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Hot Topics in International Law: The New Congress
Date: Webcast
Time: On-Demand
Produced by: Tennessee Bar Association
Speakers: Terry Olsen (Olsen Law Firm, Chattanooga), Michael Goode (Stites & Harbison PLLC, Nashville)
Webinar Overview: This webcast will discuss hot topics in international law such as what major issues arise from the new Congress in the areas of trade, tax, and business. Also, what to do with unreported foreign accounts now that OVDP has ended with some thoughts directly from some recent IRS presentations.
Best Practices in Immigration Law
Date: Webcast
Time: On-Demand
Produced by: Tennessee Bar Association
Speakers: Terry Olsen (Olsen Law Firm, Chattanooga)
Webinar Overview: Attorneys experience constant changes and challenges in the field of immigration law. With the busy day-to-day, it's imperative to have a foundation in best practices such as documentation and compliance. Join expert Terry Olsen, Esq. for a one-hour webcast detailing this foundation, practical tips and much more related to the practice of immigration law.
Tennessee Workers' Comp Conference
Date: Wednesday - Friday, November 7 - 9, 2018
Topic: ICE is Knocking at the Door, and is not Going Away: How to Perform I-9 Compliance Self Audits, and Prepare for ICE Raids, and Inspections
Time: 9:15 - 10:15 AM (CST)
Hosted by Tennessee Attorneys Memo
Location: Nashville School of Law
Speaker: Terrence L. Olsen, Olsen Law Firm
Session Description: In this session, Mr. Olsen will discuss:
- Congressional Immigration Proposals
- New ICE Raid and Inspection Developments
- Current I-9 Immigration Audit and Investigation Practice & Process
- The Nuts and Bolts of Conducting an I-9 Compliance Self Audit
- Strategies for I-9 Compliance and Corrections
Tax Reform Legislation: The Connection Between the New Tax Law & Immigration Law
Date: Wednesday, October 24, 2018
Time: 10:00 - 11:00 AM (CST)
Produced by: Tennessee Attorneys Memo
Speakers: Terry Olsen (Olsen Law Firm, Chattanooga)
Webinar Overview:Immigration law in and of itself is a delicate practice. It requires detailed knowledge of rules and regulations that are constantly changing. When tax law is added into the mix, navigating the requirements can be intimidating.
The new tax reform legislation alters the landscape of executive compensation and employer‑provided benefits while considering immigration risk and compliance, among other things. Additionally, if your client is a non‑resident considering becoming a U.S. Resident, you will need to consider pre‑immigration tax planning. This can minimize your client’s exposure to U.S. Income Tax on Worldwide Income with Divestments. Also, a timely transfer to a Pre‑Immigration Trust may reduce your client’s exposure to U.S. Estate Taxes on Global holdings. Additionally, it may help you protect your client’s assets from future creditors.
This program will help you better understand the tools you need to help your client navigate these complex but necessary issues.
Nerd Nite 2 Chattanooga Landings: Looking at Local Immigration
Date: Thursday, September 20, 2018
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 PM (EST)
Location: Barley Chattanooga - 235 E. MLK Blvd, Chattanooga, TN 37403
Location: Barley Chattanooga - 235 E. MLK Blvd, Chattanooga, TN 37403
Hosted by: Devori Kimbro
Panel Speakers: Dr. Sybil Baker (Professor of English at UTC), Terrence L. Olsen (Olsen Law Firm), Marina Peshterianu (Associate Director of Bridge Refugee services)
Topic: What does it mean to immigrate to Chattanooga?
Tax Law Forum 2018
Date: Monday, September 17, 2018
Time: 8:30 AM - 4:15 PM (CST)
Location: Tennessee Bar Center 2nd Floor, Nashville, TN
Hosted by: Tennessee Bar Association
Event Description: This year's tax forum will have several substantive sessions focusing on the new Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Topics to be covered include the new pass-through entity tax law, an overview of the changes to international tax law, corporate and other business tax changes as well as non-profit law changes. Due to the complexity of the many new changes to the tax code, and mindful of the stress practicing in this area can cause, we will end with an attorney well-being session.
Topic: International Tax Changes
Time: 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM (CST)
Speakers: Terrence L. Olsen (Olsen Law Firm), David Mittelstadt (Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C.)
Session Description: Do the new tariffs have you confused? How will the new tax laws affect international business?
This session will tackle all the changes to international tax laws and help to provide a better
understanding of where your business fits into an ever-changing system.
Global Movement of Goods, Services, and People
Date: Friday, March 23, 2018
Time: 1:00 - 4:30 PM (EST)
Location: University of Tennessee at Knoxville College of Law
Agenda: 1:00-2:30 PM: Current Prospects for Tennessee, U.S. & Business Globally
Moderator: Terry Olsen, Esq., Chair of TBA Internation Section
Panel Speakers: British Consulate General Atlanta
Consul General of Canada
Representative from the Business School
Joan Heminway, Professor, UT College of Law
Agenda: 3:00-4:30 PM: Immigration: Practice Update
Moderator: Becky Jacobs, Professor, UT College of Law
Panel Speakers: Terry Olsen, Esq., Chair of TBA International Section
Eric Franklin Amarante, Assistant Professor, UT College of Law
Dr. Elizabeth Washam Smith, Ph.D., Assistant Director of International
Support Services for the UT’s Center for International Education
Alex Long, Associate Dean, UT College of Law
International Law Annual Forum
Date: Thursday, February 15, 2018
Time: 1:00 - 4:15 PM (CST)
Location: Tennessee Bar Center, Nashville, TN
Event Description: The seminar will consist of three international business panels with representatives from: 1) government and private international manufacturing perspectives; 2) international sourcing, importing and exporting perspectives; and 3) international entertainment and tourism perspectives. Legal and public policy views of the current and future global standard of Tennessee in the international investment and entrepreneurship environment will be openly discussed, debated and reflected upon.
Global & Tennessee Specific Trade & Investment Perspectives & Policies for 2018 & Beyond
Date: Thursday, November 2, 2017
Time: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm (CST)
Location: Nashville School of Law
Speakers: See below
Event Description: International Law Section of the Tennessee Bar Association's free seminar “Global & Tennessee Specific Trade & Investment Perspectives & Policies for 2018 & Beyond” to be held on Thursday, November 2, 2017, from 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm at Nashville School of Law, Appellate Courtroom, 4013 Armory Oaks Drive, Nashville, TN.
The speakers on the panel include Terry Olsen, Chair of the TBA International Law Section, as Moderator along with the following representatives:
Ms. Joanne Chu, Director of Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (New York City, New York);
Mr. Michael Kwan, Deputy Director of Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (New York City, New York);
William De Baets, Consul General of Belgium (Atlanta, Georgia);
Vera Nicholas, Consul, Foreign Policy & Diplomacy Services/Consular Manager at Consulate General of Canada (Atlanta, Georgia);
James Forde, Prosperity and Economics Officer of British Consulate General (Atlanta, Georgia);
Clay Banks, Regional Director of Tennessee Department of Economic & Community Development (Nashville, Tennessee).
The seminar will provide an overview of the global and U.S. trade and investment landscape as it concerns Tennessee for 2018 and beyond, and both policy and legal views of the ever-changing global standard of Tennessee in the international investment environment.
Refugees & Immigrants—Outlook & Hope for 2018 & Beyond
Date: Thursday, October 26, 2017
Time: 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm (EST)
Location: Chattanooga State Community College
Speakers: See below
Event Description: Chattanooga State’s Paralegal Program, and the International Law Section of the Tennessee Bar Association are sponsoring a free invite-only seminar “Refugees & Immigrants—Outlook & Hope for 2018 & Beyond” to be held on Thursday, October 26, 2017, from 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm at Chattanooga State, “Mobile Classroom”—Library, Chattanooga, TN. Very happy to have helped organize this seminar.
Chattanooga State’s Global Scholars Honors Program is also hosting an empowering exhibition “Love Without Borders” featuring artwork from refugee children living in Greece from 10 am thru 6pm on October 26th. Attendees of the seminar will have the opportunity to have direct interactive discussions with the speakers, and will be able to explore this powerful exhibition.
The speakers on the panel include community leaders in the areas of refugee and immigrant rights advocacy law and policy.
The seminar will provide an overview of the global ∧ U.S. refugee ∧ immigrant rights & advocacy landscape as it concerns Tennessee for 2018 & beyond, and both policy & legal views of the ever-changing global view(s) of refugees and immigrants.
The panel discussion will last from 3 pm thru 4 pm, and then followed with a FAQ session for attendees—along with a light reception of beverage & desserts.
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Seminar Set For Feb. 9 On Immigration And Removal Issues
Date: February 9, 2016
Time: 11:00 am
Location: Olsen Law Firm
Speakers: John Bobo, ICE-ERO Officer
Terry Olsen, Immigration Attorney
Current Immigration Issues & Policies
Date: May 19, 2016
Time: 12:00 pm
Location: Northwest GA Chapter of the CSCPAs, Dalton, GA
Know Your Rights
Date: May 24, 2016
Time: 6:30 pm
Location: First Bible Methodist, Chattanooga, TN
Olsen Law Firm Education Seminar Series (II) U.S. Immigration Law Tax Considerations & Requirements--Foreign Nationals
Date: May 26, 2016
Time: 9:00 am
Location: Mountain City Club, Chattanooga, TN
China And Taiwan, Brexit And Beyond, and Nov. 8 Election Day And The Day After Seminar Offered
Date: September 27, 2016
Time: 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Location: The Chattanoogan Hotel
Event Description: The seminar will provide an overview of the political and economic landscape of Brexit, and both financial and legal views of the ever-changing global standard of China, Taiwan and, the United States.
USA & Taiwan: 2017 & Beyond President Trump, Trade & International Investment
Date: January 3, 2017
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Location: National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
AILA Mid-South and Texas Joint Chapter Conference
Date: November 5, 2016
Time: 9:00am - 10:00am
Location: New Orleans, LA
Session Topic: I-140 Days and I-140 Nights
Event Description: Known as the “Gateway Petition” to permanent residency, the I-140 is filed for many different preference categories. This Panel will discuss common pitfalls, best practices, and give a general overview of what evidence is typically required in support of the Petition for the most commonly used preference categories.
- Ability to Pay
- Company Documentation (large v small businesses)
- Beneficiary’s eligibility
- Self-Petitioner considerations
- Impact on NIV status
Speakers: Terry Olsen, Chattanooga, TN
Dustin O'Quinn, Seattle, Washington
Jeff Zimskind, Allentown, PA
Olsen Law Firm Education Series (I)
Immigration & International Law Implications of Investing & Living in the U.S.
Date: April 27, 2016
Time: 8:30am
Location: Mountain City Club, Chattanooga, TN
Event Description: The series of education/informational seminars are to benefit the Olsen Law Firm's former and current clients who are currently working and living in the U.S. Overall, these seminars will be addressing how U.S. immigration law influences, and/or intertwines with financial issues, tax issues, banking issues, business law issues, estate planning issues, etc.
Immigration Law & Criminal Law Q&A Session
Date: March 18, 2016
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Highland Park Commons/ Chattanooga Sports Ministries
Event Description: Join us for the interactive immigration law and criminal law question & answer session with attorney Terry Olsen and Gregory Glass.
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Immigration Enforcement & Removal Processes Seminar
Date: February 9, 2016
Time: 9:00am – 11:00am
Location: Olsen Law Firm at the James Building
Event Description: This seminar is open to all attorneys interested in learning about the current immigration issues an attorney can encounter daily in the practice of immigration law, and throughout 2016. Presented by attorney Terry Olsen and Supervisory Detention & Deportation Officer John Bobo.
Immigration Law Presentation Series
Date: September 2 – 3, 2015
Time: 3:00pm
Location: Southern Adventist University, Chattanooga State Community College, and Oakwood Adventist University
Event Description: The immigration law presentations address: 1) Education requirements and policies regarding international students; 2) Travel requirements and policies regarding international students; 3) Employment requirements and policies regarding international students; and 4) Possible nonimmigrant & immigrant options. Presented by Terry Olsen.
Immigration Executive Action Seminar
Date: August 4, 2015 (Nashville, TN) and September 15, 2015 (Chattanooga, TN)
Time: 9:30am
Location: The Meeting Room - 535 Chestnut Street, Chattanooga, TN
Event Description: Presented by: Terrence L. Olsen, Esq., Olsen Law Firm
1) How to Understand, Apply, and Adhere to an I-9 Compliance System; 2) How to Develop, Install, and Maintain a Self-Audit System; and 3) How to Be Aware of, Communicate through, and Comply with Federal & State I-9 penalties and punishments.
Immigration Workshop
Date: April 16, 2015
Time: TBA
Location: Southern Adventist University, Collegedale, TN
Event Description: TBA
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Employment Compliance Seminar: I-9 Audits & Penalties
Date: January 10, 2015
Time: TBA
Location: Gatlinburg, TN
Event Description: Terry Olsen of the Olsen Law Firm delivered a seminar on the immigration executive actions this January 10, 2015 in Gatlinburg, Tennessee.
Immigration Executive Action Seminar
Date: January 6, 2015
Time: 10:30am
Location: Public Education Foundation
Event Description: Terry Olsen of the Olsen Law Firm provided an immigration executive action seminar to Hamilton County educators at the Public Education Foundation.
Immigration Executive Action Seminar
Date: December, 2014
Time: TBA
Location: Chattanooga State Community College and Legal Aid of Chattanooga
Event Description: Terry Olsen of the Olsen Law Firm provided immigration executive action seminars at Chattanooga State Community College and Legal Aid of Chattanooga.
Immigration Seminar
Date: November 20, 2014
Time: 3:00pm
Location: Southern Adventist University, Collegedale, TN
Event Description: TBA
Citizenship Workshop
Date: November 8, 2014
Time: TBA
Location: Chattanooga, TN
Event Description: Terry Olsen of the Olsen Law Firm assisted TIRRC Nashville with its citizenship workshop in Chattanooga, TN.
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Immigration Seminar
Date: October 9, 2014
Time: TBA
Location: University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, Memphis, TN
Event Description: Terry Olsen, the founder/attorney of the Olsen Law Firm, was invited to speak on immigration issues for the Hispanic Heritage Month Panel — "Latinos in the United States" at the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law. There were over 60 attendees, including law school faculty, students, and community leaders and officials.
Immigration Workshop
Date: September 10, 2014
Time: 3:00pm
Location: Southern Adventist University, Collegedale, TN
Event Description: TBA
Belgium Event
Date: April 22, 2014
Time: 5:30pm
Location: Chattanooga, TN
Event Description: TBA
Tennessee Bar Association’s U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services: Duties & Updates
Date: April 17, 2014
Time: 8:30am
Location: Tennessee Bar Center, Nashville, TN
Event Description: Terry Olsen will provide information regarding the duties and updates of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
Memphis Bar Association: Ice Seminar
Date: March 26, 2014
Time: 12:00pm
Location: Memphis, TN
Event Description: TBA
Immigration Enforcement & Removal Process Seminar
Date: February 19, 2014
Time: 12:00pm
Location: Tennessee Bar Center, Nashville, TN
Event Description: Terry Olsen will provide information regarding immigration enforcement and removal process.
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Immigration Enforcement & Removal Seminar
Date: January 21, 2014
Time: 12:00pm
Location: Liberty Plaza — First Floor Meeting Room
Event Description: Terry Olsen will provide information regarding immigration enforcement and removal.
McCallie Chapel Guest Speaker: Arun Gandhi—Mahatma Gandhi’s Grandson
Date: January 20, 2014
Time: 9:50am
Location: McCallie
Event Description: The Olsen Law Firm will attend McCallie’s Chapel for Arun Gandhi’s speech.
Holiday Party of the Chattanooga Branch of the British American Business Group (BABG)
Date: December 17, 2013
Time: 6:00pm
Location: Mountain City Club
Event Description: Terry Olsen, as Chair of the BABG Chattanooga Branch, will attend and assist with Pub Night.
The Greatful Gobbler Walk for the Chattanooga Regional Homeless Coalition
Date: November 28, 2013
Time: 8:00am
Location: Coolidge Park, Downtown Chattanooga, TN
Event Description: The Olsen Law Firm is a Team Sponsor of The Grateful Gobbler Walk.
November Chattanooga Pub Night of the Chattanooga Branch of the British American Business Group (BABG)
Date: November 12, 2013
Time: 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Location: Mountain City Club
Event Description: Terry Olsen, as Chair of the BABG Chattanooga Branch, will attend and assist with Pub Night.
Tennessee Bar Association’s Immigration Section’s November 11th Webinar: Current & Upcoming Policies and Trends of U.S. Immigration Law
Date: November, 2013
Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Location: Nashville, TN
Event Description: Terry Olsen will provide information regarding the current and upcoming policies and trends of U.S. immigration law.
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Tennessee Supreme Court Swearing-In/Reception
Date: November 4, 2013
Time: 4:00pm
Location: Hamilton County Courthouse
Event Description: Terry Olsen is a sponsor of the reception, which follows the swearing-in ceremony.
Immigration Law Seminar
Date: October 22, 2013
Time: 5:00pm
Location: Liberty Plaza
Event Description: Terry Olsen will provide an immigration law presentation regarding the current and future immigration law.
Leadership Forum of Bryan College
Date: October 17, 2013
Time: 11:00am – 12:00pm
Location: Bryan College, Dayton, TN
Event Description: Terry Olsen will participate in a leadership forum at Bryan College.
October Chattanooga Pub Night of the Chattanooga Branch of the British American Business Group (BABG)
Date: October 15, 2013
Time: 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Location: Mountain City Club
Event Description: Terry Olsen, as Chair of the BABG Chattanooga Branch, will attend and assist with Pub Night.
Immigration Law Seminar
Date: September 26, 2013
Time: 4:30pm
Location: Oakwood University
Event Description: Terry Olsen will provide an immigration presentation regarding the current and future immigration law.
College Of William & Mary Law School Informational Session
Date: September 25, 2013
Time: 6:00pm
Location: Chattanooga State Community College
Event Description: Terry Olsen has partnered with Chattanooga State Community College to provide students with the opportunity to meet with a College of William & Mary Law School representative.
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Immigration Law Presentation: I-9 Audits & Potential Tax and Penalty Issues—A Discussion With Government Agents & An I-9 Attorney
Date: September 24, 2013
Time: 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Location: Buckhead Club, Atlanta, GA
Event Description: Terry Olsen will be giving a presentation regarding I-9 audits and potential tax and penalty issues.
Immigration CLE Webinar for MYLAWCLE
Date: September 17, 2013
Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Location: Nashville, TN
Event Description: Terry Olsen will be giving a Live 5 hour CLE Webcast on “Comprehensive Immigration Reform.”
September Chattanooga Pub Night of the Chattanooga Branch Of The British American Business Group (BABG)
Date: September 17, 2013
Time: 5:30pm – 9:00pm
Location: Mountain City Club
Event Description: Terry Olsen, as Chair of the BABG Chattanooga Branch, will attend and assist with Pub Night.
Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition: Citizenship Immigration Workshop
Date: August 24, 2013
Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Location: St. Andrew’s Center, Chattanooga, TN
Event Description: Members of the Olsen Law Firm will attend and assist with this workshop.
August Chattanooga Pub Night of the Chattanooga Branch of the British American Business Group (BABG)
Date: August 20, 2013
Time: 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: Mountain City Club
Event Description: Terry Olsen, as Chair of the BABG Chattanooga Branch, will attend and assist with Pub Night.
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Tennessee Bar Association Webinar: Strategies International Companies Consider for Locating in Tennessee
Date: August 14, 2013
Time: 12:00pm – 1:00 pm
Location: Nashville, TN
Event Description: Terry Olsen will be a speaker of the webinar.
July Chattanooga Pub Night of the Chattanooga Branch of the British American Business Group (BABG)
Date: July 16, 2013
Time: 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: Mountain City Club
Event Description: Terry Olsen, as Chair of the BABG Chattanooga Branch, will attend and assist with Pub Night.
Immigration Law Presentation: Current & Future Immigration Law Landscape
Date: July 13, 2013
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Primera Iglesia Bautista en Sevierville at the Conference Center of Gatlinburg Falls Resort
Event Description: Terry Olsen will provide an immigration law presentation regarding the current and future immigration law landscape.