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10th Annual In-House Recovery Conference

February 28 - March 1, 2024

We were pleased to celebrate a decade of collaboration with clients at our 10th Annual In-House Recovery Conference, held recently in picturesque Dana Point, California.  This exclusive event brings together a community of in-house counsel and leaders from some of the most sophisticated and cutting-edge affirmative recovery programs in the country. The three-day event included speakers and panelists covering emerging issues, including the following:

  • Obstacles at all stages of establishing and growing a successful in-house recovery program. 
  • Updates on current trends and opportunities, including antitrust, price-fixing, litigation finance, bankruptcy, government programs and contracts, intellectual property, international trade, supply chain, tax, and other areas where overcharges may be recaptured.  

The event began with a sunset welcome reception, followed by a-day-and-a-half of programming, fine dining, entertainment, social activities and opportunities for networking. Attendees and panelists represented a number of Fortune 500 companies and other large organizations, including Blue Cross Blue Shield, AT&T, Centene, Chipotle Mexican Grill, General Mills, The Home Depot, Prime Therapeutics, McDonald’s Corporation, Mondelēz International, Suzuki Motor USA, United Airlines, and Whirlpool, among others. 

We invite you to revisit the highlights of the conference through our photo gallery below.

Day One, February 28, 2024: Sunset Welcome Reception


Day Two, February 29, 2024: Panel Sessions


International: Recent Developments in E.U. and U.K. Competition Law & Recovery

Explored the latest updates in E.U. and U.K. Competition Law, with a focus on regulatory aspects such as merger control, FDI screening, and the Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR).

 

International: Using International Arbitration and Cross-Border Dispute Resolution as a Cost-Saving Mechanism

Explored cross-border dispute resolution, including arbitration versus litigation, to help companies resolve disputes cost-effectively. Overview of effective conflict planning and suggested dispute resolution clauses, and how to integrate arbitration into ongoing business relationships and negotiations.

In-House Counsel Roundtable: Best Practices & Program Development Given 10 Years of Lessons Learned

  • Chahira Solh, Crowell & Moring
  • Tiffany Chang, Crowell & Moring
  • Javaria Neagle, Associate General Counsel of Litigation & IP, United Airlines
  • Kelly Morano, Litigation Paralegal, Rockwell

Addressed obstacles at all stages of establishing and growing a successful in-house recovery program. Provided updates on current trends and opportunities, including antitrust, price-fixing, government programs and contracts, intellectual property, international trade, supply chain, tax, and other areas where overcharges may be recaptured.

Intellectual Property Recovery: Spinning Your IP Assets into Gold
Patents:  Infringement and Enforcement
Licenses: Enforcing Your Rights

Identified monetizable IP assets, funded IP litigation, mitigated business risks, and explored strategies for exploiting underused or unwanted IP assets, including licensing or sale.

Supply Chain Programs: Growing Your Recovery Process – Practical Tips and Tools for the Future

Highlighted the benefits of structuring an organized recovery program and discussed key terms for supply agreements to maximize recovery. Introduced new tools for assessing contract risk profiles to enhance negotiation, terms, hygiene, and approval processes.

Day Two, February 29, 2024: Dinner and Keynote

 

Carol Lam, Keynote Speaker 

From 2002 to 2007, Carol Lam served as the United States Attorney for the Southern District of California. Prior to her confirmation as United States Attorney, Carol was a judge of the Superior Court in San Diego, where she presided over a criminal trial calendar. From 1986 to 2000, she served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Southern District of California, where she was Chief of the Major Frauds Section. As a federal prosecutor, Carol convicted several high-ranking members of the Chicago organized crime family La Cosa Nostra; obtained a guilty plea and a civil settlement of $110 million from National Health Laboratories, Inc. in a Medicare fraud case; and briefed and argued the first appellate case upholding the constitutionality of “roving” wiretaps. Carol is a recipient of the Attorney General’s Award for Distinguished Service and the Director’s Award for Superior Performance as an Assistant United States Attorney. Carol also regularly serves as an NBC analyst.



 

Chuck Rosenberg, Moderator

Chuck Rosenberg is a senior counsel in Crowell & Moring's Washington, D.C. office and a member of the firm's White Collar and Regulatory Enforcement Group. Chuck conducts sensitive internal investigations and counsels corporations and individuals on criminal and regulatory matters. He also represents corporations and individuals in investigations conducted by grand juries, congressional committees, and federal and state law enforcement and regulatory agencies.





 

Day Three, March 1, 2024: Panel Sessions and Laguna Art Walk

Government-Facing Opportunities & Developments

Overview of the principles and procedures underlying claims against the U.S. government, with a particular focus on the following key areas: (1) recovery under government contracts in general, (2) government contracts IP infringement and claims, (3) other transaction authority, and (4) maximizing recovery and avoiding pitfalls.

Opportunities to Reduce Tax Liability Through Transferable Clean Energy Tax Credits

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 changed the landscape for energy companies looking to monetize green energy credits. This panel discussed ways in which companies can take advantage of this opportunity and the Treasury and IRS rules regarding the same.

Recovery and Cost-Saving Opportunities in International Trade

Explored opportunities for companies to reduce or eliminate tariffs, including discussions on trade agreements, unilateral tariff preference programs, and other duty saving methods. Topics included the utilization of bonded warehouses, free trade zones, duty drawback, special temporary import processes, and relevant U.S. legislation.

Laguna Beach Art Walk 

 

About Crowell & Moring’s Recovery Practice

For more than two decades, we have proactively identified and successfully pursued recovery opportunities for corporations, working with in-house affirmative recovery programs and distributing over $5 billion to clients in recent years. For more information about our Recovery Practice, please click here.