Event Title:

Authentication and Legalization Demystified

Event Date/Time:

Start: 5/15/2012 12:00:00 PM
End: 5/15/2012 1:00:00 PM

Speaker:

Ron Barrett

National Corporate Research, Ltd.

Location:

Porter Wright

Pricing:

Before
15-May-12 11:00 AM

Event Deadline:

05/15/2012 11:00

Event Notes:

Please join us for a brown bag lunch on May 15th, 2012 at 12p.

Our speaker will be Ron Barrett from National Corporate Research who will present on the following:

Authentication and Legalization Demystified

In this increasing global economy, the production and legalization of documents for use in international transactions is on the rise. Participants will get a better understanding of the Hague Convention, which countries participate, and the steps required to get documents apostilled or legalized/authenticated for countries that are Hague members as well as those that are not. This presentation will discuss common mistakes and provide tips that will enable participants to avoid delays and problems with documents.

Topics to be covered include:

Hague Convention: Past and Present
Countries Participating in the Hague
Definition of terms: Apostille, Consular Legalization, Certification, Authentication
Protocol and Steps for Legalization: Hague v. Non-Hague Countries
Navigating Difficult Embassies and Consulates
Tips to Avoid Common Mistakes and Problems with Documents

Please bring your lunch; beverages and Crumbs cupcakes will be provided.

The location of this meeting will be:

Porter Wright

1919 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Suite 500
Washington DC 20006

Please check in with security to be directed to the 5th floor. Look for Porter Wright signage and check in with receptionist to be directed to the conference room.

Event Comments:

Speaker Information:

Contact Name:

Esther Cho

Contact Phone:

(202) 661-6573

Contact Fax:

Contact Email:

ec485@law.georgetown.edu