AAGEF Association des Amis des Grandes Ecoles de France

AAGEF
EVENT DETAILS
Association des Amis des
Grandes Ecoles de France
invites you to a Panel Discussion:
How to plan for retirement in multiple jurisdictions
Join us to learn how to maximize your
retirement income
Whether you’re looking to avoid double taxation
in multiple jurisdictions or need advice for resolving
international Social Security issues, our panel will address the areas where individuals can benefit from
an outside perspective.
They will also discuss other considerations for
cross-border retirees, such as Estate planning.
The program is designed to be interactive, with ample
time for questions and networking.
Holland & Knight,
31 West 52nd Street
12th Floor, Room 12B
Wednesday, 21 March, 2012
8:00 registration
8:15-9:30 panel discussion
9:30-10:00 networking
Visit www.aagef.com
for more info.
The panel consists of:
Leigh-Alexandra Basha
Partner/Chair International Private
Wealth Services
Holland & Knight
Bob Pine
Interim Managing Director
French American Chamber of Commerce
REGISTRATION
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Registration: $30
Leigh-Alexandra Basha
Bob Pine
Leigh–Alexandra Basha is a Partner in Holland & Knight’s
Private Wealth Services Group where chairs the firm’s
International Private Client Practice. She practices in the
areas of complex domestic and international tax planning
and controversy, and estate planning and administration
for high net worth clients and multinational families. She is
immediate past chair of the IBA’s Individual Tax and Private
Client Committee. She is Vice-Chair of the Income and
Transfer Tax Group of the ABA’s RPTE Section. She is a
fellow of the American College of Trusts and Estates Counsel (ACTEC), an Academician of the International Academy
of Estate and Trust Lawyers (IAETL) and the secretary of
STEP Mid-Atlantic.
Robert Pine is the Interim Managing Director of the French
American Chamber of Commerce in New York, as well as the
Interim Coordinator of the FACC National Network. By way
of background, Bob has had a distinguished career, working
in the 70’s at American Express Bank in Paris and Bahrain,
and subsequently spending 7 years at Bouygues in Treasury
in France and then as CFO for HDR, Inc, a US subsidiary of
Bouygues. Starting in 1987, Bob worked in Treasury for New
York Presbyterian Hospital, then in 2002 became Vice President Treasury Operations of North Shore-LIJ Health System
with oversight of $4 Billion of liquid assets.
She received her A.B and LL.M in Taxation from Georgetown University and her J.D. from American University. Ms.
Basha is a frequent speaker nationally and internationally.
She has been recognized as a Washington Top Lawyer,
Virginia Top Lawyer, Leading 100 Counsel in Citywealth
(London) and one of Washington’s best by the Washingtonian Magazine. She is a member of the Virginia, Maryland
and District of Columbia Bars.
Bob has also played a key role as a member of the Lycée
Français de New York’s Board of Trustees. He served as
Treasurer and Chair of LFNY’s Finance Committee and was
instrumental in structuring the financing when the new $125
Million school facility was built.
Bob is a graduate of Trinity College, holds an MSFS degree
from Georgetown University School of Foreign Service and
an MBA from INSEAD. Bob is a dual French and American
citizen and is completely bilingual. He will be working in the
capacity of Interim Managing Director at the FACC NY until
a permanent replacement is found.