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Legalports 2015 Conference

Join our speakers from the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach and local, state and federal government agencies and experienced international trade and maritime attorneys as they discuss the current legal and business developments in global trade that are impacting Southern California businesses today. Morning and afternoon keynote speakers and a special Ports’ presentation will be featured and the conference will be followed by a complimentary networking hour.

When:
March 19, 2015 7:30am to 6:00pm
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Join our speakers from the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach and local, state and federal government agencies and experienced international trade and maritime attorneys as they discuss the current legal and business developments in global trade that are impacting Southern California businesses today. Morning and afternoon keynote speakers and a special Ports’ presentation will be featured and the conference will be followed by a complimentary networking hour.
 
Panels Include: Maritime Law, Export-Import Law, International Trade, Global Supply Chain
 
Conference Schedule
 
7:30 – 8:30am
Registration and Continental Breakfast
Sponsored by Law Office of David Griffith
 
8:30 – 8:45am
 
Welcome and Conference Overview
• David M. Griffith, Chairperson, LACBA International Law Section
• Dr. Thomas O’Brien, Acting Director, California State University Long Beach
Center for International Trade and Transportation (CITT)
 
8:45-9:15am
 
Morning Keynote Address, Honorable Mario Cordero, Chairman, Federal Maritime Commission, Washington, D.C.
9:15 – 10:15am
 
Maritime/Admiralty Law Panel
10:15 – 10:30am
 
Networking Break
10:30 – 11:45pm
 
Export/Import Legal Issues Impacting Global Trade
11:30 – 12:00pm
 
Luncheon Session Registration
12:00 – 2:00pm
 
Luncheon Session (sponsored by the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach)
2:00-2:15pm
 
Networking Break
2:15-3:15pm
 
International Trade Panel: “The Future of US – China Trade Relations.”
3:15-3:30pm
 
Networking Break
3:30 – 4:45pm
 
Global Supply Chain ‘Best Practices’
5:00 – 6:00pm
 
Networking Hour – Sponsored by Keesal, Young & Logan
Location:
Cal State Long Beach - The Pointe Conference Center
Long Beach, CA
 
Times:
Registration: 7:30 - 8:30 AM
Meal/Reception: 12:00 - 2:00 PM
Program: 8:30 AM - 4:45 PM

 

Cost: 
Varies; please see website for details.