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The WSBA International Practice Section presents a CLE on “Navigating the Canadian Arbitration System.”  Join a panel of American and Canadian experts as they help navigate through the Canadian Arbitration system.  In this program you will learn: Recent Canadian arbitration decisions relating to arbitral issues of interest for American arbitration counsel and arbitrators; Practice tips…

The WSBA International Practice Section presents a CLE on “DOMESTICATION & ENFORCEMENT OF FOREIGN JUDGMENTS IN THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA.”  Join Ms. Jessica Yu and Ms. Sung Min Ko as they discuss the viability of enforcing U.S. Judgments in the Republic of Korea. Ms. Yu and Ms. Ko will discuss the process and procedure on…

The WSBA International Practice Section invites you to attend a presentation on “REPRESENTING THE GLOBE-TROTTING CLIENT” by the WSBA in cooperation with the IPS. The international globe-trotting client faces particular challenges in working and living abroad. Join our distinguished faculty of attorneys and CPAs in considering how to best advise your client on the following…

WSBA-IPS Law Student Reception Monday, April 8, 2013 A hosted reception for international lawyers and law students interested in international law to meet and interact. Delicious hors d’oeuvres, beer, and wine will be provided. There will also be a fun, low-key networking activity with prizes that did not come from Archie McPhee. When:     Monday April…

The WSBA International Practice Section has been working with the ABA Section of International Law to develop the upcoming 2013 Spring Meeting in Washington D.C.  As a sponsor of this event, members of the WSBA International Practice Section receive discounted registration costs.  Please join us for the meeting as we: ·         Learn the latest from…

The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law is looking for applicants from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds for the second installment of its Judicial Diversity Program.  The program will pair qualified attorneys interested in pursuing a career on the bench with judges who will mentor them for a year.  Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until March…

The latest issue of the IPS newsletter, The Global Gavel has arrived! Featured in this issue: Chair Column – KoKo Huang Student Liaison Introduction  – Ryan Castle  “International Joint Ventures, A Practical Approach”  – Milton R. Stewart & Ryan D. Maughn  The Time is Ticking for Joined Defendants; Using a Clock to Measure the Right to Defense – Amanda Banik  An Introduction to Export Control Regulations…

FREE CLE  – FEB 20th at 12pm The WSBA International Practice Section invites you to attend a presentation on “DRAFTING OF ARBITRATION CLAUSES IN INTERNATIONAL CONTRACTS,” on February 20, 2013, from 12:00-1:30 p.m, at Garvey Schubert Barer, 1191 Second Avenue, 18th Floor, Seattle, WA 98101.   Join Hong-Sik (Justin) Chung, an Associate Professor of Law at Chung-Ang…

The International Practice Section is callling for articles for its Newsletter published quarterly. Please contact Section Representative contact information: Nathan R. ViavantAttorneyWilliams KastnerDirect: 206.233.2976Fax: 206.628.6611Email: nviavant@williamskastner.com

Dear Section MembersThe annual ABA Section of International Law 2013 spring meeting will be held April 23 – 27, 2013 at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capital Hill.This spring meeting offers you substantive legal education sessions, learning and participating from the latest top experts and outstanding networking opportunities. Attached is a detailed flyer of the…