Spring 2023
USLAW NETWORK
Client Conference
March 30, 2023 - April 1, 2023 | The Fontainebleau | Miami Beach, Florida
JOIN USLAW BEACHSIDE AT OUR SPRING 2023 CLIENT CONFERENCE
Few places epitomize the USLAW Conference experience quite like The Fontainebleau, home to the 2023 Spring USLAW NETWORK Client Conference, March 30-April 1, on stunning Miami Beach, Florida! And while the venue is truly remarkable…. so are the information-sharing and networking opportunities only such a conference can deliver.
If you are new to USLAW NETWORK Client Conferences, buckle-up – you’re in for an amazing ride. While our more seasoned attendees will find new opportunities to build on their strong foundations and friendships formed in the past. Either way, enjoy the sun, the camaraderie, and the exciting destination that is Miami Beach.
We believe you’ll find our approach to industry-focused legal programming extremely refreshing. We’ve cranked the participation up and put the slide presentations away by allowing the conversation to unfold naturally based on those present. In many ways, the audience determines the direction and the content of the conversation. Interactive and engaging, we’ll focus on Construction Law, Insurance Law, Retail and Hospitality, and Transportation and Logistics. The result is a tailor-made discussion truly reflective of the concerns and questions of those in attendance. Now that’s a learning experience! In addition, we encourage you to join us for a pre-conference dive in to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion while avoiding legal risks.
And while we feel we’ve successfully improved upon the concept of delivering content; we’ve worked equally as hard on perfecting the concept of fun.
Enter our afternoon adventures. From speedboats and fishing boats to spa splurges and pool plunges…fun is an understatement. Hop on a jet ski, dive in with dolphins, hit the links, or experience the diverse art and culinary flavors that make up Miami. There are no wrong choices here!
And if our afternoon adventures are the appetizers on USLAW’s menu of merriment, the evening events will serve beautifully as the day’s main entree. First offering: a celebration of the Flavors of The Fontainebleau… a culinary adventure far from the ordinary. Next, we’ll Party like a Yacht Star aboard the 222 ft uber-lux mega yacht Seafair while enjoying breathtaking Biscayne Bay views, unbelievable cuisine, and a Rockin’ Rooftop Dance Party. We will close the conference with a Neighborhood Block Party. On this night, we capture and recreate all the cultural diversity that is Miami as we celebrate the distinctly unique neighborhoods of the city.
We certainly hope you will join us in Miami Beach. We believe you’ll find the city every bit as inviting as the people of USLAW NETWORK.
SCEHDULE OF EVENTS
WEDNESDAY
March 29
+
USLAW NETWORK Courtroom Academy Hosted by Future USLAW Leaders (Separate Registration Required to Attend)
1:30 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.
Registration
2:30 P.M. - 5:30 P.M.
Courtroom Academy (Part 1)
Early Arriver Dinner
6:30 P.M.
Departure from The Fontainebleau
7:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
Dinner at Barton G. The Restaurant, Miami Beach
THURSDAY
March 30
+
USLAW NETWORK Courtroom Academy Hosted by Future USLAW Leaders (Separate Registration Required to Attend)
7:00 A.M. - 8:00 A.M.
Breakfast
8:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M.
Courtroom Academy Sessions (Part 2)
Spring 2023 USLAW NETWORK Client Conference
9:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M.
USLAW NETWORK Diversity Council (Invitation Only)
11:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M.
Spring 2023 USLAW NETWORK Client Conference Registration Open
11:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.
Board of Directors Meeting
2:00 P.M. - 5:30 P.M.
Invited Client/Member Attorney/Corporate Partner One-On-One Meetings
5:30 P.M. - 6:30 P.M.
Invited Client and Guest Reception
5:30 P.M. - 6:30 P.M.
Member Attorney and Corporate Partner Meeting
6:30 P.M. - 7:15 P.M.
Welcome Reception at The Fontainebleau
7:30 P.M. - 10:00 P.M.
Dining at The Fontainebleau
FRIDAY
March 31
+
Spring 2023 USLAW NETWORK Client Conference
7:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
Conference Information Desk Open
7:00 A.M. - 9:00 A.M.
Breakfast for All Conference Attendees
9:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
Spouse/Significant Other Optional Social Activities
8:15 A.M. - 8:30 A.M.
Conference Opening Remarks by Amanda P. Ketchum, USLAW Chair
8:30 A.M. - 9:30 A.M.
Keynote Address by Ben Nemtin
9:45 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
Concurrent Practice Group Discussions (See Track Sessions Page)
12:30 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Optional Afternoon Social Activities for All Conference Attendees
6:30 P.M.
Departure for Bayside Marina and SeaFair Mega Yacht
7:00 P.M. - 11:00 P.M.
Party Like a Yacht Star on SeaFair Mega Yacht
SATURDAY
April 1
+
Spring 2023 USLAW NETWORK Client Conference
7:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
Conference Information Desk Open
7:00 A.M. - 9:00 A.M.
Breakfast for All Conference Attendees
9:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
Spouse/Significant Other Optional Social Activities
8:30 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
Concurrent Practice Group Discussions (See Track Sessions Page)
12: 30 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Optional Afternoon Social Activities for All Conference Attendees
7:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M.
Neighborhoods of Miami Closing Dinner at The Fontainebleau
Program Tracks SESSION HIGHLIGHTS
Construction Law
Topics to include:
"What? My Text Messages Too?” - Managing The Increased Availability Of Data In Construction Litigation
Risky Business - Design Related Risks In Construction
Prefabrication - What Counsel Should Know
Show Me The Money - Calculating Damages For Delay Claims
Does It All Flow Down? - Additional Insured And Indemnity Limits
Insurance Law
Topics to include:
React Early And Often – Defending Under A Reservation of Rights
Playing Nice In The Sandbox – Issues Between Primary And Excess Carriers
Does It All Flow Down? - Additional Insured And Indemnity Limits
Retail and Hospitality
Topics to include:
Protecting Your Company's Representatives And Record Keepers - Things To Know About Person Most Knowledgeable/30(b)(6) Depositions
Starting Off Right With Spoilation Letters
Behind The Curtain From The Plaintiff Lawyer's Perspective (What Do You Want To Know?)
A Candid Discussion About Independent, Internal, Pre-Suit Investigations
Scavenger Hunt Debrief
Transportation and Logistics
Topics to include:
How To Tell The Story Of The Trucking Company And Its Driver
How To Combat Against Trucking Technology From Changing The Standard Of Care
How Do We Break The Litigation System In Order To Fix It? Tips For Engaging In And Compelling Tort Reform
How To Keep Angry People Off Your Jury When Everyone Seems Angry
Open Mic - What's On Your Mind?
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Topics to include:
How Companies Can Maintain DE&I Momentum While Navigating and Avoiding Legal Risks
Companies Are Demanding DEI Metric-Driven Results from Law Firms – What Can Law Firms Do Right Now? (Standing Still is Not an Option)