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United States and Central & Eastern Europe (US-CEE) Connection Weekend: The Future of Transatlantic Investment

 
Event by Faculty of Law and Administration, Jagiellonian University in Kraków
and Columbus School of Law, The Catholic University of America in Washington D.C.
 
 
Kraków, 16-17 June 2023
 
 
From Friday afternoon June 16 through Saturday afternoon June 17, UJ and CUA will host lawyers, business people, government officials to consider the past, present, and future potential of investment flows between North America and Poland, and Poland as a gateway to the region. 
 
An opening panel will consider the knowledge and skills that lawyers need to be effective in US-CEE transactions followed by a keynote address on the “big picture” in transatlantic investment.  
 
Saturday panels will look at benefits, obstacles, and overcoming obstacles to North American investment in CEE and CEE investment in North America. The closing address will consider investment developments during the Ukrainian war and the transatlantic investments’ potential in the rebuilding of Ukraine.
 
Programs will take place in the Jagiellonian University’s beautiful Collegium Novum just off the main square with a Friday reception and Saturday lunch in other historic Kraków venues.
 
Secretary of the organisational board: Kinga Liszka
 

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Schedule

Aula of Collegium Novum (Jagiellonian University in Kraków), 24 Gołębia Street
 
Graduation Ceremony of 2022/2023 UJ-CUA American Law Program 3:00-4:00 pm
 
Registration 4:00-5:00 pm 
 
Opening 5:00-5:15 pm
Welcome and opening remarks
 
Opening Panel One 5:15-6:45 pm
What Knowledge and Skills Do Lawyers Need to Be Effective in US-CEE Transactions
How lawyers educated in different systems can effectively help investment transactions between the US and Central Europe.
 
Keynote Address 6:45-7:15 pm
The Transatlantic Investment Landscape
Speaker to be confirmed
 
Reception 7:30-9:00 pm, Larisch Palace (Jagiellonian University in Kraków), 12 Bracka Street

Aula of Collegium Novum (Jagiellonian University in Kraków), 24 Gołębia Street

 

Coffee, registration 8:30-9:00

 

Discussion Panel Two 9:00-10:00

Helping Foreign Investors Navigate the Polish Legal System

How does the cooperation between Polish lawyers and foreign (in particular, American) business looks like, and what are the perspectives and challenges?

 

Panel Three 10:00-11:30

US Investment in CEE: Benefits, Obstacles, and Solutions

Reasons for interest by US investors/business people wanting to do business in Central Europe; hesitations/challenges; correcting misconceptions; solutions for “real” obstacles.

 

Coffee break 11:30-12:00

 

Panel Four 12:00-1:30 pm

CEE Investment in the US: Benefits, Obstacles, and Solutions 

Reasons for interest by Central European investors/business people wanting to do business in US; hesitations/challenges; correcting misconceptions; solutions for “real” obstacles.

 

Closing remarks 1:30-2:00 pm

Transatlantic Investments’ Potential in the Rebuilding of Ukraine  

 

Closing lunch at the Mayor's Office (Municipality of Kraków), 3-4 Wszystkich Świętych Square, 2:00-4:00 pm

 

LL.M. 20th Anniversary Alumni dinner 6:30 pm

 

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Speakers

Consul Małgorzata

Opening remarks: Friday

Consul Małgorzata "Margaret" Bula-Duane

Head of the Consular Section at the U.S. Consulate General in Krakow. She arrived in Krakow in late September and had an honor of representing the U.S. Consulate at the opening ceremony of the new academic year at JU. Margaret is a professional U.S. diplomat. She served on diplomatic assignments in five countries – Ukraine, The Czech Republic, Poland, Morocco, and Ghana – as well as in Washington, DC. Prior to joining the U.S. Foreign Service, Margaret practiced corporate law at a multi-national law firm in New York and in Tokyo, Latham & Watkins. She graduated with a J.D. degree from the Berkeley Law School at the University of California and holds a B.A. in French from the University of California in Los Angeles (UCLA). Margaret also studied Polish law at UJ in 1980s and had a pleasure of meeting the participants of the UJ-CUA exchange program in Krakow in 1993.
Dean Prof. Stephen Payne (CUA)

Opening remarks: Friday

Dean Prof. Stephen Payne (CUA)

Dean of Columbus School of Law The Catholic University of America, J.D. (Yale Law School)
Dean Prof. Jerzy Pisuliński (UJ)

Opening remarks: Friday

Dean Prof. Jerzy Pisuliński (UJ)

Dean of Faculty of Law and Administration, Jagiellonian University in Kraków, professor of law.
Prof. em. Leah Wortham (CUA)

Panel One: Friday (moderator)

Prof. em. Leah Wortham (CUA)

Professor Emerita of Law; J.D. (Harvard LAw School); CUA Director CUA-UJ American Law Program, International Business and Trade Summer Law Program, and LL.M. in American Law. She served as CUA Law’s clinical program coordinator, an Associate Dean, and taught professional responsibility, criminal law, and the externship seminar, Becoming a Lawyer. She has taught, presented, or consulted in 35 countries regarding teaching legal ethics, legal profession reform, clinical education, and legal education generally. Professor Wortham was Chair of the Rules of Professional Conduct Review Committee and the Legal Ethics Committee of the DC Bar, which has more than 100,000 members.
Adv. Wojciech Jarosiński, LL.M. (Olesiński i Wspólnicy)

Panel One: Friday and Panel Four: Saturday (moderator)

Adv. Wojciech Jarosiński, LL.M. (Olesiński i Wspólnicy)

LL.M. in American Law (CUA); advocate admitted to the Warsaw Bar; partner at Olesiński & Wspólnicy; from 2018 to 2021, named as the top dispute resolution lawyer in Poland by Rzeczpospolita Daily; featured in the Who's Who of Foreign Attorneys section of the National Jurist Fall 2019; co-founder at Expedition Cooperative; member of CUA Law School’s Board of Visitors. He has led or supervised more than three hundred technology litigations, the aggregated value of which exceeds a couple billion USD.
Adv. Dr. Agnieszka Hajos-Iwańska (B2Rlaw)

Panel One: Friday

Adv. Dr. Agnieszka Hajos-Iwańska (B2Rlaw)

Ph.D. in law (Jagiellonian University), advocate in Poland and partner in M&A / VC practice of B2RLaw - independent law firm that houses multi-disciplinary experts focused on the different types of matters and transactions ranging from VC, PE, Public Listed M&A, Cross-Border/Multi Jurisdiction; the standout leader for VC and NTT company transactions in Poland and CEE. An author of several books and articles in recognized magazines, co-author of the series of e-books "Make a startup right", free guides for startup originators. Conducts transactional projects from VC to multi-entity and multi-jurisdiction industry transactions. Has extensive cross-border experience and knowledge of international standards and requirements in the area of compliance & ESG as a head of B2RLaw’s Compliance 360 practice.
Michał Kłaczyński, LL.M. (Vestas Wind Systems A/G)

Panel One: Friday

Michał Kłaczyński, LL.M. (Vestas Wind Systems A/G)

LL.M. (Harvard Law School), master in law (Jagiellonian University). He has extensive experience in cross-national commercial transactions. As a senior legal counsel at Vestas Wind Systems A/S, a leading international wind turbine OEM, Michał assists with strategic offshore wind projects and related governance matters. Prior to his current position, Michał held roles at a prominent international law firm in Boston and Warsaw, as well as a Polish private equity fund.
Prof. Fryderyk Zoll (UJ, UOs)

Panel One: Friday

Prof. Fryderyk Zoll (UJ, UOs)

Professor in law, Professor at the Chair of Civil Law, Jagiellonian University in Kraków and at European Legal Studies Institute, University of Osnabrück, doctor honoris causa of the West-Ukrainian National University in Ternopil, past member of the Executive Committee of the European Law Institute, the Common Frame of Reference and Committee of Acquis Group drafting teams as well as the Member of the Codification Commission at the Polish Ministry of Justice (until 2015).
Prof. Piotr Szwedo (UJ)

Panel Two: Saturday (moderator)

Prof. Piotr Szwedo (UJ)

Dr. Hab. in law, Professor at the Chair of International Public Law, Jagiellonian University in Kraków; head of OKSPO Center for Foreign Law Schools; member of UNA Europa Sustainability Self-Steering Committee; member of Polish Accreditation Committee
Att. Filip Brach (PWC)

Panel Two: Saturday

Att. Filip Brach (PWC)

Attorney-at-law, counsel at PwC Legal Żelaźnicki sp.k., head of PwC Legal team in Cracow, graduate of Faculty of Law and Administration at Jagiellonian University, alumni of the American Law Program. Has extensive experience in advising international clients, including the U.S. companies, in establishing their business presence in Poland, during their day-to-day business conduct, as well as in comprehensive reorganization processes and cross-border M&A transactions. Member of the PwC succession planning team. Additionally, Filip is regularly recognized by Legal 500 EMEA Ranking as a key lawyer in the PwC Legal investment funds practice.
Att. Szymon Gostyński, LL.M. (Gostyński & Partners)

Panel Two: Saturday

Att. Szymon Gostyński, LL.M. (Gostyński & Partners)

U.S. (New York State) and Polish attorney-at-law, LL.M. in Corporate and Finance Law (Widener University School of Law, Wilmington, Delaware, US), law graduate with honors (Jagiellonian University). Founder and managing partner of the Gostyński & Partners law firm. He specializes in international law, particularly in international commercial transactions. His other specializations include civil and commercial law. His office coordinates the firm's litigation and arbitration department.
Att. Filip Mroczkowski (Olesiński i Wspólnicy)

Panel Two: Saturday

Att. Filip Mroczkowski (Olesiński i Wspólnicy)

Attorney at law; partner at Olesiński & Wspólnicy. He represents top European, American and Asian companies in their development in Poland, in particular in construction and development investments – from due diligence and feasilibity study of investment locations, through comprehensive support in the process of real estate acquisition and construction services, to control and settlement of investments. He has been working by both greenfield and brownfield investments. He leads expert teams: US Desk, German Desk, Asian Desk and Spanish Desk specializing in services for clients from these regions and is responsible for the development of the international network and foreign investment & construction competence in Olesiński & Wspólnicy.
Att. Tomasz Chmal (Trzeciak Chmal)

Panel Three: Saturday (moderator)

Att. Tomasz Chmal (Trzeciak Chmal)

Attorney-at-law, partner at Trzeciak|Chmal, former partner at White & Case leading energy practice, co-founder of Business & Science Poland in Brussels, graduate of IBTSLP and Boeing Scholar at CUA Columbus School of Law in Washington DC. Member of the boards of Polish NGOs: Tertio Millennio Institute as well as School for Leaders.
Att. Paul Fogo

Panel Three: Saturday

Att. Paul Fogo

American trained attorney with 24 years experience working as both attorney and senior management in Central & Eastern Europe. Currently Director of Landwealth sro, a Czech based real estate developer and former Director of several real estate investment funds in CEE. Member of the Polish Canadian Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors in Poland.
Monika Grzelak (Polska Agencja Inwestycji i Handlu)

Panel Three: Saturday

Monika Grzelak (Polska Agencja Inwestycji i Handlu)

Team Leader at the Investment Centre, she specialises in serving investors from the modern services sector, advising them on locating investments in Poland. Prior to joining PAIH, from 2008 to 2019, she worked at Big Four consulting firms, including supporting entrepreneurs in obtaining financing for new investments and research and development projects from EU and national funds. She graduated from the University of Warsaw and the Warsaw School of Economics with degrees in Iberian Studies and Management, respectively.
Adv. Dr. Rafał Kos, LL.M. (KKG)

Panel Three: Saturday

Adv. Dr. Rafał Kos, LL.M. (KKG)

Advocate, Managing Partner of KKG (Kubas Kos Gałkowski law firm), Ph.D. in law (Jagiellonian University in Kraków), LL.M. in American Law (CUA and UJ), member of the Entrepreneurship Council, an advisory body to the President of Poland, member of The Board of Visitors at the Columbus School of Law (CUA, Washington D.C.), recommended lawyer e.g. in Legal 500 Private Practice Arbitration Powerlist - CEE Region
Mariusz Mielczarek (Amazon, American Chamber of Commerce)

Panel Three: Saturday

Mariusz Mielczarek (Amazon, American Chamber of Commerce)

Regional Director CEE Public Policy at Amazon and chair of the Digital Economy Committee of the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) in Poland. Before joining Amazon, Mariusz was Executive Director, Government Affairs & Policy CEE at General Electric. Prior career steps include leading roles in Poland and in Brussels with Alstom, the European Commission (DG Regio, Unit Poland), the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) and the European Institute of Public Administration (EIPA). Mariusz holds a Bachelor in Business Administration, a Master’s degree in International Relations and a Postgraduate degree in European Law. He is also a graduate of the Stern Leadership Academy program at Stanford University Graduate School of Business.
Mateusz Jurczyk (American Chamber of Commerce)

Panel Four: Saturday

Mateusz Jurczyk (American Chamber of Commerce)

M.A. (Faculty of Law and Administration, Jagiellonian University in Kraków), MBA (University of Bedfordshire, UK). He joined the American Chamber of Commerce in January 2019, to run the Kraków and Katowice Branch of AmCham Poland and was appointed Branch Director in January 2021. Mateusz is also responsible for running ’AmCham 30 Under 30’ - a youth development program, coordinates energy-related issues and the ‘Rebuild Ukraine’ working group. Except that he is a lead of American Investor Desk – an AmCham project supporting Polish companies on their way to the U.S. market expansion. He has 18 years of professional experience in senior management positions, working for both Polish and international companies, where he focused on finance, quality, relationship-building, and sales.
Col (Ret.) Tomasz Miedziński

Panel Four: Saturday

Col (Ret.) Tomasz Miedziński

Currently, an independent consultant in the fields of organizing and operating of defense logistical systems for western-made equipment; from 2003 to 2021, he worked or collaborated with organizations and companies (mainly from USA) from the defence industry dealing with issues of operating and maintaining of western aviation technology. In particular, he was responsible for organizing the supply system for the newly acquired F-16 aircraft, for its continued support and for its implementation in Poland.
Dr. Hab. Małgorzata Podrecka (Canpack)

Panel Four: Saturday

Dr. Hab. Małgorzata Podrecka (Canpack)

Vice-President of CANPACK S.A., habilitated in law (Jagiellonian University in Kraków), member of the Entrepreneurship Council, an advisory body to the President of Poland.

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Strategic Partners

Olesiński i Wspólnicy (OW) is a law firm that supports business by implementing legal, tax, analytical and accounting projects. They combine strong competences within all these areas in one place, offering their Clients comprehensive support. OW understands business because they are a part of it – they are agile, applying modern project management methodologies and constantly working with our partners to achieve faster and better results. They cooperate within the OW Group and as a component of a long-standing, proven international network.                                     
Trzeciak Chmal have been actively cooperating for over 20 years. Dr Sergiusz Trzeciak is a leading expert with over 20 years of international experience in the field of Political Marketing, Strategic Communication, Public Affairs, and Public Relations. Author of 10 books about Personal Branding, Political Marketing, and Politics. Tomasz Chmal is a Counsel and a leading expert in the field of sectoral legal regulations, a former partner in White & Case LLP International Law Firm. They possess the knowledge and skills necessary to forge professional institutional relationships. Also, they have an expertise in solving complex business issues that result from bundle of legal, political, economic, and social complexities.
The Kubas Kos Gałkowski (KKG) law firm is the long-time partner of the American Law School. The firm has provided legal services to Polish and foreign entrepreneurs for over 25 years. KKG represents clients in court proceedings and advises business entities in civil, economic and commercial law matters. The firm implements international and local projects with services including court and arbitration proceedings; company law / M&A; restructuring / bankruptcy; banking / finance; real estate; class action; and compliance. Many KKG employees are associated with the Jagiellonian University through their involvement in teaching and research.

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Partners



https://www.krakow.pl/krakow_open_city
Kraków Technology Park (KPT) has contributed to the development of proper conditions for the development of entrepreneurship for 25 years. Companies may count on the support of seed funds, tax reliefs offered by the Polska Strefa Inwestycji (Polish acronym PSI; Polish Investment Zone, PIZ) programme and preferential office space rental conditions. The PIZ is a form of support for businesses planning new investments. Small, medium-sized, and large entrepreneurs investing in PIZ are eligible to 12- and 15-year tax relief packages for investments located on any grounds, whether private or public. 

https://www.kpt.krakow.pl/en/

CANPACK Group, part of Giorgi Global Holdings, Inc, is a global manufacturer of aluminum beverage cans and packaging solutions for the food and beverage industries, as well as glass bottles and metal closures. Headquartered in Krakow (Poland), CANPACK employs over 9,000 people worldwide and has operations in 16 countries.

For more information, visit www.canpack.com

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Partners of the American Law Program



https://www.gostynski.net/


https://spcg.pl/en/

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Honorary Patronates



https://fulbright.edu.pl/strona-glowna/


https://sakig.pl/en/home-page


https://adwokatura.krakow.pl/


https://oirp.krakow.pl/english/


https://www.idm.com.pl/pl


https://www.allerhand.pl/


https://paga.org.pl/en/


https://www.wolterskluwer.com/pl-pl


https://www.beck.pl/


https://krakow.pte.pl/


https://www.sii.org.pl/


https://polisharbitration.pl/pssp/
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