Ireland's First Legal Symposium

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1 U.S./Ireland Legal Symposium May 2011 Doing Business in the U.S., Ireland and Europe Critical Legal Issues for U.S. and Irish Companies

2 Welcome Letter from Joseph T. Kelley Jr. President, Brehon Law Sociery Ladies & Gentlemen, Shaping the NUIG future ad at NUI Galway NUI Galway has a distinguished reputation for teaching and research excellence in the field of Law: One of Ireland s most popular universities, with almost 17,000 students Welcoming visiting students from the USA and Canada for 25 years Offering undergraduate programmes in Corporate Law and Civil Law With Masters programmes in Public Law, Law, Technology and Governance, Disability Law and Policy, International Human Rights, Peace Operations, Humanitarian Law and Conflict, International Criminal Law, Economic and Social Rights and the LLB World leading research expertise in internet technology, biomedical science, human rights law, regenerative medicine, environmental and marine science Located in one of Europe s most vibrant cities NUI Galway is delighted to support the Western Development Commission/ Brehon Law Society US - Ireland Legal Symposium. It is my great pleasure to welcome you to the Brehon Law Society s first U.S./Ireland Legal Symposium. When we first floated the idea of hosting a seminar on the legal issues of doing business across the Atlantic, we envisioned a small group of 20 lawyers getting together in a conference room for a few hours before adjourning for golf and dinner at a local pub. Little did we realize how quickly this idea would grow! The size of this event and the quality of speakers and delegates we have attracted is testament to the intense demand for increased business links between our two countries. The Brehon Law Society is delighted to be playing its part to cultivate these relationships, which we believe are essential to a strong global recovery. This symposium has been a joint effort from the start and I d like to thank our many sponsors on both sides of the pond for their support. I d also like to acknowledge our partners here in Ireland: the Western Development Commission, Mayo County Council, PR West and Recruit Legal. I also want to thank NUl Galway, our title sponsor, and Temple University, our originating partner. The support of these two academic giants was essential to our success. I hope you enjoy the next few days and that you leave with a few new ideas on ways to expand your business and better yet, some new friends and fond memories. Thank you all for your support and we look forward to welcoming you in Philadelphia next year! Very truly yours, Joseph T. Kelley Jr. President Brehon Law Sociery

3 Brehon Law Society Organising Committee: Joseph T. Kelley Jr. Kevin Dooley Kent John J. O Malley President Shareholder Shareholder Brehon Law Society Conrad O Brien P.C. Volpe & Koenig P.C. Programme Day One: Wednesday 11 May :00 Registration opens 17:00 Exhibits open 19:00 Registration closes & welcome reception Welcome addresses from: Cllr. Tereasa McGuire, Cathaoirleach, Westport Town Council Cllr. Michael Burke, Cathaoirleach, Mayo County Council Day Two: Thursday 12 May :00 08:30 Breakfast 07:30 Registration opens/exhibits open 08:30 08:40 Opening remarks Deirdre Somers, CEO, Irish Stock Exchange 08:40 09:00 Ministerial welcome address 09:00 10:00 Session 1 Fasten your seatbelts we are experiencing some turbulence The current landscape of corporate law and distressed debt acquisitions, an emerging growth area. Continuation of the downward spiral or a necessary precursor to a new cycle of growth? 10:00 11:15 Session 2 The only difference between a tax man and a taxidermist is that the taxidermist leaves the skin - Mark Twain Doing business in the U.S., Europe and Ireland? This session will address the key tax considerations for Irish and U.S. companies with a clear overview of: The incentives in the various jurisdictions; Principal features of the various regimes in Ireland as a gateway to Europe and the U.S; Investment vehicles; Relevant tax issues for individuals; Emerging issues. Moderator: Deirdre Somers, CEO, Irish Stock Exchange Brian Thornton, KPMG Paul G. Maguire, Maguire Hegarty Frank Walsh, Grant Thornton 11:15 11:45 Networking tea & coffee 11:45 12:45 Session 3 Global mobility Employment law in a competing international environment and the burden of compliance in multiple jurisdictions. In today s global marketplace, businesses increasingly operate on an international scale. Companies that coordinate their employees across multiple jurisdictions must comply with the rules and regulations governing employment law in each of those jurisdictions. This session will focus on aspects of employment law in Ireland and the U.S. with the opportunity for delegates to hear firsthand experiences from practitioners and in-house counsel. In the wake of one of the most turbulent economic periods and overwhelming decline in corporate transaction traffic, one would be forgiven for believing that transaction lawyers are reaching for the eject button. This session will assess the current trends in transaction work and highlight the emerging growth area of distressed asset acquisitions and the opportunities and challenges which present themselves for international investors. Moderator: Deirdre Somers, CEO, Irish Stock Exchange JP Gilmartin, RDJ Glynn Brendan Cahill, William Fry Moderator: Deirdre Somers, CEO, Irish Stock Exchange Alastair Purdy, Purdy Fitzgerald Mark J. Foley, Cozen O Connor Miriam Doyle, Coca-Cola International Services 12:45 13:45 Networking lunch

4 14:00 15:00 Session 4 When it all breaks down commercial litigation, a comparative analysis Litigation remains the predominant method of resolving disputes by Irish and U.S. companies. This session will host an interesting and dynamic combination of speakers who will debate the U.S. and Irish experiences of handling commercial litigation and the ramifications for national and international businesses. Moderator: Kevin Kent, Conrad O Brien P.C. The Hon. Mr. Justice Peter Kelly The Hon. Maureen O Connor The Hon. Eduardo C. Robreno Kieran Cowhey, Dillon Eustace 15:00 16:00 Session 5 Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) what works? Court proceedings can be inefficient and costly. Can alternative dispute resolution provide a meaningful alternative? This session will address and assess the various options of ADR - mediation, arbitration and other conciliatory proceedings - and focus on Ireland as an international forum for ADR. Moderator: Joe Behan, Behan Dispute Resolution Michael Collins SC, Arbitration Ireland Paul Gallagher SC Kelly G. Huller, Globus Medical Robert Dunne, Law Office of Robert Dunne James M. Wodarski, Pepper Hamilton 16:00 16:15 Networking tea & coffee 16:15 17:30 Session 6 Government relations - access to government and influencing policy. Transparent petitioning of government or overreaching influence? between the U.S. and Ireland, the influence of enterprise groups and he will consider the case for Ireland adopting a framework comparable to the U.S. Moderator: Deirdre Somers, CEO, Irish Stock Exchange Gerard Kilcommins, American Chamber of Commerce Ireland and Medtronic John Malady, Malady & Wooten Public Affairs James Cunningham, NUI Galway John Egan, J. Egan Consulting 17:30 Wrap-up by Deirdre Somers and close 19:00 Gala reception and dinner with An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny T.D. Day Three: Friday 13 May :30 08:55 Breakfast (Exhibits open at 08:00) Welcome address by John Perry, T.D., Minister for Small Business 09:00 09:45 Session 7 Corporate governance and regulation legal reality or urban legend? What is the role for government? The reputations of Irish and American businesses and banks have recently taken a battering. Regulation is the new buzzword and takes the spotlight in numerous debates. Corporate governance is of equal importance. This session will consider current corporate governance standards in Ireland and U.S. Moderator: Deirdre Somers, CEO, Irish Stock Exchange Liam O Malley, NUI Galway Joseph T. Kelley Jr., Kelley & Murphy and President of the Brehon Law Society of Philadelphia This session promises lively debate surrounding the different approaches to lobbying in the U.S. and public affairs in Ireland. Experienced U.S. lobbyists Joe Malady and John Egan will present an overview of the lobbying landscape and framework in the U.S. Gerry Kilcommins, president of the American Chamber of Commerce will discuss the public affairs role of the Chamber in working with Government to promote a business environment that is attractive to all companies engaged in trade and commerce

5 09:45 10:45 Session 8 Intellectual property law An overview Intellectual property has increasingly become part of business and policy discussions globally for companies ranging from local start-up ventures to international conglomerates. Companies that want to compete globally must invest in research and development, identify emerging technology, assess the commercial impact of the technology and protect the technology on an international scale. Although competing on the international arena provides opportunities for tremendous growth, there are also IP risks and potential vulnerabilities for many companies. This session will discuss the key requirements and issues that companies looking to do businesses in the U.S. and Ireland/Europe face when they are looking to protect and commercialise their IP with a special focus on the life sciences and high-tech sectors. Moderator: John O Malley, Volpe & Koenig P.C. Jeanne Kelly, Mason Hayes & Curran Ryan W. O Donnell, Volpe & Koenig P.C. Thomas J. Goodwin, McCarter & English Tim L. Collins, Collins & Scanlon Michael Lucey, PURDYLUCEY Intellectual Property Raymond Hegarty, Global Licensing, Intellectual Ventures U.S./Ireland Legal Symposium 2011 Gala Dinner Thursday 12 April 2011 Cocktail Lounge 19:00 Drinks Reception Sponsored by 10:45 11:00 Networking tea & coffee 11:00 13:00 Session 9 What companies need to know about accessing capital in Ireland and the U.S. but were afraid to ask - until now. 13:00 13:15 Symposium close 13:15 14:15 Networking lunch Finance and accessing capital is not just for CEOs, CFOs and finance departments and has not been for a while. Lawyers are accustomed to exploring opportunities for accessing capital when their client is starting, developing or expanding a business. This panel discussion will present the unique opportunity to hear directly from Irish and U.S. investment decision makers who will share their international experiences. Moderator: Gillian Buckley, Western Development Commission Regina Breheny, Irish Venture Capital Association George J. Nemphos, Duane Morris Barry O Leary, IDA Ireland The Hon. M. Joseph Rocks, NHS Human Services Frank Ryan, Enterprise Ireland Nevan Elam, AeroSurgical Nephin Suite 20:00 Gala Dinner featuring special tasting menu Sponsored by Guest Speakers An Taoiseach, Mr Enda Kenny, T.D. Donncha O Connell, School of Law, NUI Galway Joseph T. Kelley Jr., President Brehon Law Society of Philadelphia Convenor: Peter Hynes, Mayo County Manager Music from Céide and Coda Afternoon Golf / Social activities * The Symposium programme is subject to change

6 The Brehon Law Society would like to thank the following for their support: Speakers Symposium Chairperson Deirdre Somers CEO Irish Stock Exchange Deirdre is chief executive of the Irish Stock Exchange (ISE) and vice president of the Federation of European Securities Exchanges (FESE). She is also a member of the IFSC Clearing House Group, which was established by the Irish Government to co-ordinate the development of the international financial services sector in Ireland. A fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland, she is a governor of University College Cork. Prior to joining the ISE, Deirdre specialised in international tax with KPMG. Session 1 JP Gilmartin (Ireland) Partner, RDJ Glynn, Galway JP Gilmartin is a partner in the corporate and commercial department of RDJ Glynn, which is part of one of Ireland s leading law firms, Ronan Daly Jermyn (RDJ) with offices in Galway and Cork. JP advises on all forms of corporate transactions and commercial agreements, as well as on company law generally. On the transactional side, JP has extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions work. He also frequently advises on strategically significant corporate transactions, corporate re-organisations, refinancings and investment projects and has represented numerous companies raising investment as well as venture capital and private investors. Brendan Cahill Partner, William Fry, Dublin Brendan is a partner in William Fry s corporate department and specialises in Irish and crossborder mergers and acquisitions, equity and debt issues, shareholder disputes, listing obligations, corporate finance, employee incentive plans and corporate restructurings. He also advises a number of international companies with Irish operations and a number of Irish companies quoted on the Irish, London and New York Stock Exchanges on Irish and cross-border operations. Brendan also heads up the Distressed Assets Group in William Fry. Session 2 Brian Thornton Resident Partner KPMG Brian Thornton is a tax partner and has responsibility for the Galway office of KPMG. He advises domestic and multinational clients on issues including cross border investment, R & D tax credits and equity participation plans. Brian is an associate of the Institute of Taxation in Ireland and a formal council member of the Institute. He lectures in revenue law at NUI, Galway and for the Institute of Taxation. Paul G. Maguire CPA Partner, Maguire Hegarty Paul G. Maguire has over twenty five years experience in providing consulting, taxation, and accounting services to U.S. and international clients. He joined Deloitte and Touche in 1980 and later became the controller of a Philadelphia area financial institution. Paul then created his own accounting firm, Maguire Hegarty. Frank Walsh Partner, Grant Thornton Frank s main professional interests include inbound and out-bound investments. He leads a dedicated tax innovations team which has assisted several global brand companies establish head office, intellectual property, manufacturing, sales and R&D functions in Ireland. He is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland and a member of the Irish Taxation Institute. Session 3 Alastair Purdy Partner, Purdy Fitzgerald, Galway Alastair Purdy is widely recognised as one Ireland s leading practitioners in the area of employment law and HR and runs his own dedicated employment law practice in Ireland. He has worked extensively across the globe in HR and is widely published in the area of employment law. Alastair Purdy began his early career in the Federation of Irish Employers where he represented both indigenous and multinational companies in all areas of employment law. Mark J. Foley Member, Cozen O Connor Mark J. Foley is a member of the Cozen O Connor board of directors and chair of the firm s Labor & Employment Practice Group, concentrating in the representation of management in employment and labor matters. Mark also represents employers in all aspects of labor and employment law. Miriam Doyle Legal & External Affairs Director, Coca Cola International Services, Drogheda Miriam Doyle is director of Legal and Public Affairs for the Coca-Cola group of companies in Ireland. She sits on executive and company boards of a number of global Coca-Cola system businesses from manufacturing to financial services. She was previously head of legal for the Irish operations of a multinational life assurance company. She is a law graduate of the National University of Ireland and admitted as a solicitor in Ireland and the UK. She is also a member of the Institute of Taxation in Ireland, a qualified commercial mediator and has over 20 years of corporate governance and public relations experience.

7 Session 4 Kevin Dooley Kent Shareholder, Conrad O Brien P.C. Kevin Dooley Kent is a shareholder in the law firm of Conrad O Brien P.C. He represents corporations and professionals in a range of complex commercial litigation matters. A substantial portion of Kevin s practice involves white collar criminal defense, including grand jury investigations overseen by U.S. Attorneys offices, and the defense of clients in parallel civil litigations. The Hon. Mr. Justice Peter Kelly Peter Kelly has been a judge of the High Court since 1996 and head of the commercial division of that court since it was set up in He is also adjunct Professor of Law at National University of Ireland at Maynooth. Peter Kelly is Chairman of the Commercial Law Centre at University College Dublin and a member of the English and Northern Ireland Bars. The Hon. Maureen O Connor Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Ohio Maureen O Connor is chief justice of the Supreme Court of Ohio. Following her previous seven years on the Court, Maureen is Ohio s first female chief justice and only the tenth chief justice in the history of the Court. Kieran Cowhey Partner Dillon Eustace Kieran advises on general commercial and insurance related matters and has conducted litigation on behalf of national and international corporations, banks and financial institutions. In his commercial practice, Kieran advises on all areas of commercial and financial litigation. In his insurance practice, he acts for international and national insurers on coverage and liability issues in the Irish Courts. The Hon. Eduardo C. Robreno Eduardo C. Robreno is an American jurist and the first Cuban-American to be appointed as a federal judge. Judge Robreno was appointed by President George H.W. Bush to a seat on the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, and has served as on that court since July 27, Session 5 Joe Behan Mediator, Arbitrator and Consulting Engineer, Behan Dispute Resolution Joe Behan has extensive experience as a practitioner in mediation, conciliation, arbitration and adjudication. Joe was the international president of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators He delivers mediation training programmes around the world. He is a course director, tutor and assessor in mediation and arbitration training with the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. Joe is the founder of J P Behan Associates, Consulting Engineers and a member of the Institute of Directors. Michael Collins SC Arbitration Ireland Michael Collins is a senior counsel, a Bencher of the Honorable Society of King s Inns, the immediate past chairman of the Bar Council of Ireland and the chairman of Arbitration Ireland. He also practices in London from Monckton Chambers. He practices in the area of civil law with an emphasis on commercial law, EU law, constitutional law, judicial review and arbitration. Paul Gallagher SC Paul Gallagher was the Attorney General of Ireland from June 2007 until March He is a senior counsel and has practised at the Irish Bar for 31 years. He is a Bencher of the King s Inns in Dublin and was formerly vice chairman of the Irish Bar Council. He was a nominee of Ireland to the arbitration and conciliation panels of the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes and was chairman of the Irish Sports Council Anti-Doping Disciplinary Tribunal. He served as an observer on the high-level advisory group on the Future of EU Justice Policy ( ) representing the United Kingdom, Cyprus and Malta. He is an adjunct professor of law at University College Dublin and a fellow of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers. He has degrees in law, history and economics. Kelly G. Huller Vice President Legal, Globus Medical Kelly Huller is the VP, Legal for Globus Medical, Inc, the world s largest privately held spinal company. She is the legal advisor to the company on all litigation, international, contracts, employment and commercial related matters. Kelly began her career as a judicial law clerk to Justice Frank Montemuro of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. Robert Dunne Founding Attorney, Law Offices of Rob Dunne Robert Dunne is a civil litigation attorney and the president of the New York Brehon Law Society. Prior to starting his own firm, Robert worked as a civil litigation trial attorney at a law firm in New York City. Prior to that, he worked at an antitrust law firm on cases involving federal government compliance issues. James M. Wodarski Partner, Pepper Hamilton James Wodarski is a partner in the IP practice group of Pepper Hamilton. He concentrates his practice on patent and trademark litigation and the defence of pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers in product liability actions. He also represents clients in complex business litigation, white collar crime, products liability, federal securities actions, insurance coverage and IP matters. Session 6 Gerard P. Kilcommins President American Chamber of Commerce Ireland, Vice President Global Vascular Operations & General Manager Medtronic Galway Gerard Kilcommins is president of the American Chamber of Commerce Ireland. He is also the vice president of Global Operations for Medtronic s Vascular Business and general manager of the Galway site. Gerard holds global responsibility for all vascular manufacturing activities, including a number of facilities outside of Ireland. These are located in the U.S, Mexico, Italy and Switzerland. John F. Malady Principal, Malady Wooten Public Affairs John F. Malady spent more than 15 years as a managing partner in one of the U.S. s and Pennsylvania s largest government-relations firms before founding his own company, Malady Government Affairs, based in Pennsylvania. Besides his career as a lobbyist, John was an administrator in the executive and legislative branches of state government. Dr. James Cunningham Director of Centre for Innovation and Structural Change, NUI Galway James is the director of the Centre for Innovation and Structural Change and a senior lecturer in strategic management at the J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics at NUI, Galway. His main research interests are commercialisation, technology transfer, academic entrepreneurship and strategy practice. In 2002, he held a visiting professorship at the department of Management and Organization at Penn State University, USA. John J. Egan Founder, J Egan & Associates, and J Egan Consulting John J. Egan founded J Egan & Associates and J Egan Consulting, full-service lobbying and political consulting firms focused on government relations in Philadelphia and surrounding areas including the Commonwealth level. Prior to founding these firms, John served as chairman of Egan Bloom & Associates and Egan Bloom Consulting, Group. Session 7 Liam O Malley Head of School of Law NUI Galway Liam O Malley is an NUI, TCD and King s Inns graduate who was called to the Irish Bar, and holds postgraduate diplomas in education and systems analysis. He has held the chair of Professor of Business Law at NUI, Galway since 1986 and has served as Dean of Law for a decade. He is currently the executive head of the Law School. Joseph T. Kelley Jr. Founder/Managing Partner, Kelley & Murphy and President Brehon Law Society of Philadelphia Joseph T. Kelley Jr. is the founder and managing partner of Kelley & Murphy. He focuses his practice on corporate law and governance for both nonprofit and for profit companies, general counsel services, labor relations, corporate criminal defense, and healthcare law. Session 8 John J. O Malley Shareholder, Volpe & Koenig P.C. John J. O Malley is a shareholder and chair of the Trademark/Copyright practice group at Volpe and Koenig P.C. John specialises in advising clients on strategies for building brands and developing and protecting U.S. and international trademark portfolios. He also counsels clients on a wide range of IP matters. Jeanne Kelly Partner, Mason Hayes & Curran Jeanne is a partner in Mason Hayes & Curran s commercial department. She advises both public and private clients in relation to contract, data protection, telecommunications, information technology and intellectual property issues. Jeanne is the chairman for the LES Britain and Ireland s Irish branch. She is also a committee member of the Irish Society of European Law and an active member of the Irish Franchise Association. Ryan W. O Donnell Shareholder, Volpe and Koenig P.C. Ryan W. O Donnell is a shareholder and manager of the Life Sciences practice group at Volpe and Koenig P.C. Ryan s practice concentrates on chemical and biotechnology patent prosecution, counseling clients on intellectual property strategy, licensing and litigating intellectual property matters, and conducting validity, infringement and freedom to operate analyses. Thomas J. Goodwin Partner, McCarter & English Thomas J. Goodwin, a partner at McCarter & English, practices in the areas of commercial, franchise and distribution, employment, tax, environmental and probate litigation, commercial real estate, unfair competition and restrictive covenants. He has counselled manufacturers, franchisors, franchisees, and distributors in connection with transactions arising from changes in distribution chains and wholesaling methods.

8 Tim L. Collins Partner, Collins & Scanlon Tim L. Collins, head of the litigation group for Collins & Scanlon, has been actively engaged in litigation practice for nineteen years. In addition to general and commercial litigation, his expertise includes class actions, computer law, franchise law and complex commercial litigation. Raymond Hegarty Vice President, Global Licensing, Intellectual Ventures Raymond Hegarty joined Intellectual Ventures in March 2011 as vice president of global licensing for Intellectual Ventures in Europe, bringing with him an extensive background in intellectual property licensing coupled with a strong knowledge of technology. He is responsible for expanding business in Europe, including licensing, customer relations, acquisitions and business development. Michael Lucey Partner, PURDYLUCEY Intellectual Property, Dublin Michael is a European Patent Attorney and a co-founder of PURDYLUCEY Intellectual Property. With over 12 years experience in intellectual property, Michael specialises in the drafting and prosecution of patents in the fields of engineering, electronics, software, telecommunications, optolectronics and medical devices. He has acted for large, high-tech, U.S. multinational corporations before the European Patent Office, managing substantial patent portfolios and prosecuting several commercially important European patents. On the domestic front, Michael has acted for successful ICT Irish based SMEs and many Irish universities. Session 9 Gillian Buckley Investment Manager, Western Development Commission Gillian Buckley is the investment manager of the Western Development Commission, the statutory body charged with fostering and promoting economic and social development of the Western Region. She is also director and council member of the Irish Venture Capital Association and the Irish delegate to the OECD Working Party on Territorial Policy in Rural Areas. Regina Breheny Director General, Irish Venture Capital Association Regina has been director general of the ICVA since 2005 and has spearheaded the ongoing professional development of the association as a lobbying body and provider of technical services to its members. She is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants and a member of the Institutes of Taxation and of Investment Management and Research. George J. Nemphos Partner, Duane Morris George J. Nemphos is the chair of Duane Morris corporate practice group, managing partner of the firm s Baltimore office, and a member of the firm s national governing partners Board. George practices in the areas of corporate and securities law. He represents private and public companies, venture capitalists, angel investors and private equity funds. Barry O Leary CEO Designate, IDA Ireland Barry O Leary was appointed chief executive designate of IDA Ireland in October Prior to this appointment he was divisional manager of the IDA s LifeSciences and Information and Communications Technology business units. Mr. O Leary has worked in IDA for over 30 years in most of its business areas including two periods, and in Germany, latterly as director of Europe. He is a board member of Forfás. The Hon. Joseph Rocks Chairman and CEO, NHS Human Services The Hon. Joseph Rocks is chairman and CEO of NHS Human Services, one of the largest non-profit human service providers in the U.S. Prior to NHS, Joseph was president of InterLink Strategies, Inc., a business consulting firm. He was also the former CEO of Windabrae Associates, a behavioural healthcare and strategic planning company. Frank Ryan CEO, Enterprise Ireland As CEO of Enterprise Ireland Frank is appointed by the Minister for Enterprise Trade and Employment, is a member of the Board of Enterprise Ireland and is an ex officio member of the board of Forfás. Frank leads a global team of senior executives working directly with Irishowned enterprises, helping them to start, grow, innovate and win export sales in global markets. Enterprise Ireland executives support the internationalisation of Irish enterprises and help international buyers connect with and maintain profitable partnerships with businesses in Ireland. Nevan Elam President and CEO, AeroSurgical Ltd Nevan Elam is president and chief executive officer of AeroSurgical, an Irish medical device company based in Galway. Prior to his role at AeroSurgical, Nevan was senior vice president, head of pulmonary business unit for Nektar Therapeutics in the San Francisco Bay area. Nevan received a law degree from Harvard Law School and an undergraduate degree from Howard University. The BREHON LAW SOCIETY OF PHILADELPHIA is proud to present The U.S. - IRELAND LEGAL SYMPOSIUM a professional associaon that serves to foster the profession of law among individuals of Irish ancestry Attracting People to the West WDC Investment Fund Investing for Growth For more information visit our website: Western Development Commission Dillon House, Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon Tel: +353 (0) Fax: +353 (0) [email protected] Contributing to a vibrant living west Joseph T. Kelley, Jr. President (e) [email protected] Comhairle Chontae Mhaigh Eo Mayo County Council Áras An Chontae, Castlebar, Co. Mayo Tel: + (353) [email protected] Website: Proud to support the Brehon Law Conference 2011 Councillor Michael Burke Cathaoirleach Mayo County Council Peter Hynes County Manager Mayo County Council

9 COZEN O CONNOR COUNSEL 2011 Cozen O Connor Cozen O Connor proudly supports the inaugural U.S./Ireland Legal Symposium. Ranked among the 100 largest law firms in the United States, Cozen O Connor has more than 550 lawyers globally, helping clients with all of their litigation, government relations, and business law needs. Mark J. Foley 1900 Market Street Philadelphia, PA [email protected] Is the West calling you? You owe it to yourself to answer. The West was calling and I answered. I returned from the UK and started PEL Recycling Equipment in my native Mayo. Establishing in Balla T allowed for lower set-up and operating costs and gave me access to qualified staff in a variety of disciplines. From a lifestyle perspective, my quality of life has improved dramatically and I ve never looked back. Is the West calling you? If you want a better work-life balance, reasonable property prices and less commuting, answer the call and log onto LookWest.ie. Big decisions follow you around At Grant Thornton, you can expect forward thinking, strategic tax planning advice, tailored to fit your business goals. Ranked in top 5 for Tax services in Ireland (International Tax Review Survey 2010) Frank Walsh, Tax Partner T (direct) (0) Liam Kenny, Director Tax T (direct) (0) Dublin City Quay, Dublin 2 E [email protected] E [email protected] Killala Bay, Horse Racing, Co Mayo. Tax Advisory 2011 Grant Thornton. All rights reserved. Authorised by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland to carry on investment business. Grant Thornton is a member firm of Grant Thornton International Ltd. (Grant Thornton International). Grant Thornton International and the member firms are not a worldwide partnership. Services are delivered independently by the member firms.

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