International Practice Section
Calendar of Events

Upcoming Events

• Wednesday, December 3, 2008 – International Law Section Mini-CLE: Attorney-Client Privilege in the International Arena. The presentation will focus on the attorney-client privilege in different jurisdictions. Practical approaches to preserving the privilege in different jurisdictions and fora, including international arbitration, will be discussed. 

When:  Wednesday, December 3, 2008
11:30 am to 1:30 p.m.  

Where:  To be determined

Credits:  2.0 CLE ethics credits pending

Please check back later for additional details.             

Recent Events

This record of past events is maintained for the convenience of members who may wish to apply for CLE credit

2008

• Thursday, June 12, 2008 – International Law Section Mini-CLE: "Judicial Reform and Independence in the Former Soviet Union."  Credits:  1.25 general CLE credits  
  
• May 17, 2008 – International Law Section Mini-CLE: "The French Criminal Court System: An Evening of Comparative Law." 2.0 general CLE credits
  
• Thursday, April 10, 2008 - WSBA International Practice Section presents their Fifth Annual Reception for Law Students with keynote speaker The Honorable Marsha J. Pechman of the U.S. District Court, Western District, Washington.
  
• Wednesday, March 5, 2008 - "Pathways to Employment in International Law."

2007

• Monday, December 3, 2007 – "Professional Ethics for International Lawyers."

• Tuesday, October 30, 2007 – International Practice Section Mini-CLE: Canada Update:  A Survey of Cross-Border Legal Issues for the Technology Sector.

• Tuesday, June 26 2007 – "Immigration for Business Lawyers." "Five Things Every Business Lawyer Should Know About Immigration." 1.5 general CLE credit.

• Thursday, May 10, 2007 - "Legal Aspects of Counter-Terrorism and Respect for Human Rights under the Rule of International Law: Israel as a Case Study." 1.5 general CLE credits.

• Thursday, April 19, 2007 - WSBA International Practice Section 2007 Midday CLE Series, presented by Mary Jo Heston-Partner, Lane Powell PC, "Show Me the Money: International Insolvency 101: Chapter 15 and Other Recent Developments." Approved for 1.5 CLE General Credits for Washington Attorneys; 1.8 CPE Credits.
  
• Wednesday, April 4, 2007 - Washington State Bar Association International Practice Section presents the Fourth Annual Reception for Law Students with keynote speaker Justice Richard B. Sanders of the Washington State Supreme Court.
  
• Thursday, March 22, 2007 - "Show Me the Money: International Funds Transfers and OFAC Embargoes, Anti-Boycott Rules, and International Payments." Approved for 1.5 CLE General Credits for Washington  Attorneys; 1.8 CPE   Credits
  
• Thursday, March 15, 2007 - Reception co-sponsored with the British Columbia International Commercial Arbitration Centre and the International Law Section of the Canadian Bar Association and WSBA International Practice Section.
  
• Thursday, February 22, 2007 - WSBA International Practice Section Mini-CLE, "Where IP Meets Antitrust: The European and American Experiences". Approved for 1.0 General CLE Credit. 
  
• Thursday, January 25, 2007 -"Litigating in Argentina (and other Civil Law Countries): What to Expect at Trial." 1.0 CLE credit.