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Date: May 9-10, 2012

Time: 09: 00am EST – What time is this for me?

Webinar at a Glance

China's economic growth, fueled by their massive manufacturing output as well as their aggressive exporting, has made them a hot destination for international businesses.

But China has proven to be a minefield for uninformed business people. In this two-day informative webinar, learn expert-led best practices and inside methods to more effectively conduct business in this BRIC nation leader.

Join us as we address:

• Country Overview & Business Trends

• Introduction to Legal Landscape

• Due Diligence on Chinese Business Partners

• Legal Process Differences in China & Misconceptions

• Collection Proceedings

• Creating Strategic Advantage Against Debtor – what is needed to prove in court

• Enforcing Contracts in China

• Security Devices – letters of credit & third party guarantees

• Alternate Options for Legal Action

• Helpful Tips & "Watch-outs!"

Instructor

John Du
Partner – Jun He Law Offices

Mr. John Du is a partner of Jun He Law Offices. Mr. Du joined Jun He in 2001 and practices in New York where he focuses on US-China cross-border transactions, direct foreign investment in China, US business and corporate law, and commercial litigation.

Professional Experience

Mr. Du has represented both Chinese companies involving with business in the US as well as US companies involved with business in China. Mr. Du has participated in complex project financing involving China and international financial institutions and has provided legal advice for Chinese loan facilities applying New York law. He has also represented a number of US-based, global multinational companies in their investment and in the re-organization of their operations in China.

Mr. Du has extensive experience in representing high-tech companies in venture capital financing and in the protection of intellectual property. He has also successfully represented trading companies in trade litigations in both federal and state courts in New York .

Prior to joining Jun He in December 2001, Mr. Du engaged in a solo practice in Midtown Manhattan and counseled corporate and individual clients in the areas of corporate structure, business financing and protection of intellectual property.

Mr. Du started his legal career in 1994 as a law clerk for a New York-based, medium-size law firm specialized in entertainment law and commercial transactions. He worked full-time throughout the year and went to law school in the evening. He accumulated valuable hands-on experience in the areas of corporate organization and re-organization, copyright and trademark, as well as commercial litigation.

Education

BA in English, Beijing Institute of International Relations, 1988

MBA, Baruch College, City University of New York, 1994

JD, New York Law School, 1998

Professional Associations

Member, New York and New Jersey State Bar Associations

Member, American Bar Association

Language Skills

Fluent in English and Mandarin

Registration Fees

Registration Fees Include:

• One telephone and web connection at one physical location

Cancellation and Refund Policy

Registration fees, less a $50 processing fee will be refunded for written cancellations received 7 days before the program start date. No refunds for cancellations within 7 days of the program start date. Substitutions are permitted.

Certificate of Attendance

Participants who attend this webinar will receive a Certificate of Attendance. For additional participants from the same company as the main registrant, please use this form.

*All additional participants must be received before the start of the webinar to receive the Certificate.

Webinar Access

Instructions to join the Webinar will be sent to the main registrant's email address the day before.

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EARN ICEUs

This webinar accounts for 1/2 Participation and 2 Education Point toward ICCE accreditation/recertification.