Masters Conference Announces John O’Tuel, Assistant GC of GlaxoSmithKline, as 2011 Event Keynote

Sept. 14, 2011 - PRLog -- Washington, D.C. - The Masters Conference, an advanced legal educational experience, today announced that John O’Tuel, Assistant General Counsel of GlaxoSmithKline, will be a keynote speaker at its October conference. The theme for Masters Conference 2011 is “Security, Privacy and Compliance within Corporate Litigation,” and it will be held October 3-5 at the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington, D.C. O’Tuel will speak on Tuesday, October 4th on “Preservation and e-Discovery Reform:  Its Importance for the U.S. Judicial System and Beneficial Implications for Privacy Concerns”.

“The Masters Conference is well-known for providing relevant topics presented by quality speakers,” O’Tuel said. “I am honored to be invited to speak alongside this elite group of experts.”

O’Tuel works in the Dispute Resolution & Prevention group at GlaxoSmithKline. As Assistant General Counsel, he manages a variety of litigation including antitrust matters, product liability cases and a diverse collection of commercial litigation. He is involved with litigation and IT processes with a focus on e-discovery.  O’Tuel also works on privilege coordination issues, pro bono projects, and civil justice reform efforts. Before joining GlaxoSmithKline, he practiced at the law firm Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice in Raleigh, NC.  He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in history from the University of North Carolina and his law degree from Wake Forest University.

“The Masters Conference is excited to have John make the keynote presentation on the second day of the event,” said Marilyn Gladden, Global Client Relations Director for The Masters Conference. “His presentation will no doubt be timely and relevant to all attendees.”

Masters Conference 2011 will offer two educational tracks that will be presented by corporate and law firm thought leaders. The first will be an introductory track for electronic discovery skills and best practices. The second will be an advanced track covering emerging issues of data security, privacy and compliance systems. Sessions will offer expert insight on the challenges and solutions of litigation and discovery and attendees are expected from across the globe including leading experts and professionals from law firms, corporations, government and the bench.

Each year the Masters Conference provides practical CLE education for lawyers and litigation support professionals that is delivered by experts with front-line experience. Masters Conference content is developed by an advisory cabinet of industry thought leaders. Attendees will gain practical knowledge, presented by peers, on current issues that can be applied immediately to everyday practice.

To register online for Masters Conference 2011, visit http://www.themastersconference.com. For sponsorship information, contact marilyn.gladden@themastersconference.com.  

About Masters Conference
Since 2006, the Masters Conference has brought together experts and leading professionals from law firms, corporations and the bench to discuss strategies, practices and resources for managing the information lifecycle. The Masters Conference is an intimate forum where legal industry professionals can share, collaborate and obtain master knowledge of the most relevant topics in the legal industry today. By limiting attendance to 350 delegates, the Masters Conference is meant to be an exclusive opportunity to learn and network with the top legal professionals in the industry without battling large crowds and an overwhelming vendor hall. For additional information on the Masters Conference, please visit http://www.themastersconference.com.

Media Contact:

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Marilyn Gladden                  
Global Client Relations Director             
407-491-6911                  
Marilyn.gladden@themastersconference.com

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Since 2006, the Masters Conference has brought together experts and leading professionals from law firms, corporations and the bench to discuss strategies, practices and resources for managing the information life cycle.