim Dyer
  
  Term sheets form the basis of any capital-raising transaction and outline the key terms and conditions of an investment. Knowing how to negotiate these terms and focusing on the most important issues in a deal can be critical to a company’s success.
  
  Jim Dyer will provide a high-level overview of term sheets and tips for navigating through them. Discussion topics include:
  - the general purpose of a term sheet
  - binding and nonbinding terms
  - the material terms of a term sheet for capital raising
  - introduction to the related agreements that come afterwards; and
  - practice tips for the negotiation
  Protecting Your Intellectual Property: Internal and External Risks
  Presented by: Dylan Wiseman
  
  Many startup entrepreneurs are not aware of California laws around the ownership of intellectual property. The concepts for products or services are the life-blood of a company’s operations and future. There are various junctures where a startup’s IP could potentially be disclosed – raising capital, recruiting employees, beta testing or testing a prototype, and in day-to-day meetings.
  
  Dylan Wiseman will discuss the importance of protecting intellectual property each start-up should take in both legal and technical measures.
  
  ERNST & YOUNG PRESENTS: AVOIDING TAX AND FINANCIAL BLUNDERS FOR STARTUPS
  
  Overview
  Presented by: Jason Petersen & Ray Loyd
  
  Startups run in many directions at the same time. Driving the business, including obtaining the financing to do so, takes a lot of management’s bandwidth and can lead to making some costly mistakes in the areas of taxes and financial reporting.
  
  Jason Petersen and Ray Loyd, Partners with Ernst & Young, will draw upon their years of experience serving startups and growing companies to provide an overview of frequent oversights and how to avoid them.
- 26
  
  Nov
  
  2018
- Tracy Warren, Moderator at the North San Diego Business Chamber
- - 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
  - San Diego
  Tracy Warren will be a moderator on the “2019 Employment Law Changes and Challenges” at the North San Diego Business Chamber on November 26, 2018.
  
  Learn what employment law changes and challenges businesses will face in 2019 and how these laws will impact your company’s bottom line.
  
  Topics to include, but not limited to:
  
  New 2019 Laws: Wages, time off and expenses
  
  Contractor or Employee? – New laws, know the difference and your risk in non-compliance
- 09
  
  Nov
  
  2018
- Valerie Bantner Peo, Speaker at Sacramento Valley Bankruptcy Forum 2018 Fall Symposium
- Valerie Bantner Peo will present at the Sacramento Valley Bankruptcy Forum 2018 Fall Symposium on the topics of “Trials in Bankruptcy Court,” and “Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Issues,” on November 9, 2018 in Sacramento, California.
- 08
  
  Nov
  
  2018
- Manuel Fishman, Speaker at the 20th Annual Commercial Real Estate Institute
- - 11:00 AM - 12:30 AM
  - San Francisco
  Buchalter Shareholder Manuel Fishman will be speaking on the topic of Commercial Leasing at the 20th Annual Commercial Real Estate Institute seminar in San Francisco, CA.
  
  According to pli.edu, the seminar will assist with “improving the skills of identifying, appreciating and weighing your client’s leverage in negotiating the commercial real estate fundamentals (rents, vacancy rates and development activity) will be the focus of the 2018 Commercial Real Estate Institute. Practitioners with this understanding will find it easier to achieve and maintain a viable real estate practice where their advice adds value. This program helps practicing attorneys enhance those abilities while performing the traditional transactional skills, and while developing workout and enforcement skills, so that they can help their clients take advantage of their leverage and regain any lost footing more quickly.”
- 07
  
  Nov
  
  2018
- Oren Bitan and Richard Ormond, Speakers at the Commercial Real Estate & Lending Conference
- - 8:00 AM
  Oren Bitan and Richard Ormond will speak at the Commercial Real Estate & Lending Conference in Northern California on Cannabis and Commercial Real Estate: Navigating The Mine Fields.
- 02
  
  Nov
  
  2018
- Dawn Knepper, Speaker at the Association of Women in Water, Energy & Environment (AWWEE) - 2018 Leadership & Professional Development Conference
- Dawn Knepper discusses “#MeToo: Recognizing and Handling Harassment in the Workplace” at the Association of Women in Water, Energy & Environment (AWWEE) – 2018 Leadership & Professional Development Conference in La Jolla, CA.
- 02
  
  Nov
  
  2018
- Christopher Hossellman, Speaker at the Product Liability Advisory Council 2018 Fall Conference
- Chris Hossellman discusses “Consumer Products – Communications Decency Act” at the Product Liability Advisory Council 2018 Fall Conference in Dana Point, CA.
  
  Description: One of the newest issues on PLAC’s radar, outside traditional product liability, is the interpretation of the Communications Decency Act, 47 USC 230, which effectively provides a “get out of jail free” card for ecommerce retailers, thereby placing traditional PLAC retailers at a significant disadvantage. What are the pros and cons?
- 01
  
  Nov
  
  2018
- Oren Bitan and Richard Ormond, Speakers at Pincus Professional Education
- - 9:00 AM
  Recreational and Medical Marijuana Law and Business in California (CA)
  
  Regulations Update: The Good, The Bad and the Ugly
  Rolling Out the California Adult Use Act
  - An introduction to MMRSA, Prop 64 and MAUCRSA
  - Updates and Changes to State Regulations and Law since January 1, 2018
  - Powers and Roles of State Regulatory Agencies (BCC, CDFA, CDTFA, Dept. Of Public Health)
  - Marketing Restrictions
  - Packaging and Labelling Responsibilities – who bears what burden
  To see the full agenda and an overview of the program, please click here.
  
  November 1-2, 2018
  
  Day 1 – November 1st:
  9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Networking lunch included on Day 1)
  5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. – Optional Ticketed Networking Reception
  
  Day 2 – November 2nd:
  9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Lunch on your own Day 2)
  
  Location:
  Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
  6225 West Century Boulevard
  Los Angeles, CA 90045
- 31
  
  Oct
  
  2018
- Anne Marie Ellis, Speaker at the SEMA Annual Education Show
- Anne Marie Ellis will be speaking on the changes to California’s Proposition 65 at the “Legal & Regulatory: Ask the Experts” session at the SEMA Annual Education Show on October 31, 2018 in Las Vegas, NV.
- 30
  
  Oct
  
  2018
- Michael Flynn, Speaker at Western Bankers Association Webinar
- 26
  
  Oct
  
  2018
- Joseph Welch, Speaker at CCUCC & CALR Collections & Lending Conference
- Joseph Welch was a keynote speaker at this year’s Joint Collections and Lending Conference. Mr. Welch presented on “Melting Pot of Bankruptcy Issues,” including, core creditor strategies and checklists to maximize recoveries, creating value and defending against lien stripping, silent/statutory lien releases and reconveyance requirements, as well as collection and repo tips for efficiently overcoming the automatic stay and avoiding unintentional pitfalls.
- 20
  
  Oct
  
  2018
- Buchalter Hosts Women in eDisovery Southern California Technology Conference
- - 1:00 PM
  Join the SD, OC, and LA WiE chapters for their first Annual SoCal Conference and happy hour.
  This half day conference will feature three one-hour sessions on trending eDiscovery
  topics and live legal tech demos.
  
  This event is open to everyone in the Southern California legal community and is free to attend.
  
  Where:
  
  Buchalter Orange County Office
  18400 Von Karman Avenue, Suite 800
  Irvine, CA 92612
  
  Time:
  
  1:00PM
- 18
  
  Oct
  
  2018
- Dylan Wiseman, Speaker at Public Works & Contracting Fall 2018 Study Section Conference
- - 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
  Dylan Wiseman will discuss “Intellectual Property Protection & Contracting,” at the Public Works & Contracting Fall 2018 Study Section Conference.
- 16
  
  Oct
  
  2018
- Tracy Warren, Speaker at the 2018 Women Leaders National Convention in Atlanta, Georgia
- Preventing Litigation by Managing Risk
  Presented by: Front Rush
  - Moderator: Tracy Warren, Attorney at Buchalter and Ex-Officio and Legal Counsel to the Women Leaders in College Sports Board of Directors
  - Matt Kelly, Attorney, Kelly Law Group, PLLC
  - Sandy Barbour, Director of Athletics, Penn State University
  - Brian Curtis, Paradigm Four
- 16
  
  Oct
  
  2018
- Jason Goldstein, Speaker at the California Receivers Forum
- - 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  Jason Goldstein speaks on a panel at the California Receivers Forum on “Title Insurance 101 for Receivers: The Insurer’s and the Insured’s Perspectives” on October 16, 2018 at Sheppard Mullin in San Francisco, CA.
  
  Location:
  
  4 Embarcadero Center, 17th Floor
  San Francisco, CA 94111
- 11
  
  Oct
  
  2018
- Pamela Webster, Speaker at AON
- Pamela Webster discusses “Who’s at the Door – Wolf or Sheep? Managing Risk Through Qualitative Business Intake.,” at AON Law Firm.
- 06
  
  Oct
  
  2018
- Farah Bhatti, Speaker at the American Bar Association's Annual Forum on the Entertainment & Sports Industries
- Farah Bhatti will be a speaker on “Hot Trademark and Advertising Issues” at the American Bar Association’s Annual Forum on the Entertainment & Sports Industries on October 6, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
- 04
  
  Oct
  
  2018
- Bob Zadek, Panelist for deBanked Conferences
- Bob Zadek was a panelist in 2018 for deBanked conferences in New York and San Diego discussing Fintech Legal Issues.
- 03
  
  Oct
  
  2018
- M. Reed Mercado, Panelist at Commercial Finance Conference of California
- - 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  M. Reed Mercado will be a panelist on the topic of “Emergence of Tariffs: What Does This All Mean for the Lending Marketplace? ” hosted by the Commercial Finance Conference of California (CFCC). The panel will explore how lenders and creditors are looking at the recent policy changes and does it change anything? How will the effect of current and possible future tariffs have on lenders and borrowers?
  
  Date: Wednesday, October 3, 2018
  Time: 5:00-8:00 PM
  Location:
  Luxe Sunset Boulevard Hotel
  11461 Sunset Boulevard
  Los Angeles, CA 90049
  Register Here
- 01
  
  Oct
  
  2018
- Michael Flynn, Speaker at San Francisco Bank Attorneys Association
- 28
  
  Sep
  
  2018
- Valerie Bantner Peo, Moderator at IWIRC on the Vine Conference
- Valerie Bantner Peo moderates at the IWIRC on the Vine 2018 Conference on the topic of “Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Issues,” on September 28, 2018 in Napa Valley, California.
  
  International Women’s Insolvency & Restructuring Confederation (IWIRC) is committed to the connection, promotion and success of women in the insolvency and restructuring professions worldwide.
- 28
  
  Sep
  
  2018
- Stephen Strauss, Speaker at SAG-AFTRA University
- Stephen Strauss will speak at the SAG-AFTRA University on trademark law on September 28, 2018.
- 25
  
  Sep
  
  2018
- Kari Barnes, Panelist at The Women's IP Strategy Summit
- - 11:30 AM
  Kari Barnes discussed “2018: A Year of Change for Post Issuance Proceedings” at The Women’s IP Strategy Summit in Silicon Valley.
- 25
  
  Sep
  
  2018
- Richard Ormond, Moderator at The State of Cannabis 2018
- - 8:00 AM
  Hosted by C.A.R.E’s founder Susan Soares, The State of Cannabis “SOC” features top cannabis influencers on California politics and policy. SOC features 2 full days of high level breakout sessions, multiple panels featuring cannabis thought leaders, as well as industry leader exhibits. This event uniquely blends the perspectives of both business and regulation by curating leaders from those segments to work collaboratively on a wide variety of topics.
  
  Date & Time:
  Tue, Sep 25, 2018, 8:00 AM – Wed, Sep 26, 2018, 6:00 PM PDT
  
  Location:
  The Queen Mary
  1126 Queens Hwy
  Long Beach, CA 90802
- 21
  
  Sep
  
  2018
- Michael Flynn, Speaker at Western Bankers Association Bank Counsel Conference
- 20
  
  Sep
  
  2018
- Masahisa Mitsunaga, Panelist at UC Hastings Symposium
- Masahisa Mitsunaga will be a panelist at UC Hastings Symposium on the Current Issues of US-Japan Cross-Border IP Disputes. Mr. Mitsunaga will discuss the challenges in enforcing Japanese copyrighted works in the United States.
- 19
  
  Sep
  
  2018
- Anne Brendel, Panelist at the 2018 Los Angeles State of Reform Health Policy Conference
- With so many moving legal, statutory and administrative matters moving in health care today, it’s difficult to stay on top of regulatory threats and requirements facing health care. M&A activity in the sector may be bringing even more. This session of legal experts will take up the topic and explore the forward looking conversation with our audience.
  
  Panelists:
  
  Anne Brendel: Attorney, Buchalter
  
  Jeanne Cain: CEO, Cain Strategies
  
  Patrick Pine: Chief Administrative Officer, RFK Health Plan
- 12
  
  Sep
  
  2018
- Gretta Moy speaking at LACBA real estate finance CREFC Young Professionals event
- - 5:30 PM
  “The Language of Loans” is a joint CLE program by the LACBA Real Estate Finance subsection and CREFC Young Professionals. The program will review the nomenclature of real estate finance with the goal of helping attendees to better understand the specialized language and terms used daily in real estate finance transactions.
- 11
  
  Sep
  
  2018
- Oren Bitan and Robert Cooper, Speakers at Lorman Educational Services
- - 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
  Employers face a whole new set of challenges with the advent of legal recreational marijuana in California.
  
  California’s cannabis industry is quickly developing into the state’s largest industry. But the rapidly changing state of California law and the tension between federal and state law make it difficult for employers to maintain compliance with all regulations. Making matters more complicated is the FDA’s recent approval of the first CBD drug for epilepsy, which firmly establishes cannabis as having recognized medical value notwithstanding its current status as a Schedule 1 drug under the Controlled Substances Act. This information helps employers navigate these uncertain waters and understand how to properly handle employee and labor issues impacting the industry. Failing to have a proper set for policies in place regarding the cannabis industry can have severe legal and monetary consequences.
  
  Learning Objectives
  - You will be able to explain the current state of the law.
  - You will be able to describe employee use and drug testing policies.
  - You will be able to identify policy frameworks for employers.
  - You will be able to discuss labor peace agreements.
- 05
  
  Sep
  
  2018
- Jeannie Kim, Moderator at 2018 Bay Area Bankruptcy Forum Annual Judges Panel
- - 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  - San Francisco
  Jeannie Kim will moderate a portion of the Annual Meeting and Installation of Officers and the Northern District Bankruptcy Court Judges’ Program.
  
  Featuring:
  - Chief Judge Efremsky
  - Judge Montali
  - Judge Novack
  - Judge Johnson
  - Judge Lafferty
  - Judge Hammond
  - Judge Blumenstiel
  Location:
  
  Four Embarcadero Center, 17th Floor
  San Francisco, CA 94104
- 29
  
  Aug
  
  2018
- Mary Rose, Moderator at BisNow
- Mary Rose will moderate a panel titled, “Life Sciences & Healthcare: The Future of These Billion Dollar Real Estate Industries.”
  
  Healthcare continues to dominate national headlines, with major mergers, acquisitions, and uncertainty around the ACA. In cohesion, life sciences has experienced major industry upsides, with significant employment growth and research funding.Subsequently, there have been several opportunities within the real estate market. CBRE’s U.S. Medical Office and Healthcare findings propose a variety of outlooks:
  - – The senior citizen population (65+), which is the highest per-capita healthcare spending demographic, will double by 2055
  - – Cost containment continues to drive hospital consolidation and expansion of outpatient facilities
  - – The absorption of medical office space continues to be greater than the supply, which has lead to an 8% vacancy rate (* as of Q1 2017)
  - – Healthcare has seen an increase in transaction volume, with nearly $10 billion for the year ending Q1 2017
  As the healthcare evolves to keep up with industry demands, how can hospital systems, healthcare providers, senior living developers and real estate executives work together to succeed in delivering quality healthcare and assisted living facilities, while maintaining a valuable return on investment?
  
  Find out this and more at our State of San Francisco Healthcare & Life Sciences event this June. As always, there will be plenty of opportunities to network and make deals with the best players in the market.
- 28
  
  Aug
  
  2018
- Laurent Badoux and Shaleen Brewer, Speakers at Arizona SHRM Annual State Conference
- Laurent Badoux and Shaleen Brewer will be speaking on “SB 101 #1 – The Ten Changes You Should Make To Your Employee Handbook For 2018” at the Arizona SHRM Annual State Conference on August 28, 2018 in Glendale, AZ.
  
  2017 was another rich year on the legal front, full of significant decisions, new laws and new trends. This presentation is designed to distill those developments and offer you suggestions for specific new policies to incorporate into your company handbook at the start of the new year.
- 22
  
  Aug
  
  2018
- Richard Ormond Featured Guest on Stella Oak Mavens Podcast
- Click here to listen to “Episode 3: Richard Ormond Highlight Version” on Stella Oak Mavens Podcast
  
  “Today we feature Richard Ormond, a cannabis attorney who specializes in the complexities of the cannabis industry’s legal impact on lenders, real estate and businesses. Listen here for his career advice and the story of how he created his success.”
  
  About Stella Oak Mavens
  We interview different experts in their field to empower you, the listener, to take control of your life.
- 29
  
  Jul
  
  2018
- Farah Bhatti, Panelist at SourceDirect at ASD
- Farah Bhatti spoke on “Sourcing 101” and “Sourcing 102” at SourceDirect at ASD Trade Show on July 29th – 30th in Las Vegas, Nevada.
- 20
  
  Jul
  
  2018
- Gary Wolensky, Speaker at ACI's Automotive Products Liability Conference
- - 11:00 AM
  Gary Wolensky, will be speaking on “Defending Traditional Automotive Product Defect Actions in 2018 & Beyond: Spotlight on Roof Strength, Seat Back Deformities and Ejection Mitigation Theories” at ACI’s Automotive Products Liability Conference on July 20, 2018 in Chicago, IL.
- 19
  
  Jul
  
  2018
- Farah Bhatti, Panelist at 2018 Comic-Con International: San Diego
- Farah Bhatti was a panelist at 2018 Comic-Con International in San Diego.
  
  The revelation of five additional parks makes it clear that there is far more to Westworld than initially meets the eye, and the continued exploration of this fantastic yet twisted Delos Destination depicted in the HBO hit Westworld presents an ever-growing bundle of legal questions and conundrums. The all-star posse of speakers from last year’s standing-room-only program returns. Ninth Circuit Justice John B. Owens,professor Betsy Rosenblatt, attorney and adjunct professor Paul Burns, attorney Farah Bhatti, and moderator Michael Lovitz discuss the top legal questions posed in the second season of HBO’s groundbreaking show, including numerous criminal activities by humans and hosts alike, corporate malfeasance and misappropriation of corporate assets, what is (and isn’t) intellectual property in these Delos parks, and even parsing out the question of the ownership of one’s own thoughts and dreams. And this year perhaps they’ll settle the question of just who really owns the intellectual property created by the robot hosts.
- 13
  
  Jul
  
  2018
- Michael Flynn, Speaker at Western Bankers Association FinTech Conference
- 12
  
  Jul
  
  2018
- John Hosack and Jason Goldstein, Speakers at California Mortgage Association Summer Seminar
- John Hosack and Jason Goldstein will be speaking at the California Mortgage Association’s Summer Seminar on the topic, “Fix + Flip Lending: Disbursing Funds, Avoiding Loss of Lien Priority, and Maintaining Title Insurance Coverage.”
  
  Location:
  Hilton San Diego Resort & Spa
  San Diego, CA
- 20
  
  Jun
  
  2018
- Dylan Wiseman, Speaker at Women in eDiscovery Los Angeles Chapter Meeting
- - 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  Dylan Wiseman will discuss “Thefts of Trade Secrets through Departing Employees,” at the Women in eDiscovery Los Angeles Chapter Meeting.
  
  Click here for more details.
- 19
  
  Jun
  
  2018
- Stephen Strauss will be a Panelist for the “Intellectual Property – Start to Finish” webinar sponsored by MyLawCLE on June 19, 2018.
- This CLE session, will look at the forms of intellectual property from the perspective of a small to mid-sized enterprise. The session will discuss the primary forms of intellectual property (copyright, trademark, patent, and trade secret), its significance to enterprises, and its significance to an advanced economy. The session will discuss how to (cost-effectively) build a valuable IP portfolio, how to set policies to protect IP, how to enforce IP rights, and how to defend claims of IP infringement. Though the session will be centered on U.S. IP, it will look (generally) at important international issues.
  
  Key topics to be discussed:
  
  •   Overview of Intellectual Property System
  •   Building a Valuable IP Portfolio
  •   Protecting/Enforcing Your IP
  •   Defending IP Infringement Claims
- 15
  
  Jun
  
  2018
- Jeffrey Garfinkle, Speaker at Bankruptcy & Restructuring Conference of the Association of Insolvency & Restructuring Advisors
- - 1:30 PM
  Jeffrey Garfinkle will be speaking at the 34^th Annual Bankruptcy & Restructuring Conference of the Association of Insolvency & Restructuring Advisors in Nashville, Tennessee at the Loews Vanderbilt Hotel. The topic is “Healthcare Receiverships: Emerging Issues and Alternative Solutions”.
- 12
  
  Jun
  
  2018
- Valerie Bantner Peo, Moderator at the Bar Association of San Francisco
- - 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
  Valerie Bantner Peo moderates “Bankruptcy Issues Related to FinTech & Cryptocurrency,” at the Bar Association of San Francisco.
  
  2017 saw an explosion of transactions involving cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin. As with any start-up wave, there will be winners and there will be losers. How will these transactions play out in a restructuring or bankruptcy process? How will the bankruptcy courts treat cryptocurrency assets?
  
  Topics
  
  • Characterizing and Valuing Cryptocurrency
  • Enforcing Interests in Cryptocurrency
  • Smart Contracts in Bankruptcy
  • Restructuring FinTech Transactions
  
  Click here to register
- 07
  
  Jun
  
  2018
- Buchalter Connect: Tax Reform - Implications and Opportunities for Real Estate
- - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  - San Francisco
  Join Buchalter and our guest speaker David Bitner as we discuss the implications of the recently enacted tax reform legislation for commercial and residential real estate markets as well as the broader economy. In so doing he will touch on the following:
  - Current state of U.S. economy and commercial real estate markets
  - Overview of tax changes most relevant to real estate
  - Expected impact on the economy
  - Markets and product types most (and least) likely to benefit
  - Implications for investment strategy
  Buchalter Connect is a program that allows like-minded industry professionals to quickly come up to speed on hot topics, industry trends and legal developments affecting their businesses and careers. After the short and powerful presentation will be an opportunity to network with leading professionals.
- 31
  
  May
  
  2018
- Stephen Strauss, Adjunct Professor at Southwestern Law School
- Stephen Strauss will be an Adjunct Professor teaching a summer Trademark Law course at Southwestern Law School from May 31 to July 19, 2018.
- 24
  
  May
  
  2018
- Paul J. Fraidenburgh, Speaker at the Technical Solutions from the NASA VTOL Development Experience
- - Orange County
  Paul Fraidenburgh will be a speaker on the Industry Panel Discussion at the “Technical Solutions from the NASA VTOL Development Experience” event, taking place at the Hiller Aviation Museum.
- 18
  
  May
  
  2018
- Douglas Wance, Speaker at Lorman Educational Services
- Douglas Wance, Speaker on “Subdivision Map Act in California,” at Lorman Education Services in Santa Ana, California.
- 03
  
  May
  
  2018
- Shawn Christianson and Jeff Garfinkle, Speakers at the Financial Lawyers Conference
- - 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  Shawn Christianson and Jeff Garfinkle, will be panelist on “Bankruptcy Bypass: Recent Use of State Court Healthcare Provider Receiverships in lieu of Bankruptcy” at the Financial Layers Conference.
- 26
  
  Apr
  
  2018
- Jason E. Goldstein and John L. Hosack present "Title Insurance: Four Critical Issues"
- Jason E. Goldstein and John L. Hosack will be speaking in San Francisco at the St. Francis Hotel to the California Mortgage Association on the topic of “ Title Insurance: Four Critical Issues.”
- 24
  
  Apr
  
  2018
- Renee M. Shprecher, Speaker at North American Title Company Broker Luncheon
- - 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  Renee M. Shprecher, Esq., will be speaking at North America Title Company Broker Luncheon. The topic will be “Commercial Transactions: Obstacle to Avoid for Successful Closings.”
- 20
  
  Apr
  
  2018
- Kari Barnes, Panelist at the Future of Media Symposium
- - 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  Kari Barnes discusses “Developments in Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality” at Loyola Law School’s Future of Media Symposium.
- 20
  
  Apr
  
  2018
- Oren Bitan, Speaker at the California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
- Oren Bitan will be speaking at the California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s Cannabis 2.0 Workshop Series in Los Angeles, California.
  
  Oren will discuss key regulatory and compliance issues at both the state and local level.
- 12
  
  Apr
  
  2018
- Richard P. Ormond, Speaker at April 2018 CCIM Lunch & Learn
- - 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  Richard P. Ormond will be speaking at CCIM Southern California Chapter April 2018 Lunch & Learn on the topic of “Updates on Cannabis in California.” The topic will focus on the legal aspects, municipal codes, liability and fiscal impacts to the property owners, and much more.
- 11
  
  Apr
  
  2018
- Gabriel Garcia, Speaker at the California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
- Gabriel Garcia will be speaking at the California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s Cannabis 2.0 Workshop Series in Oakland, California.
  
  Gabriel will discuss key regulatory and compliance issues at both the state and local level.
- 07
  
  Apr
  
  2018
- 21st Century U.S.-Japan Business Partnerships and Collaboration
- - 9:30 AM
  Harumi Hata will be a speaker at “21^st Century U.S.-Japan Business Partnerships and Collaboration,” presented by the U.S.-Japan Council and sponsored by Daiwa House.
- 30
  
  Mar
  
  2018
- Jerry Janoff, Speaker at L.A. Area Chamber of Commerce
- Join the Small Business Council for a discussion on new HR and tax laws for 2018
  
  Senior Counsel, Jerry Janoff will speak about “Choice of Entity, the Qualified Business Income Deduction, and the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act”
  
  How the New Tax Law and 2018 HR Regulations will IMPACT you and your business
  
  Friday, March 30
  7:45 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast
  8 – 9:30 a.m. Program
  
  The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), signed in late 2017, has been hailed as “the biggest tax reform package in more than 30 years.” But small businesses face a mixed bag of new benefits and unforseen obstacles. In addition, California Gov. Jerry Brown signed several significant employment bills that took effect at the beginning of this year. These laws impact policies on staffing, immigration, leaves of absence and harassment training.
  
  Explore these new changes to HR and tax regulations that can be difficult to navigate as a small business owner.
  
  Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce
  350 S. Bixel St.
  Los Angeles, CA 90017
  
  For more information, contact Catalina Aldridge, 213.580.7590.
- 30
  
  Mar
  
  2018
- Tracy A. Warren, Speaker at the National Association of Sports Commissions Women's Summit
- - 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
  Tracy A. Warren with be speaking at the National Association of Sports Commissions at the Women’s Summit in Columbus, Ohio in conjunction with the Women’s Final Four. The topic is “#MeToo” covering this movement in sports and how to meaningfully respond to sexual harassment claims.
- 29
  
  Mar
  
  2018
- Shawn Cowles, Moderator at Drones in Real Estate Seminar
- - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  Join Buchalter’s Lunch and Learn with Moderator Shawn Cowles and Speaker Pat Fuscoe, Founder and CEO Fuscoe Engineering, as they discuss “Drones in Real Estate Development: Cutting Edge New Advances.”
  
  This seminar will be an opportunity for those in real estate development to learn the latest technological tools for the use of drones in the acquisition of real property; planning; securing entitlements; design phases; grading and map elevations; and construction.
- 28
  
  Mar
  
  2018
- Stephen Strauss, Speaker at the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST) Annual Conference
- - 8:45 AM - 10:15 AM
  Stephen J Strauss will be speaking at the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST) Annual Conference in Portland, Oregon. His presentation will be on “Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered” Understanding Copyright Law in the Classroom and the Theater.
- 07
  
  Mar
  
  2018
- Harumi Hata, Speaker at UCLA School of Law
- - 12:00 PM
  Harumi Hata will be a speaker at “Careers in International Law” at UCLA School of Law, co-presented by UCLA School of Law and the International Law Section of the California Lawyers Association (previously, the International Law Section of The State Bar of California).
- 05
  
  Mar
  
  2018
- Stephen Strauss, Panelist at the LAIPLA Law School Road Show
- - 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  Stephen J Strauss will be a panelist at the LAIPLA Law School Road Show: Southwestern Law School.
- 05
  
  Mar
  
  2018
- Pamela Webster, Speaker at the Legal Malpractice Risk Management Conference in Chicago
- - 10:20 AM - 11:20 AM
  Pamela Webster will be a panelist on the topic of “It’s a Jungle Out There: Managing Risk in Midsized Firms” at the 17th Annual Legal Malpractice Risk Management Conference in Chicago. This panel will discuss how to address the special concerns of general counsel in today’s midsized firms.
- 02
  
  Mar
  
  2018
- Be the Trial Attorney Your Dog Thinks You Are and Your Appellate Attorney Wants You To Be
- - 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
  Harry Chamberlain II will be speaking at The Riverside County Bar Association- Appellate Courts Section “Be the Trial Attorney Your Dog Thinks You Are and Your Appellate Attorney Wants You To Be.”
- 25
  
  Feb
  
  2018
- Laurent Badoux and Shaleen D. Brewer, Speakers at Human Resources Executive Summit & Retreat
- Meet and discuss individual HR issues of interest through various networking opportunities.
- 22
  
  Feb
  
  2018
- Harumi Hata, Speaker at University of Southern California (USC) Gould School of Law
- - 12:00 PM
  Harumi Hata to speak at “Careers in International Law” at the University of Southern California (USC) Gould School of Law, co-presented by USC Gould School of Law and the International Law Section of the California Lawyers Association (previously, the International Law Section of The State Bar of California).
- 22
  
  Feb
  
  2018
- Buchalter Connect: The Impact of the Tech Labor Supply on Commercial Real Estate in the Bay Area and Beyond
- - 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
  - San Francisco
  Join Buchalter and our guest speaker Colin Yasukochi as we discuss how the tech labor supply (or shortage) is impacting, and will continue to impact, the Bay Area commercial real estate market. Colin and his team at CBRE analyzed labor market conditions for tech workers in 50 U.S. and Canadian cities to better understand tech talent supply and demand dynamics, so he brings a wealth of insight to the subject. Colin will also give his take on where the Bay Area commercial real estate market is headed in the future in light of the tech labor market conditions. This program is valuable for anyone interested in the future of Bay Area commercial real estate, as the tech labor pool is a such a critical driver of the market. It is also valuable for anyone who is interested in new opportunities created by tech talent growth patterns outside the Bay Area.
  
  Buchalter Connect is a program that allows like-minded industry professionals to quickly come up to speed on hot topics, industry trends and legal developments affecting their businesses and careers. After the short and powerful presentation will be an opportunity to network with leading professionals.
- 06
  
  Feb
  
  2018
- Michael Flynn, Speaker on Consumer Complaints - Meeting Expectations Webinar
- 26
  
  Jan
  
  2018
- Laurent Badoux and Shaleen Brewer, Speakers at Arizona Society of Human Resource Management Law & Legislative Conference
- The Arizona Society for Human Resource Management (AZSHRM) is pleased to present the 2018 Employment Law & Legislative Conference at the Black Canyon Conference Center.
- 25
  
  Jan
  
  2018
- Farah Bhatti and Matthew Seror, Speakers at Beverly Hills Bar Association
- - 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  Topic: 2017 Trademark Year in Review
  
  This Trademark Year in Review program covers changes and developments in the area of trademark law during 2017. Farah Bhatti and Matthew L. Seror discussed recent trademark developments, cases and changes, including issues surrounding scandalous marks and the Supreme Court’s decision on “The Slants”, branding concerns in the Cannabis industry, counterfeit products on the online markets, and recent TTAB rule changes.
- 19
  
  Jan
  
  2018
- Stephen J. Strauss to present "With a Little Help From my Friends" 4 Key Points in Negotiating Celebrity Endorsement Agreements
- Stephen J. Strauss to present “With a Little Help From my Friends” 4 Key Points in Negotiating Celebrity Endorsement Agreements at WME on January 19, 2018.
- 18
  
  Jan
  
  2018
- Alternative Dispute Resolution Provisions In Your Loan Documents
- John Hosack will be speaking to the California Mortgage Association on the topic of “Alternative Dispute Resolution Provisions In Your Loan Documents.”
- 17
  
  Jan
  
  2018
- Lawrence B. Steinberg, Speaker at Direct Selling Legal and Compliance Summit 2018
- Since the Herbalife and Vemma consent decrees with the Federal Trade Commission, the litigation focus in direct selling has shifted to private putative class actions filed against a large number of companies accused of operating illegal pyramid schemes, RICO (racketeering), false advertising, unfair business practices and the like. One of these cases has been certified as a class action, while the others are all in their early procedural stages. Many of these cases have been filed in Los Angeles, but others are pending in Miami, Houston, and elsewhere.
  
  Larry Steinberg of Buchalter will share his experiences with class action litigation and will address issues such as arbitration, choice of law, forum selection, class certification, policies and procedures, the current state of pyramid scheme law since FTC v. BurnLounge, and the securities law exemption to RICO. He will offer his analysis and insights as to how these cases can be litigated effectively and how direct selling companies can ward off and/or defeat these types of claims.
  
  For more information, visit DSLC

- 20
  
  Dec
  
  2017
- Urgent Care Centers: Corporate Practice of Medicine, State Licensure, EMTALA, Reimbursement Compliance
- This CLE webinar will provide healthcare counsel with a review of the key legal and business issues involved with urgent care centers. The panel will offer guidance on forming, operating, acquiring and selling urgent care centers.
  
  Description
  
  The urgent care center industry has seen significant growth in the number of facilities in recent years, with $15 billion in revenue in 2016. Over $18 billion in revenue in 2017 is anticipated. The growth is spurred by healthcare reform and managed care organization coverage that encourages members to use urgent care facilities rather than emergency rooms.
  
  Forming urgent care centers is an attractive business for hospitals, retailers and private investors. When forming urgent care centers, counsel faces challenges that include complying with laws regarding corporate practice of medicine, meeting state licensure requirements, contracting for reimbursement with private and government payers, determining the best staffing model to use, and others.
  
  Listen as our authoritative panel of healthcare attorneys discuss key structural, legal and business considerations for the formation, operation, acquisition and sale of urgent care centers.
  Outline
  1. Urgent care centers—a brief overview of the industry and its growth
  2. Key legal considerations when starting and operating urgent care centers
    1. Corporate practice of medicine
    2. Staffing models
    3. State licensure and permits
    4. Documentation and coding
    5. Other areas of focus
  3. Key business considerations
    1. Location, management and services
    2. Issues in buying or selling an urgent care center
    3. Partnering with hospitals and investors
  Benefits
  
  The panel will review these and other key issues:
  - What are the key legal and business considerations for counsel to healthcare providers opening and operating an urgent care center?
  - What are the most common business models used when forming urgent care centers?
  - What factors should healthcare counsel consider when acquiring and selling urgent care centers?
- 15
  
  Dec
  
  2017
- Douglas Wance, Speaker at Lorman Education Services
- Douglas Wance, Speaker on “California Water Law Update: Rights, Transfers and Supply Assessment,” at Lorman Education Services in Santa Ana, California.
- 01
  
  Dec
  
  2017
- Michael Flynn, Speaker at San Francisco Women of Finance Program
- 30
  
  Nov
  
  2017
- 'Cannabis Industry: Valuation Metrics and Transactions' Panel
- - 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  Richard Ormond will be speaking on a live video webcast panel titled, “Cannabis Industry: Valuation Metrics and Transactions.”
- 09
  
  Nov
  
  2017
- Mercedes Martin to Speak at the Los Angeles County Bar Association General Real Property Subsection
- Program Description:
  How do new lawyers find the edge they need to succeed? Join our panel for a lively discussion on how to be proactive, build relationships, and effectively manage your time as a junior associate while navigating the many demands and expectations that you’ll face from partners and clients.
  
  This evening program will be preceded by a hosted cocktail hour/networking reception.
  
  Speakers:
  Mercedes Martin, Esq. – Buchalter, APC
  Erin Murphy, Esq. – Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP
  Daniel Freedman, Esq. – Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP
  
  Moderator:
  Sahar Hakakian, Akerman LLP
  
  Location:
  Los Angeles County Bar Association
  1055 W. 7th Street, Suite 2700
  Los Angeles, CA 90017
  
  Time:
  Registration: 5:15 – 6:00 p.m.
  Reception: 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
  Program: 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
  
  CLE Credit:
  1 Hour of General CLE Credit
- 08
  
  Nov
  
  2017
- Farah Bhatti, Speaker at the 16th International Trademark Conference 2017
- Farah Bhatti was a speaker at the 16th International Trademark Conference 2017.
  
  Topics:
  - Focus: implementation of the EU TM Reform
  - High-level: meet experts and key decision-makers
  - Best practice: learn the best tips and tricks and share your experiences
  - Networking: first-class opportunities to network
  - Get in touch: with the EUIPO, the examiners and EUIPO experts
  - (Detailed information regarding your program coming soon)
  - EU Trademark Reform: implementing regulation and delegated acts
  - First experiences with the EU Trademark Reform: ‘hot’ material law questions explained in detail
  - BoA and CJEU: trademarks and designs case-law update
  - Brexit: practical consequences for trademark owners – recommendations
  - 3D printing and trademarks
  - Trademark infringement on the internet
- - 02
    
    Nov
    
    2017
  - Urban Air Mobility Symposium
  - - 8:30 AM
    Paul Fraidenburgh will be a speaker at the Silicon Valley Chapter of AUVSI’s Urban Air Mobility Symposium.
    
    Join thought leaders from Facebook, NASA, FAA, DHS, Gryphon Sensors, AUVSI and many other leading scientists, innovators, and politicians as we study the landscape of UAM at our annual conference. The Hiller Museum will be closed to the public to host this 1st annual event November 2, 2017.
    
    Location:
    
    Hiller Aviation Museum
    
    601 Skyway Road
    
    San Carlos, CA
- - 29
    
    Oct
    
    2017
  - Dylan Wiseman, Panelist at 2017 ING3NIOUS SoCal Information Governance Retreat
  - Dylan Wiseman is a panelist on the topic of Cyber and Data Security for the GC: How to Stay out of Headlines and Crosshairs.
    
    This panel presents a holistic view on developing and effectively implementing data security practices within the organization to avoid becoming headline fodder or the target of a governmental investigation. The panel will discuss perspectives on best practices and war stories on cybersecurity, including the role of information governance policies and procedures, threat management, and breach investigation and response, all from the C-suite perspective.
    
    Click here to for more information
- - 28
    
    Oct
    
    2017
  - Ask a Lawyer - Discussion Group
  - October 28th, 9:40am
    Paul L. Bressan, Shareholder, Buchalter
    Damaris L. Medina, Shareholder, Buchalter
    Carol K. Lucas, Shareholder, Buchalter
    
    This session will involve a panel discussion with health care attorneys where attendees will engage in a question and answer session. Attendees will be able to get answers to common legal questions in the urgent care industry in areas such as billing and compliance, contracting with payers, corporate structuring, clinician compensation agreements, wage/hour and other employment and HR issues, as well as self-referral and kickback issues.
    
    Learning Objectives:
    - Recognize the most common practical legal issues affecting urgent care managers and operations
    - Identify issues in urgent care operations that may raise liability concerns
    - Analyze common fact patterns related to billing and compliance, contracting with payers, corporate structuring, clinician compensation agreements, wage/hour and other employment and HR issues, as well as self-referral and kickback issues
    - Determine when urgent care managers need to seek legal help, and when issues can be handled in-house
    - Integrate other participants’ experiences into the way that their own management and operations
- - 27
    
    Oct
    
    2017
  - Ignorance is NOT bliss - The Risks and Rewards of Compliance
  - October 27th, 8am
    Damaris L. Medina, Shareholder, Buchalter
    Andrew H. Selesnick, Shareholder, Buchalter
    
    Would you like to increase revenue for services you perform, while at the same time minimizing risk from expensive audits because of compliance violations? In this session, attendees will learn to identify the risks associated with failing to have a compliant urgent care center, while at the same time improving cash per visit through a robust compliance program.
    
    Learning Objectives:
    - Discuss the current trends in fraud and abuse and why urgent care centers are not immune from investigations.
    - Identify your urgent care center’s risk areas, including owner’s potential personal liability.
    - Recognize elements of a legally sound compliance program.
    - Implement their compliance program to increase revenue and improve employee morale.
- - 26
    
    Oct
    
    2017
  - A Roadmap to Audit Complexities and Defense Strategies
  - A Roadmap to Audit Complexities and Defense Strategies
    October 26th, 2:30pm
    Sharon Nicka, RN, CPC – President and CEO, Nicka & Associates, Inc.
    Damaris L. Medina, Shareholder, Buchalter
    
    This enlightening and detailed presentation will help to gain insight into the strategies necessary for knowing OIG guidelines that define the compliance environment. The importance of developing a successful narrative to respond to audits, over-payment requests will also be discussed. Other key topics by your co-presenters include implementing quality improvement initiatives based on specific compliance plans and how to develop an action plan for risk areas. Additionally, current trends in fraud and abuse, as well as common types of audit inquiries will be covered. Be sure to attend this important lecture for a perceptive look into audit complexities and defense strategies.
    
    Learning Objectives:
    - Identify current trends in fraud and abuse, as well as common types of audit inquiries
    - Define and implement quality improvement initiatives based on your compliance plan and develop action steps to reduce your urgent care center’s risk areas
    - Illustrate appropriate responses to audits, overpayment requests, and OIG inquiries by evaluating sample responses provided during this lecture
    - Recognize guidelines from the OIG which define the compliance environment and best practices
    - Develop a variety of defense strategies and therefore be able to formulate a successful narrative to respond to an overpayment request
- - 25
    
    Oct
    
    2017
  - Intellectual Property Demystified: Patents and Trademarks 101
  - - 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    What is a patent, really? Why do they take so long to get, and why are they so expensive? When is it more appropriate to file for trademark protection? What is required to file for protection of trademarks and patents and what deadlines apply? This seminar will provide answers and tips on how to better protect your ideas and help you reduce, at least somewhat, your costs on protecting some of your company’s most valuable assets. This is an interactive discussion, so please be ready to ask questions regarding patent and other intellectual property protections that are of interest to you.
    
    Our speakers, Anthony Orler, holds a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, and has been practicing Patent Law for over two decades. He has drafted over 1500 patent applications and been involved in every aspect of foreign and domestic patent prosecution during his career. Mr. Orler is a member of Buchalter’s Intellectual Property Group.
    
    Farah Bhatti focuses her practice on all aspects of trademark protection and prosecution. She formerly served as a trademark examining attorney at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). While there, she examined more than 2,000 trademark applications. She has extensive experience in the enforcement of Internet and domain names, and trademark litigation under the Anti-cybersquatting Consumer Protection Act (ACPA). Ms. Bhatti is the chair of Buchalter’s Internet, E-Commerce, and Social Media Practice Group.
    
    Location:
    
    Sofia University
    
    1059 East Meadow Circle
    
    Palo Alto, CA
- - 19
    
    Oct
    
    2017
  - Jeremy Weitz, Speaker in PLI's Pocket MBA 2017: Finance for Lawyers and Other Professionals
  - - 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
    Jeremy Weitz will be a speaker in PLI’s Pocket MBA 2017: Finance for Lawyers and Other Professionals. Mr. Weitz will be speaking on the below topic:
    
    “Closing the Transaction: Practical Legal Considerations”
    - Learn how common business transactions are structured
    - Explore effective negotiation strategies
    - Evaluate due diligence challenges: commercial, legal and tax considerations
    - Examine “fringe” deal issues that often create transaction friction and best practices
    - Identify common stumbling blocks to closing transactions
    Location:
    
    San Francisco, CA
- - 18
    
    Oct
    
    2017
  - What the Client is Really Looking For (and Why You’re Afraid to Ask)
  - Buchalter Shareholder, Gary A. Wolensky Moderates the PLAC 2017 Fall Conference, corporate counsel panel titled “What the Client is Really Looking For (and Why You’re Afraid to Ask)”
    
    A 360-degree view of what the client really expects based on an open and frank discussion between in-house and outside counsel. How to find common ground to make the counsel relationship a winning
    legal team.
    
    Chris Egner, Esq.
    Continental Tire the Americas LLC
    
    Lance W. High, Esq.
    Caterpillar Inc.
    
    Michael J. Keating, Esq.
    Emerson Electric Co.
    
    Thomas N. Vanderford, Jr., Esq.
    Hyundai Motor America
    
    Moderator
    Gary A. Wolensky, Esq.
    Buchalter
- - 12
    
    Oct
    
    2017
  - Paul Fraidenburgh, Speaker at AGC California's 2017 Annual Conference
  - Paul Fraidenburgh will be a speaker at AGC California’s 2017 Annual Conference. Mr. Fraidenburgh will be speaking on the topic, “Technology and Innovation: Drones in Construction.”
    
    The AGC California Annual Conference is the premier construction professional’s conference in the state, offering networking, education, and access to key decision makers.
    
    Location:
    
    Residence Indian Wells Resort & Spa
    
    Indian Wells, CA
- - 11
    
    Oct
    
    2017
  - Cannabis and Commercial Real Estate in Los Angeles
  - - 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM
    Oren Bitan will be speaking at the Beverly Hills/Greater Los Angeles Association of Realtor’s Commercial Expert Panel. The panel’s topic is, “Cannabis and Commercial Real Estate.”
    
    Location:
    
    BH/GLAAR
    
    6330 San Vicente Blvd., Suite 100
    
    Los Angeles, CA 90048
- - 11
    
    Oct
    
    2017
  - Neighbor v. Neighbor Disputes: Boundary Line, Encroachment, Easement and View Issues
  - - 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
    John Hosack will be speaking to the Beverly Hills Bar Association on the topic of “Neighbor v. Neighbor Disputes: Boundary Line, Encroachment, Easement and View Issues.”
    
    This program will address some of the more frequent problems that arise between neighbors, including boundary line disputes, encroachments, disputes over the use of easements, disputes over view issues and potential title insurance coverage.
- - 08
    
    Oct
    
    2017
  - Jeannie Kim, Speaker at 2017 National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges
  - - San Francisco
    Jeannie Kim will be a speaker at the 2017 National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges. Ms. Kim will be taking part in the below panel as a NextGen Participant.
    
    “Fish Tank” Live at the Paris Hotel – Will the Player be Able to Sell Its Assets Without Successor Liability?
    
    Will the high rollers throw in their chips to buy assets from a bankruptcy estate without the risk of successor liability in the wake of the Second Circuit’s ruling in the General Motors ignition switch matter? You will not want to miss this exciting and interactive program addressing industries and situations susceptible to these thorny issues, the effective use of the due diligence process to ensure the identification of all claims, and resultant practice pointers from the buyer’s perspective.
    
    Location:
    
    Las Vegas, Nevada
- - 28
    
    Sep
    
    2017
  - Richard Ormond, Speaker at the California State of Cannabis 2017
  - - 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
    Richard Ormond will be a speaker at the California State of Cannabis 2017 conference. Mr. Ormond will be speaking on the below panel.
    
    Product Liability in a Legal and Regulated Market
    Full legalization of cannabis in California could set the stage for significant product liability litigation. Product liability litigation is likely to include suits for physical injury arising from intoxication and suits for physical injury arising from long-term medical effects including addiction. It also will include consumer suits alleging deceptive and improper marketing. Protect yourself and your business with the important tips and strategies that we will cover in this important panel.
    
    Location:
    
    The Grand Long Beach
    
    4101 E. Willow Street
    
    Long Beach, CA 90815
- - 27
    
    Sep
    
    2017
  - Richard Ormond, Speaker at National Business Institute
  - - 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
    Title: Lending to Marijuana Businesses
    
    Program Description
    
    In order to best assist your marijuana clients, you need to be well versed on the specific laws, regulations, recent legislation and requirements that surround commercial lending to marijuana businesses. In this guide, experienced faculty who know the ins and outs of this niche industry will detangle credit risks, FinCEN guidance and applicable drug laws so that you can overcome common obstacles that frequently arise. Order today!
    
    Course Content
    - How the Controlled Substances Act Affects the Marijuana Industry’s Access to Banking
    - State Legalization vs. Federal Drug Laws
    - Credit Risks for Banks That Want to Provide Services in This Area
    - Interpreting the Department of Justice’s Memoranda
    - Current Regulatory Structure for Banks
    - FinCEN Guidance: Due Diligence, Risk Assessment Mandates for Financial Institutions, and Required Reporting
    - Why Don’t we Have a Marijuana Bank? Industry Concentration and Safety and Soundness Considerations
    - Update on Federal Legislation
    - Update on Selected States
    Location: Teleconference
- - 15
    
    Sep
    
    2017
  - The Prospective Insured’s Obligation To Make Written Disclosures to the Title Insurer
  - John Hosack will be speaking to the American College of Mortgage Attorneys, Annual Meeting on the topic of “The Prospective Insured’s Obligation To Make Written Disclosures to the Title Insurer.”
    
    This panel will discuss recent developments in the field of title insurance, including the prospective insured’s obligation to make written disclosures to the title insurer; the potential risks to the insured lender in making a full credit bid at a foreclosure sale; closing protection letters; and commercial reinsurance.
- - 14
    
    Sep
    
    2017
  - Buchalter Connect: Lessons Learned from Waymo v. Uber and Other Trade Secret Litigation
  - - 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
    - San Francisco
    Join Dylan Wiseman and Peter Bales to discuss protecting trade secrets when employees come and go and lessons learned from Waymo v. Uber and other trade secret litigation.
    
    The SF Bay Area is the epicenter of IP disputes. Whether your business is hiring an employee or losing one to a competitor, catch our latest presentation on IP protection. We will outline key lessons from the pending Waymo vs. Uber driverless car lawsuit over trade secrets and unfair competition.
- - 14
    
    Sep
    
    2017
  - Jeannie Kim, Speaker at 25th International Association of Korean Lawyers Conference
  - - San Francisco
    Jeannie Kim will be a speaker at the 25th IAKL (International Association of Korean Lawyers) Annual Conference, Silver Jubilee: Past, Present and Future. Ms. Kim will be speaking on the panel titled, “New Kid on the Block.”
    
    “New Kid on the Block” Panel:
    
    In March 2017, Korea established its first bankruptcy court, which has sole jurisdiction over insolvency and rehabilitation cases. The panelists will discuss the creation of the Korean bankruptcy court system and provide a comparative review of bankruptcy courts and insolvency practices in various jurisdictions spanning from Asia (Japan, China, and Singapore) to the United States and Europe (France and UK). The interactive program will also focus on Korea’s approach to special procedures such as pre-packaged plans and stalking horse deals and examine the role and discretion of bankruptcy courts, cross-border insolvency and restructuring cases, and compromises reached among various stakeholders in insolvency proceedings.
    
    Location:
    
    Hanyang University, South Korea
- - 08
    
    Sep
    
    2017
  - Roger Hall, Speaker at the 41st Annual Arizona School Boards Association Law Conference
  - Roger Hall will be a speaker at the 41^st Annual Arizona School Boards Association Law Conference. Mr. Hall will be co-presentation on the topic, “Public Records: Does a New Attorney General Opinion Change Anything?”
    
    The 41st Annual ASBA Law Conference, will feature breakout sessions on topics ranging from legal issues to the most pressing legal concerns of the day. The 2017 edition of the Law Conference promises to be the biggest and best one yet with: a new, larger facility; four timely and in-depth half-day Pre-Conferences; three national acclaimed speakers on leading-edge topics; two sponsored networking receptions; 28 breakout sessions; and 52 overall sessions.
    
    Location:
    
    J.W. Marriott Desert Ridge
    
    5350 E Marriott Dr.
    
    Phoenix, AZ 85054
- - 22
    
    Aug
    
    2017
  - Roger Hall, Presenter to the Institute of Real Estate Management
  - Roger Hall will be presenting to the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) on the topic, “Drive-By Lawsuits; the Scourge if Finally Abating.”
    
    The Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) is an international community of real estate managers dedicated to ethical business practices, maximizing the value of investment real estate, and promoting superior management through education and information sharing.
- - 01
    
    Aug
    
    2017
  - Curious About Cannabis? A Four-Part Overview
  - - 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM
    Telephone Conference Seminar and Q & A Series with Industry Experts Who Help You Understand the Risks and Opportunities of the Next Economic Gold Rush.
    
    Richard Ormond and Oren Bitan will speak on the final part of the series titled, “Cannabis & Real Estate: Know the Law.”
- - 22
    
    Jul
    
    2017
  - Farah Bhatti, Speaker at 2017 Comic-Con International: San Diego
  - - 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
    Farah Bhatti presented at 2017 Comic-Con International: San Diego. Ms. Bhatti was a speaker on the panel for HBO’s hit show, Westworld.
    
    The fantastic yet twisted world created in the HBO hit Westworld presents numerous legal questions and conundrums. Join the all-star posse of Ninth Circuit Justice John B. Owens, attorney Paul Burns, Professor Betsy Rosenblatt, and other legal minds as they discuss the top legal questions posed in the groundbreaking show, from what corporate duties have been breached by Dr. Ford and the rest of the staff, to managing the park’s liability obligations, to the “human” rights of robots (or absence thereof), to just who owns the intellectual property created by the robot Hosts. (This program is approved for one credit of California MCLE.)
    
    Location:
    
    San Diego Convention Center
    
    111 Harbor Dr.
    
    San Diego, CA 92101
- - 21
    
    Jul
    
    2017
  - IWIRC Strategic Planning
  - Shawn Christianson will be speaking at the IWIRC Leadership Summit 2017. Ms. Christianson will be speaking on “IWIRC Strategic Planning.”
    
    International Women’s Insolvency & Restructuring Confederation (IWIRC) is committed to the connection, promotion and success of women in the insolvency and restructuring professions worldwide.
- - 26
    
    Jun
    
    2017
  - Steven Brower, Speaker at Ing3nious Information Governance Retreat
  - Steven Brower will be a keynote speaker at Ing3nious’ Information Governance Retreat. The subject of the conference is, “Hot topics in eDiscovery and Information Governance.” Mr. Brower will open the day speaking on “Issues in E-Discovery and Cybersecurity” and be a panelist on “Human Factors in Cybersecurity.”
    
    Location:
    
    Salamander Resort and Spa
    
    500 N Pendleton St.
    
    Middleburg, VA 20117
- - 21
    
    Jun
    
    2017
  - Jennifer Smith, Speaker at California Credit Union Collector's Council
  - - 11:30 AM
    Jennifer Smith will be speaking at the California Credit Union Collector’s Council on the topic, “Impound and Mechanic Lien Laws.”
    
    Impound and Mechanic Lien and what you should know before you call the tow yard and or the Repair shop. As a Lien holder you have rights and you should know the Law and what you are required to pay. Jennifer Smith will go over the Civil Codes to help your Credit Union save money.
    
    Location:
    
    Ottavio’s Italian
    
    1620 Ventura Boulevard
    
    Camarillo, CA
- - 16
    
    Jun
    
    2017
  - Steven Schneider, Speaker at Arizona State Bar Convention
  - Steven Schneider will be speaking as part of a group presentation at the Arizona State Bar Convention. He will be speaking on the topic of “Legal Ethics.”
    
    About the Arizona State Bar Convention:
    
    “The Annual Convention is the flagship event of the State Bar. Packed with nearly 50 CLE seminars and numerous networking opportunities, Convention is an amazing opportunity to experience the State Bar at its best. Whether you attend for one day or all three days, you – and your family – can combine education with relaxation at the fabulous fun-filled Westin La Paloma.”
    
    Location:
    
    The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa
    3800 East Sunrise Drive
    Tucson, Arizona 85718
- - 14
    
    Jun
    
    2017
  - Cheryl M. Lott and Richard P. Ormond, Speakers, California Bankers Association, "Bank Counsel Seminar"
  - - 3:00 PM
    Buchalter Shareholders, Cheryl M. Lott and Richard P. Ormond will be Speakers at the California Bankers Association, Bank Counsel Seminar.
    
    Where: Coronado Island Marriott Resort & Spa, Coronado, CA
    
    About: NEW Directors Conference and 50TH Annual Bank Counsel Seminar
    
    Join us for the NEW Directors Conference & 50th Annual Bank Counsel
    
    Seminar, June 14-16 in Coronado, California.
    
    Starting this year, we are pleased to introduce our new, multi-day Directors
    
    Conference, which will replace the directors’ certification and update programs we
    
    offered in previous years. This conference will run concurrently with our 50th Annual
    
    Bank Counsel Seminar.
    
    Enjoy stunning views of the San Diego skyline at the beautiful Coronado Island
    
    Marriott Resort, while you network with your peers in the idyllic beach community.
- - 08
    
    Jun
    
    2017
  - Andrew Selesnick, Speaker at Orange County Bar Association
  - Andrew Selesnick will be speaking at the Orange County Bar Association Health Law Section.
    
    The Orange County Bar Association provides a wide variety of programs, services and opportunities for its attorney members, the judiciary, and the community. The OCBA is one of the largest voluntary bar associations in California, with over 9,000 members. Members meet regularly in sections and committees dedicated to various areas of law and issues of concern to the legal community.
- - 29
    
    May
    
    2017
  - Masahisa Mitsunaga, Speaker at Japan External Trade Organization Seminar
  - Masahisa Mitsunaga will be speaking at a seminar hosted by the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO). Mr. Mitsunaga will be giving a presentation titled, “Ins and Outs of Hollywood Content Business.”
    
    Over 140 attendees have signed up from various industries including entertainment, advertising, and finance. The event will take place in Tokyo, Japan.
- - 19
    
    May
    
    2017
  - Howard Ellman, Speaker at Napa County Bar Association
  - Howard Ellman will be a speaker at the Napa County Bar Association. Mr. Ellman’s topic will be “Recent Developments in Water Law.”
    
    The Napa County Bar Association, a non-profit organization, connects lawyers with the community through service and by providing continuing legal education.
- - 19
    
    May
    
    2017
  - William Brody, Speaker at the California Bankruptcy Forum Conference
  - William Brody will be a speaker at the California Bankruptcy Forum Conference.
    
    Mr. Brody will speak on the topic, “The Ins and Outs of DIP Financing and Use of Cash Collateral.”
    
    Location:
    
    Loews Coronado Bay Resort
    
    4000 Coronado Bay Road
    
    Coronado, CA 92118
- - 17
    
    May
    
    2017
  - Richard P. Ormond, Speaker at the Long Beach Commercial Real Estate Council
  - - 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    Richard Ormond will be a speaker at the Long Beach Real Estate Council
    
    The LBCREC is made up of professionals in the commercial real estate business that have passion for their community and the desire to succeed. Our members represent a wide variety of Long Beach’s finest, including real estate brokerage, title insurance, escrow, construction, property management, asset management, appraisal, design, consulting, development and city government.
    
    Location:
    
    Long Beach Westin Hotel
    
    333 E. Ocean Blvd.
    
    Long Beach, CA 90802
- - 11
    
    May
    
    2017
  - James Dyer, Speaker at California Credit Union Collectors Council, Sacramento Chapter
  - James Dyer gave a presentation on the Telephone Consumer Protection Act to the Sacramento Chapter of the California Credit Union Collectors Council.
    
    The mission of the California Credit Union Collectors Council is to develop, educate, promote and provide a professional support system for all people in our industry.
- - 11
    
    May
    
    2017
  - Buchalter Connect: Cyber Attacks: Prevention, Impact and Response
  - - 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
    - San Francisco
    Buchalter Connect
    
    Cyber Attacks: Prevention, Impact and Response
    
    Join Buchalter’s Leonard Venger and Kari Barnes to discuss:
    - Pre-Cyber Attack Matters
    - The Effects and Damage Caused by a Cyber Attack
    - What to Do if You Have Been Attacked
    Buchalter Connect is Buchalter’s new program that allows like-minded industry professionals to quickly come up to speed on hot topics, industry trends and legal developments affecting their businesses and careers. After the short and powerful presentation will be an opportunity to network with leading professionals.
    
    Location:
    
    Buchalter’s San Francisco Office
    
    55 Second St., Suite 1700
    
    San Francisco, CA
- - 05
    
    May
    
    2017
  - Larry Steinberg, Speaker at Thirteenth Annual Federal Court Boot Camp
  - - 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Larry Steinberg will be speaking at the Thirteenth Annual Federal Court Boot Camp sponsored by Pincus Professional Education.
    
    Mr. Steinberg will be speaking on the topic, “Rule 12 Motions (all, not just 12(b)(6).”
    
    Information on the Federal Court Boot Camp:
    
    For more than a decade, our Federal Court Boot Camp has taught thousands of attorneys about the ins-and-outs of Federal Court. The program is both a litigation primer and a primer for litigating in Federal Court.
    
    Attendees have rated our faculty so highly that many of the faculty return to teach year after year (and some have taught every single year).
    
    This litigation CLE course will walk you through the essential components and tasks involved in your case, from start to finish. You’ll learn both the rules and tasks, as well as the skills and techniques, you need to be a more effective litigator in Federal Court and to be a more effective litigator in general.
    
    Location:
    
    The DoubleTree Downtown Los Angeles
    120 South Los Angeles Street
    Los Angeles, CA 90012
- - 29
    
    Apr
    
    2017
  - Ask a Lawyer - Discussion Group
  - This session will involve a panel discussion with health care attorneys where attendees will engage in a question and answer session.
- - 29
    
    Apr
    
    2017
  - Building a Culture of Compliance
  - The current economic climate has motivated an increase in audit activity from government and private payers for everything from billing and coding to HIPAA and kickbacks. Therefore, it is more important than ever for urgent care centers to build a culture of compliance.
    
    Learning Objectives:
    - Identify the current trends in fraud and abuse
    - Evaluate your urgent care center’s risk areas
    - Demonstrate the elements of a legally sound compliance program
    - Construct effective internal audits
    - Apply tips and strategies on how to implement a compliance program successfully
- - 28
    
    Apr
    
    2017
  - Oren Bitan, Speaker at the "Marijuana Business Law in California" Seminar
  - - 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    “Marijuana Business Law in California” Seminar
    
    About:
    
    Know the Salient Points of Marijuana Laws and Effectively Advise Your Clients
    
    The legalization of marijuana has created business opportunities, but it has also created many questions and uncertainties for attorneys advising businesses due to the position of the federal government. What are possible federal responses to legalized cannabis? What types of businesses does state law allow, and how does a potential business owner obtain a permit? When is an attorney potentially violating federal law by merely assisting a client? Learn the answers to these questions and more – register today!
    - Understand how the federal government can use forfeiture laws to close marijuana-related businesses.
    - Evaluate the current banking landscape and determine whether a cannabusiness can obtain financing.
    - Ensure marijuana business clients have business policies and procedures in place that help them avoid legal scrutiny.
    - Confidently advise clients on all aspects of the marijuana business licensing process.
    - Recognize the state and federal tax implications for cannabis-related businesses.
    - Analyze the ethical implications of advising cannabis business clients.
- - 27
    
    Apr
    
    2017
  - Gary Wolensky, Speaker at SFIA Litigation, Regulatory & Risk Management Summit
  - - 1:50 PM - 2:30 PM
    Gary Wolensky will be a speaker at the Sports & Fitness Industry Association Regulatory & Risk Management Summit.
    
    Title: Optimizing your retail sector: Examination & Risk Assessment around Ecommerce and third party market places
    
    Mr. Wolensky will be speaking on the panel, “Examination & Risk Assessment, Ecommerce & Third Party Market Places.”
    
    From the SFIA’s website:
    
    “Join sports and fitness industry experts and professionals this April in Chicago for the premier gathering of legal minds, product managers, and marketing specialists in the industry. LR2MS provides a great opportunity to network with industry peers, engage in thoughtful discussion, explore strategies and gain industry insights. There is also a formal education component, with CLE credits available.”
    
    Location:
    
    Omni Hotel
    
    676 N Michigan Ave
    
    Chicago, IL 60611
- - 24
    
    Apr
    
    2017
  - Arthur Chinski and Kalley Aman, Speakers at Hospitality Lawyers Conference
  - - 10:00 AM
    Arthur Chinski and Kalley Aman will be speaking and conducting round table discussions for corporate counsel at the Hospitality Lawyers Conference.
    
    Arthur Chinski will be speaking on the topic:
    
    Employment Guidelines: Employees Exposed To A Contagious Disease or Illness
    
    Dealing with employees that have been exposed to contagious diseases or illnesses, including EEOC and OSHA Guidelines.
    
    Kalley Aman will be speaking on the topic:
    
    Individual Liability for Wage and Hour Variation
    
    Can you personally be liable for Federal and State wage and hour laws? A review of Federal and State law s that impose individual liability.
    
    Location:
    
    DoubleTree by Hilton
    
    6 Greenway Plaza
    
    Houston, TX 77046
- - 19
    
    Apr
    
    2017
  - David Mark & Oren Bitan, Speakers at Trigild's 2017 Spring Lender Conference
  - When: April 19-20, 2017
    
    Where: Hotel ZaZa, Dallas, TX
    
    About (according to cvent.com):
    
    The Trigild Spring Conference is a day and a half educational program focusing on the unique issues arising from non-performing commercial loans.
    
    The conference is designed to inform and enlighten attendees with highly valuable, current and thought provoking information, while offering networking events specifically designed to facilitate interaction between you and other key players in the industry.
- - 19
    
    Apr
    
    2017
  - Gary Wolensky, Speaker at Product Liability Advisory Council's 2017 Spring Conference
  - - 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Gary Wolensky will be a speaker at the Product Liability Advisory Council’s 2017 Spring Conference.
    
    Mr. Wolensky will participate on the panel session titled, “Is Repetitive Head Injury Syndrome the Next Mass Toxic Tort?”
    
    From the Product Liability Advisory Council’s website:
    
    “The Product Liability Advisory Council believes the voice of product manufacturers deserves to be heard. We have a thoughtful point of view as it relates to products and believe it is crucial that the viewpoint of our leading companies be considered as the law gets shaped. Our efforts also serve as a conduit for measured, intellectually-rigorous commentary on how rapidly changing areas of the law can create unintended consequences for product manufacturers, consumers and the vitality of our economy.”
    
    Location:
    
    Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas
    3960 Las Vegas Boulevard South
    Las Vegas, NV 89119
- - 12
    
    Apr
    
    2017
  - Mark Cramer, Speaker at the Los Angeles Inns of Court
  - - 5:30 PM
    Mark Cramer will be speaking at the Los Angeles Inns of Court.
    
    Program Description:
    
    The April 12, 2017 Inn of Court Program will feature a role-play demonstration of litigation in two competing jurisdictions, featuring emergency injunctions, set across state lines, and tried in State and federal courts. The LACBA Trial Practice Inn of Court meets eight times a year for cocktails, dinner and a one hour MCLE presentation. One of the great benefits of belonging to the LACBA Litigation Section and the Inn of Court is the opportunity to mingle with attorneys and state and federal court judges.
    
    If you would like to attend as a guest, please contact the LACBA Member Services Department at (213) 896-6560 and reference program code #041217LIT to register. You may also register at the door. We would love to have you join us!
    
    Location:
    
    LA Law Library
    
    301 W 1^st Street
    
    Los Angeles. CA 90012
- - 06
    
    Apr
    
    2017
  - John Hosack and Jason Goldstein, Speakers at California Mortgage Association Spring Seminar
  - John Hosack and Jason Goldstein will be speaking at the California Mortgage Association’s Spring Seminar on the topic, “Eliminating Title and Escrow Roadblocks.”
    
    Location:
    
    335 Powell Street
    
    San Francisco, CA 94102
- - 06
    
    Apr
    
    2017
  - Gary Wolensky, Speaker at 26th Annual Spring CLE Meeting Hot Topics in Toxic Torts and Environmental Law
  - Gary Wolensky will be a speaker at the 26th Annual Spring CLE Meeting Hot Topics in Toxic Torts and Environmental Law.
    
    From the American Bar Association’s website:
    
    “Join us at the beautiful Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa on April 6-8, 2017, for the Toxic Torts & Environmental Law Committee’s 26th Annual Spring CLE Meeting. We are excited to offer a program featuring industry leaders and experts on “hot” topics facing environmental and toxic tort law practitioners. Whether you represent plaintiffs, defendants or work in-house, this is an event that you won’t want to miss.”
    
    Location:
    
    Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa
    
    2400 E Missouri Ave
    
    Phoenix, AZ 85016-3197
- - 05
    
    Apr
    
    2017
  - Dylan Wiseman, Speaker at the Los Angeles Inns of Court
  - - 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    Dylan Wiseman will be speaking at the Los Angeles Inns of Court on the topic, “Trade Secret Litigation, Unfair Competition, and California Restrictive Covenants.”
    
    Location:
    
    The Los Angeles Inns of Court
- - 05
    
    Apr
    
    2017
  - Oren Bitan and Richard Ormond, Speakers at the "Regional Mayor's Summit"
  - - 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    “Regional Mayor’s Summit”
    
    About:
    
    The second annual Regional Mayor’s Summit is back. Organized by the City of Walnut and Councilman Pacheco, the Regional Mayor’s Summit brings together city, school and water agency staff and elected officials to consider innovations that may shape the futures of our public agencies and service delivery models. Join us as we learn about and discuss:
    - The Driverless Future
    - Impacts of the Shared Economy
    - Drones Policies and Innovation
    - Cybercrime and Security
    - Stormwater and Waste Management
    - Smart Cities of the Future – Updating Infrastructure
    - The Future of Education
- - 05
    
    Apr
    
    2017
  - Dylan Wiseman, Speaker at Los Angeles Inns of Court
  - Dylan Wiseman discusses trade secret litigation, unfair competition, and California restrictive covenants at the Los Angeles Inns of Court.
- - 30
    
    Mar
    
    2017
  - Cannabis Networking and Education Event
  - - 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
    - Los Angeles
    Network with luminaries, family office, and private equity representatives in the cannabis industry and hear from multiple speakers on the business and legal aspects of cannabis in California.
    
    Moderator
    
    Richard Ormond, Buchalter
    
    Speakers
    
    Oren Bitan, Buchalter
    
    Fiona Ma, Board of Equalization
    
    Drew Milburn, Medical Investor Holdings
    
    Tony Strickland, SKB Strategies (Former California State Senator)
    
    and many more!
- - 28
    
    Mar
    
    2017
  - Kalley R. Aman, Speaker at the 11th Annual HR in Hospitality Conference
  - - 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM
    Kalley R. Aman will be a speaker at the 11th Annual HR in Hospitality Conference’s Individual Liability in Employment Law session.
- - 27
    
    Mar
    
    2017
  - Barry Smith, Speaker at REOMAC Commercial Real Estate Summit
  - - 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
    Barry Smith will be a speaker at the REOMAC Commercial Real Estate Summit.
    
    Mr. Smith will be speaking on the topic, “The Commercial Real Estate Loan Workout – Strategies for Minimizing Losses.”
    
    From REOMAC:
    
    “What is the commercial real estate outlook for 2017 and beyond? The industry is influenced by rapidly changing demographics shifts, growing urbanization, the life-style of millennials, longevity of Baby Boomers, and other regulatory developments that impact profitability. Join our expert panel as they discuss key trends to watch for in the coming year.”
    
    Location:
    
    888 Tahquitz Canyon Way
    
    Palm Springs, CA 92262
- - 26
    
    Mar
    
    2017
  - Richard P. Ormond, Speaker at REOMAC 2017 Annual Summit and Expo
  - - 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    Richard Ormond will be a speaker at REOMAC 2017 Annual Summit and Expo
    
    Mr. Ormond will speak during General Session 2: Town Hall – Meeting Future Challenges Head On
    
    The Town Hall Session will focus on the current State of the Industry, emerging economic and legal trends, and regulatory requirements impacting finance, real estate and REO. Join our expert panelists as they highlight these challenges and the steps taken to navigate through them.
    
    Location:
    
    Renaissance Palm Springs
    
    888 Tahquitz Canyon Way
    
    Palm Springs, CA 92262
- - 20
    
    Mar
    
    2017
  - Steven Brower, Speaker at "The Exchange" eDiscovery Program
  - - Orange County , Los Angeles
    Steven Brower will be a speaker at “The Exchange” eDiscovery Program.
    
    Dates:
    
    3/20/17: “E-Discovery – A Trial Lawyer’s Approach to Searching” – San Francisco, CA
    
    3/22/17: “Winning Your Case – War Stories from Trials including Cybersecurity, E-Discovery and Insurance Coverage” – Buchalter’s Orange County Office
    
    3/23/17: “Winning Your Case – War Stories from Trials including Cybersecurity, E-Discovery and Insurance Coverage” – Buchalter’s Los Angeles Office
    
    3/29/17: “Winning Your Case – War Stories from Trials including Cybersecurity, E-Discovery and Insurance Coverage” – Guitar Center, Calabasas, CA
    
    3/30/17: “Winning Your Case – War Stories from Trials including Cybersecurity, E-Discovery and Insurance Coverage” – Roy’s Restaurant, Pasadena, CA
- - 16
    
    Mar
    
    2017
  - Jennifer A. Smith and Valerie Bantner Peo, Speakers at the NCUCA Annual Conference
  - - 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    Jennifer A. Smith and Valerie Bantner Peo will be speaking at the third annual National Credit Union Collections Alliance conference, at the Bellagio in Las Vegas, NV.
    
    NCUCA’s Mission Statement:
    
    To be a premier credit union industry organization providing information
    on up to date credit union related issues. We will be sharing best practices, facilitating communication and networking nationwide.
    
    Jennifer A. Smith
    
    Direct: (213) 891-5265
    
    Email: jsmith@buchalter.com
    
    Valerie Bantner Peo
    
    Direct: (415) 227-3533
    
    Email: vbantnerpeo@buchalter.com
- - 14
    
    Mar
    
    2017
  - Cheryl M. Lott, Speaker at the California Bankers Association 30th Annual Lenders and Credit Officers Conference
  - - 7:30 AM - 11:30 AM
    Cheryl Lott along with the Chief Risk Officer from California United Bank, will present BSA for Lenders during the California Bankers Association’s 30th Annual Lenders and Credit Officers Conference.
    
    From the California Bankers Association’s Website:
    
    In 2017, CBA is combining two highly-valued conferences to offer the new Lenders and Credit Officers Conference. Join your fellow chief lending officers, chief credit officers, credit administrators, loan administrators and senior lenders to hear key industry updates in the credit and lending arena where you will meet face-to-face with regulators, economists and inspiring speakers.
    
    The combined conference will provide a unique opportunity for lending and credit professionals from across the state to meet, exchange information and address shared challenges.
    
    Location:
    
    Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort
    
    41000 Bob Hope Dr.
    
    Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
- - 12
    
    Mar
    
    2017
  - Cheryl Lott, Speaker at the "30th Annual Lenders and Credit Officers Conference"
  - - 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    “30th Annual Lenders and Credit Officers Conference”
    
    Topic: Bank Secrecy Act and Anti-Money Laundering
    
    About:
    
    In 2017, CBA is combining two highly-valued conferences to offer the new Lenders and Credit Officers Conference. Join your fellow chief lending officers, chief credit officers, credit administrators, loan administrators and senior lenders to hear key industry updates in the credit and lending arena where you will meet face-to-face with regulators, economists and inspiring speakers.
    
    The combined conference will provide a unique opportunity for lending and credit professionals from across the state to meet, exchange information and address shared challenges.
- - 09
    
    Mar
    
    2017
  - Oren Bitan and Richard Ormond, Panelists at the "USC Real Estate Law & Business Forum"
  - - 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
    USC’s 2017 Real Estate Law & Business Forum
    
    About: Southern California 2027: Deals, Careers, Places, Spaces and Mobility a Decade from Now
    
    Experience the most valuable real estate law and business conference in Southern California. Explore real-world strategies for dealing with major challenges and interact face-to-face with local public officials and nationally-known industry experts. Choose your focus with special programs for real estate finance and development professionals. See what the crystal ball holds for the next decade!
    
    L.A.’s top experts join the best and brightest national speakers
- - 04
    
    Mar
    
    2017
  - Steven Brower, Speaker at American Bar Association Coverage Litigation Seminar
  - Steven Brower will be a speaker at the American Bar Association’s Coverage Litigation Seminar.
    
    Mr. Brower will speak on the topic, “Anatomy of the Insurance Bad Faith Trial.”
    
    Location:
    
    Loews Ventana Canyon
    
    7000 N Resort Dr
    
    Tucson, AZ 85750-1341
- - 03
    
    Mar
    
    2017
  - Oren Bitan and Richard Ormond, Panelists at "Loyola VII Symposium – Shedding Light on the Future" Event
  - - 4:30 PM - 12:00 PM
    California Receivers Forum Presents “Loyola VII Symposium – Shedding Light on the Future”
    
    Panel Topic: “Roundtable Discussion re Sale of Receiver Assets”
    
    A Note from the Education Co-Chairs (receivers.org):
    
    We’re back with some highly sought after programs that are not only educational, with some important nuts and bolts practice tips, but also cover the significant growth in emerging areas. We’ll be devoting an afternoon to an extensive review and discussion on the newly passed Uniform Commercial Real Estate Receivership Act, drafted by the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws, how it’s being implemented in other states and what it means for California. We’ll be diving into the protections necessary to shield receivers from liability in filing tax returns and the most recent changes in the law affecting receivers in the tax areas.
    
    We’ll also be looking at those age old problems of vexatious litigants in receiverships actions, and innovative ways of using and benefitting from post judgment receivers. And of course we’ll focus on the never ending issues raised by our panelists on family law receiverships, hospitality receiverships and health and safety receiverships.
    
    We’re excited to share all of this with you and look forward to seeing you in March.
    
    Loyola VII Education Co-Chairs
- - 03
    
    Mar
    
    2017
  - Richard P. Ormond, Speaker at Loyola VII
  - - Los Angeles
    Richard P. Ormond will be speaking at Loyola VII.
    
    Event Specifics according to Loyola VII:
    
    We’re back with some highly sought after programs that are not only educational, with some important nuts and bolts practice tips, but also cover the significant growth in emerging areas. We’ll be devoting an afternoon to an extensive review and discussion on the newly passed Uniform Commercial Real Estate Receivership Act, drafted by the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws, how it’s being implemented in other states and what it means for California. We’ll be diving into the protections necessary to shield receivers from liability in filing tax returns and the most recent changes in the law affecting receivers in the tax areas.
    
    We’ll also be looking at those age old problems of vexatious litigants in receiverships actions, and innovative ways of using and benefitting from post judgment receivers. And of course we’ll focus on the never ending issues raised by our panelists on family law receiverships, hospitality receiverships and health and safety receiverships.
    
    We’re excited to share all of this with you and look forward to seeing you in March.
    
    Location:
    
    Westin South Coast Plaza
    
    686 Anton Blvd
    
    Costa Mesa, CA 92626
    
    Richard P. Ormond
    
    Direct: (213) 891-5217
    
    Email: rormond@buchalter.com
- - 01
    
    Mar
    
    2017
  - Mortgage Bankers Association HMDA Implementation Workshop, Presented by Michael Flynn
- - 24
    
    Feb
    
    2017
  - Gary Wolensky, Speaker at the American Conference Institute's National Advanced Forum
  - - 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
    Gary Wolensky will be a speaker at the “Risk Management in Sports: Sports Related Medical Malpractice and Youth and Adult Professional Sports Concussions” session, at the American Conference Institute’s National Advanced Forum in Philadelphia, PA.
    
    American Conference Institute’s Bio:
    
    The C5 Group, comprising American Conference Institute, The Canadian Institute and C5 in Europe, is a leading global events and business intelligence company.
    
    For over 30 years, C5 Group has provided the opportunities that bring together business leaders, professionals and international experts from around the world to learn, meet, network and make the contacts that create the opportunities.
    
    Our conferences and related products connect the power of people with the power of information, a powerful combination for business growth and success.
    
    Gary Wolensky
    
    Direct: (949) 224-6244
    
    Email: gwolensky@buchalter.com
- - 23
    
    Feb
    
    2017
  - Robert Dato, Speaker at the Association of Southern California Defense Counsel 56th Annual Seminar
  - - 7:30 AM - 6:30 PM
    Association of Southern California Defense Counsel’s 56th Annual Seminar
    
    Robert Dato will be a speaker on the panel “Getting the Right Kind of Attention For Your Law and Motion Brief.”
    
    Other Seminar Topics Include:
    - Putting the “How” in Howell – Strategies in Dealing with Plaintiff’s Medical Bills and Liens, from Discovery to Trial.
    - Successful Motion Practice – Getting the Right Kind of Attention from the Court for Your Law and Motion Brief
    - 998s and Factors Determining Case Value
    - Sargon – Trial Expert Testimony
    Location:
    
    JW Marriott Los Angeles LA LIVE
    
    Los Angeles, CA 90015
    
    View the event brochure here:
    
    ASCDC Brochure
- - 09
    
    Feb
    
    2017
  - Buchalter Connect: Real Estate, The State of the Bay Area Commercial Leasing Market
  - - 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
    - San Francisco
    Real Estate: The State of the Bay Area Commercial Leasing Marketing
    
    The office market in San Francisco and in the greater Bay Area is recording one of the longest growth cycles in history. Peak employment is driving demand, and the tenant mix is shifting in favor of creative industries. What are the implications for tenants, owners, and potential investors, and how much longer can this cycle continue? Amber will answer this question and others regarding the state of the Bay Area commercial leasing market.
    
    Buchalter Connect is Buchalter’s new program that allows like-minded industry professionals to quickly come up to speed on hot topics, industry trends and legal developments affecting their businesses and careers. After the short and powerful presentation will be an opportunity to network with leading professionals.
    
    Location:
    
    Buchalter’s San Francisco Office
    
    55 Second St., Suite 1700
    
    San Francisco, CA
    
    Amber Schiada, JLL’s Director of Research, Northern California will be the speaker at the upcoming Buchalter Connect.
    
    For a copy of this presentation, please click here.
- - 06
    
    Feb
    
    2017
  - Gary Wolensky will be speaking at the The Sports and Fitness Lawyers Team Presents: Zone Defense event in Las Vegas, NV
  - - Orange County
    Join Buchalter’s Gary Wolensky for the February 7, 2017 Reaction Panel to Innovators
    
    According to Sports Law Group:
    
    Designed for sports, fitness, and high-tech companies, this one-day sports and fitness seminar, in conjunction with the DRI Product Liability Conference, brings together
    regulatory, legal, risk, and business professionals for an intimate and confidential discussion of the issues that are important to companies that design, manufacture, distribute, or use sports and fitness products. We have gathered a group of distinguished speakers from around the United States.—from government, medicine, engineering design, trade,
    insurance, and the law.
    
    Location:
    
    Cosmopolitan, Las Vegas
    
    Contact:
    
    Gary Wolensky
    
    (949) 224-6244
    
    gwolensky@buchalter.com
- - 01
    
    Feb
    
    2017
  - Register to See Dylan Wiseman, Guest Speaker at the El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce and Marshall Medical Center's Business Connects Luncheon
  - - 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
    - San Francisco
    Business Connects Luncheon: Get your Annual Update on Labor Laws that Might Affect your Business in 2017
    
    El Dorado Hills Community Services District
    1021 Harvard Way
    El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
    
    Dylan Wiseman, dwiseman@buchalter.com
- - 31
    
    Jan
    
    2017
  - Shawn Cowles, Panelist at the CREW-OC “What's Your 2017 Strategic Plan?” Luncheon
  - - 11:30 AM
    - Orange County
    What’s your 2017 Strategic Plan?
    
    Businesses and associations such as CREW-Orange County have strategic plans to make sure they are on track with their goals. Why not implement a strategic plan for yourself?
    
    Come to this special CREW presentation for Career/Personal Strategic Planning and Goal Setting with Angela Tripoli!
- - 27
    
    Jan
    
    2017
  - Harry W.R. Chamberlain II and Robert M. Dato, Speakers at Pincus Second Annual Advanced Appellate Conference
  - - 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Harry W.R. Chamberlain II and Robert M. Dato will be speakers at Pincus Profesional Education’s Second Annual Advanced Appellate Conference in San Francisco, CA.
    
    According to the Pincus Website:
    
    Pincus Professional Education has gathered an all-star panel together for its 2nd Annual Appellate Conference coming to Los Angeles and San Francisco in January of 2017. This program will be taught by Certified Legal Specialists in Appellate Law, appellate justices, supervising staff attorneys at multiple appellate courts and other top practitioners who have spoken at our programs on many occasions and received excellent reviews every time!
    
    The seminar will delve into the advanced topics that are rarely touched on in full-day CLE courses.
    
    This is an intermediate to advanced level appellate course that assumes a good understanding of appellate practice. Bring your questions! There will be plenty of time with the panel to address higher level appellate issues.
    
    Location:
    
    The Marker San Francisco
    
    501 Geary St.
    
    San Francisco, CA 94102
    
    Harry W.R. Chamberlain II
    
    Direct: (213) 891-5115
    
    Email: hchamberlain@buchalter.com
    
    Robert M. Dato
    
    Direct: (949) 224-6245
    
    Email: rdato@buchalter.com
- - 26
    
    Jan
    
    2017
  - Efrat M. Cogan, Speaker at Pincus Second Annual Advanced Appellate Conference
  - - 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Efrat M. Cogan will be a speaker at Pincus Profesional Education’s Second Annual Advanced Appellate Conference in Los Angeles, CA.
    
    According to the Pincus Website:
    
    Pincus Professional Education has gathered an all-star panel together for its 2nd Annual Appellate Conference coming to Los Angeles and San Francisco in January of 2017. This program will be taught by Certified Legal Specialists in Appellate Law, appellate justices, supervising staff attorneys at multiple appellate courts and other top practitioners who have spoken at our programs on many occasions and received excellent reviews every time!
    
    The seminar will delve into the advanced topics that are rarely touched on in full-day CLE courses.
    
    This is an intermediate to advanced level appellate course that assumes a good understanding of appellate practice. Bring your questions! There will be plenty of time with the panel to address higher level appellate issues.
    
    Location:
    
    The DoubleTree Downtown Los Angeles
    
    120 South Los Angeles Street
    
    Los Angeles, CA 90012
    
    Efrat Cogan
    
    Direct: (213) 891-0700
    
    Email: ecogan@buchalter.com
- - 25
    
    Jan
    
    2017
  - Kalley Aman at Cornell Institute for Hospitality Labor and Employment Relations Regional Roundtable
  - - 12:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    - Los Angeles
    JANUARY 25, 2017
    
    12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Registration and Lunch
    
    1:00 PM – 5:00 PM Program
    - Individual liability of employment lawsuits – why plaintiffs pursue it, management strategies;
    - EEOC – Where does it go from here under the Trump Administration;
    - Congress does not make laws, municipalities do – how do employers in multiple municipalities comply;
    - What is the future agenda of NLRB and DOL – what is the future of joint employer?
    5:00 PM – 6:30 PM Networking Reception
    
    Location: JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE
    
    900 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015
- - 24
    
    Jan
    
    2017
  - Speaker, Dylan Wiseman, "Tips and Tricks for IP Practitioners"
  - - 4:15 PM - 5:30 PM
    “Trade Secret Litigation Update: DTSA in a Nutshell and Litigating
    
    Trade Secrets in 2017″
    
    This program will address assertion of claims under the new federal Defend
    
    Trade Secrets Act, current issues with restrictive covenants, discovery issues,
    
    proving the misappropriation case, and the standard of care for a trade
    
    secret practitioner. The program will emphasize practical guidance and
    
    pitfall avoidance.
- - 24
    
    Jan
    
    2017
  - Your Website’s Terms of Use and Privacy Policy: Significant Issues for Consideration
  - LIVE WEBCAST
    Key Topics:
    - Terms of Use and Privacy Policy Overview
    - Basic Elements of Terms of Use and Privacy Policy
    - Do’s and Don’ts for Creating Terms of Use and Privacy Policy
    - Regulatory Considerations
    - Recent Updates
    Who Should Attend:
    - Internet Law Attorneys
    - Privacy Law Attorneys
    - Regulatory and Policy Managers
    - Website Developers and Operators
    - Chief Information Officers
    - Other Related Professionals
    Course Fee: Registration is FREE courtesy of Buchalter Nemer for the first 30 registrants. Once all of the passes are used, attendees can register for the deeply discounted rate of $25 each.
    
    Note: CLE/CPE/CE credit (a minimal Certificate of Attendance processing fee of $49 per participant (normally paid by the attendee) if credit is needed to apply to the bar.
- - 19
    
    Jan
    
    2017
  - Shawn Christianson, Speaker at The Bay Area Chapter of the California Receivers Forum
  - Shawn Christianson will be speaking at The Bay Area Chapter of the California Receivers Forum’s Annual New Year’s Holiday Reception and 2017 Receivership Forecast in San Francisco, California.
- - 12
    
    Jan
    
    2017
  - Buchalter Connect: Drones-Transformative Technology and Federal Regulations
  - - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    - San Francisco
    Buchalter Connect: Drones was featured in TechCrunch. Read the article here.
    
    Drones: Transformative Technology and Federal Regulations.
    
    HOW DRONES ARE RESHAPING THE BALANCE OF POWERS IN GOVERNMENT AND HOW TO STAY AHEAD OF THE TREND
    
    Buchalter has spent the last several years working alongside the most innovative companies in the world to integrate unmanned aircraft systems into hundreds of industries, from energy, to agriculture to filmmaking.
    
    As entrepreneurs and innovators discover new ways to introduce the transformative power of drones into their daily operations, the federal government’s role in regulating each of those industries is rapidly and quietly expanding.
    
    Buchalter Connect is Buchalter’s new program that allows like-minded industry professionals to quickly come up to speed on hot topics, industry trends and legal developments affecting their businesses and careers. After the short and powerful presentation will be an opportunity to network with leading professionals.
    
    Location:
    
    Buchalter’s San Francisco Office
    
    55 Second St., Suite 1700
    
    San Francisco, CA
    
    Paul J. Fraidenburgh and Nathan Walter will be speakers at the upcoming Buchalter Connect.
- - 10
    
    Jan
    
    2017
  - Larry Steinberg, Speaker at Direct Selling Legal and Compliance Summit 2017
  - Larry Steinberg, Speaker at the “Direct Selling Legal and Compliance Summit 2017” on January 10-12, 2017 at the Four Seasons Resort and Club at Las Colinas in Dallas, Texas. Larry will be speaking on the topic, “BurnLounge to Vemma to Herbalife: the Current Regulatory Environment.”