1. Going Global: Legal Practice Post Brexit and Trump Era
Corporate Counsel Conference
Dana Point, CA
February 15, 2018
1:45 pm – 2:45 pm

2. Introduction LaTanya Langley BIC International
VP & General Counsel of Group Stationery, Latin America, Caribbean, Middle East, Africa, & Anti-Corruption Compliance Officer
Rudy Figueroa
Mitsui Rail Capital, LLC
Vice President of Administration, Human Resources & Risk Management
General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
John Lewis
Lawrence & Bundy LLC
Partner
Gerry Williams
DLA Piper
Partner
Robert Vaughan
Kim Vaughan Lerner, LLP
Partner

3. Legal System Considerations
Historical background and how did we get here.
Developing or rapidly-changing legal systems in some foreign markets post-Brexit and Trump
Specific transactions and business operations generally, may require more time-consuming permits and authorizations
Business and legal implications (impact of Donald Trump as President) and other implications abroad.

4. Global Due Diligence Considerations
Navigating Competition Laws in Multiple Jurisdictions
Data privacy laws make sharing information with employees and other business information across borders more difficult
Anti-corruption laws (anti-bribery, anti-money laundering, trade sanctions) and foreign equivalents become more relevant and require additional due diligence
Export controls affect more than parties might think
Immigration rules/Employees in intra and intercompany transitions

5. Litigating Cross- Border Matters
Prosecuting/defending cross-border matters
Issues unique to litigation matters
Choice of venue and choice of law provisions
Dispute resolution strategies

6. Other Transaction Considerations
Local languages and customs
Work force issues
Ethical Considerations: America’s moral, socio-political
and cultural leadership in the new global economy

7. Q & A
THANK YOU!