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The Huneke Fellowship is an annual program administered by the Washington State Bar Association’s International Practice Section (IPS).  The Fellowship is designed to provide real-world experience, networking opportunities, and modest financial assistance for a law student interested in the international practice of law.  The Huneke Fellow will also have the opportunity to work directly with…

There are seismic shifts happening in the world of international finance with the fast development of cryptocurrencies around the world.  As states continue to test their respective “regulatory sandboxes,” it is clear that the “beggar thy neighbor” attitude (with increasing trade barriers) is playing itself out in the world of cryptocurrency as well.  After years…

While the international community begins to focus more on the role of corporations and “social responsibility,” how can lawyers work with corporations to prevent complicity and commission of international crimes?  This CLE presentation will discuss the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UN GPBHR) and how this framework may help, with the assistance…

This CLE has been cancelled.  We apologize for any inconvenience. Please join us as Rebecca Mares “Becky,” an aviation attorney at the Seattle office of Lane Powell PC, provides an overview of domestic and international issues related to human trafficking, particularly in aviation.  Additionally, Becky will discuss human trafficking, know-your-client (KYC), due diligence and its…

This CLE has been cancelled.  We apologize for any inconvenience. Please join us as former federal prosecutor Jim Lord, Principal of Lord Compliance Consulting, discusses best practices associated with anti-corruption compliance.  In particular, Mr. Lord will be discussing how to manage risk posed to companies by their business partners and other third parties.  His presentation…

Please join us as Mr. Jeff Yang, an associate professor at the Communication University of Zhejiang and Founding Partner and Executive Director of JingSh Law Firm in Beijing, discusses the Chinese e-commerce market and associated law.  This CLE will give an overview of the Chinese e-commerce market, cover attempts by American e-commerce companies to establish…

In today’s difficult immigration environment, it can seem harder than ever to secure a green card for a client.  Join us for a discussion of some of the hottest admissibility topics in Adjustment of Status filings, including current interpretations of receipt of public benefits, former communist party membership and criminal issues. Date/Time: Wednesday, January 29,…

Join us for a no-host happy hour to start off 2020!  The IPS Executive Committee will be at happy hour at Steelhead Diner (Address: 95 Pine Street, Suite 17, Seattle, WA 98101. MAP) on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at 5:00 p.m.  We will be in the room reserved to the left past the bar.  This…

Please join us for a presentation by Mr. Daniel Shortt of Harris Bricken and Ms. Krista Wittman of Cascadia Intellectual Property regarding US and international aspects of Cannabis laws and legal practice. The passage of the 2018 Farm Bill opened the door to importing and exporting hemp in the United States, at least in theory….

Please join us as Mr. Claudio de Bedin, founder of Hong Kong-based law firm de Bedin & Lee, discusses the legal aspects of investing in China, and the critical role that Hong Kong plays in that space – and how recent events in the city could impact its role as an intermediary between China and…