Date:  06/04/2008

Time:   Registration/Breakfast: 8:30 am – 9:00 am Program: 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Location:   Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco 757 Market Street

Speakers:   Susan Mac Cormac, Christopher J. Carr, Peter W. Hanschen, Michael R. Ward

Contact:   Brandon Gabriel

Contact Phone:  (415)268-5076

Description:  

Investment in the Cleantech sector is moving fast.  In 2007, Cleantech firms received $5.18 billion in venture capital across the United States and Europe.  Investors in the first quarter of 2008 have deployed $1.25 billion already.  Many investment banks are committing staff expertise and investment to Cleantech.  Despite current economic challenges, Cleantech investing remains strong across quarterly fluctuations.

Morrison & Foerster LLP invites you to a panel of Cleantech investors, industry experts and legal practitioners - including the Corporate, Energy, Land Use and Intellectual Property / Patent practice groups.  Together these leaders in the field will address the opportunities for Cleantech investment.

To view video segments from the presentation, please use the below link:

http://essenceofinnovation.com/ct/legal.html

Discussion Topics

The discussion will focus on five of the fastest-moving Cleantech investment­ areas–carbon sequestration, cellulosic and algae-based biofuels, solar (photovoltaic and concentrating solar power), water and energy efficiency v. energy intelligence. Specific topics will include: 

• Investment trends for 2008 and 2009
• Market segment growth and change
• Leveraging current and emerging regulations and incentives for maximizing return on Cleantech investments
• Protecting and managing intellectual property
• Facilitating strategic financial transactions and relationships

Speakers:

• Stephen Linaweaver, Senior Associate, GreenOrder - moderator
  
• Marianne Wu, Partner, Mohr Davidow Ventures
  
• Suz Mac Cormac, Partner (Corporate), Morrison & Foerster
  
• Chris Carr, Partner (Land Use and Environmental Law), Morrison & Foerster
  
• Peter Hanschen, Senior Counsel (Energy), Morrison & Foerster
  
• Michael Ward, Partner (Intellectual Property), Morrison & Foerster

This seminar will also be held in the following locations:

Palo Alto, CA
San Diego, CA