🎙️ New Episode 🎙️ Join SKO’s Managing Director, P. Douglas Barr, as he joins colleagues and experts to explore the latest trends, cases, and insights in the legal world, with topics ranging from corporate law to litigation and everything in between. “How to Be a Local “Global” Law Firm: A Chat with Jessica Zaroski Bauer, CEO of ALFA International, the Premier Global Network of Independent Law Firms”: SKO is a member of ALFA International, a network of 140 independent law firms with members in nearly every market in the United States and in Europe, Asia, Australia/New Zealand, Africa, Canada, Mexico and South America. The CEO, Jessica Zaroski Bauer, joins Doug Barr to discuss how ALFA International gives member firms and their clients access to great lawyers around the country and the world. Jessica discusses how the personal relationships formed through ALFA International help members confidently refer their clients to lawyers they trust around the world, justifying ALFA International’s slogan “Local Relationships Worldwide.” https://lnkd.in/g9ssrQ29 Don't miss out! Subscribe now and be the first to listen when new episodes drop. Available wherever you get your podcasts.
About us
ALFA International is the premier global network for independent law firms. Founded in 1980, it was the first and continues to be one of the largest and strongest legal networks. We have 140 member firms throughout the world. Our 80 US firms maintain offices in 95 of the 100 largest metropolitan areas. Our 60 international firms are located throughout Europe, Asia, Australia/New Zealand, Africa, Canada, Mexico and South America. ALFA International’s mission is to provide high quality, cost-efficient legal services wherever our clients need them. The ALFA International model enables our members to use their local expertise to deliver highly effective legal solutions, often drawing upon the collective wisdom and experience of other member firms. ALFA International clients have the benefit of a geographically comprehensive network of exceptional law firms and accomplished trial and business counsel. Our member firms meet high standards to be part of the ALFA International network and are well respected by their peers. Our members establish broad, deep relationships with each other by attending ALFA International CLE seminars throughout the year and working together on compendia, seminar programming, and most importantly, client matters. As a result, referrals among ALFA International firms represent partnerships between trusted friends and colleagues. Our many events also provide corporate counsel with the opportunity to network among ALFA International lawyers and their peer in-house lawyers. In addition to the Practice Groups below, our member firms also have expertise in Admiralty & Maritime, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Antitrust & Trade Regulation, Bankruptcy, Corporate & Securities, Environmental Law, Estate Planning & Wealth Transfer, Foreign Investment, Government Relations, Lobbying, & Administrative Law, Immigration, M&A, Oil & Gas, Tax & Venture Capital & Financing. To learn more, please visit us at www.alfainternational.com.
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- Legal Services
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Chicago, IL
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1980
- Specialties
- Business Litigation, Construction, Professional Liability, Health Care, Insurance, Intellectual Property & IT, International Law, Labor & Employment, Product Liability & Complex Torts, Retail-Real Estate, Transportation, Workers' Compensation, and Hospitality
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Chicago, IL 60611, US
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#ALFAInternationalNews The #ALFAITransportation Practice Group hosted a social event during the 2024 TIDA Annual Seminar in Cataño, Puerto Rico. Attendees enjoyed a lively evening at Casa Bacardi featuring a rum tasting, cigar rolling, and a mojito-making demo, accompanied by live music. The event was a perfect time for fostering connections among new and old friends! #ALFAInternational #GlobalLegalNetwork #LocalRelationshipsWorldwide #TIDA2024
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✨ What a fantastic event it was! ✨ CLVPartners Law Firm had an incredible time engaging with top legal experts worldwide, sharing insights and exploring new ideas. From thought provoking sessions to meaningful networking, the #Annual #Business #Meeting of ALFA International-the Global Legal Network was packed with invaluable takeaways that we are excited to bring back to our work. Key highlights: 📌 Inspiring keynotes that underscored the importance of innovation in a rapidly changing environment 📌 Productive discussions that help us identify emerging trends and strategies 📌 Networking opportunities with peers led to impactful connections Huge thanks to the organizers for a seamless and enriching experience! Special thanks for the exceptional venue of the City of New York. We are really looking forward to keeping the momentum going and implementing new learnings. https://lnkd.in/dk3mcwVK https://lnkd.in/gVKdiRac #clvpartners #alfaiabm2024 #localrelationshipworldwide #legalexcellence
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Great time connecting with old and new friends from around the world, including Vincenzo d'Ambra from Milan and Peter Kuo-Jui Chen from Taiwan, at ALFA International’s Annual Business meeting this week in New York City.
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#MemberPublication Weinhold Legal, s.r.o. advokátní kancelář, ALFA International's member firm in the Czech Republic released an October 2024 Legal Update. Click here to learn more about the latest legislation news: https://shorturl.at/4CPf0
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#MemberPublication #ALFAICannabis Attorney Timothy R. Wiseman with Stoll Keenon Ogden PLLC, ALFA International's member firm in Lexington & Louisville, KY, published an article titled, "Kentucky Conducts Lottery and Awards Initial Licenses for Medical Cannabis Cultivators and Processors." Read here: https://shorturl.at/dDuvu
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#GPK around the world 🌎 „An apple a day keeps the doctor away“ 🍎 and a trip to the Big Apple will keep you inspired all the way! Unsere RA Melanie Gassler-Tischlinger blickt auf ein ergebnis- wie erlebnisreiches ALFA International - Annual Business Meeting (Generalversammlung) in #NewYorkCity zurück: 📍 CHANCE: Dankbar für die Mitwirkung als Moderatorin an einer der Panel-Diskussionen, die sich zusammen mit den Fachkolleginnen Agota Peterfy und Lisa Wintersheimer Michel aus den USA dem brisanten wie tiefgründigen Thema widmete, wie die eigenen persönlichen Charaktereigenschaften in der Beratung als Stärke genutzt werden können. 📍 INSPIRATION: Begeistert von den zahlreichen Eindrücken in der „Stadt, die niemals schläft“. 📍 WISSENSERWEITERUNG: Bereichert durch den partnerschaftlichen Austausch über die verschiedensten herausfordernden Fachthemen, einschließlich Unternehmenstransaktionen. 📍 KOLLEGIALITÄT: Wertschätzend für die Kollegialität und den Austausch mit Anwälten aus allen Teilen der Welt, um voneinander zu lernen – und von diesen wertvollen Kontakten für unsere Klient:innen zu profitieren, wenn diese in internationalen Angelegenheiten Rat brauchen. 📍 ZUSAMMENHALT: Beflügelt durch gemeinsame Erlebnisse und Erfahrungen, die den Zusammenhalt stärken und das #ABM immer wieder zu einem besonderen Event machen. 🌐 #ALFAInternational ist eines der führenden Anwaltsnetzwerke weltweit, dem wir als einziges österreichisches Mitglied angehören. Ein Dank ergeht an dieser Stelle an CEO Jessica Zaroski Bauer, Michelle Murphy-Jones, Taylor Doherty & das gesamte Team sowie auch an die Kolleginnen aus Deutschland, Christin Krämer, und Texas, Kimberly P. Harris (Leitung „Women’s Initiative Program“). #GPKspirit #GPKinternational #localrelationshipsworldwide #alfainternational #nyc #womensinitiative #networkingevents #ALFAI
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#MemberPublication Shareholders Garrett Boehm, Jr. and Daniel Yukich, along with associate Connor Bender at Johnson & Bell, Trial Lawyers, ALFA International's member firm in Chicago, IL & Crown Point, IN, published an article titled, "Illinois Supreme Court Recognizes Broad Statutory Immunity to Health Care Facilities Invoked by COVID-19 Executive Order." Read here: https://shorturl.at/JlWNA
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Congratulations to Chad Gillam for receiving the 2024 Professionalism Award from the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association! Chad was honored last evening during the joint Colorado Defense Lawyers Association/COLORADO TRIAL LAWYERS ASSOCIATION Professionalism Event. https://lnkd.in/g8bZ8Qzd
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Great time connecting with old and new friends from around the world, including Vincenzo d'Ambra from Milan and Peter Kuo-Jui Chen from Taiwan, at ALFA International’s Annual Business meeting this week in New York City.
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