This session was moderated by Foley Partners Edwin D. Mason and Patrick G. Quick. Panelists included Denise R. Cade, Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary, Suncoke Energy, Inc.; John W. Christy, Vice President, Interim General Counsel, and Secretary, Owens Corning; Steven E. Fivel, Assistant General Cousel and Assistant Secretary, Simon Property Group, Inc.; and Irwin M. Shur, Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary, Snap-on Incorporated.
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