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Annual Spring Meeting April 7, 2008
AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION Section of Public Utility, Communications and Transportation Law
INNOVATIONS IN REGULATED INDUSTRIES
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: The Honorable Joseph T. Kelliher, Chairman, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
PEPCO Holdings Conference Center 701 Ninth Street, NW Washington, DC
INNOVATIONS IN REGULATED INDUSTRIES
This one day program will focus on innovation. Panels will discuss innovations in the communications industry, the increasing emphasis on renewable energy, the resurgence of nuclear energy, and the challenges in financing these innovations in regulated industries.
8:15 a.m. 8:50 a.m. Registration Opens Welcome and Introduction of Program William T. Torgerson, Section Chair, Pepco Holdings, Washington, DC Gordon S. Kaiser, Program Chair, Squire, Sanders & Dempsey, LLP, Cleveland, OH Communications Industry Moderator: T. Michael Payne, Senior Vice President & General Counsel, AT&T Communications, San Antonio, TX Panelists: Peter T. Barrett, CTO/Distinguished Engineer, Microsoft Corporation, Mountain View, CA C. Finnegan Faldi, Vice President-Broadband, Yahoo, Inc., Sunnyvale, CA Scott Helbing, Executive Vice President-Entertainment Services, AT&T Operations, San Antonio, TX Joe Waz, Senior Vice President, External Affairs, ComCast, Philadelphia, PA Construction of a Wind Energy Project: Practical Problems and Solutions Moderator: Kenneth M. Roberts, Chair of Energy Construction Group, Schiff Hardin, Chicago, IL Panelists: Chris B. Giles, Vice President, Regulatory Affairs, Kansas City Power & Light, Kansas City, MO Other panelists to be announced. Break Keynote Speaker: The Honorable Joseph T. Kelliher, Chairman, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC Lunch (included) Resurgence of Nuclear Energy Moderator: James H. Miller III, Senior Vice President & General Counsel, Georgia Power, Atlanta, GA Panelists: Marvin S. Fertel, Senior Vice President & Chief Nuclear Officer, NEI, Washington, DC David B. Mathews, Director, Division of New Reactor Licensing, US Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC Break Challenges and Financing Innovations in Regulated Industries Moderator: Gordon S. Kaiser, Squire, Sanders & Dempsey, LLP, Cleveland, OH Panelists: Roger Wood, Managing Director, Rothschild Inc., New York, NY Other panelists to be announced. Driving Diversity From Within—A Look At One Company’s Approach Introduction: Dynda A. Thomas, Squire, Sanders & Dempsey, LLP, and Section Liaison to the ABA Commission on Women in the Profession, Cleveland, OH Speaker: Andrea Zopp, Senior Vice President, Human Resources, Exelon, Chicago, IL
9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.–11:15 a.m. 11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
12:15 p.m–1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m.–2:15 p.m. 2:15 p.m.–3:15 p.m.
3:15 p.m.–4:00 p.m
GENERAL INFORMATION
Program Location
The site of the program is the Conference Center of the Pepco Holdings headquarters at 701 Ninth Street, NW, Washington, DC 20004.
Travel and Lodging
We have not reserved a block of rooms, however, there are a few hotels within walking distance to Pepco Holdings: the Hotel Monaco, the Grand Hyatt, the Renaissance, and Courtyard Convention Center. Hotel Monaco, 700 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20004, 800/649-1202 www.monaco-dc.com Grand Hyatt Washington, 1000 H Street, NW, Washington, DC, 202/582-1234 www.hyatt.com Renaissance Washington, DC Marriott, 999 9th Street, NW, Washington, DC, 202/898-9000 www.marriott.com Courtyard Convention Center Marriott, 900 F Street, NW, Washington, DC, 202/638-4601 www.marriott.com As a benefit to its members, the ABA offers discounted travel programs with selected airlines and hotels. For the most up to date travel programs, please go the ABA travel page on the web at: www.abanet.org/travel
Early Registration
We request that all registrations be made in advance by completing the attached form and mailing or faxing it with your payment (checks payable to the American Bar Association) to the ABA Section of Public Utility, Communications and Transportation Law, 321 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60610. The deadline for receipt of advance registrations is March 31, 2008. Conference registrations will only be accepted when accompanied by a check, credit card, money order, government purchase order or government training form.
On-Site Registration
On-site registration is available to those persons who missed the March 31, registration deadline. If you plan to register at the door, you must call 312/988-6238 at least 72 hours before the conference to confirm that space is available. On-site registrations will only be accepted when accompanied by a check, credit card, money order, or government training form.
Registration Confirmation
In order to be listed in the pre-registration list distributed at the program, registrations must be received by March 31, 2008. If you do not receive a written confirmation by then please call 312/988-6238 to verify that your registration form and check were received.
Cancellation Policy
Registrants who are unable to attend the conference will receive a refund less a $25 administrative fee if a written cancellation is received by March 28, 2008. Cancellations must be in writing and may be faxed to Susan Koz at 312/988-5572. No refunds will be granted after March 28. The ABA reserves the right to cancel any programs and assumes no responsibility for personal expenses.
CLE Credit
CLE accreditation has been requested for this program from every state with mandatory CLE requirements. Please be aware that each state has its own rules and regulations, including its definition of “CLE”. Check with your state agency for confirmation of this program’s approval.
Special Needs
If any special arrangements are required for a disabled individual to attend this program, please call Susan Koz at 312/988-5604 by March 28, 2008.
ABA SECTION OF PUBLIC UTILITY, COMMUNICATIONS AND TRANSPORTATION LAW
ANNUAL SPRING PROGRAM
April 7, 2008 • Pepco Holdings • 701 Ninth St. NW • Washington, DC
Register me for the 2008 Spring Program of the Section of Public Utility, Communications and Transportation Law
Name: Organization: Address: City, State, Zip: Daytime Phone Number: E-mail: Fax:
Yes!
FEES
J J J J $200—Section Member, Public Utility, Communications, & Transportation Law $75—Section Member Government Lawyer or Law Professor I am a member of the ABA, but not a member of the Section. Enclosed is my separate check for $40 for Section membership. I understand that I can enroll at the Section member fee of $200. I am a member of the ABA and a Government Lawyer or Law Professor, but not a member of the Section. Enclosed is my separate check for $40 for Section membership. I understand that I can enroll at the Section member government lawyer or law professor fee of $75. $300—General Attendance
J
PAYMENT
J J Check enclosed. Payable to the American Bar Association Visa J MasterCard J American Express Expiration Date
Card Number: Signature:
RETURN THIS FORM BY MARCH 31 TO:
Section of Public Utility, Communications and Transportation Law American Bar Association 321 North Clark Street Chicago, IL 60610 FAX: 312/988-5572 • PHONE: 312/988-6238
AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION Section of Public Utility, Communications and Transportation Law
INNOVATIONS IN REGULATED INDUSTRIES
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: The Honorable Joseph T. Kelliher, Chairman, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
PEPCO Holdings Conference Center 701 Ninth Street, NW Washington, DC
INNOVATIONS IN REGULATED INDUSTRIES
This one day program will focus on innovation. Panels will discuss innovations in the communications industry, the increasing emphasis on renewable energy, the resurgence of nuclear energy, and the challenges in financing these innovations in regulated industries.
8:15 a.m. 8:50 a.m. Registration Opens Welcome and Introduction of Program William T. Torgerson, Section Chair, Pepco Holdings, Washington, DC Gordon S. Kaiser, Program Chair, Squire, Sanders & Dempsey, LLP, Cleveland, OH Communications Industry Moderator: T. Michael Payne, Senior Vice President & General Counsel, AT&T Communications, San Antonio, TX Panelists: Peter T. Barrett, CTO/Distinguished Engineer, Microsoft Corporation, Mountain View, CA C. Finnegan Faldi, Vice President-Broadband, Yahoo, Inc., Sunnyvale, CA Scott Helbing, Executive Vice President-Entertainment Services, AT&T Operations, San Antonio, TX Joe Waz, Senior Vice President, External Affairs, ComCast, Philadelphia, PA Construction of a Wind Energy Project: Practical Problems and Solutions Moderator: Kenneth M. Roberts, Chair of Energy Construction Group, Schiff Hardin, Chicago, IL Panelists: Chris B. Giles, Vice President, Regulatory Affairs, Kansas City Power & Light, Kansas City, MO Other panelists to be announced. Break Keynote Speaker: The Honorable Joseph T. Kelliher, Chairman, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC Lunch (included) Resurgence of Nuclear Energy Moderator: James H. Miller III, Senior Vice President & General Counsel, Georgia Power, Atlanta, GA Panelists: Marvin S. Fertel, Senior Vice President & Chief Nuclear Officer, NEI, Washington, DC David B. Mathews, Director, Division of New Reactor Licensing, US Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC Break Challenges and Financing Innovations in Regulated Industries Moderator: Gordon S. Kaiser, Squire, Sanders & Dempsey, LLP, Cleveland, OH Panelists: Roger Wood, Managing Director, Rothschild Inc., New York, NY Other panelists to be announced. Driving Diversity From Within—A Look At One Company’s Approach Introduction: Dynda A. Thomas, Squire, Sanders & Dempsey, LLP, and Section Liaison to the ABA Commission on Women in the Profession, Cleveland, OH Speaker: Andrea Zopp, Senior Vice President, Human Resources, Exelon, Chicago, IL
9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.–11:15 a.m. 11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
12:15 p.m–1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m.–2:15 p.m. 2:15 p.m.–3:15 p.m.
3:15 p.m.–4:00 p.m
GENERAL INFORMATION
Program Location
The site of the program is the Conference Center of the Pepco Holdings headquarters at 701 Ninth Street, NW, Washington, DC 20004.
Travel and Lodging
We have not reserved a block of rooms, however, there are a few hotels within walking distance to Pepco Holdings: the Hotel Monaco, the Grand Hyatt, the Renaissance, and Courtyard Convention Center. Hotel Monaco, 700 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20004, 800/649-1202 www.monaco-dc.com Grand Hyatt Washington, 1000 H Street, NW, Washington, DC, 202/582-1234 www.hyatt.com Renaissance Washington, DC Marriott, 999 9th Street, NW, Washington, DC, 202/898-9000 www.marriott.com Courtyard Convention Center Marriott, 900 F Street, NW, Washington, DC, 202/638-4601 www.marriott.com As a benefit to its members, the ABA offers discounted travel programs with selected airlines and hotels. For the most up to date travel programs, please go the ABA travel page on the web at: www.abanet.org/travel
Early Registration
We request that all registrations be made in advance by completing the attached form and mailing or faxing it with your payment (checks payable to the American Bar Association) to the ABA Section of Public Utility, Communications and Transportation Law, 321 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60610. The deadline for receipt of advance registrations is March 31, 2008. Conference registrations will only be accepted when accompanied by a check, credit card, money order, government purchase order or government training form.
On-Site Registration
On-site registration is available to those persons who missed the March 31, registration deadline. If you plan to register at the door, you must call 312/988-6238 at least 72 hours before the conference to confirm that space is available. On-site registrations will only be accepted when accompanied by a check, credit card, money order, or government training form.
Registration Confirmation
In order to be listed in the pre-registration list distributed at the program, registrations must be received by March 31, 2008. If you do not receive a written confirmation by then please call 312/988-6238 to verify that your registration form and check were received.
Cancellation Policy
Registrants who are unable to attend the conference will receive a refund less a $25 administrative fee if a written cancellation is received by March 28, 2008. Cancellations must be in writing and may be faxed to Susan Koz at 312/988-5572. No refunds will be granted after March 28. The ABA reserves the right to cancel any programs and assumes no responsibility for personal expenses.
CLE Credit
CLE accreditation has been requested for this program from every state with mandatory CLE requirements. Please be aware that each state has its own rules and regulations, including its definition of “CLE”. Check with your state agency for confirmation of this program’s approval.
Special Needs
If any special arrangements are required for a disabled individual to attend this program, please call Susan Koz at 312/988-5604 by March 28, 2008.
ABA SECTION OF PUBLIC UTILITY, COMMUNICATIONS AND TRANSPORTATION LAW
ANNUAL SPRING PROGRAM
April 7, 2008 • Pepco Holdings • 701 Ninth St. NW • Washington, DC
Register me for the 2008 Spring Program of the Section of Public Utility, Communications and Transportation Law
Name: Organization: Address: City, State, Zip: Daytime Phone Number: E-mail: Fax:
Yes!
FEES
J J J J $200—Section Member, Public Utility, Communications, & Transportation Law $75—Section Member Government Lawyer or Law Professor I am a member of the ABA, but not a member of the Section. Enclosed is my separate check for $40 for Section membership. I understand that I can enroll at the Section member fee of $200. I am a member of the ABA and a Government Lawyer or Law Professor, but not a member of the Section. Enclosed is my separate check for $40 for Section membership. I understand that I can enroll at the Section member government lawyer or law professor fee of $75. $300—General Attendance
J
PAYMENT
J J Check enclosed. Payable to the American Bar Association Visa J MasterCard J American Express Expiration Date
Card Number: Signature:
RETURN THIS FORM BY MARCH 31 TO:
Section of Public Utility, Communications and Transportation Law American Bar Association 321 North Clark Street Chicago, IL 60610 FAX: 312/988-5572 • PHONE: 312/988-6238
