• The State of Insider Trading

    On November 20, 2019, Tim Crudo will be moderating the Bar Association of San Francisco Criminal Law Section’s panel “The State of Insider Trading.”

    Topics will include:

    • Recent legislative proposals: a fix in search of a problem?
    • Is the personal benefit requirement any clearer after Salman?
    • How gray is gray: materiality and the art of information.
    • Duty, what duty? Is the breach of duty requirement obsolete?
    • 10b5-1 plans: safe harbor or side door?

    Registration is required. Click here for full event information and registration. MCLE credit is available.

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  • Legal Considerations for New Zealand Growth Companies Entering the U.S. Market

    On November 8, 2019, Coblentz partner Paul Tauber will present “Legal Considerations for New Zealand Growth Companies Entering the U.S. Market.” Paul will be joined by Bruno Bordignon and David Clarke, Directors at Avid Legal. The workshop is being presented in partnership with New Zealand Trade & Enterprise and Avid Legal.

    Topics include:

    • Typical U.S. structures and selecting company type
    • U.S. Flip considerations
    • Recent developments regarding privacy
    • Recruitment and equity compensation schemes
    • Classification of personnel (employee vs contractor)
    • How U.S. investors (specifically VC’s) are treating global investments

    Date and Time

    Friday, November 8, 2019
    10:00am to 12:00pm

    Venue

    New Zealand Trade & Enterprise
    Majestic Centre
    100 Willis Street
    Wellington, New Zealand

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  • Coblentz Hosts Ninth Women in Conversation with Dominique Crenn

    On Tuesday, October 29, 2019, Coblentz hosted its ninth Women in Conversation program. This year’s event featured Dominique Crenn, celebrated chef and restaurateur, in conversation with Coblentz partner Tay Via.

    Recognized as a leader in molecular gastronomy and one of the most accomplished chefs in the world, Dominique Crenn is the first and only female chef in the United States to have been awarded three Michelin stars by the Michelin Guide. In 2018, she was awarded the title of “Best Chef: West” by the James Beard Foundation. Dominique is an advocate for equality, humanity, and the planet. She is the chef-owner of San Francisco restaurants Atelier Crenn (awarded three Michelin stars), Bar Crenn (awarded one Michelin star), and Petit Crenn. Her latest concept, Boutique Crenn, opens soon in the Salesforce Tower.

    Coblentz’s women attorneys created Women in Conversation in 2009 as an event to bring together talented, inspiring, and influential women leaders in business, science, the arts, sports, politics, and the community. Women in Conversation allows us to share the stories of celebrated women with our firm clients, colleagues, and friends – women who are themselves at the highest levels in their own fields – in a conversational format.

    Our past speakers include television writer, producer, and director Nell Scovell; President of the National Academy of Sciences Marcia McNutt; President of the University of California system Janet Napolitano; legendary artist Linda Ronstadt; ODC Founder and Artistic Director Brenda Way; Olympic athlete and sports broadcaster Jessica Mendoza; entrepreneur and philanthropist Elinor “Nell” Newman; and film and theater actor Patricia Clarkson.

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  • 2019 ULI Fall Meeting

    On September 19 and 20, 2019, Ashley Weinstein-Carnes will be moderating portions of the 2019 ULI Fall Meeting in Washington, DC. During the program, attendees will engage in candid discussions with thought leaders on the most important topics and trends in real estate.

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  • Rise&Shine – An Event for the Advertising and Creative Services Communities

    On October 10, 2019, Coblentz is hosting Rise&Shine, the 10th annual event for the advertising and creative services industries. The morning program is co-hosted with the American Association of Advertising Agencies and features notable speakers from advertising agencies and creative services firms that speak on a variety of topics of interest to the industry.

    SPEAKERS:

    Margaret Johnson
    Chief Creative Officer & Partner, Goodby, Silverstein & Partners
    Over the last five years Goodby, Silverstein & Partners has been one of the more successful ad agencies. With clients including BMW, Pepsi, Comcast/Xfinity, and Liberty Mutual, Margaret Johnson has been at the center of the agency’s success. This success is a result of several elements including a diverse management team, a wide range of personalities, and determined informality.

    Sarah Mehler 
    Chief Executive Officer, Left Field Labs
    Over the last decade a new kind of marketing firm has emerged featuring design, technology, advocacy, and above all, social responsibility. Meet Sarah Mahler’s Southern California firm, Left Field Labs. With an array of clients including Disney, the Discovery Channel, Google, Uber, and Harvard University, Left Field Labs’ 100+ designers, strategists, fabricators, writers, and directors provide clients with storytelling combined with the creative use of emerging technologies while being mindful of the greater good, paying close attention its employees, and always asking “how does everyone feel?”

    Bob Hoffman
    Chief Aggravation Officer, TypeAGroup + Author, The Ad Contrarian
    Bob Hoffman has created advertising for McDonald’s, Toyota, Bank of the West, AT&T, Pepsi, and the list goes on. After selling his last agency, he wrote three best-selling books and publishes a Sunday morning blog that is keenly interesting, very funny, and puts in perspective all those ads inviting you to “join the conversation” about your washing machine. With invitations to speak and entertain around the world, we’re especially pleased to have Bob with us this anniversary year.

    Mark Figliulo
    Founder, FIG
    Over the years Rise&Shine has had a tradition of introducing new or start-up agencies from San Francisco, Los Angeles and New York. In that tradition, we are pleased to introduce and welcome Mark Figliulo and FIG. With clients including Ketel One Vodka, Virgin Atlantic, CNN, and Vimeo, FIG is a small agency with a big resource format. Mark Figliulo will explain.

    Andrew Hall 
    Principal, Lumsden Partners
    Andrew Hall is one of the preeminent financial advisors to the advertising and marketing community. As one of our more popular guests, Andrew Hall is reason alone for an early cup of coffee. He was the principal M&A advisor to WPP and Martin Sorrell for eight years as they built the world’s largest advertising holding company. Since leaving WPP, he has advised a wide range of advertising and marketing firms, including prominent independent ad agencies, design, strategy, and research firms.

    RSVP:

    If you are interested in attending, please email events@coblentzlaw.com.

    ABOUT RISE&SHINE:

    Coblentz has enjoyed a close relationship with the advertising and creative services community for many years through our robust advertising practice, which advises clients on all aspects of working in the creative services space. Ten years ago, the firm first presented a morning event where industry leaders and visionaries could share their insights and experiences. Rise&Shine has been going strong ever since, and welcomes senior advertising executives and creatives from the U.S. and abroad at the annual event.

     

    Rise&Shine over the years:

     

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