ARCHIVED Our Autumn 2008 Edition (vol. 3, no. 4)

In this issue:

Greetings from Our New Student Liaison Correspondent
~ Braden Pence (SLC 2008-2009)
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The Importance of Domicile in Estate Planning
~ Ann Davison Sattler
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Upcoming Events, Employment Opportunities, Gavel Contacts, and Disclaimer …………………………………………PAGES 4-5

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MATERIALS for the December 11 WEBINAR CLE

Many thanks to both our excellent presenters from Thomson Reuters (soon-to-be our newest sponsor in 2009) as well as to the attendees who were a part of our first-ever WEBINAR CLE event!

Download the December 11 WEBINAR CLE materials here:

Chinese Legal System Overview (.pdf file)

December 11 WEBINAR CLE: Swim Confidently in Chinese Legal Waters with Westlaw China

As China emerges as an economic power, more and more law firms are clamoring to enter this region of the world. What was once the forbidden territory is now the land of opportunity. However, before any law firm or lawyer can reap the benefits of what China has to offer, it is essential that they have a grasp of the Chinese legal system. Join our new sponsors, Thomson Reuters Global Legal, as they help U.S. practitioners navigate the Chinese legal system. This WEBINAR CLE provides an excellent entry point and introduction to this growing area of law so reserve your seat today!

Speaker:
* Mr. Chang Wang
Chang Wang is an associate professor of law at School of American and Comparative Law, China University of Political Science and Law. He is also a consultant with Thomson Reuters Legal, for whom he has been working on business development in China since 2005. He is lead advisor to TRL’s China Academic Programs and a board member of the Hildebrandt China Law Conference. Most recently, he has been working on the Westlaw China project.

In China, Mr. Wang is a member of the Central Civil and Judiciary Committee of China Association for Promoting Democracy, the fourth largest political party in the Mainland. He writes extensively, in English and Chinese, on constitutional law, legal research, intellectual property, critical theory, and film history, and his articles appear in leading Chinese legal and art journals. In addition to teaching legal research at China University of Political Science and Law, Mr. Wang speaks frequently at top law schools and government agencies in China on the rule of law and legal research.

In the U.S., Mr. Wang serves on the China Steering Committee of American Bar Association and the Advisory Board of the University of Minnesota China Art Program.

Mr. Wang received his B.F.A. in Film Studies from Beijing Film Academy in 1995; an M.A. in Comparative Literature and Comparative Cultural Studies from Peking (Beijing) University; an M.A. in American Art History from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; and his Juris Doctor from the University of Minnesota Law School. He has been admitted into practice in Minnesota, the District of Columbia, and federal courts.

When:
Thursday, December 11th , 2008, 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Where:
Offices of Garvey Schubert Barer
18th Floor, Second & Seneca Building
1191 Second Avenue
Seattle, Washington 98101-2939

CLE Credits:
1 CLE Credit pending

How to Register:

REGISTER NOW online through WSBA

WEBINAR CLE E-Flyer (.pdf file)

December 3 Ethics CLE A SUCCESS!

Our December 3 Ethics CLE - the attorney-client privilege in the age of globalization - was a great success!

Over two dozen attorneys attended this event. Photograph by Jacqueline Pruner.

Nadja Vietz of Harris & Moure. Photograph by Jacqueline Pruner.

Peter R. Day of Mercer Island Arbitration Chambers International, LLC. Photograph by Jacqueline Pruner.

Helen Moure of K&L Gates. Photograph by Jacqueline Pruner.

Professor David Boerner of the Seattle University School of Law. Photograph by Jacqueline Pruner.

Many thanks to both our excellent presenters and attendees who were a part of this fantastic event!

Download the December 3 CLE materials here:

Attorney-Client Privilege and Globalization (.pdf file)