As a service to the community and its clients, Kean Miller will present a series of industry-specific discussions, dialogue and resources devoted to the renewal and rebuilding of Louisiana’s economy. This week-long breakfast briefing series is designed to provide innovation, insight and ideas for the business community in Louisiana. The series will take place from October 10 through October 14 at Drusilla Place, 3482 Drusilla Lane (Jefferson Highway at I-12 in Baton Rouge). Kean Miller’s “Moving Louisiana Forward” breakfast series will feature panel discussions and presentations focusing on important business, legal and regulatory issues facing post-Katrina Louisiana. We will focus on the Louisiana economy (Monday, October 10), the construction industry (Tuesday, October 11), the healthcare industry (Wednesday, October 12), the energy industry (Thursday, October 13) and the Louisiana environmental regulatory landscape (Friday, October 14).
MOVING LOUISIANA FORWARD – Breakfast Briefing Series Louisiana’s Economic Horizon Monday, October 10th 7:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Networking Breakfast 7:15 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Economic Outlook for the New Louisiana 8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Dr. Loren Scott, Loren C. Scott & Associates, Inc. Panel Discussion 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Panelists: Dr. Loren C. Scott, Loren C. Scott & Associates, Inc.; Stephen Moret, CEO, The Chamber of Greater Baton Rouge; Dr. Duane Blumberg, Deputy Secretary, Louisiana Department of Economic Development; Mark Drennen, GNO, Inc.; Gary A. Bezet, Managing Partner, Kean Miller; Bill Potter, Managing Partner, Postlethwaite & Netterville. Basics of Business Interruption Insurance and Coverage 9:30 a.m. – 9:50 a.m. Todd A. Rossi, Partner, Insurance Coverage, Kean Miller. Economic Development Incentives and Overview of the Gulf Opportunity Zone 9:50 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Chris Dicharry, Partner, State and Local Tax, Kean Miller RSVP by contacting Ami Parks at 225.382.3472 or ami.parks@keanmiller.com
Construction Industry and Contractors Forum
Tuesday, October 11th 7:15 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Networking Breakfast 7:15 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Panel Discussion 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Panelists: Tim Barfield, President and COO, The Shaw Group; Ken Naquin, Louisiana Associated General Contractors; Jerry Hebert, Grace & Hebert Architects; Chuck Marceaux, La. State Board of Licensing for Contractors; Wade Walker, Associated Builders and Contractors – Pelican Chapter; Wynn White, Wynn White Consulting Engineers; David Nelson, Partner, Construction Law, Kean Miller Construction Projects in post-Katrina Louisiana: Procurement Law, Public Bid Law, and the Public Works Act 9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Jim Dore, Partner, Construction Law, Kean Miller Trippe Hawthorne, Attorney, Construction Law, Kean Miller RSVP by contacting Ami Parks at 225.382.3472 or ami.parks@keanmiller.com
Louisiana Healthcare Industry Forum
Wednesday, October 12th 7:15 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Networking Breakfast 7:15 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Opening Remarks: Dr. Fred Cerise, Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals 7:35 a.m. – 7:45 a.m. Provider Panel Discussion: Providing Healthcare in Post-Katrina Louisiana 8:00 a.m. -8:45 a.m. Panelists: John Matessino, President, Louisiana Hospital Association; Amy Phillips, General Counsel, Louisiana State Medical Society; Tom Baggett, State President, Louisiana Medical Group Management Association; Pat Pittman, Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals; Kyle Ardoin, President and CEO, Louisiana Independent Pharmacies Association; Clay J. Countryman, Partner, Health Law, Kean Miller; Vance A. Gibbs, Partner, Medical Malpractice, Kean Miller. Post-Katrina Issues for Payors and Regulators 8:45 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Scott Kipper, Deputy Commissioner, Louisiana Department of Insurance; Claire Lemoine, Louisiana Department of Insurance; Kim Gassie, Louisiana Medicare Part B; Senior Representative, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana (invited); Clay J. Countryman, Partner, Health Law, Kean Miller; Vance A. Gibbs, Partner, Medical Malpractice, Kean Miller RSVP by contacting Ami Parks at 225.382.3472 or ami.parks@keanmiller.com
Powering Up: A Discussion about the Future of the Louisiana Energy Industry
Thursday, October 13th 7:15 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Networking Breakfast 7:15 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Katrina’s Effect on the Energy Industry in Louisiana 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Panelists: Don Briggs, Louisiana Independent Oil & Gas Association; Dr. David Dismukes, LSU Center for Energy Studies; Jim Porter, Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil & Gas Association; Dane Revette, La. Dept. of Economic Development, Energy Cluster; G. William “Bill” Jarman, Partner, Kean Miller. The Future of Electricity Rates and Energy Prices in Louisiana 9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Dr. David Dismukes, LSU Center for Energy Studies; Katherine W. King, Partner, Kean Miller. RSVP by contacting Ami Parks at 225.382.3472 or ami.parks@keanmiller.com
Louisiana Environmental Forum – Working Together for Louisiana
Friday, October 14th 7:15 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Networking Breakfast 7:15 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Louisiana’s New Environmental Landscape 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Panelists: Mike McDaniel, Secretary, Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality; Dan Born and/or Henry Graham, Louisiana Chemical Association; Richard Metcalf, Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil & Gas Association; Maureen N. Harbourt, Partner, Environmental Law, Kean Miller. Environmental Regulation in the New Louisiana: Start Ups, Shut Downs and Working with DEQ under Emergency Rules and Orders 9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Presented by Len Kilgore, Partner, Environmental Law, Kean Miller; Dwayne Johnson, Partner, Environmental Law, Kean Miller; Kyle Beall, Partner, Environmental Law, Kean Miller RSVP by contacting Ami Parks at 225.382.3472 or ami.parks@keanmiller.com
RSVPs are required. Please RSVP to Ami Parks at 225.382.3472 or ami.parks@keanmiller.com MOVING LOUISIANA FORWARD October 10 through October 14 7:15 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. – Networking Breakfast 8:00 – 9:30 a.m. – Panel Discussions and Presentations Drusilla Place 3482 Drusilla Lane Jefferson Highway at I-12 in Baton Rouge.