Introduction to AIJA.

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1 Introduction to AIJA

2 Key facts and figures AIJA, founded in 1962, is the only global association devoted to lawyers and in-house counsel aged 45 and younger, i.e. lawyers in their years of career building. 4,000 active members and supporters. Reaching over 80,000 lawyers in more than 90 countries. 700 law firms of all cultures and size. More than 60 collective members. 18 working commissions and Human Rights Committee. Over 20 events per year. AIJA yearbook, a work tool on all members' desks for daily use.

3 Benefits from joining AIJA Knowledge and know-how: Gain access to cutting-edge CLEaccredited seminars at a very attractive price. International outlook: Get to know professionals from all over the world and receive valuable input for your own practise. Network: Meet at eye level with present and future leading lawyers, in-house counsel, bar leaders etc. based on personal acquaintance. Professional cooperation and friendship among career building lawyers around the world. Check out the Youtube AIJA Channel:

4 Benefits from joining AIJA Platform: Develop your expertise by participating actively in seminars alongside high-profile speakers. Professional development: Focus on key success factors for young legal professionals: negotiation and management skills as well as the ability to work and develop business in a multi-cultural environment. Foreign law advice: Know who to call abroad when you need legal advice in foreign jurisdictions. and have FUN Happy No place I'd rather be Flashmob

5 "From getting the client to a successful second deal" (M&A Academy ) AIJA ABA Young Lawyers Brunch HALF YEAR NOVEMBER CONFERENCE Dealing with emerging markets Challenges and insights Energy Markets Lie detection and body language analysis French Speaking Half Day seminar AIJA upcoming events Madrid October 2015 Montréal October 24, 2015 Istanbul November 2015 Paris 4 December 2015 Private Equity masterclass Val Gardena, Dolomites January 2016 Banking, Finance, Environmental Joint seminar with UIA Cape Town February 2016 Competition, IT Valencia 3-5 March 2016 Annual Tax Law Conference Reykjavik March 2016

6 AIJA upcoming events Environmental infrastructures Lima March 2016 Young Lawyers Brunch with ABA SIL New York 16 April 2016 M&A transactions Budapest April 2016 Transport Law Hong Kong April 2016 HALF YEAR NOVEMBER CONFERENCE LABOUR LAW, PRIVATE CLIENTS CHICAGO MAY 2016 Banking and Finance Zürich 9-11 June 2016 Advocacy Training London June TH INTERNATIONAL YOUNG LAWYERS CONGRESS MUNICH AUGUST 2016 HALF YEAR NOVEMBER CONFERENCE VERONA NOVEMBER 2016

7 AIJA membership conditions Future Lawyers Lawyers under 26 Lawyers under 30 Lawyers under 45 Low seminar fees Age limit is 45 years Ensures association s dynamism

8 Contacts President Orsolya Gorgenyi Szecskay Attorneys at Law, Budapest Immediate Past President Dirk Nuyts Fragomen Global Immigration Services LLC, Zürich First Vice-President David Frølich Lund Elmer Sandager, Copenhagen Association Manager Giuseppe Marletta AIJA, Brussels