Paul, Weiss Highlights From the 2019 NAPABA Convention
- Events
- November 13, 2019
Paul, Weiss took part in the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association’s (NAPABA) 2019 Convention, the largest annual national gathering of attorneys, judges, law students, legal scholars and elected officials of Asian-American or Pacific Islands-American heritage.
At the convention, litigation partner Jeannie Rhee spoke on a panel, “What the DOJ’s ‘China Initiative’ Means for White Collar Prosecutions.” The panel focused on recent high-profile cases involving Chinese companies and individuals, what the DOJ’s recent focus means for attorneys representing companies and individuals with any connection to China, and an overview of major compliance and enforcement risks for companies and individuals doing business with China.
Paul, Weiss also hosted a plenary lunch titled “Beyond Marriage Equality: The Next Stage of Inclusion.” The session connected the current issues faced by the LGBTQ community to the lived experience of community members and the on-the-ground debates going on in Texas, and discussed what attorneys can do in support of inclusion.
The convention took place from November 7 to 10 in Austin, Texas.