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The Code covers a variety of important topics, including (but not limited to) the following:

• Confidentiality – maintaining strict confidentiality regarding all client and Firm matters. • Business Dealings with Clients – guidelines on acceptable and inappropriate business associations with Venable clients. • Gifts from Vendors – specific guidance on what is acceptable in terms of gifts and monetary values. • Outside Activities – policy on what activities are prohibited and may be in conflict with the interests of Venable or have the appearance of impropriety. • Insider Trading – an in-depth definition of insider trading, Venable’s policy, and how it is applied to daily work.

The complete Code of Conduct policy should be reviewed on a regular basis and accessed here.

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