GLOBAL MOBILITY – UNIVERSAL IMPLICATIONS
Tuesday, September
21, 2010
8:30am - 4:00pm
Norris Conference Center at Houston City Centre
803 Town and Country Lane
Houston, TX 77024
Please join BAL as we identify the
key concerns that managers face when moving company employees around
the world. Our panel of professionals will walk through a series of
scenarios to tackle common global mobility issues related to immigration,
labor law, tax, relocation, and federal agency matters that arise
when transferring employees on overseas assignments.
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U.S. and International
HR Managers of Fortune 500 companies will discuss best practices
for immigration policies and the management of foreign assignments.
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U.S. Immigration
Counsel will focus on visa options for the foreign national
while addressing the legalities of various scenarios and timing
implications.
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Customs and Border
Protection and Texas Department of Public Safety representatives
will speak on common issues that expatriates face when arriving
in the U.S., and will provide the Government's perspective on how
best to address these matters.
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Global Immigration
Counsel will provide information and solutions regarding the transfer of foreign nationals to non-U.S. countries such as Brazil and Australia.
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International
Tax Specialist will provide guidance and address common issues
and misconceptions regarding residents and non-residents of the
U.S.
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International Labor
Counsel will provide information and advice on how companies
must comply with labor requirements throughout the world in order
to avoid costly litigation, penalties and fines.
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Relocation Service
Provider will discuss solutions to housing, schooling, shipment
of goods, and other matters related to the relocation process.
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University International
Student Service Officers will speak on the rules that govern
university enrollment and in-state tuition for dependent children
of expatriates.
Speakers include:
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John Allis, CPA, CPP and GPHR, J. Allis & Company
- Diego Archer, Global Migration Manager, Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP
- Susan Bialer-Sullivan, Immigration Manager, Shell Oil Company
- Roberto Caballero, Associate, Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP
- Idalmir Correia da Luz, Partner, Emdoc São Paulo - Specialized Services
- Jordan Cowman, Partner, Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld
- Tim Denney, General Manager, Stirling Henry Global Migration
- Jeremy Fudge, Partner, Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP
- Angelica Grado-Wright, Senior Associate, Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP
- Kathy Henderson, CRP, SR. Consultant, Client Services, The MI Group
- Amberley Johnson, Global Migration Case Manager, Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP
- Megan Long, Attorney, KBR
- Shawn Orme, Partner, Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP
- John Pfeiffer, Sr. International HR Consultant, Mustang Engineering
- Julie Stankus, Immigration Services Manager, Halliburton
AGENDA
8:30 - 9:00am
Registration and Continental Breakfast
9:00 - 12:15pm
Morning sessions will address related topics and issues affecting
expatriates on foreign assignment to the U.S.
12:15 - 1:30pm
NETWORKING LUNCH
1:30 - 3:30pm
Afternoon sessions will address related topics and issues affecting
expatriates on foreign assignment to non-U.S. countries.
3:30 - 4:00pm
Wrap-up
TO REGISTER: The fee for the
conference is $25.00 and includes lunch and refreshments. Registration is now closed.
Conference Center Information: Please
click here
for driving directions and maps.
For Event Questions: Please
contact Jenica Liu at jliu@balglobal.com
or 415.743.9626.
Attire: Business Casual.
Pre-approved for 5.25 HRCI credit hours and 5.75 MCLE credit hours.