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On September 26, 2019, the annual event of the WSBA International Practice Section (IPS) took place with a great turnout at the University of Washington School of Law.  After Outgoing Chair, Holly Vance, reported on the IPS’s activities of the immediate previous year, including IPS mini-CLEs and the annual spring event, the leadership was passed…

Please join us as Mr. Shengxing (Steven) Yu, Senior Partner at Hiways Law Firm, discusses the latest status of the U.S.-China Trade War and how the war affects foreign businesses in China and Chinese businesses with overseas operations. Mr. Yu will discuss regulatory and enforcement changes that affect Chinese businesses, countermeasures, and suggestions for attorneys…

IPS Annual General Meeting and Reception Please join us for the International Practice Section Annual General Meeting (for members) on Thursday, September 26, 2019 from 5:00-5:30 pm at the University of Washington School of Law (Address: William Gates Hall, 4293 Memorial Way NE, Seattle, WA 98195, MAP).  Immediately following the meeting, the IPS will host a reception open…

You are cordially invited to the WSBA International Practice Section’s Annual General Meeting on Thursday, September 26, 2019 from 5:00 pm to 7:30 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 Events” page of the Global…

Join us for a no-host happy hour in the beautiful Seattle summer!  The IPS Executive Committee will be at happy hour on Monday, August 19, 2019 at 4:30 p.m. at Frolik Kitchen + Cocktails on the 5th floor of Motif Hotel. This is a no-host happy hour and is a great opportunity for any IPS member and friends/family of…

The Hague Convention has attempted to address the issues pertaining to international child custody.  Despite the comprehensive scope, few U.S. attorneys realize and understand the authority the convention yields in U.S Courts and abroad.  Please join Ramina Dehkhoda-Steele as she helps U.S. practitioners navigate the Hague Convention, goes over updates and changes to the Convention,…

On June 11, 2019, the WSBA International Practice Section‘s spring event took place at K&L Gates in downtown Seattle. The five panelists, including US in-house counsel and European attorneys, discussed legal issues on the topic of cross-border environment focusing on Europe, including strategic approaches to the EU market and key factors and differences to note…

Join us for a round-table to discuss current legal trends in doing business across borders.  The panel, consisting of leading European law firms and in-house counsel based in the US, will discuss key legal issues attorneys usually encounter when advising clients internationally, especially with respect to M&A and investment cross border transactions. The CLE will…

This CLE, originally scheduled for February 12, 2019, was rescheduled for Monday, April 15, 2019 due to the snow.   The WSBA  World Peace Through Law Section (WPTL) will hold a CLE, “Using International Law in Domestic Practice.”  The International Practice Section (IPS) is co-sponsoring the CLE, so IPS members are eligible for (i) a $25…

The recording of the following WSBA IPS CLE on January 31, 2019 is now available: “Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in China: An Overview” https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/1912143/7FE27F0564751055589394727A2800AA Presented by: Yanhui “Ian” Yang – Beijing DHH Law Firm, Beijing, China Please be advised that: – CLE credits are not available by watching this recording; – The recording…