The ABA Section of International Law invites you to attend our 2014 Fall Meeting in the beautiful city of Buenos Aires, Argentina from October 21-25, 2014. Join over 1,000 leading attorneys, corporate counsel, government officials, academics and NGO lawyers for a conference unlike any other. The International Practice Section is a Cooperating Entity on this…
17Aug
Call for Article – NWLawyer Magazine
Are you interested in authoring an article for NWLawyer Magazine?The November issue of NWLawyer (the WSBA’s magazine with a print circulation of 31,500 + on-line readers) will be themed “Everything But Seattle,” and the International Practice Section will be featured. We are looking for an article between 750-1000 words on a topic, issue, or case…
03Aug
Call for CLE Presenters
We are looking for speakers for the International Practice Section’s lunchtime brown-bag CLE series, beginning in September 2014. We are interested in presentations on a broad range of topics relating to international law, and would be happy to work with you in developing your presentation. Presenting a CLE is a great way for you to…
27Jul
The Huneke Fellowship
Each year the International Practice Section awards the Huneke Fellowship to an outstanding in-state law student with a demonstrated interest in the international practice of law. The Huneke Fellow’s responsibilities include serving as the Section’s liaison to the Washington state law schools, assisting with the planning and execution of all Section events, and attending and…
14Jul
Introducing the New Legislative Advocacy Page of the Global Gavel
The International Practice Section has added a new Legislative Advocacy page to its website blog, the Global Gavel, focusing on the IPS’s involvement in the Washington state legislative process. Among other things, this new page outlines the new process the IPS Executive Committee has adopted to comment – when time allows – on bills as requested by the…
14Jul
Event Report: IPS 2014 Annual Meeting and 30th Anniversary Celebration
On a beautiful summer evening on the outdoor patio at the UW Law School, the WSBA International Practice Section’s annual meeting took kicked off on July 10th with a warm welcome from Dr. Dana Raigrodski, Director of Global Affairs at the UW School of Law. Outgoing Chair Jonathan Lloyd thanked the many volunteers for making…
30May
IPS 2014 Annual Meeting and 30th Anniversary Celebration – July 10th
Please join us for the International Practice Section’s annual meeting. At this year’s annual meeting we will also be celebrating our 30th anniversary! When: Thursday, July 10, 2014, 5:30 pm – 8:00 p.m. Where: University of Washington School of Law, William Gates Hall, outdoor terrace (if it rains, it will be inside in Room 133) (Map on the Global Gavel). For…
09Apr
SAVE THE DATE! IPS 2014 ANNUAL MEETING
Please join the 2014 Annual Meeting of the WSBA International Practice Section to celebrate our 30th anniversary on Thursday, July 10, 2014 from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm at the University of Washington, School of Law. Attendance is free for IPS members. Further information will follow via the IPS listserv, the IPS LinkedIn, and the “Upcoming…
05Apr
Event Report: 2014 Law Student Reception
The WSBA International Practice Section’s annual Law Student Reception took place on April 3, 2014 at Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt with a great turnout of law students and practitioners. Kristin Whinfrey, who introduced her current experience in the IPS’s Huneke Fellowship to which she encouraged many students to apply, and Bárbara Olagaray Gatto, who is…
23Mar
ABA Section of International Law: Conference in Seattle – June 19-21, 2014
The ABA Section of International Law invites you to attend the “International Families: Money, Children, and Long Term Planning” Conference to be held from June 19-21, 2014 at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel in Seattle, Washington. It is more common today than ever before that a person will marry someone from another country, culture, or religion….