Papavizas Speaks at the International WorkBoat Show

Maritime partner Charlie Papavizas, based in Winston & Strawn's Washington, D.C. office, spoke at the 2011 WorkBoat Professional Series Conference Program, held November 30 - December 2, 2011 in New Orleans. The International WorkBoat Show is the largest commercial marine tradeshow in North America, with over 1,000 companies, suppliers, and maritime experts coming together to discuss the latest advancements in vessel technology.

In the panel titled "The Jones Act: Opportunity or Threat?," Mr. Papavizas discussed significant developments, such as:

• The movement of a drill rig by Escopeta Oil to Alaska
• The fallout from the Deepwater Horizon Incident
• The Panama Canal expansion
• The application of the Jones Act to offshore activities