The notion of a global economy is a reality. Long-standing barriers have fallen. Traditional national borders are less and less an impediment to trade and commerce. The United States has become an important exporter of not only goods and services, but of a philosophy of government based on the rule of law. At a time of transition – when new alliances are forming and new democracies are attempting to blossom – the role of lawyers becomes increasingly important to the international business community.

Through its Institute for International and Comparative Law (IICL), The Center for American and International Law has a prominent place in international continuing legal education.

Established in 1963, the Institute for International and Comparative Law offers annual programs that focus on international business transactions and private investments abroad.

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47th Academy of American and International Law -ayMay

May 16 – June 25, 2010

The Institute's premier annual event is the Academy of American and International Law. Since 1963, this multi-week program has attracted participants from more than 122 countries. Among its alumni are many who have gone on to serve on national Supreme courts, as Ministers of Justice and Attorneys General, and as lead counsel to major enterprises. In addition to an extraordinary classroom and extracurricular schedule, the Academy offers opportunities to forge valuable international relationships that last a lifetime.

Applications are now being received for the 47^th annual session of the Academy of American and International Law. Continuing a new tradition, participants may receive a second certificate. In addition to the Certificate of Participation, which is awarded for class attendance, Academy students may take a series of short exams and earn the title of Academy Fellow.

The 2010 International Trade Compliance Workshop
May 4-5, 2010 in Texas

Under the guidance of Dana Nahlen, Director, SunGard Systems, and Scott Sullivan, VP, Group Counsel – Global Trade & Strategic Transactions at Flowserve Corporation, the Institute is planning a workshop on international corporate compliance. It is designed for senior corporate lawyers and compliance officers and for senior law firm lawyers.  It will focus on practical trade compliance problems and solutions.

Topics to be addressed include:

• Managing Third Party/Agent Relationships & Expectations regarding Import/Export Compliance Issues
• Best Practices for Reducing Anti-Bribery/FCPA Exposure in a Global Supply Chain & Managing Customs Clearance Risks
• Managing Technology Transfers and Deemed Exports to/by Third Parties
• Leading Practices and Benchmarking Survey
• Strategic Evaluation of Global Supply Chain Security & Customs Initiatives
• Trade Compliance in Emerging Markets
• U. S. Anti-Boycott Coverage
• Managing Trade Compliance Conflicts of Laws
• Ensuring Effectiveness of Training
• Meaningful Trade compliance Metrics and Reporting for Executive Management and the Board
• How to Operationalize Compliance

One product of the conference will be a benchmarking study on compliance policies and practices. For more information about the program, visit the CAIL website (www.cailaw.org) or contact Mark Smith at msmith@cailaw.org