Navigating U.S. Market Entry: Immigration, Corporate, and Tax Strategy for International Business Expansion
When:
October 30, 2024 at 10:00am – 2:00pm EDT
People:
Albena Petrakov and Mohammad Ali Syed
Join the MSBA Immigration Section for the newest virtual presentation of Navigating U.S. Market Entry: Immigration, Corporate, and Tax Strategy for International Business Expansion on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
This CLE presentation will empower attorneys with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate the complex landscape of U.S. immigration law, ensuring they can effectively support their foreign business clients in achieving successful market entry and compliance. The presentation will use hypothetical scenarios to illustrate the choices foreign businesses will face when entering the U.S. market, with a focus on strategic considerations during the visa selection process and aligning visa options with business goals. This presentation is intended for attorneys who represent foreign businesses in various capacities, including corporate law, international transactions and trade, and immigration. It will be particularly beneficial for attorneys advising clients on establishing a presence in the U.S., hiring foreign talent, or navigating compliance with U.S. immigration regulations. Speakers will bring multidisciplinary knowledge in complementary areas.
Agenda:
10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. – Part 1
Common U.S. visa types for business startup and expansion for foreign nationals, discussion of business plan writing for immigration
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Lunch break
12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m. – Part 2
Tax and business law issues for international startup and expansion
Program Chairs:
Cecilia Barrero, Business Developer & Marketing Advisor, Ce Barrero, Boston, MA
Sunita Doobay, Partner, Blaney McMurtry LLP, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Ben Rosen, Managing Partner, Rosen Law, Baja California Sur (Los Cabos), Mexico
Moderators:
Jennifer Stevens, Esq., Partner, Laura Devine Immigration, New York, NY
Mo Syed, Esq., Principal, Offit Kurman, Tysons Corner, VA
Speakers:
Ana Ortiz, Esq., Operations Supervisor, Joorney Business Plans
Albena Petrakov, Esq., Principal, Offit Kurman, New York, NY
Joey Musmar, Managing Partner, MillerMusmar, Reston, VA
Judith Costello, Special Projects Manager, Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation, Rockville, MD
Lisa Larter, CEO and Founder, Go Daxxi Corp., Naples, FL
Marco Maiocchi, Product Design and Application Engineer, MAMTECH, White Marsh, MD
Jenny Faddoul, Sr Vice President, Business Banking Team Lead, Atlantic Union Bank, Reston, VA
Kevin King, Director Enterprise Fraud Management, Atlantic Union Bank, Reston, VA
