The Role of In House Counsel in Mediation with Cindy Randall, VP, Deputy General Counsel, Microsoft

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Our special guest this week, Cindy Randall, VP, Deputy General Counsel, Microsoft, will Present on: The role of in-house counsel in mediation.

Cindy shares her valuable reflections as an in-house and veteran of dozens of mediations on how the in-house lawyer can best contribute to the success of mediation and the ultimate settlement of disputes.

Our Presenter:

Cynthia Randall is VP, Deputy General Counse and Head of Litigation at Microsoft, where she oversees the defense of commercial and IP litigation, regulatory enforcement actions and international arbitrations. Cindy has 30 years of complex litigation experience, including in-house roles at Verizon and Cigna, and law firm experience with Dechert LLP and Saul Ewing LLP.

Cindy is a graduate of Duke University and the University of Pennsylvania Law School. She serves on Microsoft’s Pro Bono Steering Committee, the Class Action Committee of Lawyers for Civil Justice, the Liability Reform Committee of the U.S. Chamber Litigation Center and the Council of the International Institute for Conflict Prevention and Resolution (CPR).

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Jeff Kichaven

Jeff Kichaven is one of America’s leading mediators. He’s “Ranked in Chambers – Band 1” on the USA – Nationwide list, and Lexology (f/k/a Who’s Who Legal) has honored him as a Global Elite Thought Leader in mediation. Jeff is an Honors Graduate of Harvard Law School and a Phi… MORE >

                       

Natalie J. Armstrong-Motin

Natalie J. Armstrong Motin is a Mediation Business Strategist | ADR Practice Development Consultant | Social Media Marketing Management for mediators and arbitrators around the world. She is the founder of Will Work For Food, host of the Idle Chat video series for the ABA's Section for Dispute Resolution, and… MORE >

                       

David Shraga

Negotiator, Litigator and Mediator Specializing in Entertainment, Intellectual Property, and Media Matters David Shraga brings legal sophistication, sound business judgment, and executive experience to every dispute he handles.= He’s led legal and business affairs at premiere global studios, overseen countless negotiations and productions, and advised some of the world’s most… MORE >

                       

Jean Lawler

I help Attorneys and Parties simplify and resolve Complex Insurance, Civil & Commercial Litigation, Professional Liability, ADA and Cyber/Privacy Litigation by finding SOLUTIONS that bring RESOLUTION and CLOSURE so that the Parties can get on with their businesses and lives unencumbered by the uncertainties, risks and expense of litigation. I… MORE >