By Zohreh Khazai Ghahremani February 11, 2011, Irvine, CA - On Sunday, January 30, 2011, the first Iranian American Women's Conference was held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Irvine, California. The Pathways to Success Women's Leadership Conference attracted 570 participants and featured 40 Iranian American women who contributed to various panel discussions and sessions, ranging from health and nutrition to leadership. The purpose of the Pathways to Success Women's Leadership Conference was to provide connectivity between women in the community by bringing them to one place to discuss hot topics, as well as provide them a place to network and find support from peers. PAAIA was a proud co-sponsor of the conference. Conference videos will be available soon. Full Article » By Erich C. Ferrari, Esq. February 10, 2011, Washington, D.C.–Iran sanctions expert, Erich C. Ferrari, Esq. and Ferrari Legal, P.C. announced the release of the first legal practice guide devoted to the topic of U.S. trade sanctions against Iran: The Iranian Transactions Regulations Practice Guide. This legal manual addresses numerous topics which may arise when transacting with Iran. Full Article » By PAAIA STAFF February 9, 2011, Redwood City, CA - PAAIA is pleased to co-sponsor the Pars Equality Center Valentine's Gala. The gala will take place at the Hotel Sofitel in Redwood City, CA on Saturday, February 12, 2011 and will feature performances by KamyR and DJ Arash. Radio host, Hooman Khalili, will serve as the master of ceremonies. Full Article » By PAAIA STAFF February 9, 2011, Lake Tahoe, CA -PAAIA Nex/Gen is pleased to co-sponsor the 2011 Persian Snow Festival (PSF). The festival will take place in South Lake Tahoe, CA from March 4th-6th, 2011. PSF was created over 4 years ago to encourage the younger generation of Iranians Americans to meet and socialize in a more casual environment. "The inspiration came from seeing such groups like the National Brotherhood of Skiers in Vail, CO," explains founder Soroush Rahimian. "My co-founder and I thought it would be great to combine two valuable resources our region has access to: the Lake Tahoe area and friends and family who are interested in strengthening our sense of community." Full Article » By PAAIA STAFF February 9, 2011, Washington, D.C. -On February 17th, 2011, the Washington D.C. Chapter of the Iranian American Bar Association (IABA) will host an informative panel discussion entitled "2011 OFAC Update: Iran Sanctions." This event, which will be held at Venable, LLP, will feature a panel of legal experts and officials from the Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). The event will allow for a unique exchange of dialogue between the Iranian American community and U.S. government officials regarding trade law regulations between the U.S. and Iran. The distinguished panel will highlight the practical ramifications of these rules and how they impact the Iranian American community. As a proud co-sponsor of the event, PAAIA encourages all its members to attend this informative and timely panel discussion. Click here for more information and RSVP instructions. When: Sunday, February 20, 2011 – 3 PM to 6 PM Where: Rice University—Stude Concert Hall Tickets: $28 general admission: $12 students (with valid ID) Tickets and Information about this event is available at www.paaiahouston.com. | | Sign up to get the newsletter and other Member Benefits |
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