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Welcome From President BottaI am excited to see each of you, and your families, in Orlando, Fla., Tuesday, May 2 through Saturday, May 5, 2018 for TLA’s 80th Annual Conference. Our members and guests will enjoy exceptional service in luxury surroundings at the Waldorf Astoria Orlando. Modeled after the New York Waldorf Astoria, this property is nestled among a breathtaking 482-acre nature preserve and surrounded by the Walt Disney World® Resort, providing not only quick access to, but respite from, all the Magic Kingdom has in store.

“The City Beautiful,” as Orlando is known, is mostly wetlands, consisting of many lakes and swamps. The terrain is generally flat, making the land fairly low and wet. The area is dotted with hundreds of lakes, the largest of which is Lake Apopka.

Built in 2009, The Waldorf Astoria Orlando infuses the jazz age-elegance of art deco from the Waldorf-Astoria in New York, complete with a stunning lobby clock, with the vibrant ambiance of Florida. Comprised of 497 deluxe rooms and suites, the hotel features signature dining establishments such as Aquamarine and Bull & Bear Steakhouse®. The Waldorf sister property, The Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek, shares walkways and restaurants you and your families can access and enjoy – offering the amenities of two luxury brand hotels for the price of one. The Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek boasts six distinct dining options including La Luce® by Napa Valley Chef Donna Scala, and a two-acre lagoon-style pool with lazy river.

Our Program Committee has been preparing for this conference for two years. Building a compilation of highly regarded international and state-side industry panel speakers and has carefully crafted a top notch educational program. You will not want to miss out on this innovative and entertaining educational concept that has never been attempted, at past TLA events.

It would not be a TLA conference if we didn’t also provide our attendees time to connect and network with colleagues and engage in friendly competition as well. Believe me when I say, our sports and social functions offer you all of this and so much more. We will absolutely take advantage of the beautiful, sunny Florida landscape, giving you and your families the opportunity to relax after mornings of exceptional learning. The TLA Annual Conference is the conference your colleagues and associates should attend. Time and again, I’ve been told it is the premiere educational event that convinces our members to not only join and be part of the TLA, but be active and participate in the growth of the Association. This year, I’m thrilled to offer our young professionals and corporate counsel members the opportunity to connect and learn in a dynamic, small group setting as well. First-time attendees need not worry about feeling out of place. TLA is unique because of the collegial atmosphere and immediate comradery our members provide.

With respect to our signature sports and social functions, Tuesday golfing is available for our members with serious handicaps and wagering hands. The golf is serious but the fun can’t be missed. On Wednesday, attendees and guests will enjoy the centerpiece of the Waldorf Astoria Golf Club -- the 18-hole 7,113-yard championship course designed by acclaimed golf course architect Rees Jones. Don’t be intimidated if you’re a beginner golfer, Wednesday’s golf tournament will champion players better known for their time in the bunker than on the fairway. Wednesday also offers our tennis players and their playing partners a chance to play on the green clay courts of the United States Tennis Association.

Other activities you can plan to attend with your families include the Wednesday night Welcome Reception and Dine Arounds, Thursday night’s 80th Anniversary Member Celebration and White Party, Friday night’s Annual Banquet and Saturday’s Fun Run/Walk, Pool Volleyball Tourney and our Cinco de Mayo Closing Reception.

Make plans now to join your fellow TLA and CLTA members in Orlando, Fla. I will ensure you will learn more than you can handle and enjoy yourself too. I, along with my family, the Officers and the Executive Committee look forward to welcoming you to the Sunshine State. “Yes! I Will” see you in Orlando!

Best regards, Frank C. Botta

Transportation Lawyers Association (TLA) The Transportation Lawyers Association (“TLA”) is an independent bar association, comprised of in-house, government and private practice attorneys. Its members assist providers and commercial users of domestic and international logistics and transportation services, in all modes. TLA is dedicated to keeping its members ahead of the constant changes in the specialized legal environment governing all aspects of the supply chain and passenger travel. With commitment to excellence in continuing legal education and a long tradition of collegiality and exchange of ideas, TLA is a collaborative resource for lawyers seeking to maximize the quality of the legal services they provide and enhance their professional lives.

Canadian Transport Lawyers’ Association (CTLA)The object of the Canadian Transport Lawyers Association is to provide a professional and social forum for lawyers engaged or otherwise interested in transportation law, regulatory policy, procedure and related legal interests, whether before the courts, administrative tribunals, or on a commercial or academic basis.

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Waldorf Astoria Orlando

14200 Bonnet Creek Resort LaneOrlando, FL 32821

Located in the southeast corner of Walt Disney World®, the Waldorf Astoria Orlando is decidedly Floridian, with citrus hues accenting the decor and on-site facilities that make the most of the warm weather and sunshine. The big draw here is the 18-hole championship golf course, perfectly accompanied by the natural wetland backdrop. The cabana-lined lap pool and zero-entry pool are great for lounging and catching some rays. The highlight of your stay at the Waldorf Astoria Orlando is the customer service. If you’re a Hilton Honors rewards club member, you may use or earn points here.

TLA has arranged for attendees to enjoy significantly discounted room rates at $235 plus tax per night, double occupancy.

Indulge in the best that Orlando has to offer. Although you’ll attend for the CLE, you can also relax, go on an adventure, or see the sights. Waldorf Astoria Orlando has an itinerary planned that will ensure you’re immersed in an unforgettable experience. Plus, the convenient location close to Walt Disney World® Resort, and free shuttle service to and from Disney Theme Parks, cannot be beat. Plan to stay before or after TLA’s Annual Conference, and bring your family. Mickey and Goofy are waiting for you!

Check-in time is 4:00 p.m., and check-out time is 11:00 a.m.

TLA’s specially discounted room rates end Friday Apr. 6, 2018. However, our room blocks fill fast. Make your reservations today as rooms are likely to sell out prior to the cut-off date.

Hotel reservations should be made directly with the hotel via its online reservation system. To make your reservation, visit our website. To make reservations by phone, call the hotel directly at 1-888-353-2009 and reference TLA to receive the conference hotel rate. We hope that you will join us in this beautiful location!

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Location & TransportationFlightsThe Orlando International Airport provides easy access to the Waldorf Astoria Orlando. TLA members can take advantage of specially contracted discounts on Delta Air Lines for round trip domestic and international airfare*.

Delta opens and closes out discounts hourly to hot-spot destinations and because the rate and seating categories can also change in a moment, they have provided our members a code to use every time you book a flight on Delta (if discounts are available for that specific flight). These are in addition to any discounted fares you find on the Delta booking website. Simply put the code in BEFORE you shop for fares, and the system will take off any additional TLA discount on the fare you choose.Please note: Use code is NMRCL

*Travel must originate within the U.S. to apply discounts on international travel

Located just 18 miles from the airport, there are many ways to get to the hotel for TLA’s Annual Conference.

Ground Transportation Transportation options to/from the airport include renting a car (fees vary by car rental company), taking a taxi, using a ride share service such as Uber or Lyft, or riding a MEARS shared shuttle (fees apply).

Car Rental – TLA has secured discounted rental car rates from AVIS and Budget.

First, create an Avis or Budget account. For this you’ll need your driver’s license and credit card ready. You can rent a car without an account, but you’ll lose the benefit of skipping the counter.

If you already have a profile, add the discount codes, D619101 for AVIS Wizard and D958401 for Budget Fastbreak, to your account to receive the rates and benefits we’ve negotiated on your behalf. (Negotiated insurances are not included.) Detailed instructions on how TLA members can enroll in Avis can be found here and instructions for enrolling in Budget can be found here.

Taxi – Estimated at $70* one-way. Car sharing services range in price from $35-$140*, depending on the size of car needed.

MEARS Transportation• MEARS Shuttle – Per adult: $22* one-way or $36*

round-trip; per child: $18* one-way or $36* round-trip• MEARS Town Car – Estimated at $85* one-way or

$155* round-trip• MEARS SUVs and Vans – $103* one-way or $173*

round-trip• MEARS Limousine Transportation – Estimated $170*

one-way

MEARS shuttles are shared ride services with pricing based on per person charges. All prices listed above are ESTIMATES. Estimated pricing is subject to change at any time and does not include driver gratuity or meet-and-greet fees. For exact MEARS pricing information, please call 855-463-2776.

*Approximate pricing from Orlando International Airport

DirectionsDriving directions from all area airports can be found on the host hotel website.

ParkingThe Waldorf Astoria Orlando offers in and out valet parking for $35 per day.

WeatherIn late spring, the average daytime temperature in Orlando is in the mid-80s, and temperatures dip into the mid-60s at night.

AttireCasual dress is appropriate for all educational sessions. As conference rooms are always cold, we recommend you bring a jacket or a sweater. Please check each social function listed for attire recommendations.

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First-Time Attendees & Corporate Counsel

If this is your first time attending the TLA

Annual Conference or if you are Corporate

Counsel, be sure to check the box indicating

your status on the registration form. First-

time attendees and Corporate Counsel are

guaranteed to receive the early registration

rate regardless of when they register.

Continuing Legal EducationAccreditation has been requested for the 2018 TLA Annual Conference from every state with mandatory continuing legal education (CLE) requirements. Please be aware that each state has its own rules and regulations, including the definition of CLE. More information is available on the TLA website.

Registration

Register today for TLA’s 2018 Annual Conference to take advantage of early registration discounted fees, receive pre-meeting information and to ensure your name is included on the pre-registration roster. Registrations processed on-site may cause a delay at the time you check in at the registration desk. If you need to register after April 6, please bring your completed registration form and payment with you to the conference.

Non-Members – By registering as a non-member, you will receive an application for membership and must meet the TLA membership qualifications in order to attend the Annual Conference. As a new member of the Transportation Lawyers Association, you may attend the Annual Business Meeting as a voting member. Please note that $280 of the non-member registration fee pays your TLA dues in full for 15 months: May 1, 2018, through Jul. 31, 2019. You receive three “free” months of membership benefits, and we are confident that you will want to renew your membership for the fiscal year 2019-2020!

ALL REGISTRATIONS INCLUDE: Continental breakfasts, Welcome Reception, Thursday evening event, Annual Banquet and the Saturday evening reception. In addition,

member, non-member and retired/student registrations include daily refreshment breaks and the TLA Annual Business Meeting lunch on Thursday.

Registration ConfirmationFor those registrations received by Apr. 6, 2018, TLA will send a confirmation by email. When you receive your confirmation, please check the spelling of your name to ensure it is correct. If there is an error, please contact Susan Hime at the TLA Executive Office at 913-222-8642. The information on your confirmation email will be the information used for your name badge and event tickets. If you do not receive a confirmation email within three weeks of registering, please contact the TLA Executive Office to confirm receipt of your registration.

Registration Cancellation PolicyWritten notice of cancellations received on or before Mar. 2, 2018 will be fully refunded. Cancellations received from Mar. 3, 2018 through Apr. 6, 2018 will be refunded less a $200 processing fee. No refunds will be issued for cancellations received after Apr. 6, 2018. Substitution of registrants is allowed. Contact Susan Hime at 913-222-8642 or email tla-info@kellencompany.com to substitute a registrant.

Early Pre-Registration(register online by 11:59 p.m. CT Mar. 2, 2018)

Regular Registration(register online by 11:59 p.m. CT Apr. 6, 2018)

On-Site RegistrationMay 2-5, 2018 only

Members $825 $925 $1,025

Non-members $1,105 $1,205 $1,330

Corporate Counsel Members $825 $825 $825

First Time Attendees $825 $825 $825

Guests (age 13 and over) $450 $450 $450

Guests (age 4-12) $125 $125 $125

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Wednesday, May 2, 20188:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. TLA Executive Committee Meeting

12:30 p.m. – Shotgun Start Time Golf Tournament

4:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Registration

2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Tennis Tournament

6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Welcome Reception

7:15 p.m. Dine Around

9:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. TLA Networking After-Hours

Thursday, May 3, 20187:15 a.m. – 8:15 a.m. Continental Breakfast

8:15 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Opening Remarks Frank C. Botta, The Lynch Law Group, Pittsburgh, PA, TLA President Pierre-Olivier Menard-Dumas, Stein Monast LLP, Quebec City, Quebec, CTLA President

8:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Take Me Out to the Ball Game: The Challenges and Risks Faced by Carriers, Brokers, and Freight Forwarders in 2018 – Risk Management and Legal Strategies that Affect Clients in the Transportation Sector When facing tectonic developments like the renegotiation of NAFTA, game-changing technologies and unpredictable economic change, motor carriers, freight forwarders and brokers have devised ways to conquer these challenges. Through multiple acquisitions, the development of new technology, or creative contractual, corporate structure or risk management strategies, these players in the transportation industry have identified different ways to succeed. Transportation lawyers should understand the regulatory and legal requirements behind their solutions—including understanding the demands of integration post-merger, protecting intellectual property and strategies to protect cash flow and manage risk.

Co-Host: Eric L. Zalud, Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff LLP, Cleveland, OH

Guests: Eric Baker, SmithAmundsen LLC, Indianapolis, IN Renee Krug, CFO, GlobalTranz Enterprises, Inc., Scottsdale, AZ Paul Jones, Raymond James & Associates, St. Petersburg, FL Ken Forster, CEO, SunteckTTS, Jacksonville, FL

9:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. The $5 Billion Expansion of the Panama Canal Promised That the Canal Would Hit Big, but Has It? The $5 billion extension of the Panama Canal doubled the capacity of the Canal when it re-opened in June 2016. This panel will consider the critical legal and economic considerations behind this extension and will assess the “new Canal” commerce between Panama and the United States. With the unique opportunity to evaluate the accuracy of predicted expectations of a significant increase in inter-Americas shipping activity, this session will explore the development of, and the need to accommodate, the supertankers which were intended to provide better leverage. It will also critically examine whether the proposed use of the new Canal has crystallized. The session will conclude with an evaluation of the effects of the new Canal on the shipping of goods “internationally.”

Co-Host: William Taylor, Hanson Bridgett LLP, Sacramento, CA

Guests: Julia Holden-Davis, Gunster Yoakley & Stewart, LLC, Jacksonville, FL Jose Miguel Aleman, Arias, Aleman & Mora, Panama City, Panama Eliseo Rogues, Edge Legal Strategies, PSC, San Juan, Puerto Rico

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8:45 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. Guest Excursion (Please be prepared to leave from the lobby by 8:45 a.m.)

11:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Refreshment Break

11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Get Your Peanuts! Popcorn! Beer and Cotton Candy! The Need for Freight Forwarder and Load Broker Due Diligence: A Study in Risk Management and the Protection of Commercial Interests

In this session, panelists present best practices for intermediaries to utilize the contracting and sales personnel framework to effectively vet carriers and to match shipper expectation with carrier performance. They will also offer an in-depth review of the potential tension between an intermediary’s pursuit of new business opportunities, and the binding employment contract clauses of the sales team. Today an intermediary might be seeking someone else’s “business”, but tomorrow its client base might be a target. What due diligence and best practice steps should an itermediary consider, to manage and protect its own interests and legal risk? Are these steps enforceable or do they represent a restraint of trade?

Co-Host: M. Gordon Hearn, Fernandes Hearn, Toronto, Ontario

Guests: Allan Smith, CEO, BCG Logistics Inc., Oakville, CanadaMarie-Louise Skafte, Skafte Global Law, Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Josh Jubelirer, Associate General Counsel, Echo Global Logistics, Chicago, IL

12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. TLA Business Meeting Luncheon

1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. TLA Committee Chair Orientation

2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. CTLA Executive & Directors Meeting

2:00 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. EDUCATIONAL BREAKOUT SESSIONS

The following CLE sessions address current issues and challenges in specialty areas of the transportation industry.

2:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Current Commercial and Business Issues for Litigators Active in the Transportation

Speakers:

3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. An Overview of Key Issues in Casualty Litigation

Jackson, MI Ashley W. Winsky, McGuireWoods LLP, Richmond, VA Stephani R. Johnson, Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP,

Dallas, TX

4:15 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. International Cargo Shipping and Transportation: Will the Future Liability of Shippers Be Out of this World?

Moderator: International Trade and Transportation and Air Transportation Committees

Speakers: Kurt Gerstner, Lee International, Seoul, Korea Dr. Paul Dempsey, Professor Emeritus, McGill University, Montreal,

Quebec

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Moderator: Scott D. Carey, Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Coldwell & Berkowitz, P.C., Nashville, TN Bridgette Blitch, Taylor & Associates, Miami, FLJer emy Handschuh, Mitchell Handschuh Law Group, Atlanta, GA Brian Mathis, Taylor & Associates, Miami, FL

Moderator: Casualty Litigation Committee

Speakers: Jon S. Kennedy, Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC,

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6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. TLA 80th Anniversary Member Celebration

8:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. TLA Networking After-Hours

Friday, May 4, 20187:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast

7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Past Presidents’ Breakfast

7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Corporate Counsel & Young Professionals Breakfast

8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Foul or Fair? Protecting Customer Privacy and Protecting Pricing, Trade Channels, Routing Devices & General Public Safety

The diversion of trucks for mass destruction is a challenging and expensive concern for companies in the transportation industry. Security concerns and protection against willful hackers, competitors and even the mistaken release of private information keep many up at night. This Q&A session with key executives and experts will focus on how to identify privacy concerns internally and externally, methods to best protect those concerns from deliberate and unintentional release and will explore ways that TLA members can assist their clients with understanding this complex and important area of business.

Moderator: J. Allen Jones III, Transportation Counsel, Legal Operations, XPO Logistics, Dublin, OH

Panelists: Alisa Chestler, Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, P.C., Nashville, TN Soo C. Song, Acting United States Attorney, United States Attorney’s Office, Western District of Pennsylvania, Pittsburg, PA

9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Getting from the Parking Lot to the Stadium in Time for the First Pitch: Navigating NAFTA Regulations

Navigating NAFTA and understanding the limits and regulated freedoms arising from NAFTA, results in opportunities for future growth and development – transportation lawyers who are the most creative in developing a working knowledge of NAFTA, or of the repercussions that may ensue if the U.S. withdraws from NAFTA, will profit when they advise their clients on the potential changes for cross-border and international trade.

Moderator: Frank C. Botta, The Lynch Law Group, Pittsburgh, PA

Speakers: Vanessa P. Sciarra, Vice President for Legal Affairs & Trade and Investment Policy, National Foreign Trade Council, Washington D.C.

9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Can We Predict Who Will Win the World Series? Understanding New Technology and Using It to Predict Risk Management and Regulatory Regimes for Autonomous Vehicles

The U.S. Department of Transportation defines autonomous vehicles as, “the archetype of future transportation.” The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has developed 15 guidelines for the testing and deployment of autonomous vehicles. But how do these vehicles work? Are they computers with a car built around it, or a car with a computer built into it? Will it be a service or a product? Who will insure these vehicles, and what should transportation lawyers learn about these developments so they implement this knowledge into their practice, whether regulatory, corporate or claims oriented? Our panelists will answer these questions in a visually interesting and dynamic presentation that combines risk management analysis and technology in a meaningful way.

Moderators: Maria Rivero, Sesma, Sesma & McNeese, Mexico City, Mexico

Speakers: Kate Browne, Esq., Swiss Re Corporate Solutions Claims, New York City, NY Ryan Harrington, M.E., Principal, Vehicle Engineering, Exponent, Worcester, MA

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10:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Refreshment Break

10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. You Have to Hit the Ball to Hit a Home Run: Pending Changes in Aviation Infrastructure affecting Airports, Airlines and Cargo Carriers – Will President Trump’s Plan to Improve Infrastructure and Change International Aviation Hit A Homerun for North American Airlines?

The aviation industry in North America has faced changes with shifting immigration limitations on entering into the U.S., rethinking of “Open Skies” policy and moves to restrict Gulf Carriers, promises of funding for new aviation infrastructure in the U.S. and the proposed privatization of the air traffic control system. The panel, comprising aviation in-house and external counsel, will provide insights into key changes that will affect domestic and international air transportation – including what is expected in the new administration’s antitrust policy as it affects airlines, regulatory developments affecting passenger rights in the U.S. and Canada, recent leading court decisions affecting passenger and cargo claims, and the effect of the U.S. administration’s travel ban.

Moderator: Catherine Pawluch, Partner, DLA Piper (Canada) LLP, Toronto, Ontario

Speakers: Robert Kneisley, Associate General Counsel, Southwest Airlines Co., Washington, D.C. Frank Kruppenbacher, Chair of the Board, Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, Orlando International Airport, Orlando, FL Peter McLauchlan, Partner, Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP, Houston, TX

11:45 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. EDUCATIONAL BREAKOUT SESSIONS

The following CLE sessions address current issues and challenges in specialty areas of the transportation industry.

11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Safety Fitness Determinations: What is FMCSA Measuring?

Moderator: Bridgette Blitch, Taylor & Associates, Lakeland, FL

Speakers: Gregory S. Katz, Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP, New York, NY Mark Andrews, Strasburger & Price, LLP Washington, D.C. Hank Seaton, Seaton & Husk LLP, Vienna, VA

11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m.

International Transportation

Moderators: Sanj Sood, Aird & Berlis LLP, Toronto, Ontario Jeffrey J. Jurca, Jurca and Lashuk LLC, Columbus, OH

12:45 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Lunch on Your Own

2:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Current Topics in Freight Claims: A Review from Different Perspectives

Speakers: C. Frederic Marcinak, III, Smith Moore & Leatherwood, Greenville, SC Jason Orleans, Orleans, Canty, Novy LLC, Chicago, IL Thomas Martin, Price, Meese, Shulman & D’Arminio, P.C., Woodcliff Lake, NJ Marshal Pitchford, DiCaudo, Pitchford & Yoder, Akron, OH

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Speakers: Carole McAfee Wallace, Fernandes Hearn LLP, Toronto, Ontario Dr. Marco Remiorz, Dabelstein & Passehl, Hamburg, Germany Anna Sledziecka, Isaacs & Co., Toronto, Ontario Carlos Sesma Jr., Sesma, Sesma & McNeese,Mexico City, Mexico

Moderator: Freight Claims Committee

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2:00 p.m.-3:15 p.m.

Current Topics in Alternative Dispute Resolution: Drafting an Arbitration Clause and the Benefits of Arbitration

Presenters: Alternative Dispute Resolution and Corporate Counsel Committees

Moderator: Eric R. Benton, Lorance & Thompson PC, Houston, TX

3:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. An Overview of Current Topics in Competition and Bankruptcy Laws

Speakers: Rick Steinberg, Price Meese, Shulman & D’Arminio P.C., Woodcliff Lake, NJ Andrew Danas, Grove, Jaskiewicz and Cobert LLP, Washington, D.C. Mike Spurlock, Beery & Spurlock Co., L.P.A., Columbus, OH

3:15 p.m.-4:30 p.m.

Facing Both Ways – Cargo & Casualty Claims Handling for Transportation Intermediaries

Chicago, IL Stephanie A. Espinoza, Marwedel, Minichello & Reeb PC, Chicago, IL

6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Cocktail Reception

7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Annual Banquet

9:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. TLA Networking After-Hours

Saturday, May 5, 20186:30 a.m. – 7:30 a.m. Fun Run/Walk

7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast

8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. The First Two Were High and Tight, So Where Do You Think the Next One’s Gonna Be?

What do you do when, despite all your best preparation, you’re thrown a curveball at trial? Experienced trial attorneys share war stories of plans gone awry when the judge or opposing counsel does not play it right down the middle. Get coaching tips on how to react at the plate when dealt a change-up and how to anticipate “low and away” or “in your ear” the next time around.

Moderator: Kathleen C. Jeffries, Scopelitis, Garvin, Light, Hanson & Feary, Pasadena, CA

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Admiralty and Maritime Transportation Committee

Moderator: Gary F. Seitz, Gellert Scali Busenkell & Brown LLC, Philadelphia, PA

Speakers: Stephanie S. Penninger, Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff LLP,

Moderator: Bankruptcy & Creditors’ Rights and Antitrust and Unfair Trade Practices Committees

M. Kelly, Gallivan, White & Boyd PA, Charlotte, NC

Speakers: Hillary Arrow Booth, Booth LLP, Los Angeles, CA Gene F. Zipperle, Ward Hocker & Thornton PLLC, Louisville, KY Christopher

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9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Bases Loaded with Two Outs — The Game Is Tied! TLA Lightning Multimodal Round

Both long-term and developing experts will lead attendees through a session that offers a fast-paced overview of hot topics, recent legal developments and emerging issues affecting attorneys and their clients in the transportation space.

Moderator:

Panelists:

Kathy Garber, Clark Hill Strasburger, Houston, TX

Maritime: Gary Seitz, Gellert Scali Busenkell & Brown, LLC, Philadelphia, PARail: Raymond A. Atkins, Sidley Austin, Washington, D.C.Aviation: Hans N. Huggler, Lane Powell, Portland, OR

High way: Beata Shapiro, Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker, Boston, MA

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. NAFTA and Baseball: Different Game, Same Goal

“Your goal shouldn’t be to buy players. Your goal should be to buy wins and in order to buy wins, you need to buy your run.” Peter Brand, Moneyball

Re-negotiations for NAFTA are well underway, and this multi-national panel will identify the key issues for each country – Canada, the United States and Mexico. This session will review whether each country sees the same issues as being affected by NAFTA and then analyze how those issues will affect each country’s players in the transportation space. The moderators will lead NAFTA experts through difficult discussions as they identify areas of conflict and similar interest among countries with different financial and trading strengths, and will assist transportation attorneys with concluding whether the analytical, evidence-based approach to assembling a competitive baseball team as described in Moneyball is an exemplary approach for NAFTA negotiations and whether it can level the playing field in North America.

Moderator: Pierre-Olivier Menard-Dumas, Stein Monast LLP, Quebec City, Quebec

Speakers: Mexico: Arturo Rivera Gavaldón, Sesma, Sesma & McNeese, Mexico City, Mexico

United States: Kenneth R. Hoffman, Dysart Taylor Cotter McMonigle & Montemore PC, Kansas City, MOCanada: Francois Rouette, Cain Lamarre, Montreal, Quebec

11:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Refreshment Break

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11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Don’t Let Plaintiff Lawyers and Healthcare Providers Give You the Split Fingered Fastball: How the Personal Injury Bar, Finance Companies and the Medical Profession Are Colluding to Increase Damages in Personal Injury Litigation

Casualty litigation can be costly, time consuming, and lead to significant economic loss for motor carrier clients. Casualty litigators who can reduce or limit damages at an early stage in litigation provide their clients with certainty, and more predictability in what can be a very unpredictable experience. Therefore, a focus on striking or limiting damages at the initial pleading stage can save money, but can also cause some plaintiffs to settle early or refocus their damage expectations to a more realistic scale. The moderator will lead this panel of experienced casualty litigators who have experience defending these claims through clear fact scenarios to help litigators anticipate when and where these claims are likely to be advanced, and will examine plaintiffs’ latest strategies to increase medical special damages through litigation finance/factoring arrangements, and finally will provide seasoned and practical advice and strategies for defense attorneys successfully defend by limiting or even eliminating these types of damages claims.

Moderator:

Speakers:

David B. Hall, Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, & Berkowitz, P.C., Birmingham, AL

Yvette Pace, Kubicki Draper, Orlando, FLRichard Griffin, Bair Hilty PC, Houston, TXBeth Anne Lashuk, Jurca & Lashuk LLC, Columbus, OHMark Barber, Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, & Berkowitz, P.C., Atlanta, GA

12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. Cuba Represents a Significant, New Foreign Market, but Should Transportation Attorneys Be Seeking to Do or Expand Their Business in Cuba, and What Legal, Ethical and Compliance Issues Must Be Considered to Succeed?

“I don’t put any foreign substances on the baseball. Everything I use is from the good old U.S.A.” George Frazier, Yankees Pitcher, Rules & Ethics, Pete’s Baseball Quotes

With a population of 11.5 million in 2016 (compared to 3.4 million in Puerto Rico), Cuba is already a familiar potential business partner for Canadian companies, but also could represent a significant and new market for American businesses, particularly those in the transportation space. Cuban authorities claim that foreign investors have anted up nearly $3 billion in investments in Cuba, and American companies who seek to do business in Cuba face competition from Mexicans, the Spanish and the Dutch. This session will examine the current status of restrictions for U.S. companies that wish to do business in Cuba, as well as explore the ethical, legal and regulatory implications of doing so. The panel will address the realities that impact business economics when a country is criticized for enriching the pockets of a military, known for controling a large part of the local economy.

Moderator: Peter Quinter, Gray Robinson, Miami, FL

Speakers: Richard Roffman, Publisher, Cuba Trade Magazine, Miami, FL Osvaldo Miranda, Greenberg Traurig, Miami, FL Saul Cimbler, President, Florida Mediation & Arbitration, Miami, FL

1:15 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Lunch on Your Own

2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Pool Volleyball Tournament

5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Cinco de Mayo Closing Reception

7:00 p.m. Dine Around

8:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. TLA Networking After-Hours

Calendar of Events & Continuing Legal Education

Saturday, May 5, 2018 (continued)

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Activities

GolfTuesday

Tuesday golf is currently being organized by the golf co-chairs, and a location will be announced in February 2018. While prizes will be awarded in various winning categories, golfers are responsible for paying their own greens fees (at a negotiated rate) as well as for food and drinks at the course. There is no pre-payment through the TLA. Stay tuned for future updates.

Wednesday

Wednesday afternoon golfers will have a blast, when TLA hosts its fun, yet challenging, golf tournament. Amidst the Bonnet Creek nature preserve is Golf Magazine’s prestigious, “Top Courses You Can Play,” and “2016-17 Gold Medal Premier Resort” – The Waldorf Astoria Golf Club.

Using the land’s natural contours as a canvas, this meticulously designed course was created by acclaimed golf course architect Rees Jones. This course pulls in elements from several of the world’s classic courses – some designed a century ago. The layout ingeniously blends its traditional character with endless subtleties for a challenging experience. Mindful of the natural elements and in homage to the game’s storied history, Jones created a golf course of great integrity and environmental consciousness that seamlessly folds into the terrain, so it appears to have been there forever.

Visually stunning and immensely playable, the Par 72 golf course is enhanced by natural elements like majestic cypress trees lining the fairways and features a five-tee system to accommodate golfers of every caliber. The Waldorf Astoria Golf Club measures an impressive 7,108 yards from the professional tees and maintains a course rating of 74.6 and slope of 139.

Other amenities of the on-property golf course include a Pro shop, practice range and putting green and individual private lessons.

Tennis The Tennis Tournament will be held Wednesday, May 2, at the United States Tennis Association National Campus, located just a quick 30 miles from the hotel. Players will get to experience the beautiful green clay courts at this storied outdoor venue. Get your pairs together now and go after the gold!

Welcome ReceptionWednesday evening, TLA will officially welcome you to the Annual Conference. Join colleagues for casual drinks and bites on the resort’s promenade and be prepared to be wowed, Carnivale-style, before heading to the Dine Around amongst the hotel’s three fine-dining establishments.

After Hours NetworkingThis year, TLA’s After Hours Networking will be in a setting for kings and queens at Sir Harry’s Lounge. Open just for TLA members and their guests, attendees can enjoy a drink and conversation, reflecting on the day’s education program, in a private, lounge setting.

Guest ExcursionTake a break from the parks and attractions for a day in Winter Park. Situated 25 miles northeast of the hotel, this historic resort town is a stately haven nestled between canal-linked lakes. Guests will enjoy private transportation for the day, departing from the hotel lobby promptly at 8:45 a.m. and returning by 3:15 p.m. on Thursday, May 3.

Upon arrival in Winter Park, guests will board the Scenic Boat Tour, cruising through three of the city’s lakes that border the area’s most prestigious homes. This one-hour, 12-mile cruise through lakes and canals is really the only way to see the true beauty of Winter Park. Floating past countless Gatsby-esque lakeside mansions, the captain keeps up a rolling commentary of fascinating facts and gossip about residents both old and new. Remember your sunscreen and hat!

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Lunch at the renowned 310 Park South restaurant following the Boat Tour is included. Established in 1999, 310 Park South makes its mark along Winter Park’s historic and lively Park Avenue. 310 Park South is committed to serving only the highest quality and freshest “New American” cuisine. (Adult beverages are available for purchase.)

Afterward enjoy strolling, and browsing through the one-of-a-kind boutiques, world-renowned art collections in the area’s museums and well-known shops along Park Avenue, prior to boarding the shuttle back to the hotel. This is a seperately ticketed item from the guest registration category so make sure to mark it accordingly. Be sure to register early as spots fill up quickly.

TLA 80th Anniversary Member CelebrationAfter a morning packed with exceptional CLE sessions, come celebrate TLA’s vibrant history during Thursday evening’s 80th Anniversary Member Celebration. Music, delicious food and drink, merriment and a few surprises are in store under the stars in the Central Park Gardens. Come dressed in your cool whites and enjoy the fun atmosphere with fellow attendees and guests.

Reception and Annual BanquetFriday evening will present attendees with the time-honored Annual Banquet. Enjoy comradery with fellow attendees as you dine. Watch as distinguished honors and recognitions of service are presented and listen to speeches from TLA’s outgoing and incoming Presidents. The Annual Banquet is designated as “tropical black tie”, so bring your dinner jackets and palm prints for an evening of entertainment and fun.

Fun Run/WalkThe Fun Run/Walk chairs are plotting the course for our attendees who plan to participate in the event this year! All registrants will receive a commemorative Fun Run t-shirt with their registration fee. Stretch those legs and pack those sneakers. Wake up early on Saturday and get ready to forge through the lush natural landscape the hotel grounds have to offer.

Pool VolleyballEven after the sessions end on Saturday, there is still fun to be had. Join your friends and colleagues for TLA’s pool volleyball tournament. Teams will compete in this casual, competitive activity poolside. Don’t feel like swimming? You can still cheer on the teams and enjoy the sunshine.

Cinco de Mayo Closing ReceptionYou won’t want to miss Saturday night’s closing reception. Before going out for dinner, attendees can grab a drink and bite to eat and say your goodbyes until next year. Attendees will be presented with Cinco de Mayo-inspired small bites, and fun outside. This resort casual, Cinco de Mayo-themed event will close out TLA’s 80th Annual Conference!

Walt Disney World®Waldorf Astoria Orlando is located near Walt Disney World® Resort, offering complimentary transportation to all Disney Theme Parks. Share unforgettable moments with those who mean the most. Access all of the Disney Theme Parks with ease by taking the hotel’s complimentary luxury motor coach transportation, provided between Waldorf Astoria Orlando, Walt Disney World® Theme Parks and Disney Springs® Area. Pick-up is conveniently located at the porte-cochere. The daily transportation schedule is available at the front desk, through the Concierge or by clicking here.

Park and Attraction TicketsFor your convenience, TLA has partnered with Hello Florida! for convention discounted tickets for your favorite attractions. Select from Walt Disney World® parks as well as Sea World and Universal attractions. Visit our Hello Florida! partner for additional information

Disney Character Meet And GreetsYou and your families will not want to miss the opportunity to meet your favorite Disney characters or even dine with them. Make your reservations directly here. These experiences fill up incredibly quickly so RSVP today.

Explore all that Disney has to offer, including:• Magic Kingdom® Park

• Epcot®

• Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park

• Disney’s Hollywood Studios®

• Disney Springs® Area

• The Landing

• Town Center

• Marketplace

• West Side

• ESPN Wide World of Sports® Complex

• Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park

• Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park

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WA Kids ClubIt’s the little things that count – especially our youngest guests. Waldorf Astoria Orlando developed WA Kids Club to keep children happily entertained and feeling welcome. A specialized service that focuses on children’s activities, kids will experience a world of adventure and learning. There is always plenty to do, including making new friends!

Each adventure begins with a color-your-own WA Kids Club “Waldy” tee shirt! From fun-filled poolside scavenger hunts to roasting marshmallows and cool craft creations, the WA Kids Club program offers parents a chance to unwind while your children enjoy an engaging escape.

• WA Kids Club programs are available for children ages 5-12.

• Advance reservations are required and can be made through the Concierge or by calling 407-597-5388.

QuestionsPlease direct any questions regarding the TLA Annual Conference & CTLA Midyear Meeting

to the TLA Executive Office at 913-222-8652 or via email to TLA-info@kellencompany.com.

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Registration Form

To register online, please visit the TLA website

STEP ONE: Name Badge & Roster Information (Please print legibly)

Registrant’s Name:

(Print your name how you’d like it to appear on your badge and the attendee roster)

Company/Firm:

Address:

City: State/Province: Zip/Postal Code: Country:

Email Address: Telephone Number:

Special Dietary Needs/Allergies: Vegetarian Vegan Gluten Free Kosher Other:

From what states will you be requesting CLE for this program?

STEP TWO: Liability Waiver & Emergency ContactPlease read and sign. I agree and acknowledge that I am undertaking participation in TLA events and activities as my own free and intentional act, and I am fully aware that possible physical injury might occur to me as a result of my participation in these events. I give this acknowledgement freely and knowingly, and I am, as a result, able to participate in TLA events, and I do hereby assume responsibility for my own well-being. I am aware that photo-graphs will be taken during the conference and may be published in The Transportation Lawyer and in promotional materials.

Signature: Date:

Emergency Contact: Name Relationship Phone

STEP THREE: Conference Registration By Mar. 2 Mar. 3-Apr. 6 After Apr. 6

Member $825 $925 $1,050

Non-Member* $1,105* $1,205* $1,330*

Retired Member/Student $600 $600 $600

Guests and Children (13 and over)**

Name: $450 $450 $450

Email: Special Dietary Needs/Allergies: Vegetarian Vegan Gluten Free Kosher Other:

Name: $450 $450 $450

Email: Special Dietary Needs/Allergies: Vegetarian Vegan Gluten Free Kosher Other:

Child (4-12)

Name: $125 $125 $125

Child (3 and under) FREE

Name: Special Dietary Needs/Allergies: Vegetarian Vegan Gluten Free Kosher Other:

I am a first-time attendee. I am Corporate Counsel.

First-time attendees and Corporate Counsel are guaranteed the early rate regardless of when they register.

May 2-5, 2018Waldorf Astoria Orlando

Orlando, Fla.

TLA Annual Conference & CTLA Midyear Meeting

If you are only able to attend a portion of the meeting, see page two of the registration form for single day pricing and registration.

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Registration Form - Page 2

STEP FOUR: Special Events/Single Day Registration(Please print the name of the spouse/guest/child registering for the event on the line provided.)

WEDNESDAY, MAY 2

Golf Tournament – 12:30 p.m. Shotgun Start Attendee – $160 Handicap Guest Name: – $160 Handicap Guest Name: – $160 Handicap

Tennis Tournament – 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Attendee – $30 Guest Name: – $30 Guest Name: – $30

THURSDAY, MAY 3

Single Day Education Program – $325

Winter Park Guest Excursion – 8:45 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. (Please include name) – $55 – $55

(Price includes transportation to/from host hotel, Winter Park boat tour and lunch (with non-alcoholic beverages.)

FRIDAY, MAY 4

Single Day Education Program – $325

Annual Reception and Banquet 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Extra Event Ticket - $150

(includes two drink tickets, reception and banquet meal)

Note: The extra event ticket is for additional guests to attend the Annual Banquet only and not required for fully registered attendees and guests.

Guest Name: – $150 Guest Name: – $150 Guest Name: – $150

SATURDAY, MAY 5

Single Day Education Program – $325

Fun Run/Walk – (includes custom-designed t-shirt) Attendee – $25 T-shirt Size: Guest Name: – $25 T-shirt Size: Guest Name: – $25 T-shirt Size:

Pool Volleyball - 2:00-4:00 p.m.

Attendee Guest Name: Guest Name:

STEP FIVE: Total FeesFunds MUST be submitted from a U.S. bank in U.S. funds.

Total Registration Fee (from Step 3) $

Total Guest/Child registrations (from Step 3) $

Total Special Events/Single Day(from Step 4) $

Total Payment Enclosed $ (Payment is due with the registration form.)

STEP SIX: Payment Information Register online by credit card Check enclosed (please make checks payable to TLA in

U.S. currency drawn on a U.S. bank.) Check number___________________ Please complete this form and submit it with a check to: TLA

P.O. Box 723248 Atlanta, GA 31139

Cancellation Policy: A $200 cancellation fee will be assessed on registrations cancelled from Mar. 3 through Apr. 6, 2018. After April 6, cancellations will not be accepted. Substitutions will be allowed, but must be requested in writing no later than May 1, 2018 to tla-info@kellencom-pany.com.

May 2-5, 2018Waldorf Astoria Orlando

Orlando, Fla.

TLA Annual Conference & CTLA Midyear Meeting

*$280 of the non-member registration fee will pay for your TLA membership from May 2018 to July 2019, if you meet the membership qualifications, entitling you to attend the Annual Business Meeting as a voting member upon review and approval of membership by the Membership Committee. A member application will be sent to you for completion.

**Guest/Child registrations include the Welcome Reception, daily continental breakfast, Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening events.

*** Dine Around meals are at the expense of the registrant and not included in the registration fee.