Previous Events & CLE Programs
April 28, 2009
Committee Meeting
Tuesday, April 28, 2009 - 6:30p
Topic: The Appeals Route to Taking The MA Bar
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January 14, 2009
Committee Meeting
Wednesday, January 14, 2009 - 12:30p
Topic: The Ins and Outs of Immigration Issues for Foreign Lawyers Working in the US
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November 25, 2008
Committee Meeting
Getting Legal Work in Boston – Part 2
This month’s program features speakers from the Boston legal community, who are familiar with international lawyers. Our speakers will provide tips and insight as to what they look for in candidates and general advice for international lawyers looking for work in the Boston area. This is a program not to be missed.
October 28, 2008
Committee Meeting
Getting Legal Work in Boston – Part 1
This is the first part of a two part series on "Getting Legal Work in Boston". This session's topics include:
- The Bar Admission process in MA and NY for foreign lawyers.
- Registering as a Foreign Legal Consultant.
- General tips on strategies to find jobs.
September 30, 2008
Committee Meeting
Foreign Lawyers Committee Welcome Party
This will be a great opportunity to meet people from around the world:
- Foreign lawyers practicing in Massachusetts,
- Lawyers who deal with international legal work on a daily basis, and
- LLM students from around the globe, studying at law schools in or around Boston
We look forward to meeting all of you and sharing our committee's plans for the coming year.
May 27, 2008
Committee Meeting
Doing Business in Asia-Pacific: Legal and Business Issues to Consider
Kevin Rhone, New England regional manager of The York Group, an International consulting firm, will provide an insight into the business and legal issues surrounding doing business in Asia.
March 12, 2008
Committee Meeting
Finding Legal Work in Boston: An Employer's Perspective
Join recruiting professionals Christie Wilson, Goodwin Procter LLP, and Katherine Kelly, Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge LLP to discuss what employers look for when recruiting attorneys.
January 29, 2008
Committee Meeting
Finding Legal Work in Boston Part 1
Join us as we discuss finding work for foreign lawyers in Boston. Topics will include:
- Bar Admission for Foreign Lawyers - Civil vs Common law education and procedural issues with the BBA
- Registering as a Foreign Legal Consultant
- Fee Sharing with MA Lawyers
November 27, 2007
Committee Meeting
Visas for Foreign Lawyers
Steve Clark, of Flynn & Clark, P.C., will conduct a special program to assist foreign lawyers in navigating the temporary and permanent visa process. Specifically, he will explain:
- the steps for obtaining F-1 Student Visa Optional Practical Training;
- H-1B Employment or J-1 Training Visas;
- E or TN Visa;
- PERM Labor Certification;
- The I-140 Visa Petition; and
- I-485 or Consular Processing for Permanent Residence.
He will also discuss:
- challenges of Bar Admission;
- the surprising obstacles posed by internships;
- the use of job experience;
- the impact of career choices to Specialize in Foreign Law, Foreign Clients, or US Law; and
- taking a Permanent Job with US firm you have interned or clerked with.
October 30, 2007
Committee Meeting
Doing International Business with Massachusetts Companies
Christa Bleyleben, Executive Director of Massachusetts Office of International Trade and Investment, and Paula Murphy, Director of the Massachusetts Export Center, will discuss how they assist Massachusetts companies doing inbound and outbound international business.
September 17, 2007
Committee Event
Fall Welcome Reception
The Foreign Lawyers Committee of the Boston Bar Association is pleased to invite you and your colleagues to attend an informal reception for foreign-trained lawyers in the Greater Boston area.
This will be a great opportunity to meet people, exchange ideas, discuss current issues, and learn more about the benefits of participating in the BBA Foreign Lawyers Committee.
We encourage you to pass along this invitation toforeign lawyers
at your firm or if you are an LLM student, we encourage you to
pass along this invitation to your fellow students.
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