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ABA BUSINESS LAW SECTION ANNUAL MEETINGSEPTEMBER 13–15, 2018 | THE FAIRMONT AUSTIN AND THE

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BUSINESS LAW JUDGESUnderstand the latestdevelopments and networkwith colleagues.

YOUNG LAWYERSAttend programs in the Young Lawyer Track to advance your practice. Participate in Sectionwide events to establish and build relationships.

IN-HOUSE COUNSELLearn about the latest regulatory and substantive developments.

FIRST-TIME ATTENDEESDiscover a global community of professionals in your practice area.

LAW STUDENTSNetwork with attorneys from allpractice areas to help find your niche.

OTHER PROFESSIONALSLearn about legaldevelopments that affectyour business or your board.

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CLECreate a custom business lawcurriculum. Choose from over 80 CLE programs, prepared andpresented by practice-areaexperts.

NETWORKINGBuild your internationalcommunity of business lawleaders and peers.

COMMITTEESMany of the Section’s committees and subcommittees will discuss developments in their practice areas and gather for social events.

SUBSTANTIVE SESSIONSExpand your knowledge withpresentations covering emerging trends.

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DISCOUNTED ALL-ACCESS PASSAccess to all non-ticketed events & programs

Academic/Government/Judge/Public Service Lawyer $705

First-Time Annual Meeting Attendee $705Young Lawyer $705Law Student FREE

SINGLE-DAY PASSAccess to all non-ticketed events & programs on a specific day

Single-Day Pass (available 9/13, 9/14, 9/15) $370

SINGLE-CLE PROGRAM PASSSingle-CLE Program Pass $225

TICKETED EVENTSSection Luncheon (9/14) $75Section Dinner (9/14) $150

There are many exciting committee events to attend around Austin. Enjoy the city’s best restaurants or attractions while networking with colleagues in your practice area. Visit ambar.org/18blannual to view the complete list of luncheons and dinners.

Cancellation Policy: Refunds will be granted for all written requests received by August 24, 2018. Refunds will not be granted after this date. We will accept substitutions for those unable to attend. Submit all refund and substitu-tion requests to Dorcus Logan at dorcus.logan@americanbar.org.

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R E G I S T R AT I O N S E R V I C E SSCHOLARSHIPSApplications are available for a limited number of scholarships to defray the registration fee. Preference will be given to practitioners with limited means and to unemployed attorneys. For registration fees over the amount of $500, attorneys who qualify will receive at least a 50% reduction in the registration fee. Please note, this does not include any reduction in meals, lodging, or travel costs associated with the course. Requests for scholarships must be submitted by August 24, 2018. For more information, please contact Dorcus Logan at dorcus.logan@americanbar.org.

REGISTRANTS WITH DISABILITIESIf you require special arrangements to attend this meeting, please contact Nicole Nikodem at nicole.nikodem@americanbar.org. Please submit all special requests by August 24, 2018.

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S P E C I A L E V E N T SSpecial events are free for All-Access Pass registrants, unless noted by a ticket price.

BUSINESS LAW HEALTH CLUBWake up early and join other registrants for a run or walk through Austin. All Health Club participants will receive a T-shirt.

YOUNG LAWYER TRACK PROGRAMSThe Young Lawyer Track is a curated set of programs open to all meeting attendees wishing to attend introductory or intermediate level programming.

DIVERSITY NETWORKING RECEPTIONJoin the Diversity and Inclusion Committee and celebrate the Section’scommitment to diversity and inclusion in the Section and the profession.

FIRST-TIMER BREAKFASTAll first-time meeting attendees are invited to this special welcome breakfast. Meet with Business Law Section Chair, Christopher Rockers, and committee leaders to gain insight on navigating the meeting.

LAW STUDENT SPEED NETWORKINGLawyers and law students are invited to participate in this popular event that connects law students with established business lawyers for short networking sessions.

ICEBREAKER RECEPTIONWhether you are a young or experienced lawyer, a new or long-time Section member, or a first-time or return meeting attendee, we invite you to attend this reception to meet new colleagues before the Welcome Reception.

WELCOME RECEPTIONAfter the first day of meetings, enjoy cool cocktails, savory nibbles, and eclectic mu-sic at this fun networking event. Help us salute the “Keep Austin Weird” movement as we experience the vibe of this very laid-back city. It’s free to all registrants, and a great place to connect with others heading to evening committee events.

SWEET ENDINGS DESSERT RECEPTIONWind down with desserts, coffee, and cocktails at this reception hosted by the Women’s Business Law Network Subcommittee of the Diversity and Inclusion Committee. This event celebrates the strides made by women in the Section and the profession.

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S P E C I A L E V E N T SSpecial events are free for All-Access Pass registrants, unless noted by a ticket price.

F r i d a y , S e p t e m b e r 1 4PRO BONO BREAKFASTJoin the Pro Bono Committee for a breakfast and discussion about creative and innovative ideas for pro bono work.

SECTION LUNCHEON (TICKETS: $75)Attend the Section Luncheon to witness the passing of the gavel from Business Law Section Chair Christopher J. Rockers to Chair-Elect Vicki O. Tucker. The Luncheon will also feature recognition of Business Court Representatives, Diversity Clerks, authors, incoming and outgoing Committee Chairs, Council members, Liaisons, and other Section contributors.

RECEPTION: MEET THE SECTION’S BUSINESS LAW ADVISORSAll Section Annual Meeting attendees are welcome to join us to get to know the Section’s current Business Law Advisors.

SECTION DINNER (TICKETS: $150) Are you ready for a totally radical—like—throw-back experience? Come dance the night away with The Spazmatics, a show band featuring awesome 80’s cover tunes.

SECTION HOSPITALITY SUITEAll registrants are invited to chill, mix, and mingle back at the hotel to wrap up the second full day of meetings and events!

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C L E P R O G R A M SEvents are listed chronologically by day at the time of original scheduling and may be subject to change. Visit ambar.org/18blannual for event times and the most up-to-date schedule, including practice-specific substantive sessions and committee and subcommittee meetings. Thursday programs are scheduled between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Thursday, September 13, 2018Drafting Series LLC Provisions Under the Delaware, Texas, and Model Acts Presented by LLCs, Partnerships and Unincorporated Entities Committee

The M&A Carveout: The Perils and Pitfalls of Partial Divestitures Presented by Mergers and Acquisitions Committee

Best Practices in Managing Ethical Obligations While Advising Clients on International Legal and Political Risks Presented by Corporate Compliance Committee

RMBS Litigation Update: Analysis and Perspective on the Current State of Play Ten Years After the Financial Crisis Presented by Securitization and Structured Finance Committee

Advising Boards & Management: Ethical Rules & Professional Liability Risks of Corporate Counsel Presented by Director and Officer Liability CommitteeState Action in the Face of Federal Inaction: A Look at Marijuana and Healthcare Presented by Government Affairs Practice Committee

Current and Emerging Components in Auto Finance DigitalizationPresented by Consumer Financial Services Committee

Cryptocurrency Finance: A Close Look at Crypto Lending & Crypto Investment Fund Management Presented by Commercial Finance Committee

The Anti-Terrorism Act and Alien Tort Statute: What it Means for Your Bank Today Presented by Banking Law Committee

Austin’s Smart Mobility Initiative: Addressing Cybersecurity and Privacy Challenges Presented by Cyberspace Law Committee

Inclusiveness vs. Initiatives: Women in Leadership Presented by Consumer Financial Services Committee

Spotting IP Issues in Business Transactions—A Business Lawyer’s GuidePresented by Intellectual Property Committee

ERISA Zombie Apocalypse: Making Sense of the DOL Rule, SEC Proposal and Court Rulings Presented by Banking Law Committee

C L E P R O G R A M SThursday programs are scheduled between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Thursday, September 13, 2018Private Equity Investments in The International Oil And Gas Sector: A Comparative Analysis Of U.S., U.K. And Norwegian Practices Presented by Energy Business CommitteeA Family Affair: Representing the Family-Owned Business—(Ethically)Presented by Middle Market and Small Business CommitteeAdmitting Digital Evidence Presented by Business and Corporate Litigation CommitteeeSports—From Super Mario To Warcraft III: Legal Challenges of Today's Pro Video-Gaming World Presented by Sports Law Committee

The Changing Landscape for Real Estate Finance—Golf Courses, Retail, Office Building, Healthcare, and Other Spaces That Need to Be Repurposed Presented by Commercial Finance Committee

Annual Antitrust Update for Business Lawyers Presented by Antitrust Law Committee

Open Banking: Advantages and Challenges. What Can US Markets Learn from the Open Banking Developments in Europe? Presented by Consumer Financial Services CommitteePerson-to-Person and Real-Time Payment Systems: How They Work and What Bank Lawyers Need to Understand Presented by Consumer Financial Services CommitteeLabor Pains: Antitrust Challenges to "No-Poaching" and Non-Solicitation Agreements Presented by Antitrust Law CommitteeAutonomous Car Crashes—Who or What Dunnit? Will IP and Cybersecurity Lawyers Replace PI Lawyers in Sorting Out the Legal Issues? Presented by Cyberspace Law and Intellectual Property CommitteesLegal Issues in Multi-state Credit Union Operations Presented by Credit Unions Committee

Regulation Best Interest—Analysis of the Standard of Care for Broker-Dealers Presented by Federal Regulation of Securities Committee

Law Firm Breakups—The Unfinished Business Doctrine and Other Current Developments Presented by LLCs, Partnerships and Unincorporated Entities and Professional Responsibility Committees

IP Financing 360 ̊: Market and Legal Dynamics Presented by Uniform Commercial Code Committee

Perspectives on Cutting-Edge Issues in Venture Capital and Private EquityPresented by Private Equity and Venture Capital Committee

C L E P R O G R A M SThursday and Friday programs are scheduled between 8:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, September 13, 2018It's Good to Know the Bad: Financial Crime and How to Counsel ClientsPresented by Business Bankruptcy and Banking Law Committees

Managing Corporate Crisis—In House, In Court and In the Market Counsel, Compliance, and Public Affairs Experts Shares Tips on Navigating Through Crisis Presented by Business and Corporate Litigation CommitteeGoing It Alone: Ethical Issues and Dilemmas in Cases Involving Pro Se Bankruptcy Debtors Presented by Consumer Financial Services Committee

What’s Next? The Impact of Regulatory Relief and Change in LendingPresented by Banking Law Committee

Friday, September 14, 2018Protecting the Client and Preserving Privilege: A Look at Attorney Client Privilege in the Context of Government Investigations and Government Affairs Presented by Government Affairs Practice Committee

Considerations in Choosing Between a Transactions Attorney, Business Litigator or Former Judge as the Mediator of an M&A Dispute Involving a Distressed Company Presented by Dispute Resolution Committee

Healthcare Joint Ventures: Basic Issues and Trends Presented by Nonprofit Organizations CommitteeVoices in the Room: Professional Ethics of Advising Clients on Responding to Cyber Extortion DemandsPresented by Cyberspace Law CommitteeSix Simple Rules for In-House Counsel to Avoid Most Hidden Insolvency Risks in Commercial Transactions Presented by Business Bankruptcy CommitteeAntitrust in the Age of the Internet and Big Data: Getting Products to MarketPresented by Antitrust Law Committee

Renewable Energy: International and Domestic Issues and ChallengesPresented by Project Finance and Development Committee

Making it Personal: Trends in Agency Actions Against Individuals Presented by Banking Law Committee

What’s Old is New Again: The Future of Bank Partnership Programs From Small Dollar Installment Loans to Mortgages to Everything Presented by Consumer Financial Services and Banking Law Committees

#Me Too Part 1: Ethical Obligations for Attorneys with Evolving Sexual Harassment Legislation Presented by Diversity and Inclusion Committee

C L E P R O G R A M SFriday programs are scheduled between 8:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.

Friday, September 14, 2018MiFID II and the FX Code of Conduct—How Financial Regulation in the EU and APAC Effects Domestic US Financial Institutions Presented by Corporate Compliance Committee

What’s New for Indenture Trustees and Everyone Who Owns Debt Securities—The Good, the Bad and the Uglys Presented by Trust Indentures and Indenture Trustees Committee

Global Cyber Security and Data Privacy—A Look at GDPR, Managing an International Privacy Program and Cross-Border Data Transfers Presented by International Business Law Committee

Business Divorce in Delaware, New York, and California: Around the Horn Presented by Business and Corporate Litigation Committee

Levering-Up: Identifying and Understanding the Unique Requirements of Private Equity Funds as Borrower and as Lender Presented by Commercial Finance Committee

Going (to the) Public: Raising Capital from Middle Class America—When It Works, and When It Doesn’t Presented by Middle Market and Small Business Committee

Board Transitions—Voluntary and Otherwise Presented by Nonprofit Organizations CommitteeSmart Contracts Are Not Contracts: What Business Lawyers Need to Know About Blockchain, Smart Contracts, and ICOs from Fundamentals to Transformative ApplicationsPresented by Cyberspace Law CommitteeWhat's Old Is New Again?—A Look Back and What's Going to Happen Next In Housing Finance Presented by Consumer Financial Services CommitteeForeign Private Issuers Presented by Federal Regulation of Securities CommitteeSports Wagering in the US —Issues and Widespread Effects of Christie DecisionPresented by Gaming Law Committee

How Do We Avoid a Train-Wreck When LIBOR Goes Away? Presented by Securitization and Structured Finance Committee

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Explained: Basics, Compliance Programs, and Hot Topics Presented by Consumer Financial Services and Cyberspace Law Committees

New Computer Overlords? Responding to the Promises and Threats of Machine Learning Presented by Banking Law Committee

C L E P R O G R A M SFriday programs are scheduled between 8:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Saturday programs are scheduled between 8:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.

Friday, September 14, 2018Allocating the Risk in Your Legal Opinions for Risk Allocation Clauses Presented by Legal Opinions Committee

Sharing the Attorney-Client Privilege—Too Much of a Good Thing Presented by Business and Corporate Litigation Committee

#Me Too Part 2: Why it Matters & What #You Too Should Know & Do Presented by Diversity and Inclusion Committee

Caselaw Updates: Federal Appellate Bankruptcy Decisions for 2017-2018Presented by Consumer Bankruptcy Committee

Brave New World: New Corporate Social Responsibility Considerations for Corporate Counsel Presented by Corporate Social Responsibility Law Committee

Blockchains, Cryptocurrencies and Investment Management Presented by Federal Regulation of Securities Committee

Should Venture Capital Take Another Look at The Use of Alternative EntitiesPresented by Private Equity and Venture Capital Committee

Hot Topics in Business Insurance: Tips for Securing Indemnity and Defense Costs Coverage for the Company, Officers, and the BoardPresented by Director and Officer Liability CommitteeThe Dividing Line (or Lack Thereof) Between Legal and Compliance Functions—How to Ensure the Roles Are Complementary, Not ConflictingPresented by Banking Law CommitteeNational Bank Act Preemption: Deference to Agency Interpretations and the Impact of the Ninth Circuit’s Lusnak DecisionPresented by Consumer Financial Services Committee

AI Basics: What Business Lawyers Need to Know Presented by Technology Committee

Successor Liability in Acquisition Transactions—a Survey Presented by Mergers and Acquisitions CommitteeCybersecurity in Community Banking Presented by Banking Law Committee

Saturday, September 15, 2018Gaming Law Basics for Business Lawyers I Presented by Gaming Law CommitteeThe Value of Legal Services—Best Practices to Strategic and Tactical Practices to Provide the Corporate Client Value While Abiding by the Rules of Professional Conduct Presented by Corporate Compliance Committee

C L E P R O G R A M SSaturday programs are scheduled between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.

Saturday, September 15, 2018Arbitration: An Effective Alternative to Courts Presented by Dispute Resolution CommitteeThe World’s Most Contentious M&A Clauses: A Guide for the NegotiatorPresented by Mergers and Acquisitions CommitteeRisks of Technology Bias: Help Your Clients and Your Firm Develop Machine Learning Systems That Meet Ethical and Regulatory Standards Presented by Legal Analytics CommitteeSecurities on Blockchain: UCC and Other Considerations Presented by Uniform Commercial Code CommitteeA Changing Fair Lending Landscape: If Federal Regulators Step Back, Will State AGs Step Up With Fair Lending Enforcement? Presented by Consumer Financial Services CommitteeMeet the Federal UDA(A)P Regulators Presented by Consumer Financial Services CommitteeWhat’s Trending in Banking Abroad: GDPR Decoded and More Presented by Banking Law CommitteeCritical Audit Matters: What Lawyers Need to Know About the PCAOB’s New Auditor Reporting Standard Presented by Law and Accounting CommitteeLegal Ethics and Cryptocurrency Presented by Cyberspace Law CommitteeRule 1.6 Confidentiality, the Attorney Client Privilege, and the Attorney Work Product Doctrine—What Business Lawyers Need to Know Presented by Professional Responsibility CommitteeCommercial Law Developments 2017-2018 Presented by Commercial Finance Committee

SWIFT Customer Security Requirements, Article 4A, And A Further Threat of De-Risking In Correspondent Banking Presented by Uniform Commercial Code Committee

The "State" of Compliance: State Law Compliance, Challenges, and InsightsPresented by Consumer Financial Services Committee

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