Join the Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth at the Globalaw Annual Members Meeting/Conference for a conversation with Ambassador Tom Schieffer (former U.S. Ambassador to Australia and Japan), followed by a panel discussion on Structuring and Protecting Business Investments in the United States.

JASDFW members are invited. FREE admission and validated garage parking (with ticket). To register, email your contact information to akoepke@jw.com.

Overview

Open for Business: Inbound/Outbound Opportunity in the Face of Changing U.S. Trade Policy

• Moderator: Chris Bankler, Jackson Walker L.L.P.

A Conversation with Ambassador Tom Schieffer, United States Ambassador to Australia 2001 – 2005 and United States Ambassador to Japan 2005 -2009

Having served as Ambassador to both Australia and Japan, Ambassador Schieffer has unique insight into the special relationship between the United States and nations of the Asia Pacific region. Ambassador Schieffer will share his thoughts on trade, the global economy, and how businesses can leverage the unique partnership that the United States and nations in the APAC region have forged.

Panel Discussion: Structuring and Protecting Business Investments In the United States

Panelists:

• David Lee, Executive Vice President and Chief Sales Officer, NTT Data
• Ron Barger, Senior Managing Director and Head of Operations & General Counsel for ORIX Corporation USA
• Sarah Carabias-Ruth, Senior Vice President, International Engagement, Dallas Regional Chamber
• Sara Sandford, Principal, Garvey Schubert Barer, P.C.

A panel of business leaders will explore the structure and protection of business investments in the United States, including:

• Finding the right US business projects suitable for Asian investment profiles
• Translating the projects goals and potential pitfalls to Asian mangers/owners
• Finance and tax issues
• Protecting the investment from an intellectual property perspective

FREE admission. To register, email your contact details to akoepke@jw.com.