Rudy Giuliani to Address D.C.-Area Legal Community at WMACCA Event on Corporate Compliance

April 17, 2006

Bracewell & Giuliani Name Partner's Keynote Address to Be Followed By Discussion On How Prosecutors and Regulators Are Influencing Corporate Behavior

McLean, Virginia, April 14, 2006 – Former New York Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani will address the Washington, D.C.-area legal community for the first time at a corporate counsel event hosted by the Washington Metropolitan Area Corporate Counsel Association (WMACCA) on April 25 from noon-2 p.m. at The Ritz-Carlton Tysons Corner, 1700 Tysons Boulevard, McLean, Virginia.

Giuliani, name partner at Bracewell & Giuliani LLP, will share his views on the effect that recent prosecutorial and regulatory actions are having on corporate officers and board directors.

"We are honored that one of America's great leaders, Mayor Giuliani, has chosen WMACCA as the venue for his first public speech to the Washington legal community," said Eric D. Reicin, WMACCA president.   "His perspectives on leadership, corporate responsibility, and the current climate in corporate America come from his extensive experience as a former federal prosecutor, as New York's chief executive in times of both crisis and peace, and as a respected lawyer and advisor to businesses."

New corporate governance regulations, heightened scrutiny by regulatory agencies, and increased mergers and acquisitions activity have changed the way business is being done, and particularly the role of in-house counsel in advising on critical business and legal decisions.  In addition, highly publicized corporate scandals have brought compliance to the forefront and led corporations to transform their legal departments. 

Following Giuliani’s keynote remarks, a panel of in-house counsel and lawyers from Bracewell & Giuliani will discuss how corporate counsel can identify and resolve problems to reduce their company's risk of government investigation and the evolving role of corporate and criminal counsel in internal investigations.  Panelists will also discuss how to recognize and interpret warning signs that a specific industry is becoming a priority for scrutiny and how to decide when to fight or to acquiesce if a company is under government investigation.

"Today’s corporations are under more scrutiny than ever," said Marc Mukasey, a luncheon panelist and partner at Bracewell & Giuliani.  "We expect that the presentations and discussions at this event will assist multi-national companies with maintaining shareholder confidence and public trust.”

Scheduled panelists include:

• Leonard J. Kennedy, Senior VP and General Counsel, Sprint Nextel:  Kennedy is the chief legal officer of newly merged Sprint Nextel, and previously served as the senior vice president and general counsel of Nextel Communications Inc.  Before joining Nextel in January 2001, he was a partner at Dow, Lohnes & Albertson, P.L.L.C. advising clients on telecommunications law, regulation and policy, including local exchange, alternate access, cellular radio, personal communications services, long-distance, and the Internet and information services.   From 1980 to 1988, Kennedy served in several capacities including senior legal advisor at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
• Maryanne R. Lavan, VP, Ethics & Business Conduct, Lockheed Martin:  Lavan is responsible for overseeing Lockheed Martin’s corporate-wide efforts to promote a positive, ethical work environment for all employees and to support business practices that foster trust and confidence among customers, suppliers, shareholders, and local community members.   Lavan joined Lockheed Martin in 1990 and has served as assistant general counsel for litigation and compliance and most recently as vice president and general counsel for the Electronic Systems business area.
• Anthony H. Anikeeff, Partner, Bracewell & Giuliani LLP, Washington, D.C. office:  A former assistant branch director for the U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Division, Anikeeff represents and counsels entities that conduct or desire to conduct business with the federal government or with state and local governments.  He also represents entities subject to civil fraud, suspension and debarment, related investigations and proceedings, as well as with respect to claims and bid protests.  He has represented clients in a range of industries, including energy and energy-related products; information technology; biotechnology; manufacturing; construction; ship building; aircraft manufacturing, maintenance, and ground support equipment; military products and services; security services; medical equipment and services; engineering services; and real estate.

• Marc L. Mukasey, Partner, Bracewell & Giuliani LLP, New York office:  Mukasey's practice focuses on the defense of white collar criminal cases, SEC enforcement matters and internal corporate investigations.  His clients include national corporations and individuals under investigation by the Justice Department and other authorities.  His prior experience includes serving in the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York where he held positions as both a chief and a deputy chief in various units.  From 1993 through 1996, Mukasey served as a staff attorney at the Securities and Exchange Commission where he prosecuted a full range of securities law violations.

George M. Foote, a partner with Bracewell & Giuliani LLP in the Washington, D.C. office, will moderate the panel discussion.  Foote focuses on telecommunications, technology and defense representation for domestic and international companies.   He has represented new entrants, established companies, and trade associations in the wireless telephone industry, fiber optic markets and wireless broadband industry.