45th Annual ASCDC Seminar - Century City, California

February 2-3, 2006

Century Plaza Hotel and Spa
2025 Avenue of the Stars
Los Angeles, California 90067

LUNCHEON SPEAKER: Dan Rather

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2006

8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
California Foyer

Registration and ticket pick-up
Morning Hospitality

9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
Los Angeles Ballroom

"A YEAR IN REVIEW"
Case Law Highlights of 2005
EDMUND G. FARRELL, III, ESQ.
ROBERT A. OLSON, ESQ.

10:45 - Noon
Beverly Hills Room

"WINNING YOUR CASE ON PAPER"
The Current State of MSJ and MILs
LISA PERROCHET, ESQ.
JAMES R. ROBIE, ESQ.
HON. CHRISTOPHER J. WARNER

10:45 - Noon
Santa Monica Room

"KEY ISSUES IN EMPLOYMENT LAW"
Opening the Door for a Successful Defense
HON. LEE SMALLEY EDMON
LINDA MILLER SAVITT, ESQ.
JEFFREY WINIKOW, ESQ.

Noon - 1:30 p.m.

LUNCH
(On your own)

1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Beverly Hills Room

"$23.5 Million Reasons Why Mold
Litigation is Not Going Away
What You Need to Know"
WILLIAM H. SLAUGHTER, ESQ.
JONATHAN S. VICK, ESQ.
HON. CARL J. WEST

1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Santa Monica Room

"ASSAULT ON THE PROFESSION: INITIATIVES
AND LEGISLATION TARGETING ATTORNEYS"
PATRICK McNICHOLAS, ESQ.
CHRISTINE D. SPAGNOLI, ESQ.
DENNIS R. THELEN, ESQ.
WALTER M YOKA, ESQ.

2:45 - 3:45 p.m.
Beverly Hills Room

"HOW TO SELL YOUR CASE TO THE JURY IN THE 21ST CENTURY"
The use of technology in the courtroom
CHRIS O'SHEA
BRIAN J. PANISH, ESQ.
WARREN E. PLATT, ESQ.

2:45 - 3:45 p.m.
Santa Monica Room

"ELDER ABUSE LITIGATION: DEFENSE AND
DAMAGE CONTROL"
STEPHEN M. GARCIA, ESQ.
GEORGE E. NOTWOTNY, ESQ.
JOHN F. PETERSON, ESQ.

4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Beverly Hills Room

"MEDIATION ETHICS"
How to vigorously represent your client
while staying within the rules
JAMES P. COLLINS, JR., ESQ.
R. CHRISTIAN HULBERT, ESQ.
ROBERT J. KAPLAN, ESQ.

6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Los Angeles Ballroom

"HOUSE OF BLUES"

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2006

8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
California Foyer

Registration and ticket pick-up
Morning Hospitality

9:00 - 9:45 a.m.
California Showroom

"TORT REFORM, SLAPP AND CD CHANGES:
SACRAMENTO 2005 AND 2006:
MICHAEL D. BELOTE, ESQ.
RAYMOND P. BOUCHER, ESQ.
EDITH R. MATTHAI, ESQ.

10:00 - 10:45 a.m.
California Showroom

"KEEPING THE WINNING SPIRIT"
BONNIE ST. JOHN

11:00 - 11:45 a.m.
California Showroom

"ART IRRITATES LIFE"
Political cartoonist and humorist on
his two favorite subjects: Politics
and stuff people actually care about
STEVE KELLEY

Noon

45TH ANNUAL SEMINAR LUNCHEON
"LOOKING AT THE WORLD"
DAN RATHER

ANNUAL PARTY - WELCOME TO HOUSE OF BLUES

Welcome to the House of Blues, the hottest nightclub chain in the nation and the Sunset Strip's best place to catch a live rock show! Whether you're here to listen to the live music or just enjoy the ambiance, you won't be disappointed! This fun and funky environment is part homespun Cajun with an eclectic mix of Chicago Blues. Bright bold colors, neon accents, and a hip environment are all hallmarks of this re-creation of the Sunset Strip's most famous club. So come on in, kick back, relax, and enjoy the show!

Our House of Blues will include hot gaming action at the Casino. Our gaming club features craps, blackjack tables, roulette, and the Wheel of Fortune. Cash in your chips at the end of the night for a chance to win the following prizes:

" Dinner for two at Geoffrey's on the cliffs in Malibu
" Dinner for two at Spago, located in the heart of Beverly Hills
" Dinner for two at the Ivy on Robertson
" A one-night, getaway at one of Southern California's most luxurious resorts, the Montage Resort & Spa, located in Laguna Beach.

Visit our lavish buffet tables for an evening of sumptuous food and drink.

Each person registered for the Annual Seminar is entitled to bring one guest to the party for an additional cost of $75.00. Your guest must be registered in advance, as individual tickets to the party will not be sold. Please use the convenient registration form at the back of this brochure to register your guest.

ANNUAL LUNCHEON

Dan Rather was anchor and managing editor for the CBS Evening News for 24 years, and is currently a correspondence for 60 Minutes.

Since 1962, when Dan Rather first joined CBS News, he has handled some of the most challenging assignments in journalism. His day-to-day commitment to substantive, fair and accurate news reporting and his tough, active style have earned him a position of respect among his peers and the public.

Often referred to as "the hardest working man in broadcast journalism", Rather has lived up to the description, having been immersed in two major broadcasts, 60 Minutes II and recently he has retired from CBS Evening News. His published seventh book, The American Dream, chronicles the stories of a wide cross-section of Americans, describing how they achieved their versions of the American dream.

In 2002 and 2003, the war on terrorism has taken him to Iraq, Kuwait, Afghanistan, Saudi Arabia and Israel. In February 2003, Rather secured the most sought-after interview in the world: an exclusive one-on-one with Saddam Hussein in Baghdad, the first the Iraqi leader has conducted with an American journalist since 1991.

Since the start of his career in 1950, Rather has been in the middle of the world's defining moments. From November 22, 1963 in Dallas, when he kept the American people informed of the details of the assassination of John F. Kennedy, to Beijing, Bosnia, Haiti and Hong Kong decades later, he has covered most of the world's major news stories. His reporting on the civil rights movement in the South, The White House, the wars in Vietnam, Afghanistan, the Persian Gulf and Yugoslavia and the quest for peace in South Africa and the Middle East has showcased his combination of street smarts and astute analysis.

He has received virtually every honor in broadcasting journalism, including numerous Emmy Awards, a Peabody Award and citations from critical, scholarly, professional and charitable organizations.

CENTURY PLAZA HOTEL AND SPA

The Association of Southern California Defense Counsel is proud to again host the Annual Seminar at the world-famous Century Plaza Hotel and Spa.

The hotel's elegant setting, combined with the convention staff's attention to detail has made it a favorite destination for ASCDC and our guests. Year after year, the Century Plaza earns awards of excellence from meeting planners' associations--and the culinary staff is famous for catering to presidents, heads of state and corporate luminaries.

Guests who choose to stay at the Century Plaza will relax in comfortable and luxuriously appointed rooms featuring private balconies with sweeping views of Los Angeles or the Pacific Ocean. The Century Plaza also features a state-of-the-art Business Center, and a pool, spa and exercise facilities.

The Century Plaza Hotel and Spa is located at 2025 Avenue of the Stars, Los Angeles, CA 90067.

A block of rooms has been reserved for ASCDC members and guests attending the 45th Annual Seminar, but YOU MUST CALL THE HOTEL NO LATER THAN JANUARY 13, 2006 to reserve a room.

For reservations, call (310) 228-1234 . Be sure to indicate that you are attending the Southern California Defense Counsel's Annual Seminar in order to receive the special room rate of $250.00 (single or double).

REGISTRATION FEES

Members. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$395.00
Non-Members. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$450.00
Claims Personnel. . . . . . . . . . . . $325.00
Party Guests. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 75.00

Incorrectly filled-out forms and money amounts can cause unnecessary delays. If you have any questions regarding your ASCDC membership, please call the Association at (213) 683-1230. Membership to the Association is on an individual basis through application and Board approval.

If you'd like more information about the ASCDC and how to join, please call for our brochure and application form.

REGISTRATION FORMS AND CHECKS MUST BE
SUBMITTED BY FRIDAY, JANUARY 27, 2006

Detach the registration form on facing page and mail it with your check to:

Association of Southern California Defense Counsel
888 So. Figueroa St., 16th Floor
Los Angeles, California 90017

Please make checks payable to the Association of Southern California Defense Counsel

REGISTRATION FORM

This form may be reproduced for additional registrations.

Enclosed is a check for $_________
Please make check payable to ASCDC
Please charge $______to my //MasterCard //Visa

Card number____________________Exp. Date___________

Name as appears on card____________________________

City/State/Zip_____________________________________

Number Attending:

Members _________ Claims ________

Non-Members _________ Party Guests________

ATTORNEY
_________________________________________________________

Registrant State Bar #
_________________________________________________________
Registrant State Bar #
_________________________________________________________
Firm Name

_________________________________________________________
Telephone

_________________________________________________________
Name of party guest
_________________________________________________________

CLAIMS PERSONNEL
_________________________________________________________
Registrant
_________________________________________________________
Registrant
_________________________________________________________
Company Name
_________________________________________________________
Name of party guest

Please reserve _______table(s). You must register 10 people to
reserve a table for Friday's luncheon.
NO REFUNDS AFTER FRIDAY, JANUARY 27, 2006

click here to download printable version of registration form

PRE-REGISTRATION

Advance registration for the Annual Seminar is a necessity. Please tear off and fill in the registration form on the back of this page and return it with your check no later than January 27, 2006.

The cost of the seminar is $395.00 for Members and $450.00 for Non-Members. Claims personnel from the insurance industry may register for $325.00.

This fee covers attendance at the seminar on Thursday and Friday, attendance at Thursday's "House of Blues" party, and the Annual Luncheon with Dan Rather on Friday. TICKETS WILL NOT BE SOLD SEPARATELY FOR THE LUNCHEON.

TICKETS - No refunds will be given after Friday, January 27, 2006. Tickets will be held at the seminar registration desk at the Century Plaza Hotel and should be picked up the day of the seminar.

GUESTS - Each person registered for the Annual Seminar is entitled to bring one guest to Thursday night's party, for an additional cost of $75.00. All party guests must be registered in advance.

MCLE CREDIT - This activity has been approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of California in the amount of 6.5 hours including 1 hour of legal ethics.

The Association of Southern California Defense Counsel certifies that this activity conforms to the standards for approved education activities prescribed by the rules and regulations of the State Bar of California governing minimum continuing legal education.

Please make sure you include your State Bar I.D. number on the registration form in order to receive your MCLE credits.