SPEAKERS
WENDY CUTLER
Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Japan, Korea and APEC Affairs
Ms. Cutler is responsible for developing and implementing U.S. trade policy towards Japan and Korea, and for trade and investment initiatives in the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum. She was the Chief U.S. Negotiator for the Korea-U.S. Free Trade Agreement Negotiations, signed in June 2007.
THE HONORABLE JUN NIIMI
Consul General, Consulate General of Japan in Los Angeles
A graduate of Tokyo University’s Faculty of Law, Consul General Niimi’s previous assignments were to England, France, Iran, Kenya, Russia and Thailand. More recently, he was Deputy Director-General, Trade Policy Bureau at the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, and Assistant Vice Minister at the Foreign Ministry.
Opening Remarks
BRIAN K. PECK
Adjunct Professor, USC Gould School of Law
Mr. Peck's main areas of expertise include international trade law and remedies, trade-related intellectual property matters, international negotiations, and international trade policy. Mr. Peck was Senior Director for Intellectual Property at the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative from 2003-2005, and Director of Japanese Affairs from 2001-2003.
Admission
JAS Members $35
Non-Members & Guests $45
Networking Reception only $20
Register by Monday, October 8th
*$5 validated 3-hour parking is available at the City National Plaza Parking Garage, located at 400 S. Flower St. at the 4th Street signal light.
Cooperating Organizations
American Australian Association
Asia Society Southern California
Foreign Trade Association
TOWN HALL Los Angeles
Women in International Trade
