SAVE THE DATE - Upcoming CLE

“Multicultural Witness Preparation: Learn Why There Are Very Few Ford “Pintos” in Brazil and Other Helpful Miscommunication Anecdotes”


Date/Time: March 10th , 2011, 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Topic/Speakers:

Description:

This seminar is designed to provide attorneys with the information and skills that will aid them in preparing witnesses for trials and depositions. While focus on prepping witnesses from non-American backgrounds, the techniques outlined will provide practitioners useful tips on how to handle people from any walk of life. Attendees will gain a better understanding of how to deal and communicate with foreign clients as well as receive tips on effective cross cultural communication. Attendees will also gain an understanding of “what not to do” when dealing with multi-cultural witnesses and clients.

Location:

TSONGAS LITIGATION CONSULTING, INC
Columbia Center, 701 Fifth Avenue,
Suite 2450,
Seattle, Washington 98104

Credits: CLE General Credits for Washington Attorneys
Total: 1.5
Ethics: 0
General: 1.5

Fee: Free for IPS Section Members
$35.00 for all others. Attorneys receive Section membership.

Registration:Registration is open but space will be limited. We would appreciate hearing from you beforehand to ensure that enough seats are available.

Register Online at:http://www.mywsba.org/Default.aspx?tabid=90&action=MTGProductDetails&args=6050

Questions: Section Representative contact information for this CLE:
Name: Shahzad Q. Qadri
Firm: Adorno & Yoss
Telephone #: (206) 869-4040
E-mail: sqadri@adorno.com

Career Fair at SU - Small/Mid-Sized Firms

International Practice Section Members are Cordially Invited:

Seattle University School of Law’s 5th Annual Solo, Small and Mid-Sized Firm Information, Networking and Career Fair will take place:

· Thursday, March 3, 2011, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

· At Seattle University’s Campion Ballroom

This has been an exciting event in the past and is an ideal opportunity to meet dedicated and talented law students who are eager to build relationships and learn from experienced attorneys

The fair offers a great chance to:

· Interact with students

· Recruit interns for summer or part-time positions

· Provide valuable insight to students as they consider which areas of practice to pursue

· Network with other small and mid-sized firms

The desire to hire is not a requirement, and we encourage you to host an information table to help students as they search for satisfying, fulfilling, careers

If interested in participating or receiving more information, please contact Erin Fullner at (206) 398-4103 or fullnere@seattleu.edu.

FEB 24 CLE!

"Complexities of the Italian
Laws of Inheritance & Foreign Wills"

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Date/Time: February 24, 2011, 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Speaker: Mr. Alessandro Canali

Description: Join Mr. Canali, an Italian lawyer, as he discusses the intricacies and nuances of the Italian inheritance system as well as the differences between Italian and US systems in matters of real estate rights and transactions, property and titles public register system and the office of a civil law notary. Mr. Canali will also discuss the enforceability of a US will specifically relating real estate assets, within the Italian courts and the validity of U.S. provisions as it is applicable to Italian inheritance system

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Attendees at this interesting CLE will gain an understanding of:

1. Practical tips on how to enforce foreign Wills, specifically U.S. wills within the Italian legal system.

2. Common pitfalls as it relates to enforceability of Wills and other real estate transactions with the Italian legal system

3. How to minimize risks of disputes as it relates to the inheritance laws in Italy.

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Location:

Logan Building

500 Union St.
Suite 928,
Seattle, WA 98101
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Credits: CLE General Credits for Washington Attorneys

Ethics: 0

General: 1.5

Total: 1.5

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Fee: Free for IPS Section Members ($35.00 for all others. Attorneys receive Section membership.)

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Registration: Registration is open but space is limited. We would appreciate hearing from you beforehand to ensure that enough seats are available.

By mail/fax: Return the registration form below

Online: http://www.mywsba.org/Default.aspx?tabid=90&action=MTGProductDetails&args=6049

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Questions: Section Representative contact information for this mini-cle:

Name: Shahzad Q. Qadri

Firm: Adorno & Yoss

Telephone #: (206) 869-4040

E-mail: sqadri@adorno.com