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5/19/2005 ADB Insurance Seminar - Corporate Directors & Officers - Understanding and Minimizing Personal Exposures in the post – Worldcom/Enron Environment

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You are cordially invited to attend ...
A Property & Casualty
Seminar

Corporate Directors & Officers

Understanding and Minimizing
Personal Exposures in the post –
Worldcom/Enron Environment

Session Highlights
  • How will the WorldCom and Enron settlements impact the personal liability of directors in the future?
  • Have Securities litigation plaintiff and defense strategies changed?
  • Will personal contributions by directors and officers become more frequent for mid-sized companies?
  • Should mid-cap companies utilize Broad Form A Side Only coverage in their D&O program structure?
  • What impact do alternative D&O insurance structures have on claim settlement dynamics?

 

When: Thursday, May 19, 2005
          9:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Where: ABD Redwood City Office
           305 Walnut Street
           Redwood City, CA 94063

Parking: Available in ABD Lot

8:30am – Registration & Complimentary Continental Breakfast
Distinguished Speakers:

Michael Klausner, Professor of Law
Stanford Law School

Reed R. Kathrein, Esq., Partner
Lerach Coughlin Stoia Geller Redman & Robbins LLP

James Kramer, Esq., Partner
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

John J. Schwonke, Senior Vice President
ABD Insurance and Financial Services

Reserve your seat(s) for this important, educational event.
REGISTRATION OPENS: April 4, 2005 or RSVP with Cristina Dylim at cxd@abdi.com or
register online at: Click here for May 19, 2005 Seminar Registration Form
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