July 30-
August 2, 2008
Oklahoma City

33rd Annual Convention & Exhibition
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 Institute
Corporate Law
The Institutes

The distinctive attribute of the institute format is the progressive building upon material presented daily, culminating in a total appreciation of the material on the final day.

Corporate Law Institute
10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Wednesday
9:00 a.m. – Noon Thursday & Friday

Angela Knight Hooper, Esq.
The Williams Companies
Tulsa, OK
This institute will provide an overview of types of business entities and will offer suggestions for determining the form of new entities and discussion of the basics of corporate formalities and SEC reporting requirements for publicly traded companies. The program will examine acquisitions and divestitures with particular attention to due diligence, tips for smooth closings, and preparing for transition.

There will also be discussion as to how a well-executed document retention program can enhance due diligence efforts, and how the deal team can encourage efficient management of discontinued operations. The last day will offer a look at the future of business processes and legal process outsourcing. There will also be a panel discussion on software licensing, and tips to build positive relationships with in-house counsel and paralegals.

Angela Hooper practices in the areas of mergers & acquisitions, outsourcing and software licensing as in-house counsel for The Williams Companies. She has been involved in the acquisition or divestiture of assets totaling approximately $3 billion, including the sale of the Texas Gas Pipeline for $1.05 billion in 2002 and the The Williams Companies' Alaska refinery and related assets for approximately $300
million in 2003. She was formerly with the prestigious Oklahoma law firm of Doerner, Saunders, Daniel & Anderson. She has experience as a presenter for Lorman Educational Services and remains a contributing author to the Oklahoma Employment Law Letter. Her JD is from Southern Methodist University’s Dedman School of Law.

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