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Updates
2019 International Trade Update
Cecilia Malmstrom, European Trade Commissioner
"Despite some heavy rhetoric these days, the U.S. and the E.U. remain firm allies and friends,” said European Union Trade Commissioner Cecelia Malmström, speaking at Georgetown Law’s 40th Annual International Trade Update on March 7 to 8."
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Cybersecurity Law Institute Co-Chair
Kim Peretti Featured in FINRA Report on Best Cybersecurity Practices
"Cybersecurity practices must “be appropriately tailored to the entity. It should be risk-based, based on risk to your organization,” said Peretti, who formerly was a senior litigator for the U.S. Department of Justice’s Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section.
Georgetown Law CLE is deeply saddened by the news of Judge Craig Shaffer's passing. He was a remarkable man who had an everlasting influence on this University. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen Nalty, and their two sons, Ryan and Nick. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends during this time of sorrow. Please see the article below to read more about Judge Craig Shaffer's accomplishments.
"Known as one of the first judges to wholly embrace e-discovery, Shaffer was a regular fixture at e-discovery panels and lectures, particularly in academic settings such as Georgetown Law School’s Advanced E-Discovery Institute, where he served on the advisory board."
— Craig Shaffer, U.S. Magistrate Judge of the District of Colorado
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Ethics CLE Credits
Stuart Teicher’s Lawyer Survival Center
Stuart I. Teicher, Esq. is a professional legal educator who focuses on ethics law and writing instruction. A practicing attorney for over two decades, Stuart’s career is now dedicated to helping fellow attorneys survive the practice of law and thrive in the profession. Mr. Teicher teaches seminars, provides in-house training to law firms and legal departments, provides CLE instruction at law firm client events, and also gives keynote speeches at conventions and association meetings.
