David Johnson Partners to Discuss Immigration at Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator

David Johnson is partnering with Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator on November 8. ERA Global helps global startups enter the US market through acceleration programs at ERA’s New York City offices.

David will discuss immigration issues to consider for international companies expanding into the US Market. David Johnson leads Gibney’s Emerging Business Group.

About Emerging Business
Having represented entrepreneurs and start-up businesses for decades, Gibney’s Emerging Business Group guides entrepreneurs though all stages of the start-up and business lifecycle. We are uniquely structured to serve the full spectrum of our clients’ needs efficiently under one roof. Learn more.

Zarina Syed Chairs Business Immigration Update 2019 Event

Immigration Senior Counsel Zarina H. Syed is the Program Chair for the New York State Bar Association’s (NYSBA) upcoming “Business Immigration Update 2019.” The event is sponsored by the NYSBA’s Special Committee on Immigration Representation and the Committee on Continuing Legal Education. The program will take place on Friday, November 8, 2019 from 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM at the Convene Conference Center in New York.

Topics will include:

  • Hot Topics & Recent Legal Updates
  • Non-Immigrant Visas Part 1: Non-Petition Based Filings/Consular Processing (E, F, J, etc.)
  • Non-Immigrant Visas Part 2: Petition Based Filings (H, L, etc.)
  • Immigrant Visas Part 1: PERM Labor Certifications, I-140s (EB-2, EB-3), National Interest Waivers
  • Immigrant Visas Part 2: EB-5 Investor, I-140’s (EB-1), I-485 Adjustment of Status
  • Immigration Compliance
  • Immigration Ethics

David Johnson to Discuss U.S. Immigration for Entrepreneurs at Innovate46

David Johnson will join the Swedish Energy Agency and The Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce, New York (SACCNY) at the Innovate46 conference. He is presenting on immigration issues and how to obtain visas for cleantech companies. Innovate46 in a unique conference hosted by SACCNY, serving as a platform for Swedish startups looking to expand to the United States.

About Emerging Business
Having represented entrepreneurs and start-up businesses for decades, Gibney’s Emerging Business Group guides entrepreneurs though all stages of the start-up and business lifecycle. We are uniquely structured to serve the full spectrum of our clients’ needs efficiently under one roof. Learn more.

Zarina Syed to Discuss Immigration Basics with Emerging Businesses

Zarina Syed will discuss immigration basics at the Grow to Market 2019 program on October 4. She will focus on key issues for entrepreneurs including common U.S. work visa categories and recent policy changes. Innovestor’s Grow to Market supports emerging Finnish companies planning to establish their business in the U.S.

About Emerging Business

Having represented entrepreneurs and start-up businesses for decades, Gibney’s Emerging Business Group guides entrepreneurs though all stages of the start-up and business lifecycle. We are uniquely structured to serve the full spectrum of our clients’ legal needs efficiently under one roof.
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Brian Brokate Discusses Emerging Trends in Privacy Law at IGAL

Brian Brokate, Chair of the Intellectual Property Group, attended the conference for The Intercontinental Grouping of Accountants and Lawyers (IGAL) in Frankfurt, Germany from September 23-28. Brian spoke on Emerging Trends in Privacy Law in the United States during the conference. Topics included: the California Consumer Privacy Act; a survey of recent state laws; recent proposed federal legislation; and emerging trends on enforcement and consent.

Brian was also reelected to IGAL’s Board of Directors for another three year term. He will serve as Secretary and director of North American recruitment.

IGAL is a leading business network of legal and accounting firms whose members offer superior services related to legal, financial, tax and insolvency matters to companies and individuals with international activities, as well as expert and personal assistance to reduce the obstacles of doing business in a foreign environment and at a distance.

Brian Brokate has extensive experience assisting companies in investigation and enforcement procedures to combat trademark and copyright infringement. With a niche focus on anti-counterfeiting and anti-piracy, he handles all stages of civil anti-counterfeiting and infringement litigation as well as state and federal criminal actions. Learn more.

 

David Johnson to Discuss Immigration for Emerging Businesses at USA Bootcamp in Finland

Immigration Partner David Johnson will discuss U.S. visa issues at the USA Bootcamp in Helsinki, Finland on August 29.  This event is for emerging Finnish companies who are interested in establishing a business in the U.S. David will address U.S. immigration basics and common U.S. work visa categories.

The program is being hosted by the Consulate General of Finland, Kasvun Roihu, Business Finland, Espoo Marketing, Helsinki Business Hub, Crowe, Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator, Nordic Innovation House, and the Finnish American Chamber of Commerce.

For more information visit Finland Abroad.

About Emerging Business
Having represented entrepreneurs and start-up businesses for decades, Gibney’s Emerging Business Group guides entrepreneurs though all stages of the start-up and business lifecycle. We are uniquely structured to serve the full spectrum of our clients’ legal needs efficiently under one roof. Learn more.

Zarina H. Syed to Speak on U.S. Employment-Based Immigration in Stockholm

Senior Counsel Zarina H. Syed will speak at the event “Your Gateway to the U.S.” on August 21. Presented by The Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce, New York, this workshop held in Stockholm will be focused on helping emerging businesses on their journey and expansion into the U.S. market. Zarina will address U.S. employment-based immigration matters for both startups and established companies including E-2 and L-1 visa options, among others.

Zarina assists corporate and individual clients in obtaining employment and family-based visas across industries. Working with global companies in multiple industries, Zarina facilitates high-volume intra-company transfers to the U.S. that are critical to business operations, including senior executives, engineers, financial specialists and other skilled professionals.

Learn more about the event here.

Immigration Attorneys Discuss U.S Immigration for Startups for SCALEit 2019

Immigration Attorneys Minal Shah, Deborah Davy and Nicolo Rivolta presented a seminar on U.S. immigration basics for startups on June 20 at Gibney’s San Francisco office.

This event was held as part of Innovation Centre Denmark’s SCALEit program.  SCALEit helps Danish businesses entering the US market to navigate Silicon Valley and gain feedback on business model and strategy, optimization and growth.

Minal and Nico discussed U.S. immigration basics, common visa types including E-2 Treaty Investors and New Company L-1s for start-ups and entrepreneurs, trends and heightened scrutiny under the current administration. Deborah highlighted important issues to raise with corporate counsel when starting a business and also provided an overview of the U.S. government agencies involved in the immigration process.

About Emerging Business
Having represented entrepreneurs and start-up businesses for decades, Gibney’s Emerging Business Group guides entrepreneurs though all stages of the start-up and business lifecycle.
We are uniquely structured to serve the full spectrum of our clients’ needs efficiently under one roof.

Gibney Joins Future Mobility of Talent and US/UK Immigration Panel Event at BritishAmerican Business

Gibney participated in the Future Mobility of Talent and US/UK Immigration Panel Event on June 26 in London. Sponsored by BritishAmerican Business and Magrath Sheldrick, this event will cover UK/US immigration and the challenge of mobility of talent for the future. Gibney will provide an update on US immigration policy changes from  The White House. Other panelists include Jonathan Portes, Professor of Economics and Public Policy, King’s College London and Ben Sheldrick, Managing Partner, Magrath Sheldrick. The event will be moderated by Costas Pitas, Brexit Correspondent, Thomson Reuters.

 

David Johnson and Kristen Smith Present Starting a Business in the US for Emerging Businesses

Immigration Partner David Johnson and Corporate Partner Kristen Smith will present “Starting a Business in the US: Strategies for Foreign Entrepreneurs & Entities” to members of the Belgian-American Chamber of Commerce (BelCham) on June 5. As part of Netwerk Ondernemen’s “BOOST ME” program (4-month startup accelerator), a group of Belgian founders will join BelCham for three intense days in NYC to learn first-hand about the American mindset of winning and get the tools needed to fast-track international growth. This event will be hosted at Gibney. The presentation will cover corporate and immigration best practices for emerging businesses.

About Emerging Business
Having represented entrepreneurs and start-up businesses for decades, Gibney’s Emerging Business Group guides entrepreneurs though all stages of the start-up and business lifecycle. Uniquely structured to serve the full spectrum of our clients’ needs efficiently under one roof. Learn more.