Simone Williams Speaking at the National Bar Association Convention in Memphis on July 25

On Monday July 25, 2022, Simone Williams will be speaking at the National Bar Association (“NBA”) Convention on a panel diccussing current and emergent immigration issues, hosted by the International Law Section (ILS). The Convention is being held at the Renasant Convention Center, 255 N. Main Street, Memphis, TN.

The ILS will also be hosting another panel with legal experts discussing international law issues. The details of both panels are as follows:

Immigration Update and Challenges in 2022 Panelists: Allen Orr, (Orr Immigration Law) Latif Owoo (Arrington, Owoo) Simone Williams (Williams Global Law) Date: Monday, July 25, 2022 Time: 2:45 pm - 4:00 pm CST International Trade – Navigating Enhanced Compliance and Mitigating Risks Panelists: Lark Y. Grier-Hapli (Export-Import Bank Of the United States - Moderator) Derick Holt (Wiley Rein) Mercedes Morno (Fenwick & West)

Luke Tillman (Steptoe & Johnson )

George Walker (Walker Tax) Date: Monday July 25, 2022 Time: 11:00 am -12:30 pm CST The National Bar Association (NBA) is hosting its 94th Annual Convention from July 24 to 29, 2022 in Memphis, TN. The Annual Convention is the NBA’s signature event that brings together African American law professionals from the United States and international cities. For more information on the NBA and/or to register for the Convention, and attend the panels, please see this LINK.

In addition, the International Law Section will be hosting their Annual Awards Reception. The 2022 honorees this year will be: The Honorable Bernice Donald, 6th Circuit Court of Appeals Prof. Justin Hansford, Howard University School of Law Edward Stanton III, Partner, Butler Snow LLP Ms. Leslie Thornton, Corporate Director, Author DETAILS FOR AWARDS RECEPTION ARE AS FOLLOWS: Where: The Withers Museum & Gallery, 333 Beale Street, Memphis TN. Date: Monday, July 25, 2022 Cost: $65 for Non ILS-Member Time: 5:30 pm - Cocktails 6:30 pm - Awards Presentation 7:30 pm - Heavy hors d’oeuvres & Live Music TO ATTEND THIS EVENT, PLEASE REGISTER AT THIS LINK.