Directors and officers liability insurance is a complex product that is continuously evolving to reflect changes in the potential liabilities of individuals and their companies. Join us for a discussion of the latest developments in D&O insurance, including its interrelationship with other types of business insurance. The information discussed will be relevant to companies who already have D&O policies as well as those considering them. Topics will include proper coverage of claims arising from:

• Government & internal investigations
• Cybersecurity failures
• Sexual harassment & other employee claims
• Individual liability for company actions
• Dissident shareholder demands for information
• Social media activity

Our speakers for this panel will include:

• Jeanne Deni, Senior Vice President & Claims Counsel, McGriff, Seibels & Williams, Inc.
• Lee Terry, Partner, Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP

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February 13, 2018

1550 17th Street, Suite 500 | Denver, CO 80202

Breakfast | 7:30 AM
Program | 8-9:00 AM

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Please join Davis Graham and your natural resources peers at our sixth annual Energy M&A and Financing Forum. Attendees will get an in-depth look at the issues sure to impact M&A and financing in the energy sector in 2018.

Discussions will cover a range of topics, including:

• Trends and Developments in Upstream Capital Market Transactions
• Survey of Terms in Recent Oil & Gas M&A Deals
• Current Executive Compensation Issues in the Upstream Industry
• Current Climate for Credit Facility and Other Debt Financing Transactions
• SEC Update – Staff Comments on Five Year Rule Issues
• Regulatory and Air Update
• Executive Perspectives on M&A and Corporate Strategy

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March 20, 2018

Registration | 1:00 – 1:15 PM

Program | 1:15 – 4:40 PM

Cocktail Reception | 4:40 – 6:00 PM

Four Seasons Hotel Denver

1111 14th Street | Denver, CO 80202

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Are you an emerging leader in Denver? Please join Davis Graham & Stubbs, the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce, and Mile High United Way for a program on how to make an impact in your community through engagement on a board (non-profit, foundation, or government). The panel will discuss how to join a board, fiduciary duties, fundraising tips, budget review best practices, time and financial commitments, and business development opportunities, among other things.

Our speakers for this panel include:

• Mary McBride, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Mile High United Way (former President of CoBank)
• Kelly Brough, President & CEO, Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce
• David Miller, Executive Director, Barton Institute for Philanthropy and Social Enterprise (The Denver Foundation Former CEO)
• Catherine Hance, Partner, Davis Graham (Mile High United Way and Denver Botanic Gardens Board Member)
• Kenzo Kawanabe, Partner, Davis Graham (Boettcher Foundation, Sakura Foundation, Colorado Lawyers Committee, and Colorado Legal Services Board Member)

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Wednesday, February 21, 2018

1550 17th Street, Suite 500 | Denver, CO 80202

Registration | 3:30-4:00 PM

Program | 4:00-5:00 PM

Cocktail Reception | 5:00-6:00 PM

Please join us for a discussion of the #MeToo movement and its implications for employers. This briefing will include the following topics:

• The Impact of the #MeToo Movement on Workplace Harassment and Discrimination Policies and Investigations
• How to Address Complaints of Sexual Harassment for Alleged Conduct that Occurred in the Past
• Investigating Claims Made by Multiple Employees
• The Importance of Training
• Preventing Retaliation
• The Impact of Social Media
• Workplace Discipline
• Off Duty Conduct
• Potential Criminal Implications
• Defending Charges and Lawsuits
• Caselaw Update
• And More!

Our speakers for this panel will include:

• Sybil Kisken, Partner
• Janet Savage, Partner
• Rick Lee, Associate

Event Information

Thursday, February 8, 2018

1550 17th Street, Suite 500 | Denver, CO 80202

Breakfast | 7:30 AM

Program | 8-9:00 AM

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Please join us for a discussion on key environmental issues & answers for real estate developers. Topics will include:

The Regulatory Roadmap & Common Risks & Foibles

• The Regulators & the Regulations
• Retaining & Managing Consultants
• Allocating Risks & Liability

Colorado-Specific Considerations – Opportunities & Pitfalls

• The Voluntary Remediation Program & Environmental Covenants
• Asbestos in Soil
• VOCs & Indoor Air
• Construction Dewatering & Other Groundwater Issues
• Tax Credits, Grants, & Loans

Our Speakers for this Panel will Include:

• Chris Kinsman, Partner – Moderator
• Betsy Temkin, Partner
• Michelle DeVoe, Of Counsel
• Dean Miller, Of Counsel

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January 25, 2018

1550 17th Street,
Suite 500
| Denver, CO 80202

Registration & Lunch | 11:30 AM

Program | 12-1:00 PM

Join us for a happy hour benefit for Big City Mountaineers after the Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show. First 100 attendees will receive a FREE pair of Optic Nerve sunglasses. Plus a raffle of Optic Nerve goggles, sunglasses, and more!

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Thursday, January 25, 2018
5:30-7:30 PM

Stout Street Social
| 1400 Stout Street | Denver, CO 80202

The Status of Recent Federal Rulemakings on Operations and Royalty Reporting and Payment

Over the last 18 months, Bureau of Land Management and Office of Natural Resources Revenue rules have been finalized, appealed, put on hold in part, or withdrawn entirely. Although these stop-start, on-again/off-again efforts can be difficult to follow, they raise important compliance issues for operators and royalty reporters and payors. Please join us for a discussion of the status of the following rules, their impacts on federal royalty reporting and payment, and what operators can and should be doing while we are waiting for further developments:

• BLM’s venting and flaring rule, including its provisions related to beneficial use of production;
• Rules replacing Onshore Orders Nos. 3, 4, and 5, including off lease measurement and commingling requirements; and
• ONRR’s royalty valuation rule, including renewal of the Royalty Policy Committee and the notice seeking comment on the proposed rulemaking to modify the 1988 rule in conjunction with repeal of the 2016 rule.

Our Speakers for this Panel will Include:

• Judy Matlock, Partner
• Katie Schroder, Partner
• Gail Wurtzler, Partner

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Thursday, January 18, 2018

1550 17th Street,
Suite 500
| Denver, CO 80202

Breakfast | 7:30 AM

Program | 8-9:00 AM

A request for one Continuing Legal Education credit in the State of Colorado has been approved.

Please join Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP and your public company peers for our Annual Update. Discussions will cover a range of topics, including:

Current Disclosure Issues and an Update on the Status of the Dodd-Frank Rulemaking

We will discuss the current status of various SEC initiatives and rulemakings under the new administration, including where various Dodd-Frank rules stand and possible future developments.

Securities/M&A Litigation Trends and Shareholder Activism

The landscape for securities and M&A-related litigation has changed significantly in the recent past, and there have been developments in the world of shareholder activism as well. We will cover major trends in these areas and offer practical guidance.

Executive Compensation Update

Executive and director pay continue to dominate the headlines. We will do a broad update of relevant executive compensation topics, including the latest on pay ratio and other regulatory/legal developments, new ISS guidance, lessons learned from 2017, and public company compensation trends.

Event Details

January 11, 2018

Breakfast | 7:30 AM

Program | 8:00-10:00 AM

Four Seasons Hotel Denver

1111 14th Street
| Denver, CO 80202

A request for CLE credit in Colorado has been approved.

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Join ACOEL Fellows and their colleagues and guests at Davis Graham & Stubbs to meet the new EPA Regional Administrator, Doug Benevento. Mr. Benevento will discuss his priorities and efforts to date (since his start in October 2017). Please come and network with your other Fellows in a small group setting. Breakfast will be provided.

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December 15, 2017

1550 17th Street,
Suite 500
| Denver, CO 80202

Breakfast | 7:30 AM

Program | 8-9:00 AM

As we head into the fall and winter, most public companies should be starting to “gear up” to include CEO pay ratio disclosure in their 2018 proxy statements. Please join us for a presentation and workshop where we will walk through the practical considerations facing public companies as they prepare their pay ratio calculation and disclosure for the first time. We have found that the best way to understand the pay ratio rule is through examples, so the workshop will contain a number of them – from simple calculations of the ratio to examples illustrating some of the most complex issues companies face in identifying their “median employee.” We’ll also arm you with a proposed timeline and suggested action items public companies should be taking to prepare for the upcoming disclosure.

Our speakers for this panel will include:

• Brian Boonstra, Partner
• John Elofson, Partner
• Jonathan Marks, Partner

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November 2, 2017

1550 17th Street,
Suite 500
| Denver, CO 80202

Breakfast | 7:30 AM

Program | 8-9:00 AM

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