Thinking about serving on a private company board someday? Want to understand how high-stakes corporate governance really works? Or maybe you’re just looking for a chance to connect with top legal and business leaders who’ve been in the room when big decisions are made…
“Managing Litigation Risk as a Corporate Board Member” is an in-person opportunity to learn how board members at high-value companies navigate risk, protect themselves legally, and make smarter decisions—straight from the experts who’ve done it. Plus, you’ll get the chance to meet and network with these powerhouse professionals in an intimate setting.
Who’s in the Room?
Dean Camille Davidson & Center of Law and Business Director Professor Kim Vu-Dinh will be welcoming our esteemed guests:
✔ Scott Stence – Senior VP, Brown & Brown, expert in executive risk for private and public companies
✔ Jim Seifert – FMJ Shareholder, former GC at Tennant, Bemis, and Ecolab, governance and corporate strategy leader
✔ Jim Zappa – Faegre Drinker Senior Counsel, former EVP & GC at CHS, and board governance veteran
✔ Brad Hutter – FMJ Shareholder, business litigator, regulatory defense attorney, and corporate risk advisor
Details:
March 14, 8am – 9:30am at Mitchell Hamline School of Law
Breakfast Included (because coffee + networking = success)
This event is hosted by the MHSL Center for Law and Business in partnership with the Minnesota Chapter of the Private Directors Association (PDA), a national leader in corporate governance for high-value private companies. PDA’s network includes top board members, executives, and advisors—making this a prime opportunity to learn from and connect with industry leaders.
Cost? Free or Practically Free.
– Mitchell Hamline Students: $0 (Use code “MH Student”)
– MH Alumni & PDA Members: $35 (Use code “MH Alum”)
Register Here. (https://pdaboards.memberclicks.net/index.php%3Foption=com_jevents&task=icalevent.detail&evid=1056&year=2025&month=02&day=28&uid=73b31ccf8f95e7ffd4e351ae4f3eb4d0)
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