Doing Business in Mexico: A Look at Current Trade & Labor Issues

Corporate Breakfast Seminar/Continuing Legal Education Program
8:30 – 10:30 am

Since the passage of NAFTA, Japanese employers have made Mexico a significant part of their manufacturing and distribution network. The relationship has been mutually beneficial, supplying Japan with a stable workforce and ease of transport of goods to the United States and, for Mexico, providing a reliable source of employment. This program reviews recent developments in the Mexican economy, political base and legal system that Japanese employers should be aware of, and also discusses labor and employment issues. Topics include: review of maquiladoras; recent NAFTA developments; proposed changes to the Mexico Labor Law; impact of U.S. labor and employment issues; and security concerns.

Includes continental breakfast.

Speakers
Patrick Nepute, General Manager, Toyota Motor Manufacturing Co., North America Inc.
Tim Porter, Vice President-Law, AT&T
Eduardo Ramos-Gomez, Partner, Thacher Proffitt & Wood, S.C.
Arturo Sarukhan, Consul General, Consulate General of Mexico, New York

Moderator
Philip M. Berkowitz, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw, New York

Agenda
8:30 – 9 am     Registration
9 – 10:30 am   Program

Note to Attorneys: Seyfarth Shaw has been certified by the New York State Continuing Legal Educational Board as an Accredited Provider of continuing legal education in the State of New York. This seminar is approved for 1.5 hours of general credit for experienced attorneys. Seyfarth Shaw provides assistance to those with financial hardship who wish to attend. Please submit requests for assistance to Marjorie Stein at (212) 218-5525.

Admission: Corporate members are entitled to a designated number of free admissions to this event, based on their company’s current membership level. These reservations must be made at least 48 hours prior to the event. Additional corporate registrants pay the discounted corporate member rate of $20. Nonmember admission: $35. Academic rate is also available.