Mandates for corporate General Counsels are getting tougher every year.  They are called upon to spearhead initiatives like reducing risk, controlling e­-discovery, and reining in operational costs.  On top of that, if they have just survived a paralyzing litigation hold, made an acquisition, need to relocate, or just want to transfer electronic records from servers to the cloud, chances are that they are also grappling with questions around records and information management risks.

As the economy emerges from recession, the General Counsel’s office continues to grapple with how to reduce and control both risk and cost. Issues around corporate governance, electronically stored information (ESI), government investigations,  and alternative fee structures are taking center stage.

As the world becomes more dependent on data and knowledge as business drivers, the importance of emerging threats has become increasingly critical. With an almost unfettered proliferation of information, devices and new technology fueled by the pressures of competing global marketplace, it is critical for companies to strategically approach external and internal threats, information management and compliance.  At the Forum, Tina’s panel will offer insights into mitigating risks associated with electronically stored information (ESI) through policy, governance, rapid cleanup strategies, and sustainable programs.  Participants will come away with strategies they can implement.

At the 2012 Chief Legal Officer Leadership Forum onMay 24, 2012, Cadence Group President and CEOTina Bakerwill join a panel of experts on how General Counsels can address these issues while driving business success.

In the afternoon session titled “Leadership Speaks”, Tina will offer her insights on topics such as:

• Strategies to address the risks of the company regarding new laws and data protection.
• Risks of the growing volume of electronic information to a company’s legal liability.
• Effect of technology on the General Counsel’s ability to maximize efficiency.
• Importance of management and organization of documents when faced with litigation.

The event will be attended by General Counsel representatives from across the nation, and Baker will take the stage with thought leaders from industry giants including Scott McCoy, VP, General Counsel & Compliance Officer, Siemens Government Technologies;  Gregory Gallopoulos, SVP, General Counsel and Secretary, General Dynamics; and Kelly Tompkins, EVP, Legal, Government Affairs and Sustainability & CLO, Cliffs Natural Resources.

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For more information about the event, visit http://www.argyleforum.com/Events/2012-Chief-Legal-Officer-Leadership-Forum–Washington