Silicon Valley, Ca - TradePort.org and the Monterey Bay International Trade Association (MBITA) in association with Klueger & Stein LLP have organized a group of legal and tax experts to discuss, debate and interact with conference attendees in areas such as foreign distribution agreements, joint ventures, intellectual property, trade and customs law as well as the ins and outs of arbitration and litigation procedures. This special luncheon/conference that will be held on October 22nd in Silicon Valley is called ‘Global Trade Law and Taxes: Challenges and Solutions’ . “We rarely see international law, trade and tax conferences in California at this high level of expertise.  I am very excited to be a part of it”, says Jacob Stein of Klueger & Stein LLP located in Southern California. “As a former small business owner I realize that the legal and tax issues facing small and mid-sized businesses when conducting a global trade transaction can make or break them in the global marketplace.  The array of the legal and tax experts that have assembled for this conference presents a rare opportunity for businesses to gain the knowledge and contacts to meet all challenges for successful global trade”, states Tony Livoti of MBITA and TradePort.org. “I am very excited to attend and participate as a panelist in the Global Trade Law and Taxes: Challenges and Solutions conference and look forward to obtaining a greater understanding of global trade practice and particularly the legal vehicles available to U. S. businesses to enhance and exploit their foreign trade because that will better equip me to counsel and advise my clients” states Billy A. Robbins Esq. of Council for Novak, Druce, Connolly, Bove & Quigg LLP and featured panelist. “I look forward to participating in lively discussions about cutting edge aspects of how international trade is actually done.  The selected topics are timely, the venue is ideal, and the speakers will bring significant practical experience to the table.  I expect to be a very informative event”, says Robert Bowen of Western Digital Corporation and also a featured panelist for the event. An insightful ‘keynote’ speech will be given by Don Lewis who specializes in Chinese law as well as Chinese international dispute resolution and international trade and economic law. Mr. Lewis has also served as a U.S. Fulbright Law Professor in China for many years and also as an expert advisor and consultant for the United Nations on a range of international trade and investment issues, particularly trade facilitation, and has been a member of UNNExT (UN Network of Experts for Paperless Trade).