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  • A Successful 2026 Paris Fashion Law Conference

    A Successful 2026 Paris Fashion Law Conference

    The 2026 Paris Fashion Law Conference, held on October 13 at the prestigious Art Deco Grand Salon of La Fondation des États-Unis in Paris, was a resounding success, bringing together nearly 100 participants from across the legal, fashion, business, and intellectual property communities. Co-organized by the Intellectual Property Section of the Federal Bar Association, the…

  • FABA Co-Sponsors a Conference on U.S. Tax Law and the Impact on French Taxpayers

    FABA Co-Sponsors a Conference on U.S. Tax Law and the Impact on French Taxpayers

    The French American Bar Association (FABA) is pleased to announce its support for a conference dedicated to “U.S. tax entity classification rules and their consequences for French taxpayers, both individuals and business entities“. This conference will bring together leading international tax practitioners to discuss the challenges arising from the classification of entities under U.S. tax…

  • FABA Kicks Off the New Season in Marseille: A Successful First Event in Southern France

    FABA Kicks Off the New Season in Marseille: A Successful First Event in Southern France

    September 16, 2026, will remain an important milestone in the history of the French-American Bar Association (FABA). For the first time since its creation, our association decided to hold its annual back-to-business networking event outside Paris, choosing Marseille as the setting for an evening dedicated to professional connections, community building, and growth. Since its founding,…

  • FABA Proudly Co-Organizes the 2026 Paris Fashion Law Conference

    FABA Proudly Co-Organizes the 2026 Paris Fashion Law Conference

    On October 13, 2026, the French American Bar Association (FABA) will proudly co-organize the 2026 Paris Fashion Law Conference alongside the Federal Bar Association (FBA), La Fondation des États-Unis, Academia Cerebra, and the New York Law Firm Dunnington Bartholow & Miller LLP. This annual event has become a must-attend gathering for legal professionals, fashion industry…

  • FABA Revives the Fourth of July Tradition in Paris: An Evening of Networking and Community

    FABA Revives the Fourth of July Tradition in Paris: An Evening of Networking and Community

    On July 2, 2026, the French American Bar Association (FABA) had the pleasure of hosting its traditional U.S. Independence Day celebration in Paris. Held at the welcoming venue Les Tontons du 8ème, the event brought together nearly 50 attendees, demonstrating the continued enthusiasm of the French-American legal community for the networking and social opportunities offered…

  • Conference “Should justice be subject to payment? Comparative perspectives from France, the United States, and the United Kingdom” – May 21, 2026

    Conference “Should justice be subject to payment? Comparative perspectives from France, the United States, and the United Kingdom” – May 21, 2026

    On May 21, 2026, the French-American Bar Association (FABA) hosted a conference followed by a cocktail reception at the offices of LERINS, located on Avenue des Champs-Élysées in Paris. This event brought together over thirty participants from diverse legal backgrounds and fully reflected FABA’s mission to foster dialogue and exchange between French, American and anglo-saxon…

  • FABApero – February 11, 2026

    FABApero – February 11, 2026

    A New Chapter for the Franco-American Legal Community A Transatlantic Mission at the Heart of FABA Since its inception, the French American Bar Association (FABA) has pursued a mission that is both simple and ambitious: to build lasting bridges between the French and American legal communities. Lawyers, corporate lawyers, notaries, academics, students… all those interested…

  • The French American Bar Association at the Heart of the 2025 Paris Fashion Law Conference

    The French American Bar Association at the Heart of the 2025 Paris Fashion Law Conference

    The 2025 Fashion Law Conference, held in Paris at La Fondation des États-Unis, marked a significant milestone for the French American Bar Association (FABA). Co-organized alongside the Federal Bar Association and several leading French and international legal institutions, the event highlighted the FABA’s essential role in fostering transatlantic legal dialogue, particularly in the field of…

  • FABApéro – FABA Networking Afterwork – April 4, 2023

    FABApéro – FABA Networking Afterwork – April 4, 2023

    Since its creation, the French-American Bar Association (FABA) has placed great importance on informal gatherings bringing together legal professionals who share an interest in Franco-American legal culture. These networking events, known as “FABApéros,” are a core component of the association’s identity and activities. They provide a friendly and relaxed setting for professional interaction, complementing the…

  • Virtual Paris Fashion Law and Innovation Conference – October 20–21, 2020

    Created by Olivera Medenica, a U.S. attorney widely recognized for her expertise in fashion law and intellectual property, the Fashion Law and Innovation Conference has become a leading annual forum for professionals in the fashion industry. Since 2017, the French-American Bar Association (FABA) has co-sponsored the event, and since 2018, the Federal Bar Association (FBA)…