Corporate

EVENT UPDATE - SXSW 2020 - Mobility Innovation: Eliminating Barriers to Growth

The MLP Dropdown Process After El Paso

Baker Botts partners Josh Davidson, David Sterling, and A.J. Ericksen, discussed the important process takeaways for MLP dropdowns following the April 2015 El Paso decision of the Delaware Court of Chancery.

Oil & Gas Lawyer School

Baker Botts will be hosting its first Oil & Gas Lawyer School on 8 September in London.

ACC CLE Program: Ethical Considerations in Business Transactions

MLPA 2016 Annual Investor Conference

Baker Botts is a platinum sponsor of the MLPA 2016 Annual Investor Conference in Orlando, Florida.

IRS Issues Proposed Regulations Regarding MLP Qualifying Income

Baker Botts tax lawyers discussed the Internal Revenue Service’s proposed regulations regarding income derived from natural resources.

Flight to Freedom 3.0

Baker Botts lawyers in a joint presentation with Neil Joseph of Stack Lighting, addressing issues involved in technologies related to the Internet of Things, including loT use cases, interoperability and data privacy.

Annual Pro Bono Immigration Fair

Network and learn what immigration organizations are doing in Houston and how you can get involved!

Baker Botts Corporate Series: Ethical Considerations in Business Transactions

Lunch & Learn Program – “Ethical Considerations in Energy Business Transactions” CLE

Baker Botts partner Hillary Holmes will present "Ethical Considerations in Energy Business Transactions" at the Lunch & Learn Program in Houston, Texas.

Chambers Diversity Seminar USA 2016

Baker Botts hosted an afternoon Ethics CLE seminar on June 16, in conjunction with Chambers Diversity at the Yale Club’s Grand Ballroom, entitled, “ Achieving Your Diversity & Inclusion Goals: Looking to New Areas of Focus.”

Baker Botts Corporate Series: Use of Non-GAAP Measures in Light of the SEC’s Renewed Focus

Baker Botts lawyers James Mayor and Travis Wofford present an overview of the SEC’s rules on the use of non-GAAP measures, including an update on recent guidance from the SEC on the topic.

Baker Botts Corporate Series: Cybersecurity – Assessing and Mitigating Risks

Baker Botts lawyers Doug Henkin and Guillermo Christensen discuss their perspectives on the threats and assessing appropriate levels of risk mitigation in connection with cybersecurity.

Flight 2 Freedom Summit 4.0

Baker Botts joins Blossom Wealth Management as a featured sponsor of the 4th annual Flight 2 Freedom Summit.

Baker Botts Corporate Series: SEC Regulation FD

Baker Botts lawyers Neel Lemon and Jon Platt present an overview of SEC Regulation FD governing selective disclosure of material non-public information.

Ecosummit London

Baker Botts Corporate Partner Neil Foster will be a panellist this year at Ecosummitt London, serving on a panel entitled 'Fueling the cooperation between startups and corporates with open innovation and corporate venturing'

Brexit: Good or Bad for UK & EU Startups & Investors - Hosted by Rubicon Venture Capital and Baker Botts

Baker Botts London office will host a VC panel networking event featuring a panel of London VCs moderated by Andrew Romans.

London: Masters of Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) Hosted by Rubicon Venture Capital & Baker Botts

Baker Botts London office will host a moderated panel discussion with leading CVCs with networking.

Baker Botts Corporate Series: Section 16 Reporting and Liability 

Baker Botts partners Hillary Holmes and Tom O'Brien present an overview of Section 16 reporting and liability. The overview will include a discussion of Section 16(a) reporting requirements, liability under Section 16(b) for short-swing trading profits, traps the unwary, recent enforcement and litigation developments, and practical tips.

*Special Report* Baker Botts Corporate Series: Antitrust Division Announces it Will Criminally Prosecute Naked Employee Wage-Fixing or “No Poaching” Agreements

Baker Botts antitrust partners Tom Fina and Tom Dillickrath will discuss the new announcement by the Antitrust Division that it will criminally prosecute agreements among competitors that fix wages or enter into no—poaching agreements.

Debtwire Distressed Energy Forum

Debtwire will be hosting its highly anticipated Distressed Energy Forum in Houston on Wednesday, November 2, 2016.

2016 Reverb Conference

The inaugural Reverb Conference, hosted by Colorado Innovation Network and Sound Ventures (a Liberty company), is a conference organized to foster connections between national tech startup firms and government.

Baker Botts Corporate Series: The New Partnership Disguised Sale and Liability Allocation Rules

Baker Botts tax partners Mike Bresson, James Chenoweth, and Stephen Marcus will discuss the recent IRS regulations regarding property “disguised sales” and the implications for planning partnership transactions.

Tool Kit: Part II - Emerging Financial Statement Disclosure Issues, Investigations, Post M&A Disputes and Recent Regulatory Guidance with Ernst and Young

Baker Botts joined forces with Ernst & Young for a two-part series addressing financial statement, accounting, and disclosure issues affecting the advice of in-house lawyers. 

ACC CLE - Representation and Warranty Insurance as a Tool for Strategic Buyers and Sellers

This presentation will cover the key aspects of representation and warranty insurance and discuss how it can be used as a tool by both strategic buyers and sellers to complete a deal.

Baker Botts Corporate Series: Proxy Season 2017

Baker Botts partners Gene Oshman, Rob Fowler and A.J. Ericksen discuss selected topics for proxy season 2017.

Baker Botts California MCLE Event

With the January MCLE compliance deadline rapidly approaching, please join Baker Botts for a day of hard-to-get MCLE credits on various issues including elimination of bias, competence/substance abuse, and legal ethics.

MLP Qualifying Income Regulations

On February 22nd, Baker Botts tax lawyers Michael Bresson, Stephen Marcus, Chuck Campbell and Jared Meier  discussed new regulations and the implications for the MLP industry.

Cybersecurity - Is Your Company Prepared?

The proposed interactive workshop will be presented by Baker Botts partner Abdullah Mutawi who leads the firm's Middle East technology and cyber security practice. The workshop will equip you with valuable, practical, and legal knowledge and will cover various topics.

Baker Botts Corporate Series: MLP M&A and Restructuring Trends

Please join Baker Botts partners Josh Davidson and Mike Bresson and Evercore Senior Managing Director Ray Strong as they discuss recent M&A and restructuring trends among master limited partnerships.

Baker Botts Corporate Series: Representation & Warranty Insurance

Please join Baker Botts partner Jim Marshall and associate Zahra Usmani as they discuss the use of Representation & Warranty Insurance (RWI). 

ACC CLE Program: Outlook for International Trade and Foreign Policy and its Impact on Cross-Border Transactions

In partnership with the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) the Baker Botts Washington office will host a special program for in-house counsel and compliance professionals on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 from Noon to 2:00 p.m.

Global Corporate Venturing Symposium

Now in its seventh year, the GCV Symposium is the leading event for global corporate venturing professionals, and has experienced exponential growth, attracting an enviable list of speakers and international senior delegates.

Cyber Security and the looming impact of GDPR

Widely publicized cyber-attacks are becoming an almost daily occurrence and represent a whole new world of risk for companies. Attacks of this nature can have significant financial and reputational implications, not to mention the widespread corporate disruption they can cause.

MLPA 2017 Annual Investor Conference

Baker Botts is a platinum sponsor of the MLPA 2017 Annual Investor Conference from May 31 - June 2, 2017.

ACC Westchester/Southern Connecticut: Case Study of an Acquisition: Current Litigation, Intellectual Property and Corporate Issues Impacting In-House Counsel

On Friday, June 2, Baker Botts will host an interactive case study CLE program at Mastercard in Purchase, New York for the membership of ACC Westchester/Southern Connecticut. ""Case Study of an Acquisition: Current Litigation, Intellectual Property and Corporate Issues Impacting In-House Counsel". 

Kayo Women's Energy Investment Conference

Baker Botts is a sponsor of the 3rd Annual Kayo Women's Energy Investment Conference from June 12 - June 13, 2017.

ACC NYC’s In-House Toolkit

On June 15, Baker Botts is pleased to host a 50-minute interactive panel on “Ethical Considerations In Business Transactions”.

Chambers and Baker Botts Diversity Summit: Innovative Ways General Counsel Drive Law Firm Diversity

This year’s summit will feature insightful perspectives on innovative ways to drive law firm diversity from a panel of prominent in-house counsel who are committed to advancing diversity and inclusion in the legal profession.

Global War on Terror Memorial Foundation

Baker Botts is proud to support and sponsor the Global War on Terror Memorial Foundation’s inaugural fundraising event on Tuesday, September 12, 2017 in Washington, DC.

Baker Botts Corporate Series: Up-C Structures and Related Issues

Baker Botts Tax partner Steve Marcus and Corporate partner A.J. Ericksen will be hosting a Corporate Webinar Series covering Up-C structures and related issues. 

Baker Botts M&A Tool Kit Series

This school is for in-house legal, corporate, investment banking and private equity professionals. It will provide participants with a thorough understanding of the M&A process and agreements associated with M&A transactions.

Ethical Considerations for In-House Counsel: Basic Principles and Special Situations

Martin Toulouse, Rachael Lichman, and Rich Harper will present on Ethical Considerations for In-House Counsel: Basic Principles and Special Situations.

7th Oilfield Services Law Conference

The conference is presented by Institute for Energy Law (IEL) of The Center for American and International Law, an organization that provides educational and professional opportunities for lawyers and other professionals in the energy industry.

UT Law’s Mergers and Acquisitions Institute

Baker Botts partner Samantha Hale Crispin will be a panelist during the 1:00 p.m. session titled "Carveouts: Not Exactly a Piece of Cake". 

Silicon Valley General Counsel Association’s “All Hands Meeting”

The Silicon Valley General Counsel Association’s “All Hands Meeting” Baker Botts is a Presentation Sponsor for this 29th annual event which is the largest single gathering of inside counsel in the Silicon Valley.

Baker Botts Corporate Series: "Has the Nightmare Ended?" A Real Time Update on the State of the Energy Finance Market

With energy prices appearing to be lower for longer, Baker Botts and Jefferies will share insights from the finance and restructuring markets and highlight some of the latest developments and trends.

Baker Botts and ACC-NYC Diversity Present Channeling Change: Exploring Advocacy as In-House Counsel

On October 26, 2017, the ACC NYC Diversity Group and sponsor firm Baker Botts LLP will present a Diversity program entitled  “Channeling Change: Exploring Advocacy as In-House Counsel.”

Global Corporate Venturing

Global Corporate Venturing (GCV) convened its first energy corporate venturing conference in Houston, at which Neil chaired the ten pitches by energy technology companies.

Energy Meets Digital - The Impact of Electric Vehicles on Energy Markets and Infrastructure

Baker Botts, in partnership with NovAzure and Global Corporate Venturing companies, hosted an evening discussion on the interaction of transport, materials and energy venturing and innovation.

ACC CLE: Common Issues in M&A Agreements

The ACC Houston Chapter and Baker Botts will host a luncheon and CLE presentation on purchase price adjustment mechanisms and current practices.

Privcap's Game Change: Energy 2017 Conference 

Now in its fourth year, Privcap’s Game Change: Energy 2017 Conference will once again bring together senior private equity executives, institutional investors and a range of experts from government and industry.

What does Blockchain Mean for the Energy Market?

Baker Botts in partnership with NovAzure hosted an innovative an evening event  to discuss what blockchain means for energy players and what the opportunities are in a disrupted energy market. 

Corporate Webinar Series: Pay Ratio Roundup - Recent Guidance and Evolving Practices

This presentation will discuss how to prepare this new disclosure under the SEC's rules and guidance, communication strategies with respect to your company's workforce and investors, and lessons learned by companies and consultants in preparing for this disclosure.

Board of Directors Forum

We will discuss the hot topics and challenges confronting directors across industries in 2018 and offer up best practices for facing these challenges.

Northwestern Law and Kellogg School of Management, San Francisco Practicum with Guest Lecturer, Cynthia J. Cole

Baker Botts Special Counsel, Cynthia J. Cole will be a guest lecturer for the program on February 2nd.

Fearless Entrepreneurs: Unstoppable & Extraordinary

The Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, Kellogg School of Management and Northwestern Alumni Association will host “Fearless Entrepreneurs: Unstoppable & Extraordinary,” at Northwestern University’s San Francisco Office on March 8, at 6pm PT.

The Association for Corporate Growth’s 2018 West Coast M&A Conference

On March 15th, San Francisco Corporate Partner and out-going ACG President, Samuel Dibble, leads this panel presentation at the West Coast’s Premier M&A Conference.

Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) Special Program "When the Government Comes Knocking: Tips and Strategies to Answering the Door and Proactively Managing Risk in the Era of Rapid Information Exchange”

Join Baker Botts and the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) for a special program, “When the Government Comes Knocking: Tips and Strategies to Answering the Door and Proactively Managing Risk in the Era of Rapid Information Exchange” on March 21st, 2018.

Baker Botts' Sponsored Dialogue with the FBI

On May 19th, Baker Botts Partners Yan Zhang, Jonathan Shapiro and Kaylee Yang will be moderating an interactive discussion on trade secrets, industrial espionage and export controls.

MLP Annual Investor Conference

Baker Botts is a sponsor of the Master Limited Partnership Association's (MLPA) 2018 MLP & Energy Infrastructure Conference.

Marketplace Risk Management Conference

Join Amy Conway-Hatcher and Cynthia Cole on May 22 at the Marketplace Risk Management Conference to discuss topics most relevant for web and mobile marketplace technology companies in the sharing, on-demand, gig, peer-to-peer and collaborative economy.

Global Corporate Venturing

Baker Botts is a sponsor of the 2018 Global Corporate Venturing Symposium in London, on 22-23 May, 2018.

Innovation Showcase 2018

Join us for our roundtable panel "Exit Here: M&A, Private Equity, or IPO?"

31st Annual University of Texas Technology Law Conference

On May 24-25th, Austin Corporate Partner and local department chair, Jordan Herman, will discuss Key Considerations in the Acquisition of Private Technology Companies and San Francisco Corporate Partner, Samuel Dibble, will discuss Distributed Ledger Technology at the University of Texas 31st Annual Technology Law Conference. 

4th Annual Kayo Women's Energy & Resource Summit

TechGCx Private Lunch and CLE

On July 25th, Baker Botts sponsored the TechGCx Private Lunch + CLE and presented an interactive discussion on “Maximizing Impact In-house.”

TechGCx Private Dinner and CLE

On July 25th, Baker Botts sponsored the TechGC Private Dinner + CLE and presented an interactive discussion on “Competitive IP Disputes for Market Share.”

Startup Law 101: Washington DC

Startup Law 101 is a free workshop for female entrepreneurs that will be held at Google’s DC office. 

2018 Houston M&A School

Elevating Private Company Board Performance in the Age of Disruption: Inside the NACD Private Company Governance Survey

Baker Botts Webinar - Data Privacy in 2019: Look Back to Look Ahead

Baker Botts is pleased to announce a webinar titled "Data Privacy in 2019: Look Back to Look Ahead" featuring Cynthia J. Cole and Neil Coulson.

All Hands Meeting 2018

All Hands Meeting 2018

2018 TechGC National Summit

Baker Botts and Lazard Webinar: Key Current Trends and Best Practices for Preparedness

Please join Baker Botts partners, Travis Wofford and Danny David, along with Mary Ann Deignan and Christopher Couvelier from Lazard’s Shareholder Advisory practice and Doug Fordyce from Lazard’s Houston office, as they provide an update on the state of shareholder activism and related legal developments.

ACORE’s Renewable Energy Grid Forum

Venture Houston

Baker Botts is sponsoring the Venture Houston Conference on November 8-9 in Houston.

PrivCap Game Change: Energy 2018 Conference

PrivCap Game Change: Energy 2018 Conference

Baker Botts Corporate/Litigation Webinar: Return of the MAC? Akorn v. Fresenius

JP Morgan Healthcare Conference Reception

Baker Botts will be hosting a private reception at the JW Marriott located in San Francisco Union Square on Tuesday January 8, 2019.

Baker Botts Webinar: Legal Issues Associated with Production Projections

Baker Botts will be hosting a webinar that discusses Legal Issues Associated with Production Projections on Tuesday, January 15th.

2019 Board of Directors Forum

 Insights from the NACD CES 2019 Experience

TestABC

 Data Privacy in 2019: Look Back to Look Ahead

 

The TechGC SF Private Dinner + CLE will be held on Thursday, February 7th, 2019 at the Prospect in San Francisco California.

Baker Botts Webinar Series Part 1: Blockchain: Beyond the Financial Services Sector

Blockchain (or distributed ledger) technologies are here. Some may argue whether this is a paradigm-shifting change like the internet, or simply a solution in search of a problem.

32nd Annual Power and Gas M&A Symposium

Baker Botts is proud to be a sponsor of the 32nd Annual Power and Gas M&A Symposium on March 5.

SXSW 2019

Baker Botts is hosting an immersive panel discussion and emerging company showcase focusing on Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things.

Webinar - Data Privacy in 2019 - I Fought the Law: How to Simultaneously Comply and Reform in Data Privacy

Center for Women in Law 2019 Women's Power Summit

SF TechGCx Lunch + CLE Presentation

The Power of a TED Talk - Taking the Stage to Raise your Board Profile

Association of Corporate Counsel 2019 Annual In-House Symposium

Baker Botts lawyers Tom O'Brien, David Genender, Jessica Pulliam and Jordan Kazlow will be speaking at the ACC 2019 Annual In-House Symposium on April 26th. 

Trends Impacting Portfolio Company Valuation: Cybersecurity, Privacy and Accelerating Profits

Baker Botts will be hosting a two-part seminar on recent issues impacting private equity portfolio company value on Tuesday, April 30, 2019.

IAPP Global Privacy Summit 2019

The Lifecycle of a High-Growth Company Series: From Term Sheets to Exit #1

Join us on 2 May as we partner with Metis Partners, to bring you the first in a series of seminars on the Lifecycle of a High Growth Company. From Term Sheets to Exit:

Global Corporate Venturing

Baker Botts is proud to be a sponsor of the 2019 Global Corporate Venturing Symposium in London, being held on 22nd and 23rd May, 2019. The symposium joins business leaders from the corporate venturing and wider high growth business ecosystem together for the two day GCV Symposium covering innovation and strategy.

M&A and Merger Control in the Energy Sector - Examining the Prospects for Future Deals in the U.S. and EU

Citi One-on-One Midstream/Energy Infrastructure Conference

2019 Houston M&A School

Let us help you train your M&A professionals! This school is for in-house legal, corporate, investment banking and private equity professionals. It will provide participants with a thorough understanding of the M&A process and agreements associated with M&A transactions. Invited organizations will have the exclusive opportunity to enroll their professionals, free of charge.

Data Privacy: What Boards Need to Know to Avoid Serious Consequences

Oklahoma City M&A School

Baker Botts' 3rd Annual Cleantech Pitch Event

Baker Botts in partnership with NovAzure Consulting, is delighted to invite you to our 3rd annual Cleantech and Renewables pitch event on Tuesday 15 October 2019 at our London office.

Saudi Arabian Government Tenders and Procurement Law - Part 1

Baker Botts Saudi Arabian Government Tenders and Procurement Law - Part 1 Breakfast Seminar

The Lifecycle of a High-Growth Company Series: Designing and Implementing IP Strategy

Join Baker Botts on the 12 November as we partner with IP100, to bring you the second of our series on the Lifecycle of a High Growth Company. 

2019 Trends in M&A: State of Play in Data Privacy & IP

Global Corporate Venturing - Energy Conference

Radical Futures & AI Quantum Discussion

Baker Botts is delighted to host a discussion on Radical Futures, AI & Quantum, organized by Zee West from The Future Crowd/We are Fintech.

PrivCap Energy Game Change Conference

Data Privacy: Ways to Avoid Serious Consequences

2020 Houston Board of Directors Forum

The third annual Houston Board of Directors Forum is a half day event that will address hot topics and critical issues affecting Boards and Corporate Directors in 2020.

Baker Botts' Fourth Annual Health Technology Pitch Event 

Baker Botts (UK) LLP, in association with the Digital Health & Care Alliance and Ascendant Corporate Finance, will host its fourth annual Health Technology pitch event on Wednesday 5 February 2020 at the London Baker Botts office.

33rd Annual Power and Gas M&A Symposium

Baker Botts is proud to be a sponsor at the 33rd Annual Power and Gas M&A Symposium on February 11 in New York.

Kayo Women's Virtual Energy Summit

Baker Botts is a proud supporter of the 2020 Kayo Women's Virtual Energy Summit September 8-11.

2020 Dallas Board of Directors Forum

Join us for the annual Baker Botts Board of Directors Forum on Wednesday, September 16th.

Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs) for Clean Energy Platforms

Managing Enterprises in the Energy Industry into 2021 and Beyond

On Thursday, November 12, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. CT, our Baker Botts corporate partners discussed the policy and legal aspects related to companies managing their business in the energy industry into 2021 and beyond.

TechGC: DeputyGC Virtual Private Dinner + CLE - Fostering Innovation, Competitiveness, and Economic Growth: A Conversation with Wayne Stacy, Regional Director of the Silicon Valley USPTO

TechGC Virtual Private Dinner + CLE - From CCPA to CPRA: What Does this Mean for the Future of Privacy and How Can Businesses Prepare?

2020 Virtual M&A Primer

On December 1, 3, 8 and 10 at 11:00a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CT, Baker Botts is hosting the Virtual M&A Primer, presented by the Baker Botts Corporate group across various offices.

Baker Botts and BCLT California Privacy Rights Act Webinar: CCPA to CPRA — The Future of Privacy: Are You Prepared?

Fourth Annual 2021 Board of Directors Forum

Please join us for the fourth annual Baker Botts Board of Directors Forum on Tuesday, January 26th.

IEL Young Energy Professionals Workshop: The Oil and Gas Sessions

Baker Botts is proud to sponsor the IEL Young Energy Professionals Workshop: The Oil and Gas Sessions on February 3-4, 2021.

What’s Next for Crypto?