ILSA Chapter Happenings
This section contains stories, activities, and upcoming events of ILSA Chapters around the world. We hope that the shared experiences in this recurring column will provide our Chapters with ideas and tools to improve their programs. Please share your Chapter Happenings by sending them to
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THOMAS JEFFERSON ILS
Thomas Jefferson School of Law San Diego, California USA Lukas Bylund, Vice President
Law students and practitioners interested in inter- national law gathered at Thomas Jefferson School of Law on Tuesday, November 12, to hear accom- plished attorneys discuss their experiences prac- ticing in different fields of international law. The panel provided the community an intimate oppor- tunity to discuss careers in international law, ask questions, and meet with the panelists after the event.
Presented by the State Bar of California Interna- tional Law Section and co-sponsored by Career Services and the International Law Society, the panel was a great success with law students, practitioners, and faculty in attendance. Profes- sor William Slomanson moderated a panel of four attorneys including Lizbeth Flores, LHF Law, Enrique Hernandez-Pulido, Procopio, Cory, Har- greaves & Savitch LLP, Joseph Lestyk, retired General Counsel of Ahlstrom USA, Inc., and Kar- ine Faure Wenger, Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP.
The program gave the panelists an opportunity to discuss their respective paths to pursuing an international law practice, to provide advice about an international law practice in the global market, and to answer questions from those in attendance.
Lizbeth Flores, founder of LHF Law who spe- cializes in international law, recommends doing something that sets you apart from others, such as community service, traveling, or learning other cultures to understand foreign ways of life and business. Specializing in business law with more than 10 years of experience in international law, Ms. Flores mentioned that bigger firms typically have more international contacts and business.
Enrique Hernandez-Pulido, a partner at Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP who represents clients in international tax planning and related international matters, contributed significant in- sight throughout the event. Mr. Hernandez-Pulido commented that certain international clients are much more personal than American clients. To successfully represent them requires the extra step of getting to know them on a personal level. Mr. Hernandez-Pulido further advised attendees that finding a specialization in international law generates a greater demand.
Joe Lestyk, retired General Counsel for Ahlstrom USA, Inc., kept the audience intrigued with valu- able insight and stories as he discussed his excit- ing career after graduating from Thomas Jeffer- son School of Law. Advising the audience to be prepared for anything, Mr. Lestyk expressed that his job as general counsel required lots of creativ- ity and some flexibility. Although he became an expert in one area of law, he acknowledged that corporate business law in the international arena requires “a jack of all trades” who is knowledge- able about a variety of areas. Recognizing that in- ternational law may require a lot of traveling and
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