Terri Morrison on Commonplace Business Faux Pas
American Bar Association Section of International Law - Hyatt Regency on Capitol HIll
Kiss, Bow or Shake Hands: Doing Business Around the World

You're on your way to China, Russia, Malaysia, Brazil, India or virtually any exotic locale. Do you kiss, bow or shake hands? Do you address prospects by their first name, last name or just their title? Should you expect tough negotiations, or will they never say "no!"? Do they expect a gift, or would it be considered graft?

Spring Meeting delegates are encouraged to join in an open discussion with Terri Morrison, author of several best-selling books on international business customs. Discuss how to smooth over cultural barriers and form lasting client and professional relationships. Come and share your experiences, tell stories, ask questions or simply listen as panel members and the audience reflect on a spectrum of intercultural communications topics -- from negotiating styles, advertising taboos, plagiarism, business protocol, appropriate attire, dining etiquette, entertainment, gestures and gift-giving around the world.

Sponsoring Committees:
Diversity Committee, International Antitrust Law Committee, Women's Interest Network (WIN)

Co-Sponsor:
ABA Young Lawyers Division

Program Chairs:
ELISA KEARNEY
Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

JENNIFER HILSABECK
Lewis and Roca LLP
Las Vegas, Nevada

Moderators:
TERRI MORRISON
Getting Through Customs
Newtown Square, Pennsylvania

LISA RYAN
Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP
New York, New York

Speakers:
MARCELO BOMBAU
M. & M. Bomchil
Buenos Aires, Argentina

ASHOK CHANDRASEKHAR
Goldfarb, Levy, Eran, Meiri, Tzafrir & Co. Law Offices
Tel Aviv, Israel

OLUFUNMI OLUYEDE
Trlplaw
Lagos, Nigeria

YONG LIM
Kim & Chang
Seoul, South Korea