April 30th CLE: VATICAN LAW

The WSBA International Practice Section presents:

The State of the Vatican

Vatican City is widely known as the center of the Roman Catholic faith, and the home of the Pope. However, Vatican City is also the world’s smallest sovereign state, with the Pope its head of state. Rare in the modern world, it is a non-hereditary monarchy. As both a sovereign state among international peers, and the home of one of the world’s great religions, Vatican City brings great political influence to bear on world events and world leaders, quite apart from its spiritual role for Catholics. It holds property worldwide and operates its own secret service. Knowledge of the State of the Vatican City, its constitutional system and political position is of great interest to the international lawyer. Mark your calendars for this interesting insight!

Attendees at this interesting CLE will gain an understanding of:

• A basic history of Vatican City;
• Important conceptual distinction between the Holy See and Vatican City;
• Vatican City constitutional and legal system; and
• The jurisdiction of Vatican City courts in the US and worldwide.

Speaker:

Alessandro Canali, Italian attorney and Foreign Law Consultant

When:
Thursday, April 30th , 2009, 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Where:
Offices of Garvey Schubert Barer
1191 2nd Avenue, Suite 1800
Seattle, Washington 98101

CLE Credits:
1.5 General CLE Credits for Washington attorneys pending (applied for)

For More Information:

VATICAN CLE E-Flyer (.pdf file)

How to Register:

REGISTER NOW online through WSBA

ANOTHER April 20th CLE: From Research to Commercialization: The Lives of Israeli Startups

Please join the the Northwest Chapter of the American Technion Society for a breakfast CLE - co-sponsored by the Washington Israel Business Council and the International Practice Section - with Benjamin Soffer, Director of the Technion Technology Transfer (T3):

When:
Monday, April 2oth , 2009, 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

Where:
Offices of K&L Gates
925 4tgh Avenue, Suite 2900
Seattle, Washington 98104

CLE Credits:
1.5 General CLE Credits for Washington attorneys pending (applied for)

For More Information:

ISRAELI STARTUPS CLE E-Flyer (pdf file)

How to Register:

REGISTER NOW online through WSBA

Hope to see you there!

April 20th CLE: Strategies for Selecting, Structuring & Managing International Partnerships

Please join the Seattle World Trade Club (WTC) for a full day professional workshop - co-sponsored by Garvey Schubert Barer and the International Practice Section - with in depth discussions on making the right international partnership decisions, selecting the right partners, negotiating the right deals and successfully managing your international relationships. Attend this day-long CLE for the following:

• Practical advice delivered by experienced professionals and business executives
• An opportunity to make connections with others in the International Trade Community
• Earn Professional CLE and CPE credits (6 Credits)
Who Should Attend: Business Professionals who are engaged in or are considering international business activities. Attorneys, CPA’s and business advisors who support their client’s international business activities. Students & professors of international business.

When:
Monday, April 2oth , 2009, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Where:
Offices of Garvey Schubert Barer
1191 2nd Avenue, Suite 1800
Seattle, Washington 98101

For More Information (Cost, Schedule, etc.):

INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIP CLE E-Flyer (.pdf file)

How to Register - Email, Call or Visit the WTC Website:
Email info@worldtradeclub.net

Call (206) 686-3737

Visit www.worldtradeclub.net

Hope to see you there!