2013 FALL MEETING

2013 FALL MEETING The London Hilton on Park Lane • October 15-19

2013

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Dear Colleagues,

On behalf of the ABA Section of International Law (ABA International), I am pleased to invite you to a very special 2013 Fall Meeting in London, United Kingdom, October 15-19, 2013. ABA International’s Fall Meeting is one of the world’s most important gatherings of international lawyers.

Last year’s Fall Meeting in Miami, Florida, welcomed over 950 attendees from 52 countries.

Fall Meeting attendees will include high-level practitioners with the largest and most respected global law firms; lawyers with the most prominent regional and national firms inside and outside the U.S.; small-firm and solo practitioners with significant international practices; corporate and in-house counsel; lawyers serving in government or with non-governmental organizations and inter-governmental organizations; and academics. ABA International is the home within the ABA for the world’s leading international practitioners, and the 2013 Fall Meeting is a “Must-Attend” meeting for lawyers with a practice or interest in international legal issues.

Please note:

Early Bird Registration Deadline is August 26, 2013. Take advantage of the low registration rates for both individual and group attendees! For more information about group registration rates, please contact Michelle Mattingly at [email protected].

Pre-Registration Final Deadline is October 1, 2013. You can register after that date, but you will not be able to register online.

Hotel room block at the London Hilton on Park Lane Hotel Deadline is August 26, 2013. We have reserved a special nightly rate of £249.00 plus applicable daily tax per room for occupancy. Reservations may be made online at http://bit.ly/10wdxwc. The number of rooms available at this special rate is limited and subject to selling out, so early booking is recommended.

What Will Attendance at the 2013 Fall Meeting Offer You?• Over 60 substantive concurrent continuing legal education sessions with world-class speakers;• Cutting edge programming on the latest international legal and ethics issues;• Networking opportunities with counterparts, decision makers, and potential clients from around the world

who are active in international practice areas;• An entire year’s worth of CLE credits; and • Special programming for young lawyers, law students, and legal educators.

Outstanding Networking Opportunities!• Tuesday, Welcome Reception at the House of Lords;• Wednesday, Opening Reception at the Honourable Society of the Middle Temple;• Thursday, Reception at the Tate Britain; and• Friday, Chair’s Closing Reception at the London Hilton on Park Lane.

Learn, Network, Participate• Learn the latest from top experts and receive information that is relevant to you in your international law

practice area;• Network with the best and brightest international lawyers throughout the meeting, particularly at our twice

daily networking breaks, evening events, and ticketed luncheons;• Participate in specialized meetings with colleagues who share your areas of interest by attending committee

working business meetings, division breakfasts, and committee dinners; and• Visit exhibitors of dynamic products and services for the legal profession.

Join us at the crossroads of the world for a spectacular Fall Meeting!

Adam FarlowIsabella Bunn Dorothee Fischer-Appelt

Chantal-Aimee Doerries

2013 Fall Meeting Co-Chairs

Gabrielle M. Buckley

Chair-Elect, ABA Section of

International Law

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2013 Fall Meeting Planning CommitteeCurrent as of 06.04.13

Section Chair, 2013-14Gabrielle M. Buckey • Vedder Price P.C. • Chicago, Illinois, USA

Meeting Co-ChairsIsabella D. Bunn • Regent’s Park College, University of Oxford •

Oxford, United KingdomChantal-Aimée Doerries, QC • Atkin Chambers •

London, United KingdomAdam Farlow • Baker & McKenzie LLP • London, United Kingdom

Dorothee Fischer-Appelt • Sidley Austin LLP • London, United Kingdom

Senior AdvisorsProfessor Jeffrey Golden • London School of Economics •

London, United KingdomLord David Hacking • Littleton Chambers •

London, United Kingdom

Honorary Host CommitteeJulia Bateman • Head, International Department, The Law Society of

England and Wales • London, United KingdomProfessor Jonathan Black-Branch • Head, School of Law and

Professor of International and Comparative Law, University of Bedfordshire Law School • London, United Kingdom

Desmond Browne QC • Chairman, International Committee of the Advocacy Training Council • London, United Kingdom

Ted Burke • Chief Executive and Global Managing Partner, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP • London, United Kingdom

Professor David D. Caron • C.William Maxeiner Distinguished Professor of Law; Co-Director, Miller Institute for Global Challenges

and the Law, University of California at Berkeley • Berkeley, California, USA

Professor Joshua Castellino • Dean, Middlesex University Department of Law • London, United Kingdom

David Childs • Managing Partner, Clifford Chance LLP • London, United Kingdom

Professor Peter Crisp • Dean and CE, BPP School of Law • London, United Kingdom

Alasdair Douglas • Chairman, The City of London Law Society • London, United Kingdom

Colonel James Durant III • Director of Legal Services for US Air Forces in Europe, Royal Air Force Station Mildenhall •

Mildenhall, United KingdomDavid Edmonds • Chair, Legal Services Board •

London, United KingdomNeville Eisenberg • Managing Partner, Berwin Leighton Paisner LLP •

London, United KingdomRobert Elliott • Senior Partner, Linklaters LLP •

London, United KingdomProfessor Timothy Endicott • Dean, Faculty of Law,

University of Oxford • Oxford, United KingdomLord Peter Goldsmith, QC • Partner, Debevoise & Plimpton LLP •

London, United KingdomCharlie Geffen • Senior Partner, Ashurst LLP •

London, United KingdomRichard Goold • Partner, Wragge & Co. •

London, United KingdomProfessor Dame Hazel Genn • Dean, Faculty of Laws University

College London • London, United KingdomJohn Heaps • Chairman, Eversheds LLP •

London, United KingdomGavin Hill • Partner, Vedder Price LLP • London, United Kingdom

Smeetesh Kakkad • Managing Partner, Dentons • London, United Kingdom

Stephen Kon • Senior Partner, SJ Berwin LLP • London, United Kingdom

Charles Martin • Senior Partner, Macfarlanes LLP • London, United Kingdom

Jonathan Maskew • Secretary, Public Access Bar Association • London, United Kingdom

Valsamis Mitsilegas • Head of Department of Law and Professor of European Criminal Law and Director of the Criminal Justice Centre at Queen Mary, University of London • London, United Kingdom

David Morley • Senior Partner, Allen & Overy LLP • London, United Kingdom

Michael Payton • Senior Partner, Clyde & Co LLP • London, United Kingdom

Charles Plant • Chair of the Board, Solicitors Regulation Authority • London, United Kingdom

Cecil Quillen • Partner, Linklaters LLP • London, United KingdomFegus Randolph, QC • Circuit Leader, European Circuit Bar •

London, United KingdomPaul Rawlinson • Managing Partner, Baker & McKenzie LLP •

London, United KingdomChris Saul • Senior Partner, Slaughter & May LLP •

London, United KingdomProfessor Nigel Savage • Chief Executive, The University of Law •

London, United KingdomDrew Scott • Managing Partner, Sidley Austin LLP •

London, United KingdomJonathan Scott • Senior Partner, Herbert Smith Freehills LLP •

London, United KingdomChristian Wisskirchen • Head, International Relations, Bar Council

of England and Wales • London, United KingdomSir David Wootton • Alderman, Immediate Past Lord

Mayor of London • London, United Kingdom

Steering Committee Michelle Mattingly • American Bar Association, Section of

International Law • Washington, DC, USASteven M. Richman • Duane Morris LLP •

Princeton, New Jersey, USAJessica Smith • American Bar Association,

Section of International Law • Washington, DC, USACurry Wilson • American Bar Association,

Section of International Law • Washington, DC, USA

Sponsorship Outreach CommitteeGabrielle Buckey • Vedder Price P.C. • Chicago, Illinois, USA

Isabella D. Bunn • Regent’s Park College, University of Oxford • Oxford, United Kingdom

Chiara Catti • Mediator – LLM • Milan, ItalyChantal-Aimée Doerries, QC • Atkin Chambers •

London, United KingdomAdam Farlow • Baker & McKenzie LLP • London, United Kingdom

Dorothee Fischer-Appelt • Sidley Austin LLP • London, United Kingdom

Micheál Grace • Mason Hayes & Curran • London, United Kingdom

Christine H. Martinez • Barnes, Richardson & Colburn • Chicago, Illinois, USA

Alan O’Doherty • Merchant Legal LLP • London, United KingdomKevin P. Ray • Greenberg Traurig, LLP • Chicago, Illinois, USA

John D. Roesser • Alston & Bird LLP • New York, New York, USA

Marketing Outreach CommitteeMelissa Bruijneel • NAACP Legal Defense &

Educational Fund, Inc. • New York, New York, USAGabrielle Buckey • Vedder Price P.C. • Chicago, Illinois, USA

Isabella D. Bunn • Regent’s Park College, University of Oxford • Oxford, United Kingdom

Chantal-Aimée Doerries, QC • Atkin Chambers • London, United Kingdom

Adam Farlow • Baker & McKenzie LLP • London, United KingdomDorothee Fischer-Appelt • Sidley Austin LLP •

London, United KingdomMicheál Grace • Mason Hayes & Curran •

London, United KingdomSandy Jones • Moffa & Bonacquisti PA • Plantation, Florida, USA

Sylviane Kouemo • University of Maryland School of Law • Baltimore, Maryland, USA


Kevin P. Ray • Greenberg Traurig, LLP • Chicago, Illinois, USAFlorian Rochat • Froriep Renggli • London, United Kingdom



Track Coordinators (and also members of the Program Review Group

& Planning Committee)William R. Black • William Black Law •

Coto de Caza, California, USAIsabella D. Bunn • Regent’s Park College, University of Oxford •

Oxford, United KingdomCharles E. Engeman • Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,

LLC • St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin IslandsAlan Koral • Vedder Price • New York, New York, USA

Olufunmi Oluyede • TRLPLAW • Lagos, NigeriaFiona A. Schaeffer • Jones Day • New York, New York, USA

Program Review Committee (also members of planning committee)

Thomas D. Allen • Edwards Wildman Palmer LLP • Chicago, Illinois, USAIsaac Amon • Washington University School of Law •

St. Louis, Missouri, USALuis Felipe Arze • Carey & Allende Abogados • Santiago, Chile

Adejoké Babington-Ashaye • The World Bank • Washington, DC, USA

David Barrack • Fulbright & Jaworski LLP • New York, New York, USA

Jacqueline R. Bart • Jacqueline Bart & Associates • Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Jennifer Berke • Foley Mansfield • Berkeley, California, USAChristopher Bernard • Bloomberg • London, United Kingdom

Melissa Brown • Jacksonville, Florida, USATony Burke • Mason Hayes & Curran • Dublin, Ireland

Daniel Bushner • Jones Day • London, United KingdomSusana Cabrera • Garrigues • Madrid, Spain

Christine M. Castellano • Ingredion Incorporated • Westchester, Illinois, USA

Peter Castellon • Proskauer • London, United KingdomAlicia Cate • U.S. Department of State • Washington, D.C., USAManuela Cavallo • Portolano Cavallo Studio Legale • Milan, Italy

Efraim Chalamish • Dorsey & Whitney LLP • New York, New York, USA

Tai-Heng Cheng • Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP • New York, New York, USA

Tom Childs • King & Spalding • London, United KingdomDomenico Colella • Orsingher - Avvocati Associati • Milan, ItalyJean-Louis Collart • Mentha & Associés • Geneva, Switzerland

Mattia Colonnelli • Colonnelli de Gasperis Studio Legale • Milan, Italy

Jonathan Michael Crowley • DePaul University College of Law • Chicago, Illinois, USA

Patrick Del Duca • Zuber Lawler & Del Duca LLP • Los Angeles, California, USA

Mariah Danielle Dodson • National Public Radio (NPR) • Washington, DC, USA

Jen Duke • Georgia State University College of Law • Atlanta, Georgia, USA

William V. Dunlap • Quinnipiac University School of Law • Hamden, Connecticut, USA

Theodore Edelman • Sullivan & Cromwell LLP • New York, New York USA and London, United Kingdom

Carlos Eduardo Eliziário de Lima • Dannemann Siemsen • São Paulo, Brazil

Paul Fahy • A&L Goodbody • Dublin, IrelandAmity Farrar • Farrer & Co • London, United Kingdom

Carine Feipel • Arendt & Medernach - Avocats • Luxembourg, Luxembourg

Tiffany Foskey • Barclays Bank PLC • New York, New York, USALaurent Garzaniti • Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP •

Brussels, BelgiumParamita Ghosh • Washington, DC, USA

Les Glick • Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP • Washington, DC, USA

Antonina S. Hamid • UNLV - Boyd School of Law • New York, New York, USA

Risie Howard • Arkansas Appeal Tribunal • Little Rock, Arkansas, USA

Edmond M. Ianni • Wilmington, Delaware, USA Bill Johnson • Saint Louis University School of Law •

St. Louis, Misouri, USA

Sandy Jones • Moffa & Bonacquisti PA • Plantation, Florida, USAAurélie Kahn • Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP • Paris, France

Don Kassilke • Cozen O’Connor • Washington, DC, USAMichelle Keith • North Dartmouth, Massachusetts, USA

Stephen Keogh • William Fry • London, United KingdomJeffrey Kerbel • Bennett Jones LLP • Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Jody L. Kipple • North Hollywood, California, USASabine C. Klett • Noerr LLP • Muenchen, Germany

Charles T. Kotuby, Jr. • Jones Day • Washington, DC, USAYasmine Lahlou • Chaffetz Lindsey LLP •

New York, New York, USARosa Lima • Rosa Lima PC • Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA

Audrey Lustgarten • Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP • Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Daniel Magraw • Johns Hopkins University • Washington, DC, USA

Alessandro Philip Maiano • Thomas Eggar LLP • London, United Kingdom

Ricardo M. Martínez-Cid • Podhurst Orseck PA • Miami, Florida, USA

Nancy Matos • Baker McKenzie • Amsterdam, The NetherlandsMaurice Mendelson, QC • Blackstone Chambers Barristers •

London, United KingdomJames Menz • Schellenberg Wittmer • Zurich, SwitzerlandJorge Mestre • Rivero Mestre LLP • Miami, Florida, USA

Valasmis Mitsilegas • Queen Mary, University of London, Department of Law • London, United Kingdom

William Mock • The John Marshall Law School • Chicago, Illinois, USA

Allyson Harris Owens • Howard County Office of Law • Ellicott City, Maryland, USA

Melissa Pallett-Vasquez • Bilzin • Miami, Florida, USAFabian Pal • Fowler White Burnett • Miami, Florida, USA

Cheryl Palmeri • Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP • Washington, DC, USA

Meredith Parenti • Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP • Houston, Texas, USA

Avalon Paul • American Constitution Society for Law and Policy • Chicago, Illinois, USA

Bruno L. Peixoto • Araujo e Policastro Advogados • São Paulo, BrazilAlan B. Rabkin • Heritage Bancorp/Heritage Bank of Nevada

Legal Department • Gardnerville, Nevada, USAKenneth N. Rashbaum • Rashbaum Associates, LLC •

New York, New York, USANeil Ray • Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP •

San Diego, California, USASusan Roberts • Whiteford Taylor & Preston LLP •

Baltimore, Maryland, USAFlorian Rochat • Froriep Renggli • London, United Kingdom

John D. Roesser • Alston & Bird LLP • New York, New York, USA

Giuseppe Lorenzo Rosa Esq • Studio Legale Avv. Giuseppe L Rosa & Consulenti Associati • Verona, Italy

Susan Kohn Ross • Mitchell Silberberg + Knupp LLP • Los Angeles, California, USA

Johanna Rousseaux • Jones Day • Washington, DC, USAJan Rudolph • Munich, Germany

Valeria Sartorio • Attorney at Law • San Antonio, Texas, USAMel Andrew Schwing • Yulchon LLC • Seoul, KoreaPeter Sederowsky • Setterwalls • Stockholm, Sweden

Terry Selzer • Husen Advokater • Copenhagen, DenmarkSusan P. Serota • Pillsbury • New York, New York, USA

Holly A. Silver • Holly A. Silver, P.C. • New York, New York, USAMeme Smith • Thomas Cooley Law School •

Grand Rapids, Michigan, USASalli Swartz • Artus Wise Partners • Paris, FranceBelle Toren • Office of Bellanne Meltzer Toren •

Calgary, Alberta, CanadaRichard T. Walsh • Global Risk Solutions, LLC •

New York, New York, USASandy Walker • Dentons • Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Reid Whitten • Sheppard Mullin • Washington, DC, USAPeter Winship • Southern Methodist University •

Oxford, United Kingdom



Planning CommitteeFernando Agguire • Bufete Aguirre Law Firm • La Paz, Bolivia

Pio Ajor-Akol • Immigration Law Office • Lincoln, Maine, USADalton Albrecht • Miller Thomson LLP •

Toronto, Ontario, CanadaDavid Allison • Family Law in Partnership LLP •

London, United KingdomRene Mauricio Alva • Bryan Gonzalez Vargas & Gonzalez Baz •

Mexico City, MexicoMarie Elena Angulo • Jones Day • London, United KingdomMark Appel • International Centre for Dispute Resolution •

Dublin, IrelandJuan Martín Arocena • Rattagan, Macchiavello, Arocena &

Peña Robirosa Abogados • Buenos Aires, ArgentinaJoseph Azam • Oracle Corporation • San Francisco, California, USA

Shirley Baccus-Lobel • Law Office of Shirley Baccus-Lobel • Dallas, Texas, USA

Monika Bar • Atlantic Chambers • Liverpool, United KingdomJeffery Barnes • Borden Ladner Gervais • Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Alanna Barton • Southborough, Massachusetts, USAMilos Barutciski • Bennett Jones LLP • Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Roberto P. Bauzá • Rattagan, Macchiavello, Arocena & Peña Robirosa Abogados • Buenos Aires, Argentina

Marc Beaumont • Windsor Chambers • Windsor, United KingdomJames Bell • Temple Garden Chambers • London, United Kingdom

Gretchen C. Bellamy • University of Miami School of Law • Coral Gables, Florida, USA

Eduardo Benavides • Berninzon & Benavides • Lima, PeruPhilip Berkowitz • Littler Mendelson • New York, New York, USA

Brendan Berne • Avocat au Barreau de Paris • Paris, FranceAnna Birtwistle • CM Murray LLP • London, United Kingdom

Kelliann Blazek • University of Wisconsin Law School • Madison, Wisconsin, USA

Nicole B. Boehler • Carroll Burdick & McDonough LLP • Boeblingen, Germany

Richard J. Bohorfoush, Jr. • Charlotte, North Carolina, USAMarcelo Bombau • M. & M. Bomchil • Buenos Aires, ArgentinaRonald E. Bornstein • Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP •

London, United KingdomJacques Buhart • McDermott Will & Emery AARPI • Paris, France

Donna Cain • New York, New York, USAJudith Beckhard Cardoso • K & L Gates • Paris, France

Alicia Cate • U.S. Department of State • Washington, DC, USAJulie Catt • Bournemouth, United Kingdom

Chiara Valentina Catti • NY Peace Institute • Milan, ItalyJean Paul Chabaneix • Rodrigo Elias & Medrano Abogados • Lima,

PeruJulie Chodos • BDO Consulting • New York, New York, USA

Obi Chukwuka • Port Harcourt, NigeriaAlejandro Ciero • Tanoira Cassagne • Buenos Aires, Argentina

Wayne Cleghorn • London, United KingdomMykell Clem • Louisiana State University •

New Orleans, Louisianna, USAHelen Colquhon Esq • Withers Bergman LLP •

New York, New York, USASantiago Concha • Pinilla González & Prieto Abogados •

Bogotá, ColombiaKieran Cowhey • Dillon Eustace • Dublin, IrelandOzzy Cuan • Fordham University School of Law •

New York, New York, USANathan W. Cunningham • Picard Kentz & Rowe LLP •

Washington, DC, USAClarissa Y. Cutler • Attorney at Law • Chicago, Illinois, USA

Gaurav Dani • Induslaw • Delhi, IndiaAlexandra Darraby • The Art Law Firm •

Los Angeles, California, USABrian Davidson • Dingess, Foster, Luciana, Davidson &

Chleboski LLP • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USAVasco de Jesus • VJR International Legal Consulting •

San Francisco, California, USACarlos Velazquez De Leon • Basham, Ringe y Correa, S.C. •

Mexico City, MexicoStephane de Navacelle • Navacelle Law • Paris, France

Richard Montes de Oca • MDO Partners • Miami, Florida, USAJoseph W. Dellapenna • Villanova University School of Law •

Villanova, Pennsylvania, USAAusra O. Deluard • Jones Day • San Francisco, California, USARichard Deutsch • Andrews Kurth LLP • Houston, Texas, USA

Russell Dombrow • Dombrow Law Firm • New York, New York, USA

James Duffy • Berg Duffy • New York, New York, USAPamela L. Duke, Esq. • Duke Law LLC •

Chestertown, Maryland, USADerya Durlu • Young International Arbitration Group •

Istanbul, TurkeyMike Eisenberg • Willamette University • Salem, OregonPat English • Matheson Ormsby Prentice • Dublin, Ireland

Nathalie Meyer Fabre • Meyer Fabre Avocats • Paris, FranceYousef A. Farsakh • Snell & Wilmer LLP •

Costa Mesa, California, USAPablo Ferraro Mila • Gonzalez & Ferraro Mila •

Buenos Aires, ArgentinaGavin Foggo • Fox Williams LLP • London, United Kingdom

Charlotte Ford • The Law Society of England and Wales • London, United Kingdom

Thomas R. Fox • Attorney at Law • Houston, Texas, USADag Fredlund • Setterwalls • Stockholm, Sweden

Michael Fried • Fried & Rosefelt LLL • Bethesda, Maryland, USADaniel P. Gallagher, Jr. • Meyer Unkovic & Scott LLP •

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USAJesus Castellano Gallego • ILP Global • Madrid, Spain

Myra Garrett • William Fry • Dublin, IrelandClive R. Garston • DAC Beachcroft LLP •

London, United KingdomTammi Gaw • Advantage Rule LLC • Washington, DC, USAEmer Gilvarry • Mason Hayes & Curran • Dublin, Ireland

Gabriel A. Dejarden Gonzalez • Squire Sanders • Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Aureliano Gonzalez-Baz • Bryan Gonzalez Vargas & Gonzalez Baz • Mexico City, Mexico

Ruthie L. Goodboe • Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, LLC • Birmingham, Michigan, USA

Mark Gould • Arnall Golden Gregory LLP • Atlanta, Georgia, USAMicheál Grace • Mason Hayes & Curran •

London, United KingdomDavid Greene • Edwin Coe LLP • London, United Kingdom

Robin Griffith-Jones • Temple Church • London, United Kingdom

Celeste M. Hammond • The John Marshall Law School • Chicago, Illinois, USA

William M. Hannay • Schiff Hardin LLP • Chicago, Illinois, USACourtney Hathaway • Grant Thornton LLP •

Phoenix, Arizona, USAYves Hayaux du Tilly • Nader, Hayaux & Goebel •

London, United KingdomEliza Hebditch • Farrer & Co • London, United Kingdom

Akil Hirani • Majmudar & Partners • Mumbai, IndiaBarbara Hoffman • The Hoffman Law Firm •

New York, New York, USABenjamin Hughes • Shin & Kim • Seoul, Korea

Christina Hultsch • Wright Morris & Arthur LLP • Columbus, Ohio, USA

Rosemary A. Itakpe • University of Baltimore Law School • Baltimore, Maryland, USA

Daniel M. Jaffe • Intertrust (UK) Ltd • London, United KingdomVanessa Joseph • Miami Law School • Miami, Florida, USA

Gordon E. Kaiser • Gordon E Kaiser Professional Corporation • Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Blair E. Kanis • Kutak Rock LLP • Denver, Colorado, USASheena Kapoor • Gowling Lafleur Henderson LLP •

Ontario, CanadaSacha A. Kathuria • Babst Calland • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Lucy Kennedy • QEB Hollis Whiteman Chambers • London, England, United Kingdom

David Kent • Taylor Wessing LLP • London, United KingdomRoger Kobert • Rafferty Kobert Tenenholtz & Hess PA •

Miami, Florida, USADavid R. Kocan • Case Western Reserve School of Law •

Cleveland, Ohio, USAMarielle Koppenol-Laforce • Houthoff Buruma •

Rotterdam, The NetherlandsSylviane Kouemo • University of Maryland School of Law •

Baltimore, Maryland, USAMariusz Kowalski • Magnusson • Warsaw, Poland

Peggy Kubicz Hall • Greene Espel P.L.L.P. • Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

Owen D. Kurtin • Kurtin PLLC • New York, New York, USA



John F. Lakin, Esq. • Lakin & Lakin • Bradenton • Florida, USAJames R. LaVigne • South Milhausen PA • Orlando, Florida, USASusan A. Laws • Duane Morris LLP • London, United Kingdom

Michelle J. LeBeau • Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, PLLC • Birmingham, Michigan, USA

Barton Legum • Dentons • Paris, FranceShemi Leira • Shemi Associates • New York, New York, USA

Rhiannon Lewis • Dawson Cornwell • London, United KingdomCorinne Lewis • Lex Justi • Brussels, Belgium

George P. Lindsay • Sullivan & Worcester LLP • New York, New York, USA

Dario Cadena Lleras • Estudios Palacios Lleras SAS • Bogotá, Colombia

James M. Lord • Alvarez & Marsal • Seattle, Washington, USAHouston Putnam Lowry • Brown & Welsh •

Meriden, Connecticut, USARobert E. Lutz • Southwestern Law School •

Los Angeles, California, USAPer Magnusson • Magnusson • Warsaw, Poland

Stacey Anne Mahoney • Bingham McCutchen LLP • New York, New York, USA

Vivek N. Mapara • Vivek N Mapara Advocate • Ahmedabad, IndiaAndrew J. Markus • Carlton Fields • Miami, Florida, USA

Michael P. Marsille • Orlans Moran PLLC • Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Andrea Martinez • International Justice Initiative, The Foreign Policy Institute, SAIS • Washington, DC, USA


Michael L. Martinez • Marriott International, Inc. • Bethesda, Maryland, USA

Eva Massa • Law Society of Ireland • Dublin, IrelandKate Matthews • Boddy Matthews • Surrey, United Kingdom

Hope Elizabeth May • Central Michigan University • Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, USA

Daniel R. McGlynn • EMCORE Corporation • Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA

Robert McLeod • MLEX • Washington, DC, USARaymond P. Micklewright • National Center for

State Courts - Iraq • Baghdad, IraqLelia Mooney • Partners for Democratic Change •

Washington, DC, USAMarissa J. Moran • New York City College of Technology •

New York, New York, USAProfessor Susan Nash • City University Faculty of Law •

London, United KingdomSusan A. Notar • Iraq Desk Political Military Affairs •

Washington, DC, USAAlan O’Doherty • Merchant Legal LLP • London, United Kingdom

Joao Otavio Oliverio • DLA Piper • New York, New York, USAJohn Olsen • Edwards Wildman Palmer UK LLP •

London, United KingdomSiv Oriye • Rivers State Ministry of Justice • Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Shaun O’Shea • Beauchamps Solicitors • Dublin, IrelandRobert Patton • NERA Economic Consulting •

London, United KingdomJoel S. Peck • Secure Legal Title Limited •

London, United KingdomMarcelo Freitas Pereira • Siqueira Castro • São Paulo, BrazilPetr Polášek • White & Case LLP • Washington, DC, USA

Jennifer Poon • CMS Cameron McKenna • London, United Kingdom

Chelsea Purvis • Bernstein Fellow at Minority Rights Group International • London, United Kingdom

Peter Quinter • GrayRobinson PA • Miami, Florida, USARose Rameau • Avocat aux Barreaux de Paris, DC, FL, NJ •

Paris, FranceKevin P. Ray • Greenberg Traurig, LLP • Chicago, Illinois, USA

Alan Reed • Northumbria Law School • Newcastle, United Kingdom

Mikhail Reider-Gordon • Navigant • Los Angeles, California, USA

Darío Richarte • Richarte & Asociados • Buenos Aires, Argentina

Steven C. Richman • Maurice A Deane School of Law, Hofstra University • Hempstead, New York, USA

Jean-Claude Rivalland • Allen & Overy LLP • Paris, FranceRebecca A. Rodriguez • GrayRobinson PA •

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USAPietro Straulino Rodriguez • Sanchez Devanny •

Mexico City, MexicoNeil Roland • MLEX • Washington, DC, USA

Nicolas Rollason • Kingsley Napley LLP • London, United Kingdom

Juan Carlos Rosas • Rosas Y Rosas • Panama, PanamaShamin Rostami • Legal Foundation of Los Angeles •

Los Angeles, California, USAFrances Howell Rudko • University of Massachusetts,

Dartmouth School of Law • North Dartmouth, Massachusetts, USAVirginia Russell • The John Marshall Law School •

Chicago, Illinois, USAHedwin Salmen-Navarro • Salmen Navarro & Lavergne, P.C. • New

York, New York, USAAdam Samuel • Adam Samuel • London, United Kingdom

Sara Sandford • Garvey Schubert Barer • Seattle, Washington, USALisa Savitt • Crowell & Moring LLP • Washington, DC, USA

Charles D. Schmerler • Fulbright & Jaworski LLP • New York, New York, USA

Lucy Scott-Moncrieff • The Law Society of England and Wales • London, United Kingdom

Robert L. Shannon, Jr. • Hall Booth Smith, P.C. • Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Tari Shawn • Texas State University Law School • Houston, Texas, USA

Anna Williams Shavers • University of Nebraska • Lincoln, Nebraska, USA

Florence Shu-Acquaye • Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad Law Center • Davie, Florida, USA

Sajai Singh • J. Sagar Associates • Bangalore, IndiaKaviraj Singh • Trustman & Co • New Delhi, India

Maggie C. Smith • Flexx Law PS • Seattle, Washington, USAGenevieve Stawski • Navigant • London, United Kingdom

David Stead • 11KBW • London, United KingdomEugene Steingold • Steingold Law • Chicago, Illinois, USA

Jutta Stoll • Attorney at Law • Frankfurt, GermanyWalter Stuber • Walter Stuber Consultoria Juridica •

São Paulo, BrazilNick J. Surber • BarentsKrans N.V. • The Hague, The NetherlandsJonathan Gunu Taidi • J.G. Taidi & Company Century Chambers

• Minna, NigeriaSu’e Tervola • Brigham Young University • Provo, Utah, USAMagda Theodate • ITC-ILO University of Turin • Turin, Italy

Stephanie Townsend • London, United KingdomPedro Urdaneta • Imery Urdaneta Calleja Itriago &

Flamarique SC • Caracas, VenezuelaEddie J. Varon Levy • Attorney at Law • Torrance, California, USA

Philip D. Vasquez • Steptoe & Johnson PLLC • Houston, Texas, USA

Catherine Vernon • Formica Corporation • Cincinatti, Ohio, USAGeoffrey Vos • Bar Council of England and Wales •

London, United KingdomHugo Watson Brown • Navigant • London, United Kingdom

Bob Weinberg • Yale University • New Haven, Connecticut, USABernd Weller • Heuking Kuhn Luer Wojtek • Frankfurt, Germany

Stephan Wilske • Gleiss Lutz • Stuttgart, GermanyDiane Westwood Wilson • Clyde & Co. US LLP •

New York, New York, USADaniel Winterfeldt • CMS Cameron McKenna •

London, United KingdomChristian Wisskirchen • Bar Council of England and Wales •

London, United KingdomKatherine Woodcock • Lorenz • Brussels, Belgium

Jeremy Zell • Advokatfirman Vinge KB • Stockholm, SwedenWilhelm J. Ziegler • Arnall Golden Gregory LLP •

Atlanta, Georgia, USAMarkus Zwicky • Zwicky Windlin & Partner • Zug, Switzerland

The listing of the Planning Committee was compiled as accurately as possible from Section records. If we have omitted your name or have it listed incorrectly, we sincerely apologize.



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Meeting Agenda

The View from North of the Border - Current Legal Issues in ScotlandOctober 13-14, 2013Edinburgh, Scotland

Join the Section of International Law, the Law Society of Scotland, the Faculty of Advocates and international practitioners for a pre-meeting module in Edinburgh

before heading to London for the Fall Meeting.

Network with Scottish counterparts at a dine-around town on Sunday evening and spend Monday hearing from top authorities and engaging in lively discussions

regarding Scottish Independence, Access to Justice, Arbitration and Mediation in Scotland, and Ethical Finance in Scotland and Beyond. Cap off your time in

Edinburgh with a lively reception at the Edinburgh Castle.

Registration and additional information is available online at http://ambar.org/scotland2013.

Tuesday, October 15, 2013

1:00 pm – 2:20 pmThe Other Merger: Statutory Mergers and Structuring Opportunities Within the EU and Across its Borders

Based on the EU Merger Directive statutory cross-border mergers of European corporations have become an attractive means to dissolve companies without liquidation while at the same time enjoying positive tax and other advantages, making Europe a fascinating single corporate market. The European company (SE) is sought as an alternative to national stock corporations. And thanks to the EJC’s case law new opportunities are looming – cross-border transformations, demergers and the like offer a wide range of structuring opportunities. Activities in the private equity arena offer one example of potential impact resulting from these recent changes. In particular, the developing construct of the single corporate market through the SE and other devices should provide greater access to those

growth opportunities and the flexibility in structuring that is attractive to alternative investment funds. This expert panel will guide you around the pitfalls and to the possibilities of the relevant structures and will elaborate on how to master the challenge of coordinating different jurisdictions, issues of employee participation, coordination and cross-border taxation, simplified procedures and more. When such efforts are worth taking will also be evaluated under the in-house perspective. Asian counsel will provide the outside view and discuss possible alternatives across the EU’s outer borders. Attendees will be encouraged to actively participate and to draw on their own experiences when looking at ways to structure these transactions and navigate through the relevant issues.

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1:00 pm – 2:20 pmImmunity for Art Works on International Loan: Immunity from Seizure or Immunity from Jurisdiction?

The ability of museums to obtain art works on loan from foreign lenders is crucial in facilitating the international movement and public display of such works. In recent years, however, as litigation concerning the ownership of works looted during the Holocaust, indigenous objects taken during nineteenth century colonialism, and archaeological artifacts has increased, nations have enacted legislation to provide greater protection from seizure and judicial process. The forms of such legislation have varied considerably. Amendments to the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act were introduced in the last session of the U.S. Congress by the museum community and are intended to provide greater security for such loans but have been vehemently attacked by those involved in restitution claims. This session will look at different models of immunity legislation and will encourage the panelists and audience members to debate the most effective form and what goals such legislation should promote.

1:00 pm – 2:20 pmYou’re Not in Kansas Anymore: European Corporate Counsel Perspectives on Conflict Management

Do European Companies view Litigation, Arbitration and Mediation the same way as their colleagues in the US? How does European Corporate Counsel see their role in the Company? Are they Lawyers or Business Advisors? What room is there for corporate dispute resolution policies and procedures in an increasingly global marketplace? How do they choose and manage relationships with their outside counsel? What are the conflict management trends they’re thinking about? The faculty are drawn from a diverse group of corporate counsel in England and France who have participated in a series of studies (all including the caption Dispute Wise Management TM)conducted by the International Centre for Dispute Resolution/

AAA which started in the US in 2004 and continue to this day. The panel will be moderated by ICDR Senior VP Richard Naimark, author/co-author of both the French and US studies.

2:30 pm – 4:00 pmWelcome to London! Options for Foreign Lawyers and Law Firms in the UK and Europe

Thinking of setting up in the global legal hub that is London? Doing business in the dynamic international legal centre that is home to over 200 foreign firms? Dual qualifying as an English solicitor? Expanding in to Europe? As law practice becomes increasingly globalized this session looks at options for foreign lawyers and law firms in the UK and Europe. Business is global; they expect their lawyers to be too. With presentations and case studies, regulators and practitioners will discuss (i) the Qualified Lawyers Transfer Scheme, the fast-rack route for foreign lawyers to requalify as solicitors in England and Wales; (ii) setting up an office in London; and (iii) and cross-border practice across the European Union.

2:30 pm – 4:00 pmHuman Rights and Environmental Protection: From Tentative Embrace to Powerful Partnership

The linkage between human rights and environmental protection, once a disputed relationship, has become ensconced in jurisprudence around the globe. Concerns about human rights have spurred greater environmental protection, and correspondingly greater responsibilities for states and businesses. Last year saw the appointment of the UN’s first independent expert on human rights and the environment. At the European Court of Human Rights, caselaw addressing human rights such as health, privacy and property have resulted in more strict protection of the environment. In the US, the Alien Tort Claims Act and newly issued Conflict Minerals rules demand continued diligence from transnational corporations. In all cases, the scope of human



rights and their consequences for human health and the environment have broadened to an extent previously unforeseen.This panel will focus on how the protection of human rights has become a means to better protect the environment in the U.S., Europe, and beyond, as well as the practical consequences for corporate compliance and practitioners.

2:30 pm – 4:00 pmREIT’s for Cross Border Investment in Real Estate: Is it Their Time?

Real Estate Investment Trusts, a popular tool for real estate investment globally are back! The November 2012 issue of Forbes magazine reported that since the depths of the financial crisis in early 2009, REITs in the U.S. have returned more than 220%. CBRE reported that Asian REITs enjoyed an upbeat 2011 as investment turnover returned to pre-financial crisis levels. In 2011 around 38% of Singapore REIT assets were reported to be outside of Singapore. In Mexico, the market tripled in size in just two years with the latest REIT, Macquarie Group recently raising $1.2 billion in an initial public offering.In 2008, the OECD introduced amendments to the OECD Model Tax Treaty which provided guidelines for the taxation of REIT distributions in tax treaties. With the expected global growth and popularity of REITs, they are surely going to be a priority in the future and we will discuss why!

4:30 pm – 6:00 pmLegal Management JEOPARDY: Managing Law Firm Relationships to Avoid Unintended Consequences

This diverse panel of International in-house and outside counsel will “joust” over both sides of commonly talked about law firm management strategies including ethical issues that their use may trigger. Examples include the pros and cons and ethical issues of risk and reward sharing alternative fee proposals, outsourcing portions of work in order to save costs, narrowly scoping the work to be performed by outside counsel, the unintended consequences of billing guidelines that prohibit charging for certain

types of work, how a firm should react when a client fails to perform its scope of work as promised, and the concept of a “dangerous strategic account.” The panel will move beyond the obvious points of agreement often covered in law firm management programs and delve deeper into the issues that motivate and concern inside counsel and the concerns outside counsel find difficult to express in a legal services climate in which supply outstrips demand. The panel will incorporate a “gaming theme” around a pretend “joust” that juxtaposes the in-house concerns against outside counsel concerns and diverse international/U.S. differences in point of view.

4:30 pm – 6:00 pmMagna Carta: the Fountain of Freedom and Democracy

The American Bar Association has joined the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth nations in honoring the 800th Anniversary of the sealing of Magna Carta in 1215. The fundamental concepts of liberty that had their beginnings in Magna Carta were transplanted to the American colonies, influencing our history and the United States Constitution. The 2013 meeting of the ABA Section of International Law in London provides an ideal opportunity to build on the gathering momentum for the 2015 commemorative events. This panel explores the historical and contemporary significance of the Magna Carta to many legal systems around the world, including those based in both the common law and civil law traditions. Lesser-known documents, such as the Charter of the Forests signed shortly after the Magna Carta, will also be noted. Featuring distinguished experts from both sides of the Atlantic, this session promises to be a milestone in drawing the past and the present together for a fresh understanding of the rule of law.



4:30 pm – 6:00 pmInternational Litigation Strategy: Tactics for Today

Cross-border disputes present special challenges for litigation strategy. How to obtain key documents in the files of a third party in another country? How to deal with parallel proceedings in multiple countries? What ethics rules apply? When to arbitrate rather than litigate? How to address criminal proceedings that cross borders? How to litigate in specialized international tribunals like the ECHR? This panel will draw upon the expertise of the authors featured in the second edition of the Section publication International Litigation Strategies and Practice to explore these topics in an interactive roundtable.

6:30 pm – 8:30 pmSpecial Welcome Reception at the House of Lords

Join us at the House of Lords and enjoy a spectacular view of the Thames River. Space is limited to the first 200 registrants, so register today to save your place! Heavy hors d’oeuvres and drinks will be served.This is a separately ticketed event (in addition to your registration fee). Tickets for this reception are available for $110.

Wednesday, October 16, 2013

8:00 am – 8:50 amFostering Rule of Law and Intellectual Property from the Ground Up – Fair Trade Music

As the world becomes ever-increasingly interconnected through commerce and media, music plays an increasingly important role in bridging cultures and fostering awareness of others’ experiences. Musicians around the world continue to struggle with protecting their intellectual property (their compositions and lyrics), as their music earns great revenues downstream. To change this dynamic, we need to rethink the role of intellectual property law as a fundamental legal framework to create property rights of immense value for the creators of music

first. Panelists are experienced in using 21st century technologies and innovative legal rights education through projects such as PeaceTones (supported by the World Justice Project) and Playing for Change. This panel will address how to protect and promote talented musicians in developing and developed nations alike, and explore what role greater empowerment of musicians can play in creating a fair trade music ecosystem and in lifting up the communities around these musicians.While the tenets of the ICCPR (International Covenant for Civil and Political Rights) tend to garner the greatest attention and focus in international development work, the lesser-enforced ICESC (International Covenant on



Economic, Social and Cultural Rights) carries its own immense value. We will also explore the way in which grassroots social enterprises such as PeaceTones and Playing for Change, combined with legal rights education, can fundamentally transform human rights on all levels – civil and political included.

8:00 am – 8:50 amDeveloping Effective Client Relationships

Strong client relationships are at the heart of all lawyers’ businesses. However, how often do busy lawyers take a step back and think critically about those relationships? In this session we will look at the stages in developing strong, enduring and profitable relationships with clients which fit the firm’s business strategy.

9:00 am – 10:30 am

OPENING CEREMONYCommon Law, Common Bond

Join renowned figures from the legal profession, including members of the bench and bar, as they exchange unique perspectives on the pursuit of justice – in the U.S., the UK and beyond.

11:00 am – 12:30 pmFighting Corruption in International Infrastructure

This program will examine the appropriateness of existing local sanctions. It will also look at what actions are most likely to reduce corruption through the whole life of an infrastructure project. We will examine the problem from the point of view of contractors and consultants in the US, UK and Europe working on projects both from a practical and legal stand point. Further we will seek to identify the best ways and best practice to encourage correct behavior by all concerned and to avoid penalties from anti-bribery laws across the globe. For example the New British Anti Bribery Standard BS 10500 and its effect.

11:00 am – 12:30 pmIt’s Cold Outside: Asset Freezing Orders, Mareva Injunctions and the New U.S. Uniform Law

The Mareva Injunction, otherwise known as the Asset Freezing Order, has been a powerful weapon in the arsenal of litigators in cross-border disputes in virtually all common law jurisdictions – except the United States. When the Supreme Court denied it as a federal remedy in 1999, state courts split on its legality in their courts. In 2012 the Uniform Law Commission proposed a uniform state law to bring the United States into the same league as England, Canada and other common law countries. The program describes the new proposed law and the current legal terrain. This is a must-attend program for those involved in commercial litigation where there is a need to protect the asset pool from dissipation, both domestically and internationally.

11:00 am – 12:30 pmWhere Did All the Women Go? The Discrepancy Between Gender Neutral Hiring and the Lack of Female Leadership in International Law Firms

Law school graduation rates and the hiring of junior associates seem to suggest that the gender gap in the legal profession has closed. But with less than 25% of U.S. law firms currently featuring women in leadership positions, this assumption is quickly dispelled as a myth. So what needs to change and how? Following on from the successful “Women on Boards” program at the last Fall Meeting we will be turning the spotlight on law firms to examine in greater detail the changes implemented by law firms to increase retention of female lawyers at senior levels, whether those initiatives are working and what more can be done to enable women to join partnership ranks. The speakers will explore the extent to which individual policies are fit for universal application and the perceived barriers faced by both female lawyers and law firms in attaining gender balance at the leadership level.



11:00 am – 12:30 pmDoing a Cross Border Deal: Ethics and the M&A Lawyer

In a mergers and acquisition transaction, lawyers can face a myriad of ethical issues. This panel made up of senior M&A counsel in the United States, United Kingdom and Latin America and a lecturer on Negotiation from Harvard Law School will examine such issues as whose rules of professional conduct apply in a cross border transaction, how far you can go in zealously representing a client when dealing with opposing counsel and the regulator (i.e. what is the line between puffery and misrepresentation) and how you deal with your own client (when can a lawyer’s role morph into acquiescence).

11:00 am – 12:30 pmNorth Korean Concentration Camps Exposed: The Response of the International Community

North Korea (“DPRK”) operates horrific concentration camps which imprison up to 200,000 – including children. Prisoners are subjected to induced malnutrition, beatings, unrelenting back-breaking labor, sexual violence, torture, murder and public executions. The DPRK has killed hundreds of thousands in the Camps. The Camps demand intervention by the international community. What redress might the International Criminal Court (ICC) obtain for these ruthless Crimes against Humanity? Do associate bodies and applicable treaties offer any hope? Could the ICC prosecute the DPRK for Crimes against Humanity? This session will present an exposé on the Camps by David Hawk, renowned human rights investigator and expert on DPRK Concentration Camps. An expert panel will explain the law regarding Crimes against Humanity, prosecution of State actors for such crimes, workings of the ICC, how an ICC prosecution of DPRK leaders would proceed, and other options to end these egregious human rights violations.

11:00 am – 12:30 pmThe U.S. UK Extradition Treaty 2003: Disputes and Controversies Thereby Arising

Since the USA UK Extradition Treaty of 2003 there have been several high profile requests for extradition to the USA of UK citizens. The first of these concerned three employees of the Nat West Bank (the ‘NatWest Three’) who were based in London and who were accused of being involved in complicated fraudulent financial transactions at the time of the ENRON failure. Following the indictment by a Houston Grand Jury and extradition to the USA, all three employees pleaded guilty and imprisoned. The second controversial case concerned a UK citizen (McKinnon) who succeeded in hacking into the Pentagon causing, as alleged, the disabling of a substantial U.S. Navy computer. The third case concerned an English citizen (Norris) who was accused of a U.S. cartel offence committed in the UK and of obstructing justice. In contrast to the views expressed in the English press a former Lord Justice of Appeal in the UK, Sir Scott Baker, at the request of the UK Home Secretary, carried out a review of the 2003 Treaty in which he concluded that there was no imbalance relating to extradition requests by, on the one hand, the USA and, on the other hand, the UK.The heart of the difficulties between the UK and the USA on extradition pursuant to the 2003 Treaty lies in the assertion that the Treaty was “imbalanced” permitting the United States to make an extradition request on the grounds of ‘a reasonable suspicion’ that an offence had taken place while the United Kingdom is only permitted to make an extradition request on a ‘reasonable basis’ that an offence had been committed. This panel will discuss the many facets of the Extradition Treaty in an open and balanced discussion.



2:30 pm – 4:00 pmFrom Legal Education to Legal Solutions: Preparing for Global Legal Practice

Over the past several decades, legal education has experienced dramatic changes in substantive law curriculums, practical skills training programs, and the scholarly agendas of students and faculty. Simultaneously, the challenges and opportunities for legal education, domestically and globally, have evolved significantly due to technological innovations, increased competition, and developments in legal practice. This program will compare and contrast the current landscapes of legal education in Europe, the United States, and China, as well as offer a discussion of the expanding role legal information providers are playing in the delivery of services and content to faculty, students, and the legal profession generally. The program will focus on curricular innovations, especially in regard to skills training, and how these innovations are redefining legal education in a global environment.

2:30 pm – 4:00 pmP.R.I.M.E.ing the Pump: A Quadrillion Reasons Why the Newest Tribunal on The Hague Block is One for Finance

P.R.I.M.E. Finance is a new experiment that has captured imaginations around the world and represents, at least in part, the outgrowth of Section-inspired ABA policy which supported greater resource in support of the adjudication and settlement of financial market disputes. P.R.I.M.E. Finance is a foundation based in The Hague, established to resolve, and assist judicial systems in the settlement of disputes regarding complex financial transactions. The institution’s core activities include (i) education and judicial training, (ii) dispute resolution services, including arbitration and mediation and (iii) formulating and maintaining a database / library of relevant case law. The project represents a unique, collaborative effort by academics, sitting and retired judges, regulators, practitioners, and financiers, including many of the founding architects of the derivatives and structured finance

markets with collectively more than 2,500 years of relevant experience. It is committed to its independence and to offering a diverse and truly international Panel with a variety of backgrounds across geography, market activity, jurisdictional viewpoint and nationalities. Since the tribunal opened in January 2012, it has captured imaginations around the world, attracting considerable media coverage and a steady stream of inquiries from interested market participants and offers for collaboration.

2:30 pm – 4:00 pmEmployee Participation on European Level: Unfamiliar Beast or Model for International Corporations?

When operating within the EU/EEC, every group of companies (regardless of the location of its headquarters) may be faced with an “unfamiliar beast”: the European Works Council, which – prior to the relevant EU Directives – was unheard of, even in some of the member states of the EU/EEC. More and more, unions and other employee representatives are discovering this institution as a tool to gain critical insight into, and exert influence upon, the groups’ plans and business. And, the establishment of a European Company (SE) or a cross border merger, regardless of its tax or corporate advantages, may lead to an even “stranger beast,” namely cross border co-determination on a board level. This program will explain the establishment of employee-representations in Europe, the pitfalls multinational companies stumble across, and how these may impact the global operations of a multinational group.

2:30 pm – 4:00 pmAnti-Corruption Compliance and Local Law: What To Do When Local Law Prevents You From Complying with the FCPA

Best practices in anti-corruption compliance have been extensively discussed and are now well established. But what has not been as thoroughly analyzed is what to do when those best practices conflict with local laws. For example:



• local data protection and privacy laws can make it impossible to collect the information necessary for effective internal investigations and third-party due diligence;

• local employment laws can make it difficult to terminate or discipline employees who have been found to be paying bribes;

• local contract and antitrust laws can make it extremely difficult to terminate local distributors suspected of corruption;

• local criminal laws sometimes require immediate reporting of suspected acts of corruption to local authorities, which can also severely inhibit internal investigations.

In short, companies attempting to comply with the FCPA, UKBA and other national anti-corruption laws may find that, by doing so, they are placing themselves at risk of local prosecution. This panel will analyze such conflicts in a variety of jurisdictions, with special focus on the former Soviet Union, China and Western Europe. The goal of the panel will be to develop practical solutions that allow companies to implement effective anti-corruption compliance without placing themselves at risk of violating local law. The panel will also examine the possibility of raising problems of local law with foreign governments in appropriate international fora such as the OECD. Panelists will include practitioners and in-house counsel with extensive experience in dealing with such conflicts in various countries and also a representative from an international anti-corruption inter-governmental organ.

2:30 pm – 4:00 pmTransatlantic Defense Cooperation: Challenges and Opportunities in a New Regulatory and Enforcement Era

The opportunities and challenges facing companies engaged in Transatlantic defense trade have never been greater. On the one hand, agreements such as the US-UK Defense Trade Cooperation Treaty are facilitating

enhanced defense trade. On the other hand, unprecedented coordination among the US, the UK, and other countries has resulted in staggering fines against companies for violations of export control and anti-bribery laws, such as the multi-million penalties imposed on BAE Systems plc and United Technologies Corporation. During this interactive program, a panel of experienced U.S. and non-U.S. government attorneys and in-house and outside counsel will discuss hypothetical fact patterns in which critical export control and anti-bribery issues are involved in Transatlantic defense operations. The panel also will share insights on best practices for complying with export control and anti-bribery laws.

2:30 pm – 4:00 pmGlobal Responses to Gender-Based Violence: The Good, The Bad, The Obnoxious!

Violence against women and girls constitutes one of the most ubiquitous human rights abuses in the world, yet it is severely under-reported and universally condoned. Traumatized survivors are blamed, stigmatized, ostracized and in certain societies, forced into a lifelong predicament of abuse as distraught, unwilling brides to their assailants. This panel of global experts will explore an array of issues in connection with the perennial crisis of international gender violence. Notably, the international panelists will discuss ways in which global leaders have addressed or failed to address the heinous crimes committed against women. These scholars will combine their theoretical expertise with their practical knowledge to analyze the impact of legislation and reform, policy initiatives, and recent developments with respect to this relevant human rights issue. The panel will provide a well-rounded perspective by including the testimony of scholars as well as survivors of gender-based violence globally.



4:30 pm – 6:00 pmOpting Into the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods: Choice of Law in Non-Convention States

By now nearly 80 countries have become parties to the 1980 UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods, or CISG. The list of Contracting States includes significant players in world trade, such as the United States, Canada, China, France, Germany, Japan, and Mexico, among many others. By its terms, the CISG automatically applies to sales of goods when the parties have their places of business in different countries and those countries are Contracting States – a simple truth that too many commercial lawyers have learned only after the ink has dried on contract documents that were silent on the application of the CISG. But the winds of change are blowing, and more and more lawyers who practice in Contracting States are helping their clients make smart choices about whether the CISG should govern.But what about buyers and sellers located in non-CISG states? What happens when one counter party has its place of business in the United States, and the other has its place of business in the United Kingdom? Or in Brazil? Or in India? Each of these is a significant player in global trade, yet none has acceded to the CISG. What law applies? What law should apply?This program will explore some of the significant differences between the CISG and the domestic sales law of major non-Convention states, as well as the new Common European Sales Law, so that lawyers who attend can help their clients make a smart choice regarding exclusion or application of the CISG, not only in CISG Contracting States, but also in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Brazil, and India – jurisdictions where the CISG has not been adopted.

4:30 pm – 6:00 pmMaking a Difference – Enhancing a Career: The Key Role of Everyday Lawyers In Legal Empowerment of the Poor Projects

The High Level Commission on Legal Empowerment of the Poor (“LEP”) explored links between exclusion, poverty and the law. The Commission’s report called for a new approach based on the rule of law and found that, “legal empowerment of the four billion excluded [poor] is the key to unlocking vital energies needed to end poverty and build a more stable and peaceful world.”The Section of International Law has responded to the call of the High Commission by establishing its Task Force on Legal Empowerment of the Poor, which, together with the International Pro Bono Committee, is a primary co-sponsor of this presentation. The program takes up the challenge of the Commission and explores the key and unique role that lawyers can play in LEP projects around the world. See how everyday lawyers can become involved and learn how to make legal empowerment of the poor a vital component for enhancing your career. The panelists, who are all lawyers practicing in private, non-profit, corporate, academic and other settings, will discuss LEP as a practice area, the unique practical and ethical questions faced by lawyers in this field and what makes for a successful and sustainable LEP project. Become part of legal empowerment of the poor. It’s good for you, your employer and the world!

4:30 pm – 6:00 pmA Family Affair: An International View on Governance, Succession and Dispute Resolution in Family Owned Enterprises

Wal-Mart, BMW, L’Oreal, Samsung, Tata Group, Roche: Globally, a vast majority of businesses are family owned, including some of the largest and most famous international business groups. An interactive panel of leading practitioners from the U.S., UK, France, Germany and Brazil will examine the inner workings of such companies and ask how you can successfully combine family and business and, at the same time, can save



one from the other... The panel will look in particular at governance, structure, succession and dispute resolution.

4:30 pm – 6:00 pmThe Costs and Consequences of Section 1504 of the Dodd-Frank Act: How to Prevent Congress’ Fight Against the “Resource Curse” From Becoming a “Disclosure Curse” for U.S. Companies

Congress passed Section 1504 of the Dodd-Frank Act to strike against the ‘Resource Curse’ in developing nations. However, fears within the resource extraction industry are that Congress has, instead, created a competitive disadvantage with grave consequences.

4:30 pm – 6:00 pmWhistleblower Claims Under International Law: An Update on Enforcement and Defense

International companies are increasingly concerned about their worldwide exposure to anti-corruption laws and whistleblower claims. 2012 saw vigorous prosecution of companies in a wide variety of industries, from banking and insurance to manufacturing, pharmaceuticals and medical devices. Meanwhile, the Serious Fraud Office (“SFO”), the UK’s main law enforcement agency responsible for investigating and prosecuting cases of domestic and overseas bribery and corruption, has recently issued clarifying guidance making clear that they will take seriously the prosecution of these matters. This program brings together practitioners with significant experience prosecuting and defending corruption cases against major multinationals. We will discuss the most recent developments in these areas, as well as best practices for multinationals in investigating and defending against these claims.

4:30 pm – 6:00 pmFraud, Comity and the Rule of Law: Balancing Global Concerns with Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in Civil and Common-Law Countries

A disturbing number of unfair foreign judgments are being issued around the world – corrupt foreign judgments, secured through fraud, bribery and a break down in the rule of law. Once litigants obtain these judgments, they circle the globe and commence recognition actions in other countries, often avoiding a full trial on the merits by leaning on traditional recognition and enforcement principles. These practices not only risk “cleansing” these unfair judgments and giving them the full force and effect of a judgment in the recognition country, but they threaten the due process rights of litigants and a breakdown in the rule of law in the rendering and recognition countries. This panel will discuss prime examples of this problem in civil and common-law countries. It will also discuss the viability of possible treaty-based solutions, and address the pros and cons of a treaty solution to this problem.



7:00 pm – 10:00 pmOpening Reception at the Honourable Society of the Middle Temple

Located in the heart of London’s legal quarter, the Honourable Society of the Middle Temple is one of the four ancient Inns of Court. Middle Temple Hall was built between 1562 and 1573 and remains virtually unchanged, surviving the Great Fire of London and both World Wars. The 2013 Fall Meeting’s first evening social event will be an excellent opportunity to reconnect with colleagues from prior meetings and network with new attendees. Heavy Hors D’Oeuvres and Drinks will be served.One ticket per person is included as part of your Fall Meeting registration fee; this reception is free for meeting attendees who have registered for the entire conference.

Thursday, October 17, 2013

8:00 am – 8:50 amAround the World in 80 Bars: A Global Review of Bar Admission Requirements for Transnational Practitioners

Practitioners around the world find it increasingly beneficial – and increasingly necessary – to know the rules for bar admission in different jurisdictions around the world. The liberalization of legal services under GATS, lowering barriers to multidisciplinary practice in the Doha Round, and new requirements for bar admission in New York have changed the landscape for many lawyers, as have recent changes in China, South Korea, and other countries. Drawing on material from a Guide to International Bar Admissions published by the ABA Section of International Law, as well as other updates in practice rules around the world, this highly informative session will consider what constitutes the “practice” of law, the economics of multijurisdictional practice, the transnational application of

ethical rules, and whether restructurings of British and Australian firms to allow non-lawyer ownership have created more multi-jurisdictional practices. The panel will also discuss new practice rules for foreign in-house counsel. Ethics credit.

8:00 am – 8:50 amQuotas for Women on Boards: Should Women in the Profession Support the European Commission Proposal?

Panel assisted by moderator to discuss EC proposal on use of quotas to increase Across the European Union, women on average comprise less than 20% of board members of the largest publicly listed companies. The European Commission has proposed addressing this glass ceiling by requiring that large publicly listed companies attain at least 40% female membership among their non-executive Board members by no later than 2020. While few are likely to disagree with the notion of gender equality, including



in corporate boardrooms, is government intervention the answer? What measures can be taken to put qualified women in the mix?

9:00 am – 10:30 amA Look Behind the Curtain: Decision-Making in International Arbitral Tribunals

What happens within an arbitral tribunal is one of the last “terra incognita” of the world of international arbitration. Parties and their counsel invest tremendous resources to advance their case, yet they know little about the decision-making process and the deliberative dynamics that shape the arbitral process and the final award. When and how do arbitrators form opinions and construct roadmaps to resolve the case? How does a panel handle internal dissent? What steps can be taken to counter cognitive biases and factors such as peer pressure? What effects do cultural differences have and how does a panel deal with ethical challenges? Join our panel of diverse, high-caliber arbitrators for a lively, round-table discussion that will yield valuable insights on what is going on behind the curtain, how arbitral tribunals can improve the process, and how parties and counsel can influence it.

9:00 am – 10:30 amTrends in International IPOs

This panel of experts from top law firms and investment banks based in Europe will discuss current hot topics and trends in international IPOs. During the session these experts will explore topics such as choice of holding company jurisdiction, choice of listing venue jurisdiction, corporate governance and settlement issues. The panelists will also discuss the rising influence of transaction advisors and larger syndicates, changes in deal practice and the effects of the potential demise of the euro. Particular emphasis will be placed on multijurisdictional issues and practical solutions and strategies for resolving such issues. The discussion will draw upon the specific experience of the panel members, both from the view of external and internal counsel and also from a commercial perspective. The panel will also address

FATCA, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, the JOBS Act and the extra-territorial reach of the Dodd Frank Act.

9:00 am – 10:30 amSocial Media: A Web of Challenges

The law relating to social media usage by employees is developing at a rapid pace. In particular, the question of ownership of contacts on an employee’s LinkedIn account or, indeed, followers of their Twitter account is something that has been the subject of recent litigation in the United States. Such cases highlight how important it is for employers who have integrated social media into their workplace to implement policies that address these new technologies and ensure that confidential information is protected. This program will review developments in various jurisdictions with regard to 1.) Who owns social media accounts? 2.) Best Practice in Employment and 3.) Data Protection.

9:00 am – 10:30 amCentral and Eastern European Roundtable

This program builds on important discussions held during the International Legal Exchange (ILEX) visit to Warsaw and Vienna in March 2013. Leaders of Polish and Austrian legal organizations will join us in London to review regional trends in public and private international law. Topics include promotion of alternative dispute resolution, transparency of and compliance with anti-corruption regimes, harmonization of commercial laws, recovery of unpaid debts, establishment of business enterprises, and cooperation in the rule of law. The roundtable will also share insights from ILEX briefings at judicial institutions, constitutional tribunals, ministries of justice, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), the UN Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL), the Vienna International Arbitral Center (VIAC), and other institutions, including our American Embassies. For those who were unable to participate in this ILEX, the roundtable offers a high-level update from two key legal



anchors in the region – and also identifies emerging areas of legal practice within both Poland and Austria.

9:00 am – 10:30 amRepatriation of Stolen Assets: Challenges & Opportunities

Corruption is a cancer that wreaks havoc and can significantly impede a developing country’s ability to grow and prosper. For example, the African Union estimates that $150 billion (USD) is stolen from the continent of Africa each year as the result of corruption. Asset repatriation may be the cure. Returning stolen monies to the citizens of developing nations who have been wrongly deprived of these funds is not only a timely concept but also necessary for emerging nations’ continued growth and development. However, asset repatriation can be a complex process with international and political implications. Our interactive panel of experts will discuss the process of asset repatriation, including the challenges involved in identifying, forfeiting and ultimately repatriating these stolen monies back to their countries of origin. The discussion will focus on recent cases and new initiatives such as the U.S. Department of Justice’s Kleptocracy Asset Recovery Initiative, as well as highlights those cases where assets have been successfully returned. This panel should be attended by anyone with an interest in learning how to navigate the complex intricacies of international asset recovery and repatriation.

9:00 am – 10:30 amHow Is the UK Bribery Act Doing in Practice?

Often described as “the FCPA on steroids,” the UK’s adoption of the UK Bribery Act represents the most aggressive approach to targeting bribery in foreign settings since the passage of the FCPA. But the question remains as to how the UK Bribery Act is really doing in practice? Has it led to more cases being investigated or brought? What has the impact been on self-disclosure? Have the imposition of austerity measures affected the level of enforcement? What changes have been made in policy or priorities by the new Director of the Serious Fraud Office? What

insight should be drawn by companies and other organizations in terms of their practices? These and many other timely questions will be addressed by David Green QC, the new Director of the Serious Fraud Office, Vivian Robinson QC, the former General Counsel to the Serious Fraud Office, and other leading practitioners.

11:00 am – 12:30 pmCollective Actions in Europe: Go Directly to London?

In the absence of a pan-European solution, Member States have taken collective actions into their own hands. The UK is leading the way with a proposed “opt-out” collective action for competition claims in the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT). The Netherlands has a “back end” procedure for approving out-of-court settlement of mass claims that binds all class members, subject to opt outs. Germany has specific procedures to claim antitrust damages, but plaintiffs are not allowed to take any discovery.Our panel of plaintiff and defense side counsel will be given a hypothetical scenario and asked to advise their clients on the best options and strategies for pursuing or defending a collective damages claim in the EU. In considering the choice of forum and merits of the claims, they will examine critical issues such as standing rules, discovery and access to evidence, available defenses and ability to settle claims on a collective basis. After hearing each side, our audience will decide where the claims should be pursued and who is more likely to win.

11:00 am – 12:30 pmRethinking Boilerplate in International Employment Contracts

How much will pro-employer “boilerplate” language protect an international employer company in a mobility assignment or local employment contract? And can it actually hurt? In this session, we will deconstruct frequently-used and often-standardized and not thoroughly considered clauses such as binding arbitration, choice of law, severability, and clawback indemnities in an interactive forum. Participants will review and vote on



several sample clauses from each category, then will engage in a discussion directed by a panel including experts from multinational companies, as well as experts to provide a Latin American, Asia-Pacific, and European perspective. The session will provide strategies for maximizing the utility of employment-related agreements through effective-and selective-use of so-called “boilerplate.”

11:00 am – 12:30 pmThe Smartphone Patent Wars: What’s New Under The Sun?

This program will explore competition, intellectual property (“IP”) and trade aspects of the smartphone patent wars. The past year has seen an explosion of global patent and competition litigation surrounding technology used in smartphones and similar electronic devices. Why have these flared up? How do they affect the competitive landscape of this sector and IP licensing more broadly? Should the solutions involve greater antitrust enforcement, changes to IP rules, or both? This program will bring together IP and competition experts from Europe, the U.S., and Asia to discuss these issues.

11:00 am – 12:30 pmStemming the Tide: How Governments Can Stop Human Trafficking

The United Nations describes human trafficking as the fastest growing organized criminal activity. Globally, illegal drug sales and human trafficking constitute the top two business segments generating profits for organized criminal enterprises. It is crime with significant financial benefits and relatively few risks to the criminals. It is also the only organized criminal activity whereby governments directly support the crime by paying public monies to the traffickers.This session will examine the problem as well as successful legislative, business and enforcement approaches recently used to mitigate the crime. Panelists will provide a detailed overview of the human trafficking process as well as successful mitigation measures countries have implemented incorporating strategic plans using government, industry and NGOs in a

comprehensive and multidiscipline effort to stop the use of slave labor. Presentations will include leadership approaches as well as boots-on-the-ground perspectives of the problem and proven solutions. Ms. Sindhu’s presentation will also include a 10 min documentary featuring workers in Iraq and others who have returned to India after working on U.S. government contracts in the Middle East and Afghanistan. Her presentation will describe the human trafficking process and impact from one who has lived and worked these issues in conflict areas.

11:00 am – 12:30 pmShared Parenting: Different Courts’ Approaches Across the Globe

There are approximately 13.7 million single parents in the United States today, and those parents are responsible for raising 21.8 million children. According to the U.S. Census, approximately 84% of custodial parents are mothers, and 16% are fathers. About 40% of American children who do not live with their biological father have not seen him during the past 12 months; more than half of them have never been in his home and 26% of those fathers live in a different state than their children.The story is similar in the UK. There are an estimated 3 million children living in separated families and there are around 200,000 relationship breakdowns involving children each year. Out of 10 “lone parents”, 9 are mothers, only 1 out of 10 separated couples share the care of their children equally, 1 in 4 children rarely, or never, see their non-resident father and 1 in 4 non-resident dads say their child’s mum has made contact difficult.In Sweden, however, a 2006 study has shown that 35% of such children EITHER live equally with both parents OR see their non-resident parent almost daily.The numbers of children are huge and the question of their care is one that families and family courts face on a daily basis. Statistics appear to show a global shift



towards a sharing of care for these children by both parents, but how quickly and how fundamentally is that shift taking place?This program will look at different courts’ approaches to the care of children whose parents no longer (or have never) lived together. Panelists will share their experiences from their own jurisdiction (whether New York, Wisconsin, England and Wales, Sweden or Saudi Arabia) of the practical arrangements imposed by/ facilitated through the courts for these children. We are fortunate to have extremely eminent judges and practitioners to describe cases they have been involved in and leading academics to share their own and others’ research on children’s experiences of separated parenting in the US, the UK and across the world.

11:00 am – 12:30 pmTrends in International Regulation of Securities Markets

In the aftermath of the global financial crisis, the financial regulatory system has undergone extensive change in the EU, UK, U.S. and globally. This expert panel of senior regulators will discuss the consequences of various regulatory initiatives for global capital markets, the interaction between financial services regulation in Europe, the U.S. and internationally and regulatory cooperation among key regulators as well as the role of the global Financial Stability Board. The panel will also consider the potential impact of centralizing European banking regulation on capital markets regulation and the interplay with other European regulators including ESMA and the impact of changes to the UK regulatory structure. It will also consider recent developments in the U.S. regarding the role of the Financial Stability Oversight Council vis-a-vis the SEC’s areas of non-bank securities regulatory policy. The panel will also consider whether international standards can be made sufficiently compatible to prevent further financial crises.

2:30 pm – 4:00 pmTowards an International Piracy Tribunal

Piracy plagues much of the Gulf of Aden and Southeast Asia, as well as other parts of the developing world. Yet, developed countries bear the brunt of the cost of the attacks, at an estimated US$16 billion in damages per year, not to mention the cost in human suffering of the hundreds of hostages taken captive. Developed countries’ navies catch and then release with impunity many of these pirates. Developing countries’ courts in these regions struggle under the weight of the heavier caseload. Existing international courts lack jurisdiction. What are the possibilities of establishing a new international piracy tribunal? Would it be best to create this tribunal through a treaty or through a resolution of an international organization? Is such a resolution possible? How should the tribunal be structured to conduct piracy trials? The panel will address these and other related questions.

2:30 pm – 4:00 pmWhere In The World Is Your Evidence? The Challenges of Gathering Electronic Information Worldwide For Litigation, Arbitration and Investigations

Your multinational client’s General Counsel has received subpoenas from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission seeking emails and other data over a four-year period across the company. On the same day, you have received an order from a U.S. federal court directing compliance with litigation demands for production of email, texts and other personally identifiable data from your client’s facilities in China, France, Ireland and Brazil. It may not be the right time to tell the General Counsel that you need some of that very data to establish your defenses. This interactive session, facilitated by a roving moderator, will explore the challenges of obtaining evidence on a global scale, including privacy, data protection and national security laws. We will then propose practical suggestions for producing data and obtaining evidence from multiple countries.



2:30 pm – 4:00 pmHas Regulation of Securities Offerings Now Diverged Between Europe and the U.S.? Implications for Global Markets.

Because of the financial crisis, new laws and regulations are being introduced on both sides of the Atlantic to regulate securities offerings. This is despite public equity markets having functioned during the financial crisis. The “battle cry” on each side of the Atlantic has been the “IPO model is broken.”The panel will discuss whether equity markets are broken, and how the “IPO model is broken” debate on each side of the Atlantic has been different. More importantly, the panel will explore the theme that regulation of securities offerings on each side of the Atlantic has begun to diverge. The JOBS Act will be compared with current developing European regulation, as well as market practice, in such areas as pilot fishing (“testing the waters”), prospectus disclosure, research, due diligence and on-going issuer disclosure.

2:30 pm – 4:00 pmGlobal Anti-Corruption and Anti-Cartel Investigations: Risk Management and Crisis Handling

Anti-cartel and anti-corruption regulation and enforcement are expanding in jurisdictions throughout the world, most notably in the United Kingdom, throughout the European Union, the United States and in the BRICs. The stakes for multi-national companies and their senior management are higher, with more severe criminal and civil enforcement, risk of personal liability, shareholder lawsuits, litigation by customers, and expanded whistle-blower opportunities. As enforcers seek out evidence of either anti-competitive or corrupt activity, the risks of parallel enforcement are increasingly becoming apparent.Hear from leading antitrust and anti-corruption practitioners on selected issues, including:

• When cartel conduct may be connected with anti-corruption activity?

• Where do the anti-cartel and anti-corruption regimes converge/diverge?

• How collusion and corruption can lead to crossover investigations and liability? Do government agencies cooperate and how (e.g. DOJ with SEC; OFT with SFO)?

• Increased focus on criminal liability of individuals in the UK and the use of the Proceeds of Crime Act in cartel and corruption cases.

• Managing cartel and corruption risks and practical insights and approaches to effective internal compliance.

2:30 pm – 4:00 pmEmployment Jurisdiction Battles: Posting U.S. Employees to Europe

With an increasingly international workforce posting U.S. employees overseas can raise issues of jurisdiction where employment disputes arise. This presents a particular issue for U.S. employees posted into the UK and Europe where EU jurisdiction rules may give exclusive jurisdiction over the employment relationship to local courts. This can give rise to anti suit injunctions and even anti suit-suit injunctions to restrain proceedings in competing jurisdictions. This program will seek to show the practical and legal issues which arise with overseas postings to the EU with particular emphasis on the UK. The program will particularly explore the issues around the protection of business interests through the enforcement in the UK of post employment restraints and confidentiality provisions in U.S. contracts.

2:30 pm – 4:00 pmThe General Counsel Roundtable

Join us for an informative roundtable discussion featuring General Counsel from leading global companies from North America and Europe. Attendees will learn how the role of the GC is evolving, the challenges GCs face in the current economic and compliance environment, and what they can do to ensure they are prepared. The panelists will also share insights on how they became GCs, their best practices for advising the C-suite and Board members,



and what they view as the keys to making the transition to General Counsel and succeeding in the role.

4:30 pm – 6:30 pmPrivate International Law: What’s New and What’s on the Horizon? The Theberge Award Winners’ Panel

In virtually every area of the law, practitioners encounter practical issues involving the transnational application of law. This roundtable will explore the latest developments in private international law, including cross-border legal cooperation, international commercial law, electronic commerce, electronic dispute resolution, international consumer law, international civil litigation, and international family law. The discussion will also review the current private international law agendas of the Hague Conference on Private International Law, UNCITRAL, UNIDROT, the Organization of American States, and the European Union. The panelists are winners of the section’s prestigious Leonard J. Theberge Award for Private International Law, an award honoring those persons who have made distinguished, long-standing contributions to the development of private international law.

4:30 pm – 6:30 pmMerger Control in the EU and U.S. vs. China and Brazil: How Do the Newcomers Compare to Established Jurisdictions?

This program will compare the EU and U.S. approaches to antitrust merger analysis and foreign investment control regulations with each other and with the emerging and growing importance of the antitrust review and foreign investment control in China and Brazil. The panel will discuss major developments in these jurisdictions with a key focus on how they have started to interact with and influence each other as well as providing up-to-date information on how to frame transactions while dealing with foreign investment control issues in order to steer through nation-based barriers of entry.

4:30 pm – 6:30 pmInvesting in Emerging Countries: Practical Tips

This program will present a very practical discussion of the different types of legal risks (transactional, operational and state action) that investors are facing in the different phases (entry, operations and exit) of their investment strategy in emerging countries. It will provide down-to-earth answers on issues such as investment treaty planning, tax structuring, IP protection, antitrust risks, regulatory environment, ownership structure, corruption and bribery; sanctions, dispute resolution mechanism and consents and exit taxes. The panel will include all-rounded specialists with complementary expertise and giving the required broad substantive and geographic coverage of these issues.

4:30 pm – 6:30 pmLetting Slip the Dogs of War: Using Civil and Criminal Remedies to Recover Stolen Assets

When your client discovers it is the victim of the fraudster, the disloyal employee, or other criminal conduct, the first concern is recovering its assets. This panel will discuss the effectiveness of criminal as opposed to civil remedies, when counsel’s primary objective is the recovery of assets. Typically, these decisions are driven by the local law of the jurisdictions where the assets are found and success will depend on the work of your local counsel. The panel is comprised of experts from the jurisdictions where the stolen funds have been traced and will present a mock case during the session. Each panel member will provide advice on the use of criminal and civil remedies, how best to recover the assets, and address the joint efforts of the international team.



4:30 pm – 6:30 pmMobile & Global: A Case Study in What Assignees Need to Know When Undertaking an International Assignment, from an Immigration, Employment, and Family Law Perspective

It is increasingly common for companies to recruit their senior executives internationally. These people are therefore increasingly mobile. A move to another jurisdiction may bring significant rewards for the senior executive employee but it may also carry risk. What will happen to the executive’s U.S. pension and healthcare whilst he/she is overseas? If the executive wishes to take his/her family how will they satisfy immigration requirements? What if the marriage breaks down while resident in the UK? What if the employer wishes to terminate his/her employment? This program centers on a case study of a senior banking executive brought to London from the US. He brings his wife and 2 year old twins plus a 4 year old child born to the wife before the marriage. The family lives between a Scottish estate and a house in London. After a year in London things are not going well for him. His marriage is in tatters and his wife wishes to return to the U.S. with their children. The stress of the marriage break up is impacting upon the executive’s ability to perform effectively at work and he is concerned he may be dismissed. The case study will look at the immigration, employment and family law issues for someone in this position. N.B. It is a common misconception that the UK is a single jurisdiction. In fact there are three: i) England & Wales; ii) Scotland; and iii) Northern Ireland. The legal systems are in many ways quite different. For example in England it is common for wife’s to receive maintenance (alimony) for life whereas in Scotland the maximum period is three years. This program will explore the jurisdictional issues between England & Scotland and demonstrate the significantly different outcomes and the importance therefore of securing jurisdiction. It will also examine the complications created by the immigration rules (where the UK is a single jurisdiction).

4:30 pm – 6:30 pmIf You Build it They Will Come: Building Mediation in Developing Countries

Interactive full-group discussion, break-out group work with hypothetical scenarios and full-group debriefing and working out practical plans and proposals for designing and developing a business and trade mediation program for a country with a developing legal system and developing international business and trade. Participants will share and use their experience, knowledge and ideas to brainstorm and focus in the full-group debriefing on what is learned and what we might do with that learning to develop practical proposals for mediation development and training in countries with developing international business, trade and legal systems.

7:00 pm – 10:00 pmReception at the Tate Britain

Enjoy the grandeur of the Tate Britain at our second evening reception. The Tate Britain is the national gallery of British art from 1500 to the present day, and hosts the most comprehensive collection of its kind in the world. The early 1500s to the mid-1800s galleries will be open for your viewing throughout the reception. Heavy Hors D’Oeuvres and Drinks will be served.One ticket per person is included as part of your Fall Meeting registration fee; this reception is free for meeting attendees who have registered for the entire conference.



Friday, October 18, 2013

9:00 am – 10:30 amHuman Rights: A Battleground for Employers and Unions?

Worldwide respect of human rights is one of the most important challenges facing the global community. Respecting the dignity of every individual and creating a legal climate in which human rights can flourish are not only fundamental ethical requirements, but preconditions for sustainable political stability and economic and social development. That is a given, but in the debate on the possibilities and pathways towards better global implementation of human rights, there are many perspectives. Come hear from the Secretary General of the International Organisation of Employers (IOE), the AFL-CIO’s representative to the ILO, and global representatives of the private sector – it should be interesting and it affects all of us. We are human after all.

9:00 am – 10:30 amFall Down, Go Splash: The Aftermath of the Demise of an Offshore Fund

This timely panel discussion will explore the fallout from recent high profile hedge fund collapses and seek out the lessons that can be learnt. It will focus not on the causes of these collapses but on the aftermath with a practical insight into the critical actions in the immediate 24 hour aftermath of a fund’s demise. Drawing on practitioners from the US, London, Ireland and Cayman the scene will be set through a re-enactment of the dramatic collapse of a typical Cayman domiciled hedge fund, managed from the US. The fund will have utilized the services of a UK based prime broker and will have a predominantly U.S. based investor base. The administration of the fund will lie in Ireland. Through the eyes of various counsel representing the different interests involved, the panel will lead the floor through the immediate aftermath, custody account lock-down requirements, the duties of the board, prime brokers, administrators and other service providers as well as dealing with a

multi jurisdictional regulatory response and some of the litigation strategies which can be employed by investors.

9:00 am – 10:30 amTermination with Extreme Prejudice: How the Insolvency of Your Intellectual Property Licensor Can Kill Your Business

James Bond has a license to kill. Your client had an intellectual property license and now it’s gone and your client’s business is dead. What happened? The panel of intellectual property and insolvency experts will passionately discuss (likely at high decibels) the problems and protections that are implicated when the licensor of intellectual property is engaged in an insolvency proceeding and the concept of “manifestly contrary” contained in the UNCITRAL Model Law.

9:00 am – 10:30 amWhat are the Limits in a Modern Democratic Society on the Freedom of Expression?

What are the duties which accompany freedom of expression? During this open discussion, moderated by the President of the United Kingdom’s Supreme Court, this panel will focus on the differing approaches to freedom of expression in societies which pride themselves on their democratic rights. Do we go too far in England to protect private life at the expense of the public right to know? This issue is particularly topical in the aftermath of the Leveson Inquiry into the culture and ethics of the press. Should the press be allowed to regulate itself? And if not, how should it be regulated and what should be the penalties for any breach of a code of press conduct? Lawyers from both sides of the Atlantic will be able to debate whether the First Amendment takes adequate account of what most Europeans regard as fundamental human rights to reputation, privacy and family life.



9:00 am – 10:30 amAddressing Abuses in International Arbitration

The integrity and sustainability of the arbitral process is of paramount importance to arbitrators, practitioners and end users. It is incumbent on those in the International Arbitration community to continue to challenge assumptions and accepted practices in order to ensure that the process is not only fair, but are also seen to be fair. This program is designed to address certain issues head on with a view to challenging the status quo.

9:00 am – 10:30 amM&A Roundtable

Interactive table-discussions for M&A experts organized in smaller groups around three M&A topics: (1) acquisition of distressed businesses, (2) drafting trends in M&A agreements, and (3) recent developments in earn-out provisions. Each of these topics will be briefly introduced by one of the moderators who will then open the discussion to participants. Each discussion will last approximately 30 minutes, enabling participants to join the other table- discussions subsequently.Join us in this fully interactive working session, learn from the latest experiences of other seasoned M&A practitioners from around the globe and share your own experiences.

11:00 am – 12:30 pmGlobal Trends in the Regulation of Insider Trading & Market Abuse: Europe, U.S. and Asia

In the wake of the financial crises that began in 2008, there has been a dramatic uptick in the number and the scope of insider trading enforcement actions and criminal prosecutions brought by regulators globally. In the U.S. the SEC and the DOJ have made it clear that they will aggressively pursue civil and criminal actions against insider trading with increased attention on hedge funds, “expert networks” and other market participants. There has also been a new aggressive stance taken by the regulators in the UK and Hong Kong on insider dealing and

market abuse, where in both markets criminal prosecutions are on the rise. In this program we will review recent developments in the US, the UK (e.g., the Einhorn/Greenlight Capital case) and at the EU level as well as in key Asian markets and identify some of the key issues that securities law practitioners should be aware of and concerned about in the area of insider trading and market abuse regulation in the international financial markets.

11:00 am – 12:30 pmThe Business of Transparency: Corporate Social Responsibility and the Expanding Mandatory Reporting Regime

The Global Reporting Initiative, Social Accountability International (SA8000), the Extractive Transparency Initiative, the EU’s Business Transparency in Trafficking & Slavery Act, Article 225 of France’s Grenelle II Act, India’s SEBI Regulation 7A, China’s SASAC Guide, the U.S.’ recent Executive Order on human trafficking pertaining to government suppliers, the California Transparency in Supply Chains Act, the SEC Conflicts Minerals Disclosure Rules, anti-corruption laws …and the list goes on. From Denmark to South Africa, Singapore to Brazil, transparency and reporting are rapidly becoming the new mandatory standard for corporate social responsibility. CSR, once approached as an optional endeavor whereby a company might donate to its local community, now must be approached from a human rights perspective. Combating trafficking in persons and conflict minerals, meeting international human rights standards, tackling corruption and realizing mandatory sustainable practices are all inter-related, making compliance both compulsory and challenging. This program explores the latest international mandatory CSR exporting related to business transparency, the overlap of CSR and human rights with anti-corruption, sustainability and security in supply chains and examines the expanding CSR regime from the perspective of an investigation into a fictional multinational consumer goods company. The expert panel will conduct the investigation into allegations that the company utilizes trafficked people in its supply chain and discuss what should



have been done to avert the human rights violations; how to identify potential violations; what CSR reporting is required in the numerous jurisdictions the company operates in (comparing and contrasting); and then discuss the paradigm shift of CSR under the framework of a human rights approach and what the new regime means for businesses.

11:00 am – 12:30 pmDoing a Cross Border Deal: Due Diligence

The success or failure of a cross-border mergers and acquisitions transaction depends on the due diligence process undertaken by the parties. When the number of countries involved in a cross border transaction goes up a correct and proper coordination can make all the difference.The object of this panel is to review the overall scope and standards of due diligence processes throughout different jurisdictions such as in Latin America and Europe, the importance and increasing role of bribery an corruption actions involved in due diligence processes as well as the accountability or duty of care required from lawyers to correctly execute such a delicate issue. Panelist will discuss the common pitfalls that can occur in a cross border setting and useful strategies to achieve a better transaction management in a cross border setting.

11:00 am – 12:30 pmMarrying For Money: Negotiating Real Estate Joint Ventures Between Developer/Owners and Investors After the Big Recession

Joint ventures are like marriages, and the joint venture agreement is like a prenuptial agreement. The developer/owner is “marrying for money” from the investor. The potential joint venture partners want to join forces but need assistance from experienced counsel to structure their relationship. Procuring equity for real estate investment or development has never been easy, but the recent recession made that task, and the task of negotiating joint venture agreements between a developer or owner and an investor, even more challenging. Lawyers play a critical role in keeping such

negotiations focused on mutual goals while resolving the divergent means of achieving such goals. This program will be structured as a mock negotiation and discussion of the key business and legal elements of typical real estate joint ventures, and will focus in particular on those deal elements that are most intensely negotiated in the wake of the global recession.

11:00 am – 12:30 pmDefamation Tourism and the Art of Oral Advocacy

Through two mock oral arguments in a hypothetical cross-border dispute and parallel proceedings in the U.S. and UK arising out of an alleged defamation based on statements made in the U.S. with effects in the UK, UK and U.S. style oral advocacy will be demonstrated and explored. Also explored is the comparison of UK and U.S. defamation law in the age of twitter, face book, blogs and the internet generally.

11:00 am – 12:30 pmDiversity & Inclusion Legal Sector Update from the United Kingdom: InterLaw Diversity Forum Career Progression Report

The InterLaw Diversity Forum’s Career Progression in the Legal Sector was published in late 2012. Based upon the career experiences of almost 2,000 lawyers and business services professionals working in the legal sector, the report uncovers what drives or hinders career progression in the legal sector for men and women, gay and straight, black and white, religious and non-believer. Please join our panel of experts which will be chaired by Daniel Winterfeldt, Head of International Capital Markets, CMS and Co-Chair, InterLaw Diversity Forum.

2:30 pm – 4:00 pmMaking Space for “Ethics” in the Investigation and Prosecution of International Crimes

The body of law that is international criminal law is multi-faceted and evolving. At one spectrum are crimes which constitute war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide, and at the other are transnational



crimes such as trafficking, money laundering and corruption. Yet despite the differences in substantive law, the concepts of ethics and integrity remain central to the collective drive for international criminal justice. Topical issues such as prosecutorial misconduct and disclosure obligations in light of the Lindsy and Senator Stevens cases in the US, and Lubanga case at the International Criminal Court will also be addressed. In a stimulating and frank panel discussion, practitioners would address the ethical challenges they face in conducting international criminal investigations and prosecutions. As qualified lawyers in various domestic jurisdictions, panelists and participants would consider whether the goals of international criminal justice necessitate separate and distinct codes of conduct and what are the consequences of their breach. Since the program is designed for knowledge sharing and lessons learned, participants will gain insights into, amongst others: (i) the ethical considerations in case and witness selection for international prosecutions; (ii) the complexity of representing accused persons before international courts and tribunals; (iii) the standards and codes of conduct required of international investigators and prosecutors; (iv) the existence, if any, of enforcement mechanisms for breach of ethical obligations by investigators and prosecutors; and (v)harnessing and transferring skills-sets from one aspect of international criminal law to another.

2:30 pm – 4:00 pmIndependence of Arbitrators: Different Approaches to a Universal Standard

Independence and impartiality of arbitrators are almost universally considered as fundamental to the arbitral process. How these requirements translate into more precise obligations is however a matter for controversy and divergent approaches. Despite important efforts to develop international standards and guidelines, substantial differences continue to exist among legal systems when dealing with impartiality and independence issues, be it at the stage of selecting arbitrators, in the process of challenging arbitrators, or in the context of

actions to annul or to enforce arbitral awards. Experienced panelists from various horizons will confront their views on the relevant standards (from “reasonable suspicion” to “definite risk”), the role of party autonomy, the comparison between arbitrators and national court judges, whether different standards should apply to co-arbitrators and presiding arbitrator, etc.

2:30 pm – 4:00 pmIt’s Hard to Say Goodbye: The Do’s and Don’ts of Agency and Distributor Terminations in the European Union

This program will address best practices in terminating distributor and commercial sales agency agreements in the EU. Speakers will consider the minefield of issues surrounding terminations, including grounds for termination and appropriate notice periods, and will provide practical tips for managing a souring relationship to minimize risks and facilitate a civil – if not cordial – parting of the ways. They will examine the impact of an agent’s or distributor’s insolvency on termination and weigh the pros and cons of different dispute resolution procedures. Since no termination is complete without a clear path forward, the panel will also address key post-termination issues, including indemnification or compensation, inventory disposition, and control of goodwill and trademark rights.

2:30 pm – 4:00 pmThe Wave of New Criminal and Regulatory Customs Enforcement Investigations: Current Enforcement Agenda and Outlook for Importers Globally

With increasing questions regarding product safety, intellectual property violations and trans-shipment of goods, the European Union (EU), the United States (US), and Canadian Customs authorities have stepped up enforcement at the borders and have become much less forgiving of violations. In prior cases where a potential violation may have led to an inquiry or possible audit, today a number of companies are being served in the first instance with notices of both administrative investigations and criminal fraud investigations. In addition, the



governments have made customs enforcement a top priority, issuing new directives and enforcement action plans, and staffing the agencies for increased enforcement. This program will offer attendees a unique opportunity to hear from an EU Customs official, who will provide an overview of the EU’s key enforcement agenda and objectives for the coming year. In addition, business and legal experts from the EU, the US, and Canada will discuss examples of recent investigations such as those involving intellectual property violations, consumer product safety, and criminal fraud for transshipment of goods. The panel will provide an informative review of the various investigative processes across each government, including regulatory and criminal enforcement steps, and what to do when facing an investigation.

2:30 pm – 4:00 pmIPPs in Africa: Public-Private Partnerships at Work

This panel will explore the development of public service through private parties (also known as Public-Private Partnerships, or PPPs), with a focus on power in Africa, and the experience of multilateral institutions in particular. The panel will discuss recent efforts at power reform in countries such as Kenya and Nigeria, and look at ongoing trends, Topics to be covered include:

• Structuring transactions – the role of government, multilaterals, and private sponsors

• Level of government support – Full Guarantees vs. Support Letters vs. “Going Naked”

• Other forms of credit support – Partial Risk Guarantee product of the World Bank, MIGA Breach of Contract product, etc.

2:30 pm – 4:00 pmAlternative Business Structures: Much Ado About Nothing or Falling Skies?

Join a transatlantic panel in a lively discussion about the implementation of Alternative Business Structures (ABS) in the United

Kingdom and whether such changes will or should jump the Pond. Can ABS live up to its promises of providing competent services to consumers at lower cost without sacrificing core values of the legal profession? Learn first-hand about the experience of those who have completed the application and approval process with the Solicitors Regulation Authority to become an ABS. Hear from ethicists about the ongoing debate in the U.S. as to the need for and utility of ABS, as well as concerns about their impact on lawyers’ professional values. Confirmed speakers include the President of the Law Society of England and Wales, Lucy Scott-Moncrieff, whose own firm just received approval to operate as an ABS.

4:30 pm – 6:00 pmCurrent Compliance and Financing Issues and Initiatives in the Private Equity Industry

This program will have two main parts. The first part will explore the current regulatory and compliance issues facing the private equity industry and in particular private equity sponsors. The discussion will focus on how private equity sponsors and their investment activities are affected by laws, regulations and compliance requirements relating to: private and public securities offerings; insider trading; foreign corrupt practices and anti-bribery/anti-corruption; anti-money laundering; investment advisor and investment company; and antitrust and competition. In addition, the speakers will address “best practices” being implemented and other initiatives being taken by private equity sponsors in response to an increasing regulatory focus on the private equity industry. The second part will discuss current issues in connection with debt and equity financing in the international private equity markets. We will consider current challenges and trends in connection with equity and debt financing, from the perspective of equity sponsors seeking to raise capital and commercial lenders seeking to provide capital, as well as that of private equity portfolio companies that are the subject of capital infusions or buyouts.



4:30 pm – 6:00 pmCommercial Rights and Remedies of Celebrities in the Global Marketplace – Applying 19th Century Principles and 20th Century Laws to a 21st Century Marketing Phenomenon

Celebrity marketing has become a multi-billion dollar global industry, but few practitioners fully grasp all of its legal underpinnings. Are you a transactional lawyer or corporate counsel trying to negotiate and draft a celebrity endorsement or licensing deal, a seasoned IP professional trying to make sense of the confusing and sometimes conflicting legal sources of the commercial rights of celebrities, a litigator seeking to enforce these rights or related contracts, or just a lawyer who has always wondered how this process works? Join our panel as we explore the variety of legal sources and choice of law issues raised by traditional common law and civil law theories, a myriad of specific state and national statutes, and the international treaties and legal principles that practitioners use to make this business flow in the United States and European Union. We may not de-mystify the subject in 90 minutes, but will do our best to provide some practical insights and sources for further research into this fascinating and evolving area of the law.

4:30 pm – 6:00 pmMy Favo(u)rite Case: A Trans-Atlantic Conversation with Leading Advocates and Jurists

Leading jurists, who have also been “ground-breakers,” from both sides of the Pond share with our audience their reminiscences of their favorite cases which they have argued, decided or simply admired. The session seizes on a rare opportunity provided by ABA International’s visit to London to bring together a special group of well-respected legal figures, and is certain to inspire – and entertain – law students, young lawyers and experienced practitioners and academics alike.

4:30 pm – 6:00 pmManaging Parties’ Expectations in International Arbitration

How should arbitrators, and counsel, manage parties’ cultural and legal expectations in international arbitration? Where there are differences or even conflicting expectations, should the process embrace these, or is it helpful to have guidelines for arbitrators and counsel in such international disputes? What remedies are available to the tribunal? This panel of experienced lawyers and arbitrators from the US, Europe and Singapore will debate the challenges arising. The discussion will include consideration of approaches to disclosure of interest, contact with the arbitrator, disclosure of documents, production of witness evidence, misleading testimony by witnesses and standards concerning submissions to the tribunal. It will also look at recently published guidelines.

4:30 pm – 6:00 pmDevelopments in Free Trade Agreements Between North America and Europe: Is a New Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Agreement Within Reach and What Impact Would it Have on NAFTA?

While the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) has functioned for many years as the exclusive Free Trade Agreement (FTA) involving Mexico, Canada and the U.S., Mexico has already negotiated its own FTA with the EU, Canada is at an advanced stage of negotiations with the EU, and the U.S. has also now launched talks with the EU. How will these agreements affect NAFTA and the future of trade between North America and Europe? What is the likelihood of these agreements being signed and approved by the governments involved in light of deep divisions on intellectual property, agriculture, and the environment?



7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Chair’s Closing Reception at the London Hilton on Park Lane

Say farewell to colleagues – new and old – after an excellent week of networking at our final reception in the London Hilton on Park Lane. Heavy hors d’oeuvres and drinks will be served.One ticket per person is included as part of your Fall Meeting registration fee; this reception is free for meeting attendees who have registered for the entire conference.



Saturday, October 19th, 2013

International Legal Education SummitHosted by the University of Law

Moorgate, City of London

The American Bar Association Section of International Law, in collaboration with the University of Law (formerly the College of Law of England and Wales), is organizing an innovative one-day International Legal Education Summit. The event features a series of interactive panels involving eminent deans, professors, and practitioners from both sides of the Atlantic. Concurrent programming focuses on career development for law students and young professionals. High-level plenary sessions will address the changing nature of legal practice and the future of legal education. The day includes networking breaks, an informal lunch, and a closing reception to facilitate the sharing of information. The International Legal Education Summit takes place on Saturday, 19 October, from 9:30 am to 6:00 pm, immediately after the ABA Section of International Law meeting in London. Registration and further information will be available on the Section’s Fall Meeting website at http://ambar.org/ILfall2013; the number of participants is limited. The ABA appreciates the support of the University of Law, which enables us to offer this special event free of charge. We look forward to welcoming ABA members and others with an interest in international legal education, including law school directors, bar association leaders, professors, exchange program administrators, training providers, and students.

Schedule is subject to change.

For the most up-to-date information, please visit:34 Ambar.org/ILFall2013


2013 Fall Meeting General InformationREGISTRATIONS/EARLY BIRD DISCOUNTSRegistrations must be postmarked no later than August 26, 2013, to receive the early bird discount. Registrations must be received by the Section office by October 1, 2013, for registrants to be included in the List of Attendees on the meeting website.

REFUND POLICY• Cancellations must be made in writing and received by the Section office by October 1,

2013, for a full refund of fees, less a $100.00 administrative fee. No refund of registration or fee for a ticketed event will be granted after that date except in the case of medical emergency or extenuating circumstances approved by the Section in its sole discretion.

• When a completed registration form and payment have been submitted to the Section office either by mail, fax, e-mail or through our online registration system, the registration is considered to be a firm commitment and you will be expected to pay the registration and any ticketed event fees, unless a written cancellation is received as set forth above.

• Individuals may re-sell their purchased lunch & guest tickets to other meeting attendees unless the ticket is indicated to be “non-transferable.”

• Any refunds issued will be processed to the credit card on file for individuals who made the payment via credit card.

EVENT TICKETSAll evening receptions are included with your registration fee with the exception of the Tuesday Reception. Tickets for guests/spouses and luncheons may be purchased in advance on the registration form or on-site up until the day before the event is scheduled to take place. We regret that because we must guarantee our final numbers with the hotel and venues in advance of the event, we can not sell same-day tickets. However, there will be a board in the Registration Area and Exhibition Hall where meeting attendees may exchange and gift tickets.

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONSThe host hotel for the 2013 Fall Meeting is the London Hilton on Park Lane Hotel. The London Hilton has reserved a limited block of rooms for the group until August 26, 2013, at 5:00 p.m. EDT at the special nightly rate of 249.00 GBP plus applicable taxes per room for occupancy. You are encouraged to make your reservations early as availability in the group room block is not guaranteed if the inventory is consumed prior to the date noted above. Reservations may be made online at http://bit.ly/10wdxwc. The number of rooms available at this special rate is limited, so early booking is recommended.

TRAVEL INFORMATIONYou are encouraged to make your airline reservations online via the American Bar Association (ABA) travel site where you automatically receive specially negotiated ABA airfare and car rental discounts from a variety of carriers. Simply visit http://www.americanbar.org/membership/benefits_of_membership/travel_services.html to make your travel arrangements. If you have not used this site before, it only takes a few moments to establish a username and password allowing you to immediately book your reservations.



DRESS CODEFor the 2013 Fall Meeting, business attire is appropriate for programs and meetings as well as the planned social networking events.

MANDATORY CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION CREDIT (MCLE)Accreditation has been requested for the 2013 Fall Meeting programs by the ABA MCLE Division from most states with general mandatory continuing legal education requirements for all lawyers admitted in that state. All appropriate paperwork will be available at the CLE Counter next to the Registration counter.

ABA programs ordinarily receive CLE credit in AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, GU, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, ME, MN, MS, MO, MT, NH, NM, NV, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, VI, WA, WI, WV, and WY. These states sometimes do not approve a program for credit before the program occurs. For more information about CLE accreditation in your state, visit http://www.americanbar.org/groups/cle.html.

EXHIBITION AREAThe Exhibitors and Sponsors exhibition area will be open from Tuesday, October 15 through Friday, October 18 at the London Hilton on Park Lane Hotel. Representatives from a variety of service providers catering to the legal community will showcase their latest products and services to aid you in your practice. All meeting attendees are encouraged to visit the displays of the Section’s partners throughout the meeting and in particular during the twice daily networking breaks.

If you are interested in partnering with the Section to be an exhibitor or sponsor, please contact Curry Wilson at [email protected] or at + 1-202-662-1672 for additional details and information.

15% MEETING DISCOUNT ON SECTION PUBLICATIONSStop by the Section Membership and Publications Booth to preview the most popular Section titles and receive a 15% discount on all publication orders.

Why Attend the 2013 Fall Meeting?

Here are comments from the 2013 Spring Meeting:

“Excellent for not only experienced practitioners, but younger lawyers and students alike.”

“It was a life changing event.”

“I find that these meetings are very valuable to keep abreast of new and changing legal issues, as well as for networking, developing, and retaining relationships with colleagues from around the world.”

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Online registration is strongly encouraged. Pre-registration closes on October 1, 2013.All registrations received after October 1st (including on-site registrations) will be subject to a 15% increase in price.

I. Registrant InformationABA ID # (if applicable):

Name:(TYPE or PRINT your name CLEARLY as you wish it to appear on badge.)

Firm/Organization:

Address:

City:

State/Province/Region:

Postal Code: Country:

Telephone: Fax:

E-mail:

� First-time attendee of a Section meeting?

II. Guest/Spouse InformationGuests may attend ticketed events ONLY but must purchase a ticket for entry. (see section IV, ticketed event fees). Guests will NOT be permitted into any CLE/CPD programming session unless they register as a conference attendee.

Name of Guest:

Firm/Organization:

III. Program Registration FeesFees are ALL INCLUSIVE. Admission includes all CLE programs and committee meetings (dinners excluded), and all Networking Breaks & Wednesday through Friday Receptions. Law students are excluded from all-inclusive pricing & should refer to website for ticket purchases. Early Bird StandardChECk ONE OF ThE FOLLOWINg: by Aug. 26 Aug. 27 to Oct. 1*

International Law Section Member Rates: � Full Section Member $1295 $1425 � Full-time Law Student (not inclusive) $125 $135 � Young Lawyer (35 years and under) $825 $900 � Full-time Gov. / Academics / NGOs $525 $575 � Corporate Counsel $875 $975

� Solo / Small Practice / Retired $895 $995

� Tuesday Afternoon Programming** $395 $425

� Wed., Thur. OR Fri. Programming** (Select 1) $495 $550

Non-Section Member Rates: � Non-Member $1495 $1650 � Full-time Law Student (not inclusive) $150 $165 � Young Lawyer (35 years and under) $925 $1000 � Full-time Gov. / Academics / NGOs $595 $650 � Corporate Counsel $975 $1075

� Solo / Small Practice / Retired $995 $1095

� Tuesday Afternoon Programming $495 $550

� Wed., Thur. OR Fri. Programming (Select 1) $695 $765

� SPEAkER DAY ONLY REgISTRATION** $350 $350

� MEMBER OF COOPERATINg ORgANIzATIONS . May register under the member rates outlined above.

Please Provide the Name of Entity:

IV. Ticketed Event FeesTickets are limited and subject to space availability on a first come, first served basis. Onsite ticket sales close 24 hours before the event takes place; note that tickets may not be available onsite. Please be sure to indicate below how many tickets you require for each event (include accompanying guests).

Event Name Qty Total $

Inclusive Guest Ticket for Wed.-Fri. Receptions ____ @ $300 ______ (Individual guest tickets are available upon request)

Tues., Welcome Reception at the House of Lords ____ @ $110 ______ (Not included in registion fee)

Wed., Luncheon with Keynote Speaker ____ @ $100 ______

Thurs., Luncheon with Keynote Speaker ____ @ $100 ______

Fri., Luncheon with Keynote Speaker ____ @ $100 ______

� Do you require special dietary needs? If so, please describe.

V. Make Your PaymentRefunds will not be issued for cancellations received after

October 1, 2013.Return this form by mail (1050 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20036), fax (+1.202.662.1669) or email to [email protected].

PAYINg BY CREDIT CARD:Credit Card type: Visa MasterCard American Express

Total Payment: $(USD) ________________________________________

Card Number: ______________________________________________

Expiration Date: ____________________________________________

Data Protection Notice – Please sign below: By submitting this completed 2013 Fall Meeting registration form, you are providing us with personal information. By registering and signing this form below, you consent to our use of that information to complete the registration process and to compile data which the Section may use for Section membership and programming purposes only. Your payment information, including credit card information is used only to process payment for your 2013 Fall Meeting registration fees and is not retained for any other purposes whatsoever.

Your signature:

Date:

PAYINg BY WIRE TRANSFER:Please include the following information when making payment via wire transfer:

Name of Section: Section of International LawMeeting: 2013 Fall MeetingBank Name: JP Morgan Chase BankBank Address: 2218 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10037Bank Routing #: 021000021Account Name: American Bar AssociationAccount Number: 50-03997SWiFt Code: CHaSUS33

PAYINg BY ChECk:Please make check payments payable to the American Bar Association in USD. Return this form by mail to the address above.

VI. Sign Up for International Law Section Membership

Membership dues are free for ABA Members when registering for the 2013 Fall Meeting as a Non-Member or Member of a Cooperating Organization. Free Section membership only applies to an individual who has not been a member of the Section at any time during the past two years.

� Lawyer Member*** (a $55 value) � Associate*** (a $55 value) � Law Student***

VII. Let Us Know If You Require AssistancePlease indicate if, under the Americans with Disabilities Act, you require specific aid or service during your attendance at the 2013 Fall Meeting:

Audio Visual Mobile

VIII. Refund PolicyCancellations must be made in writing and received by the Section office by October 1, 2013, for a full refund of fees, less a $100.00 administration fee. No refund of registration or fee for a ticketed event will be granted after that date except in the case of medical emergency or extenuating circumstances approved by the Section in its sole discretion.

When a completed registration form and payment have been submitted to the Section office either by mail, email or fax, the registration is considered to be a firm commitment and you will be expected to pay the registration and any ticketed event fees, unless a written cancellation is received as set forth above. Any refunds issued will be processed to the credit card on file for individuals who made registration payment via credit card.

IX. Travel InformationThe host hotel for the 2013 Fall Meeting is the London hilton on Park Lane hotel. The London Hilton has reserved a limited block of rooms for the group until August 26, 2013, at 5:00 p.m. EDT at the special nightly rate of 249.00 gBP plus applicable taxes per room for occupancy. You are encouraged to make your reservations early as availability in the group room block is not guaranteed if the inventory is consumed prior to the date noted above. Reservations may be made online at http://bit.ly/10wdxwc.

You are encouraged to make your airline reservations online via the American Bar Association (ABA) travel site where you automatically receive specially negotiated ABA airfare and car rental discounts from a variety of carriers. Simply visit http://www.americanbar.org/membership/travel_services.html to make your travel arrangements. If you have not used this site before, it only takes a few moments to establish a username and password allowing you to immediately book your reservations.

X. MCLE/CLE Credit

MCLE/CLE CREDIT:

You will be required to fill in your State License Number on the MCLE/CLE sign in sheet at the 2013 Fall Meeting. Please come to the meeting with your license number(s) for those states you will be obtaining MCLE/CLE credit.

MCLE/CLE credit has been requested. For delegates where MCLE/CLE is mandatory, a Certificate of Attendance will be provided onsite.

For questions regarding MCLE/CLE credit hours please visit the CLE Information Booth at the Meeting.

Online registration is strongly encouraged. Pre-registration closes on October 1, 2013.All registrations received after October 1st (including on-site registrations) will be subject to a 15% increase in price.

Please allow up to one (1) week for processing.Mail to:

ABA Section of International Law2013 Fall Meeting

Attention: Michelle Mattingly1050 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 400

Washington, DC 20036 USAor fax to +1 202.662.1669

If you are completing the hard copy registration form and require a receipt please contact the Section office via email at Michelle [email protected].

Confirmation of registration will not be available until payment is received and processed.

* All registrations received after October 1st (including on-site registrations) will be subject to a 15% increase in price.

** Includes one (1) evening reception

*** ABA Membership is a prerequisite of Section membership. If you are not already an ABA member, please call 800-285-2221 or visit membership’s website at http://www.americanbar.org/groups/international_law/membership.html.

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