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International Practice SectionWho We Are:The International Practice Section was founded in 1984. This section has a very broad focus on international practice, international law, immigration law, and any cross border transactions. As a result, it includes members who have a wide variety of backgrounds, from those simply intellectually interested to part-time practitioners, to full-time practitioners, to government, to business, to foreign lawyers, to academia. Membership Information and Benefits:Membership of the International Practice Section continues to grow. The cost of membership is small, compared to the benefits of membership. The International Section has continued to grow in numbers and events and currently we have three yearly events that are open to all section members. Visiting Lawyers' Reception. This is an excellent event that pairs visiting lawyers attending programs at local universities with local lawyers. The attorneys meet at a reception hosted by a section law firm. This event is usually held in late October. Law Student Reception. This is an outreach event held for all students interested in international practice. This event provides law students the opportunity to meet with practicing attorneys and to join and become active in the section while still in school. Annual Meeting. The annual meeting is open to all section members and is held mid-summer. At this meeting board members are nominated and elected, yearly business is conducted and members mingle, network and reconnect. CLEs Over the years the section has put on many excellent full and half day CLEs. However, most recently, Robert Richardson, the current CLE Chair, has put together an exceptional Mid-Day Luncheon Series that takes place monthly. Robert has attempted to "Go Around the World" by bringing in speakers from around the globe. The speakers have been excellent, the topics have been lively, usually 1 CLE credit is approved and best of all it is FREE to section members. Watch your email for notification and sign up early because space is limited. Section Members: To join the section e-mail list and receive information about section activities and other section-related matters, please send your e-mail address and Bar number to questions@wsba.org. Upcoming Events/CLEs:For upcoming events/CLEs hosted by the International Practice Section's Executive Committee, see our calendar or section news website.
Publications:Doing Business in Washington State: A Guide for Foreign Business and Investment (fourth edition) is available both in hard copy and CD ROM format. Click here for an order form. Opportunities:Got a job posting/work study position for a law student? Want to hire a junior attorney for an entry-level associate position? Looking for a senior attorney with a book of business and partnership potential? Contact the editor-in-chief of The Global Gavel at: eic@globalgavelnews.org. (Note that the International Practice Section of the WSBA does not, in any manner whatsoever, make any representations or affirmations as to these individuals' credentials, abilities, or legal right to accept employment in the United States.) Committees:
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