Sponsorship
Winston & Strawn Sponsors International Employment Conference
Sponsorship
Winston & Strawn Sponsors International Employment Conference
June 15-16, 2012
Winston & Strawn sponsored the Hot Issues in International Employment seminar hosted by the International Association of Young Lawyers (AIJA), in cooperation with the International Employment Committee of the American Bar Association – Section of International Law (ABA SIL) on June 15-16, 2012 in Boston, Mass.
Philippe Desprès, partner in Winston & Strawn's Paris office, participated on the June 16 panel titled, "You are fired! – OK, and how much is my bonus?" Joining Mr. Desprès was panel chair Sonia Gumpert from Monereo Meyer Marinel – lo , Spain; and speakersAlan M. Koral from Vedder Price PC, New York; Martine Hoogendoorn from VMW Tax and NV, Netherlands; Patrick Goudreau from Langlois Kronström Desjardins, s.e.n.c.r.l., Canada (Montréal); and Pietro Straulino Rodriguez from Sanchez Devanny, Mexico.
Mr. Desprès has developed a strong practice in advising international groups on restructuring operations in France; he also assists clients with their employment-related litigation and day-to-day individual and collective social relations issues.