Overview

Doing Business in China is one the most exciting elements of American commerce today, with potential growth for American and Chinese markets numbering in the billions. If you have ever considered outsourcing to China, selling products to China, creating an office in China, merging or forming partnerships with Chinese companies, this conference will get you started. If you are already a practitioner in both countries, this program will hone your skills and introduce you to new markets. Topics to be discussed:

   • Keynote Presentation by Christine Chen, of Chen Communications LLC & Andy Mok, Red Pagoda Concepts LLC
   • Sourcing - Getting Products Into and Out of China
   • Hiring in China
   • Partnering in China
   • International Tax and Capital Issues
   • Intellectual Property, Copyright and Trademark Protection
   • Use of Arbitration and Mediation to Resolve International and Commercial Disputes
   • Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and Other Ethical Considerations Concerning Doing Business in China
   • China Case Studies, including representatives from Microsoft, Corbis, GrapeCity USA and the WA Dept. of Community, Trade &      Economic Development


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LIVE WEBCAST    This seminar is available via Live Webcast, which will allow you to tap into our event with your computer.    Live CLE Credits are available for WA. Check the credits section for more information.           Please read the System Requirements for the Live Webcast prior to registering.           Only the person registered will receive Continuing Education Credits for the course. Group viewing rates are available. Contact our office for pricing. If you have questions call 800-574-4852 or send an email to info@theseminargroup.net

Who Should Attend:
Attorneys
CEO’s and CFO’s
Corporate Leaders
IP Professionals
Trade Representatives
Government Officials
Business Advisors
Software Development Companies
Commodities Traders
Anyone Involved in International Trade

Agenda

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Faculty

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Franklin L. Dennis, Program Co-Chair, a partner with Barokas Martin & Tomlinson serves as outside counsel on business, corporate and project and construction matters. He practices in the areas of corporate, construction, telecommunications, construction finance, international and general business.

Dave Parker, Program Co-Chair, is CEO and founder of 9Spaces, a headquarters for business intelligence in China. Over the last 20 years, his career success has included both product and service industries, selling both tangible and intangible products in the technology market segments including hardware, software, and wireless. For the last 10 years he has held executive positions in IT services, software distribution and hardware development companies, including founding roles and CEO/President at License Online, Inc.

Matthew D. Adler is a partner with DLA Piper LLP (US). His practice focuses on international and domestic securities offerings, mergers and acquisitions, and private equity and venture capital fund formation and investment.

Michael Benjaminson, LCB, CCS, is President of Robert E. Landweer & Co., Inc., Customs Broker and International Freight Forwarder. He is a licensed Customs Broker who regularly works with importers, exporters and agents doing business with Chinese companies.

Michael Burnap is Vice President and Manager of United Commercial Bank’s full service PNW International Trade Operations. He has over 20 years experience in trade finance, banking, electronic payments, and bank operations.

Christine Chen, is a marketing communications executive with two decades of award-winning experience in visual and informative media, shaping stories to resonate with the target audiences. Her work has been honored by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences with two Emmys and ten nominations, as well as a recent honor from the Washington State Bar Association. In 2007, the Obama campaign tapped her to emcee his public campaign kickoff in Seattle.

Ms. Chen is a Puget Sound Business Journal “40 under 40” honoree and the 2010 U.S. Small Business Administration Minority Champion of the Year. Clients include Expedia Corporate Travel, King Street Task Force (Chinatown ID), the Puget Sound Regional Council, World Vision, and the 2009 Seattle Mayor’s Small Business of the Year, Shen Consulting.

Allen D. Clark a partner with Davis Wright Tremaine LLP whose legal career with the firm has spanned 37 years, was Partner-in-Charge of the firm’s Shanghai office and acted as a client advisor in China for 3½ years.

Spencer Cohen is the research manager for the State of Washington’s Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development (CTED) International Trade and Economic Development Division. He has an MA in China Studies and is concurrently working on a PhD in geography at the University of Washington.

Weihua David Dong, CTO and founder of 9Spaces, is a leading software engineer with experience in software development and management in social networking, eCommerce, online media, wireless services and internet portal.

Brian W. Esler, a partner with Miller Nash LLP, focuses on commercial litigation, intellectual property advice and litigation, international transactions and litigation, and appellate advocacy.

William “Skip” Fisher, a shareholder with Schwabe Williamson & Wyatt PC, is a member of the firm’s Intellectual Property, China, and International Business and Trade practice groups.

Ada Ko, a shareholder in the Taxation Practice Group at Lane Powell PC, practices international business planning, international taxation, state and local taxation, and M&A, with emphasis on the tax aspects of cross-border business operations and investment transactions.

Weiling Li is the cofounder of Loci Software, a software outsourcing company with development centers in Beijing and Suzhou, China. His company helps customers cut costs and have access to skilled resources as well as manage risk and improve performance.

Andy Mok, Keynote Speaker, Red Pagoda Concepts LLC, lived and worked in China primarily in private equity, where he conducted operational and financial due diligence on acquisition candidates in technology and related industries.

David Mycroft heads Intellect USA (Intellect Consultancy Limited), and has over 20 years experience in the investigative field. During a 15 year residency in Asia, he worked for many Fortune 500 companies that had operations in Asia.

Tim Schipke is President and CEO of Export Finance Assistance Center of Washington (EFACW). EFACW was created to assist Washington State companies with the export finance, credit and payment risk aspects of selling overseas.

Jerry W. Schwartz, Director of Microsoft’s Office of International Affairs, is responsible for strategy and execution management in relation to Microsoft’s outreach and engagement with international governmental leaders on issues of security, privacy and sustainability.

Gary P. Tober, a shareholder with Lane Powell PC and chair of the firm’s Tax Practice Group, focuses on tax and business planning for U.S. and foreign corporations, partnerships and individuals.

David R. Watts is Senior Sales Director for GrapeCity USA, a multinational software product development firm with two development centers in China. He has 30 years experience in high tech sales, consulting, and management in software, hardware, networks, and related services.

Credits

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This seminar is approved for the following credits

Washington State Bar Association
9.0 General &.75 Ethics CLE Credits (Live Credits for Attending & Webcast)

If this seminar has not been approved for the credits you require, let us know and we will look into it for you.

Information on Continuing Education Credits

Fees

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Single Registration*	$795.00
2 or more (each)	$745.00
Government Employee	$695.00
New Associate	$560.00
Paralegal	$560.00
Student	$447.00
Printed Course Materials	$120.00
DVD Homestudy	$540.00
CD Homestudy	$540.00
Day One ONLY	$487.00
Day Two ONLY	$487.00

* Indicates that the rate is available for attending in person and Live Webcast

Fee Description

Cancellation Policy

We will refund your tuition less a $50 cancellation charge if we receive your cancellation by 1/16/2009.

Location

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This seminar is being held at:

Washington State Convention Center

800 Convention Place Seattle, WA 98101

Phone: 206-694-5000

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