Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher
333 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA

Earn 4 hours of MCLE credits; 3 General Credits and 1 Legal Ethics Credit

Only $25!

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The Antitrust & Unfair Competition Law Section’s UCL Institute will feature leading UCL practitioners from across the private and public sector. This multi-session conference will feature programs on government enforcement activity, recent developments in unfair competition law, practical advice for litigating a UCL case, and ethics for UCL lawyers. Following these panels, all attendees are invited to stay for a reception featuring an open bar and hors d’oeuvres.

Sessions

Opening Remarks from Tom Dahdouh

1:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.

A longtime FTC official and Section Advisor, Mr. Dahdouh will welcome attendees and discuss the FTC’s renewed commitment to exercising its authority under Section 5 of the FTC Act against companies that engage in unfair competition.

• Thomas Dahdouh, Attorney Advisor, Office of the Chair, FTC

Panel 1: Meet the UCL and FTC Act Enforcers

1:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
1 Hour MCLE

This panel of state and federal government enforcers will provide an overview of the different agencies enforcing unfair competition laws in California, discuss recent enforcement activity, and provide insight into current enforcement priorities.

• Thomas A. Papageorge, Head of Consumer Protection Unit, San Diego District Attorney’s Office
• Maricela Segura, Director, FTC Western Region Los Angeles
• Nicklas Akers, Senior Assistant Attorney General, Consumer Protection Section, California Department of Justice
• Steve Vieux, Bartko Zankel Bunzel & Miller (moderator)

Break (5 minutes)

Panel 2: Emerging UCL Issues

2:20 p.m. – 3:20 p.m.
1 Hour MCLE

This panel of private and public sector practitioners will discuss recent developments and emerging issues in unfair competition law in California’s state and federal courts.

• Michael L. Mallow, Los Angeles Managing Partner and Co-Chair of Class Action & Appellate Litigation Practice Group, Shook, Hardy & Bacon
• Roland Tellis, Head of Class Action Practice Group, Baron & Budd
• Christina Tusan, Supervising Assistant City Attorney, Consumer and Workplace Protection Unit, Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office
• Anna S. McLean, Class Action Defense Team Leader, Sheppard Mullin (moderator)

Break (5 minutes)

Panel 3: Strategies and Pitfalls in UCL Litigation

3:25 p.m. – 4:25 p.m.
1 Hour MCLE

This panel of class action and government attorneys will provide practical advice for litigating and resolving private UCL matters and civil and criminal enforcement actions.

• Amanda Groves, Co-Chair, Complex Commercial Litigation Practice, Winston & Strawn
• Hoon Chun, Head Deputy for Consumer Protection, Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office
• Tracy Hughes, Attorney, Robinson Calcagnie
• Lee Brand, Partner, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP (moderator)

Break (5 minutes)

Panel 4: Ethical Issues For UCL Lawyers in the Courtroom

4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
1 Hour MCLE; Legal Ethics

Ms. Patrick will present the latest ethical rulings and opinions regarding issues that may arise when UCL cases go to court, including appropriate interaction between lawyers and judges, on and off the record. 

• Wendy Patrick, Deputy District Attorney, San Diego County District Attorney’s Office

Reception

5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Following these panels, all attendees are invited to stay for an outdoor reception featuring an open bar and hors d’oeuvres.