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Offit Kurman’s Mohammad Ali Syed and Albena Petrakov to Speak at MSBA’s Virtual CLE on U.S. Market Entry for Foreign Businesses

October 29, 2024
Offit Kurman’s Mohammad Ali Syed and Albena Petrakov to Speak at MSBA’s Virtual CLE on U.S. Market Entry for Foreign Businesses

Offit Kurman attorneys Mohammad Ali Syed and Albena Petrakov will speak at the Maryland State Bar Association’s Immigration Section CLE: "Navigating U.S. Market Entry: Immigration, Corporate, and Tax Strategy for International Business Expansion" on October 30, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Designed to empower attorneys with practical strategies for guiding foreign businesses through U.S. market entry, the session will explore key aspects of immigration, corporate planning, and tax considerations. Mo, Albena and a panel of experienced business professionals and attorneys will walk attendees through real-world scenarios, helping them tackle visa selection and align immigration goals with business strategy, all to make the market entry process smoother for their clients.

This CLE session will be especially useful for attorneys working in corporate law, international transactions, or immigration, particularly those helping clients establish a U.S. presence, navigate hiring processes, or stay compliant with immigration rules.

For more details or to register, visit the MSBA website.

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