Nicholas Chen Hosts Second Annual International Law Symposium at NAPABA Conference

Nick with Harold Koh,
Legal Advisor to the
U.S. Department of State

Partner Nicholas V. Chen hosted the second annual “International Law Symposium” at the 2009 National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) Convention in Boston.

The half-day symposium started with a luncheon keynoted by Paul Lee and moderated by Grace Parke Fremlin. The three afternoon panels were:

• “Everything You Wanted to Know About International Arbitration but Were Afraid to Ask: A Primer for the Non-Specialist”
• “The Risks Facing 'Foreign Parties' in the Courts of the Asia-Pacific Jurisdictions”
• “Inside the Boardroom: Governance Issues Facing Corporate Boards in Asia During Troubled Times”

The symposium ended with a cocktail reception and off-site dinner.

The International Law Committee also hosted an interactive workshop during the main NAPABA convention entitled: “Masters Class: Business Development Best Practices.” Nick moderated the event which included panels and break-out sessions.