American British Bar Association in New York (ABBA)
American British Bar Association - (ABBA)ABBA brings together lawyers based in New York who have ties in the UK.
The group will have its official launch party on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 from 5:30pm-7:30pm on our fabulous outdoor terrace at 295 Madison Avenue, Manhattan (one block south of Grand Central - enter on 41st Street between Madison & Park).
Contact Us if you are interested in learning more about the organization.
The goal of ABBA is to provide a peer group for New York based lawyers with a British background, British clients and/or British business interests. The group will meet every six weeks at the founders' offices in midtown Manhattan.
At ABBA meetings, we will:
-Socialize with like-minded legal professionals
-Share information relevant to people with a cross-Atlantic legal practice
-Discuss topics of interest to the group
We welcome all attorneys who are admitted to practice law in New York and/or over the pond who have clients or business interests the UK.
ABC refreshments will be provided: Alcohol, Biscuits & Crisps.
Co-Founders:
Entertainment Lawyer, Hrbek Law LLC
UK Immigration Lawyer, Laura Devine Immigration
Trusts & Estates Lawyer
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