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Louis Grossman will present at the International Association of Drilling Contractors Contracts & Risk Management Conference, taking place October 8-9 at the Norris Conference Center in Houston, Texas. Lou’s presentation, “Artificial Intelligence in the Practice of Law,” will discuss the American Bar Association Model Rules of Professional Conduct as well as address the rules regarding fees and client communications to show how AI has impacted these obligations owed to the client. Areas where AI in the litigation context has been used/abused will also be presented. View the full conference agenda and register here: https://lnkd.in/gSHwkkDm

Kean Miller is pleased to announce that the firm has achieved Mansfield Certification for 2023-24, the fifth year in a row, making us the only Louisiana-founded firm to obtain Early Adopter status, which is reserved for firms that have achieved certification and remained committed for 5-6 years. Mansfield Rule certification recognizes law firms that actively work to close gender and diversity gaps in the legal profession. Learn more about Mansfield Certification here: https://lnkd.in/exUdJwg2

Kean Miller CFO Jeremy Gresham recently presented at the Young Partners Accelerator held in Chicago. Young Partners Accelerator is an exclusive structured program that leads to actionable plans to accelerate the performance of young partners in management, revenue generation, and client relations in the legal sector. Learn more about the program here: https://ypaccelerator.com/

For years, fans who want to see their favorite performers and teams have been faced with the luck of the draw or the challenge of negotiating the secondary ticket market. Therefore, ticket reselling is big business. The challenges encountered by fans purchasing tickets for Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour and the exorbitant resale prices for those tickets thrust the issue into the spotlight. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gwTrBvqF by Alasdair Roberts

Kean Miller Managing Partner Linda Perez Clark will serve as a co-chair and moderator at the Managing Partner Forum 2024 Fall Symposium held October 8-9. Attendees will enjoy panel discussions, live audience polling, breakout session, and plenty of networking opportunities regarding topics such as strategic planning, talent retention, succession, compensation models, and business development. Linda will serve as a moderator for a panel discussing the key elements of cultivating a positive and productive firm culture. See the full forum agenda and register here: https://lnkd.in/gQbz_dqq

Lafayette partner Robert Kallam recently attended One Acadiana’s 2024 Leadership Exchange in Grand Rapids, Michigan. More than 70 regional business, civic, philanthropic, education, non-profit leaders and elected officials gathered for this unique three-day experience which included engaging panel sessions with the leaders of the city, tours of various downtown institutions, museums and offices, networking opportunities, and impactful discussions. The conference provided valuable insight into how One Acadiana can further leverage the economic, philanthropic, educational, and entrepreneurial landscape of the nine-parish region. Learn more about One Acadiana here: https://lnkd.in/gMfcwJBF

Kean Miller partners Jessica Engler, CIPP/US, CIPM, and Brian Albert will serve as speakers at the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC)’s Annual Meeting held October 5-9. Jessica’s panel will discuss recent developments and legal requirements surrounding energy industry assets and infrastructure along with life lessons and the experiences that were gained from them. Brian Albert, along with others, will explore the Corporate Transparency Act, enforcement actions, and what may be coming in 2025 and beyond. View the full program schedule and register to attend here: https://lnkd.in/gyF5rRUf

Kean Miller tax partner Jaye Calhoun will serve as a moderator and panelist at the National Association of State Bar Tax Sections 45th (NASBTS) Annual Meeting held October 4-5. Speakers and recognized leaders in the estate planning, federal, state and local tax fields will discuss current tax issues, and the leadership of State Bar Tax Sections will participate in round table discussions with their peers from other states on practical subjects related to the operation of Tax Law Sections. Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/eFvtMuGu

Congratulations to Louis Grossman on joining the editorial board of The Foundation for Natural Resources and Energy Law Journal. The Journal is a semi-annual publication containing original, scholarly, and practical articles covering oil and gas, mining, water, public lands, and environmental law. It also includes reprints of law review articles. Learn more and subscribe here: https://lnkd.in/eFXwzF6r

Kean Miller has been a proud supporter of the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) for more than a decade. We are excited to serve as a sponsor of the largest gathering of in-house counsel in the world on October 5-9. The ACC’s 2024 Annual Meeting will be held in Nashville, TN. This influential conference consists of unsurpassed networking opportunities, advanced CLEs, and a chance to build strong relationships within the corporate counsel community. Kean Miller’s Jessica Engler and Brian Albert will be presenting. The Kean Miller booth (#121) will feature our signature hot sauce, gumbo and chili mix, and plenty of southern hospitality. Seel the full agenda and list of topics here: https://lnkd.in/gyF5rRUf