Join us for our 5th Annual State Bar of Michigan Business Law Section Symposium
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Thursday, February 16, 2023 at 5:30 – 9:00 p.m.
The Detroit Institute of Arts
In The Diego Rivera Room
5200 Woodward Ave, Detroit, Michigan
In Person Tickets: $135
Program Description
The Fifth Annual State Bar of Michigan Business Law Section Symposium, “The Art of the Practice” will explore various aspects of litigation practice, law firm management, and select substantive areas of law. The format will consist of lectures and roundtables, with audience participation encouraged. Topics discussed will include the “arts” of selecting experts, settling cases, navigating the Business Courts, cross examination, law firm management, intellectual property protection and corporate oppression and fiduciary breach. Presenters and moderators will include:
Hon. Victoria Valentine (Oakland County Circuit Court)
Hon. Lita Popke (Ret. Wayne County Circuit Court) (JAMS)
Hon. David J. Allen (3rd Circuit Court)
Professor Douglas Moll (University of Houston Law Center)
Van Conway (Van Conway & Partners)
Maxwell Goss (Maxwell Goss Law / Litigation War Room)
Michelle Harrell (Maddin Hauser)
Justin Klimko (Butzel)
Paul Mersino (Butzel)
E. Powell Miller (Miller Law)
Linda Oszust (Rossman)
Daniel Quick (Dickinson)
Mark Rossman (Rossman)
Ian Williamson (Mantese Honigman)
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Program Agenda
| Time | Topic | Speakers |
| 5:45 – 6:00 | Opening Statement | Mark Rossman (Rossman) |
| 6:00 – 6:20 | Lecture: Trade Secrets and the Future of Non-Competes | Maxwell Goss (Maxwell Goss Law) |
| 6:20 – 6:45 | Lecture: Selecting an Expert | Van Conway (Van Conway and Partners) |
| 6:45 – 7:30 |
Discussion with audience interaction: The Judicial Perspective |
Hon. Victoria Valentine (6th Circuit Business Court) Hon. Lita Popke (Ret.) (JAMS) Hon. David L. Allen (3rd Circuit Court)
Moderator: Linda Oszust (Rossman) |
| 7:30 – 7:50 | Discussion: The Post-Pandemic Law Firm |
Paul Mersino (Butzel) Mark Rossman (Rossman) |
| 7:50 – 8:30 | Roundtable: Corporate Oppression and Fiduciary Breach |
Professor Douglas Moll (Univ. of Houston Law Center) Justin Klimko (Butzel) Daniel Quick (Dickinson) Ian Williamson (Mantese Honigman)
Moderator: Michelle Harrell (Maddin Hauser) |
| 8:30 – 9:00 | Lecture: The Art of Cross Examination | E. Powell Miller (Miller Firm) |
Sponsorship Levels
Diego Rivera Court Sponsorship $6,000
Great Room Sponsorship $5,000
Directors Sponsorship $3,000
Officers Sponsorship $2,000
Registered Agents Sponsor $500
Shareholders Sponsorship $1,000
