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TIPS Admiralty & Maritime CommitteeConference CallApril 19, 2012 @ 12:30 p.m. EST

Call and meeting commenced at 12:35 p.m. EST.

I. Welcome and Introduction by the Chair

Members in Attendance: Chris Nolan (Chair), Pam Palmer(Chair Elect

Designee), Anne Kulesa, Mike Daly, Joe Kulesa, Jim Bartlett, Blythe Daly,Ray Waid, Ryan Tennett, Olivia Palmer, David Garfinkel, Darren Harrison,

Lili Beneda, Philip Brickman, David Daly, Wayne Parker

II. MLA in New York (May 1-4)

i. Full schedule of committee meetings and events:

http://www.mlaus.org/content/ItemContent/1221Events.pdf

ii. MLA Liaison meeting with ABA, Thursday May 3 at 2 pm at Holland &

Knight offices - Jim Bartlett reports he will have other ABA leadership in

attendance to address joint efforts. Will be 20 minutes.

iii. YLC meeting, Thursday May 3 at 2 pm at Holland & Knight offices; PamPalmer, Sean O'Neill and Chris Nolan will present on different types ofbusiness development; YLC social event Thursday night - Contact Pamela

Schultz

iv. MLA general meeting, Friday morning May 4, ABCNY - 9-12 pm

v. Inaugural AMLC committee lunch at NY Yacht Club, 12 pm, May 4; right

across from annual meeting. Contact Blythe Daly to RSVP. Persons attend-

ing so far: Chris Nolan, Pam Palmer, Attilio Costabel, Jessica Martyn,Blythe Daly, Cathy Roberts

III.Law student writing competition

a. 16 entries from law schools around the country; Laurie Sands is coordinating theselection process; Goal is to announce the winner by ABA TIPS Spring Leadership

meeting

IV. ABA Tips Spring Meeting in Charleston

a. Registration and schedule:

http://www.americanbar.org/content/dam/aba/events/tort_trial_insurance_practice/2012/05/tips_joint_springmeetingwithgpsoloanduia/2012_schedule_of_events.authc

heckdam.pdf

b. Charleston School of Law committee interaction event, Friday afternoon May 18:will begin at 3 PM. Committee members attending event - Nolan, Sands, Martyn.

Discussion of careers and q/a.

c. Olivia Palmer Friday evening gala: over 80 people will be in attendance involving

a cross section of Charleston maritime firms, organizations, etc.

d. AMLC business meeting, Saturday afternoon 1 pm May 19, Charleston Place; allinvited to attend

e. Carolinas Yacht Club dinner/Charleston School of Law, Saturday night; by invita-

tion only. Hosted by Professor Bridwell.

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TIPS Admiralty & Maritime CommitteeConference CallApril 19, 2012 @ 12:30 p.m. EST

V. Special Edition Newsletter - cruise ship industry focus was a success. Will seek to distrib-ute at the MLA cruise ship committee meeting in New York.

a. Next newsletter: we have five articles scheduled already, ranging from armed

guards on ships to bill of lading issues.

VI.Practitioner of the Year idea - Ray Waid addressed how New Orleans bar association han-dles process. For ABA, focus would be on plaintiff, defense, and insurance angle. Pre-

liminary stages only and will need to study nomination and selection process.

VII. Maritime industry outreach - Wayne Parker, assistant general counsel for Horizon

Lines addressed key issues facing the industry as he sees it. Four points to focus on for

U.S. companies in particular - bankruptcy, Jones Act, labor disputes, and the environ-ment. Considerations for CLE later this year.

a. Vice Chair Dawn Serafine - new position at Skanska US.

VIII. Rotterdam Rules update - No new progress from the U.S. aspect; Denmark and Nor-

way have made progress. Norwegian report has summary translated to English. Sup-

port for ratification.IX.AMLC Linked in subgroup page - continue to post discussions, articles, and polls

X. Membership/law student outreach - continuing efforts but nothing new to report.

XI.Recreational boating update - Mike Daly and Art Severance are on time; reviewing MLA

summary sheets to make sure all areas are covered.

XII. Graduation well wishes - Stetson University College of Law sent note regarding futureVice Chair Chris Hamilton. Graduating in a few weeks.

XIII. Other business

oNone

Call and meeting adjourned at 1:20 p.m. EST.

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