International Law 2021: 1.5 General, .75 Dual

Courses Included

• International Law 2021: Navigating a New World as an Immigrant
  
  

  The panel discussion will focus on how immigrants and administrations that provide immigration services navigate the transition to another country, language, and culture and what we, the collective community, can do to become allies.

  Course Information

  Format:Online VideoDual Credits:0.75General Credits:0.00

  Speakers/Producers

  

  • Ronette Adams, Meharry Medical College, Nashville
    Ronette Adams-Taylor is the Associate General Counsel/Director of Compliance & Risk Management at Meharry Medical College. In this role, Mrs. Adams-Taylor oversees the development, review, and...
  • Engin Ayvaz, Tennessee State University, Nashville
    Engin Ayvaz has worked at higher education institutions as an ESL/EFL instructor, leader and consultant and served on professional organizations for more than 20 years. He is the founding director of...
• International Law 2021: Hot Topics in International Law
  
  

  In this session, we will be covering current issues in international law, such as in the international movement of goods, money, and people, and their relationship to Tennessee, as well as the various regulatory reporting, taxation, and other requirements. We will also review select current legislative proposals.

  Course Information

  Format:Online VideoDual Credits:0.00General Credits:1.00

  Speakers/Producers

  

  • Michael Goode, Lewis Thomason, Nashville
    Michael S. Goode, shareholder in Lewis Thomason's Nashville office, focuses his practice on the tax, business, and estate planning needs of families and businesses. On an international level, he also...
  • Terrence Reed, FedEx Express, Memphis
    Terrence Reed is a Senior Counsel at FedEx Express who litigates class action lawsuits throughout the country.  Mr. Reed specializes in employment law and complex commercial litigation.  He...
• International Law 2021: Trade Promotion Authority & Role of Congress in Trade Policy
  
  

  Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) is a tie-limited authority that Congress uses to establish trade negotiating objectives, notification, and consultation requirements, and procedures to consider implementing legislation for certain reciprocal trade agreements, provided that they meet certain statutory requirements. TPA is sometimes referred to as “fast track” authority. This presentation will discuss its history, purpose and usage, particularly over the last 8 or so years. And it will include a discussion and Q&A on issues that have arisen in the debate over TPA renewal.

  Course Information

  Format:Online VideoDual Credits:0.00General Credits:0.50

  Speakers/Producers

  

  • Emily Beline, FedEx, Washington DC
    Emily Beline is a Senior Counsel for International Regulatory Affairs with FedEx.  In this capacity, she represents FedEx in regulatory and trade matters with an emphasis on the Asia-Pacific...