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Chicago Software Process Improvement Network (C-SPIN)
Meeting - Thursday, September 4, 2003
William Rainey Harper College
The
Theatre Center of the Business and Social Science Center
(Known as the Auditorium and signed as
Building J)
Park in Parking Lot 5 (New identification)
Algonquin and Roselle Roads
Palatine, Illinois
"The Legal Aspects of Managing Risk in Software Development Projects"
Software development projects are filled with risk and uncertainty, not the
least of which are uncertainties arising from the law that affects the
software development process. From the outset of a project, however, steps
can be taken to mitigate the legal risks associated with a development
project. Proper identification and handling of the legal issues that are
likely to arise during the development process can help avoid disputes and
even increase the probability of project success. Achieving success on
development projects generally requires attention to be focused on certain
aspects of the contractual agreements between corporations and employees or
independent contractors as well as certain terms in development agreements
and statements of work. This presentation will highlight the legal issues on
which IT professionals should focus their time and energy and give practical
information on how to minimize the legal risks associated with any development
project.
Matt Furton
and
Diana McKenzie
are partners at the law firm of Gordon & Glickson LLC. Matt Furton's legal practice at Gordon & Glickson is primarily focused in
the area of commercial litigation related to information technology. Matt's
experience includes litigating several failed software development projects.
Diana McKenzie is co-chair of the commercial information technology and e-commerce
practice for Gordon & Glickson. Diana focuses her practice on providing strategic
and practical legal advice to clients on negotiating and drafting technology
transactions, including software development agreements.
Agenda
6:00
- 7:00 p.m. Networking (Refreshments courtesy of Group Atlantic, Inc.)
7:00
- 7:10 p.m. Overview of C-SPIN and
Introductions
7:10
- 8:10 p.m. Presentation
8:10
– 8:30 p.m. Questions and Answers
C-SPIN
is made possible through the efforts of its Steering Committee. The Steering
Committee is composed of: Fred Ballard, Nicole Bianco, Susan Bidwill, Kathy
Brown, Steve Coffman, Alan Cohen, Susan Davidowski, Larry Dribin, Bob Ferguson,
Ross Fraser, Bob Freer, George Gatsis, Tony Kvitek, Donna Miller, Bob Pauwels, Scott
Stribrny, and Lance Welter.
C-SPIN
is a leadership forum for the free and open exchange of software process
improvement experiences and practical ideas. We promote achieving higher levels
of process maturity, software quality and mutual respect. Companies, academic
institutions, government organizations and individuals are invited. There is no
need to register before the meeting, but please check in at the
registration
table. For more information regarding this meeting or C-SPIN, contact George
Gatsis at ggatsis@fsc.follett.com. To receive
future announcements electronically, send your e-mail address
(include
name, address, company, phone) to ggatsis@fsc.follett.com.