International Practice Section
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Upcoming Events
International Practice Mini-CLE: "Navigating the Italian Judicial System"
Join Alessandaro Canali, foreign law consultant, as he discusses the birth and development of western common law and civil law system, focusing on the difference between the Italian and US judicial systems. He will specifically discuss the process and procedure as it pertains to Amanda Knox case.
Attendees at this interesting CLE will gain an understanding of:
- The history of the western civil law system
- A comparative overview of the Italian vs. U.S. judicial systems
- Italian process and procedure as it applies to the Amanda Knox trial
- Practical tips when dealing with the Italian judicial system
When: Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Noon to 1:30 p.m.
Where: Offices of William Kastner Gibbs
Two Union Square
601 Union St., Ste. 4100, Seattle0
Credits: Approved for 1.5 general CLE credits
Cost:
International Practice Section members - Free
Non-International Practice Section members - $35
Law students - Free
Sorry, the WSBA-CLE Passport may not be used to register for this program.
Registration: https://pro.wsba.org/forms/cle/N101124.asp
Special Accommodations: Please contact Shahzah Qadri at sqadri@adorno.com.
Recent Events
This record of past events is maintained for the convenience of members who may wish to apply for CLE credit.
- October 22, 2009 - "The Hague Convention: Laws of International Child Abduction." Approved for 1.5 general CLE credits
- August 28, 2009 - WSBA-CLE and the International Practice Section Present "International Express: Cross-Border Train" CLE. Approved for 6.5 CLE credits (5.0 general and 1.5 ethics)
- July 17, 2009 - WSBA International Practice Section 2009 Annual Meeting and Election
- June 4, 2009 - WSBA International Practice Mini-CLE - "International Aviation Law: The Warsaw Convention Regime In A Nutshell." Approved for 1.5 CLE credits.
- May 28, 2009 - International Practice Mini-CLE: "International Water Law." Approved for 1.5 CLE credits.
- April 30, 2009 - Mini-CLE: "State of the Vatican City"
Approved for 1.5 general CLE credits.
- April 2, 2009 - WSBA International Law Mini-CLE:
"An Insight to Global Corporate Responsibility." Approved for 1.5 general CLE credits.
- February 26, 2009 - International Law Mini-CLE:
"Afghanistan: A Changing Legal Terrain." Co-sponsored by the WSBA International Practice Section and Middle Eastern Law Association of Washington. Approved for 1.5 general CLE credits.
- January 28, 2009 - WSBA International Law Mini-CLE: "Establishing a Self-sufficient Gorilla Refuge in Rwanda: One Washington Attorney/Veterinarian's Amazing Story." Approved for 1.5 general CLE credits.
