Phillips Lytle LLP to Host Attorneys From Around the World for LawExchange International Conference

Fifty attorney-delegates across 23 countries will be in attendance.

Buffalo, N.Y. – Buffalo, New York is set to be the meeting place for attorneys from across the globe who will convene for LawExchange International’s (LEI) Global Conference from September 18-25, 2025. Phillips Lytle LLP, a long-time LEI member firm, will host 50 attorney-delegates plus their companions from 26 law firms across 23 countries.

LEI is a closely knit affiliation of commercial law firms across the globe that work collaboratively to meet the needs of clients with cross-border legal needs. “LEI has been an integral component of Phillips Lytle’s resources for meeting our clients’ needs outside of the U.S.,” said David J. McNamara, LEI Chairman and Phillips Lytle Senior Counsel. “Phillips Lytle is proud to host an event that showcases our community on an international stage.”

LEI’s annual global conferences are typically held in large international cities in which member firms are located. Phillips Lytle succeeded in luring the group to Buffalo with a pitch that featured Buffalo’s many attractions, and a video produced by 43North that focuses in unique and creative manner on Buffalo’s history of business innovation and architectural excellence.  .

The agenda for the group’s business meetings will include, among other topics to be discussed, presentations by delegates, Phillips Lytle attorneys and business leaders—many from Western New York. Guest speakers include:

• Honorable Brian Higgins, former member of the U.S. House of Representatives and current President and Chief Executive Officer of Shea’s Performing Arts Center.
• Alan S. Korman, Esq., Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Corporate Development and Secretary of Columbus McKinnon Corporation.
• Geanne M. Zanatta, Esq., Vice President and Deputy General Counsel of Rich Products Corporation.
• Albert W. Zenner, Esq., Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of Derrick Corporation.
• Kip Guthrie, Senior Advisor for PipelinePlus.

“Bringing together thought leaders from around the world to exchange ideas and showcase Buffalo as a hub for industry, culture and global engagement is a tremendous opportunity for our region,” said McNamara.

In addition to sharing industry insights, delegates and their guests will have the opportunity to visit various Western New York landmarks and museums, including Darwin Martin House, Graycliff, Buffalo History Museum, Delaware Park, Buffalo AKG Art Museum and Niagara Falls.

LawExchange International (LEI), founded in 1994, is an association of independent law firms covering the world’s major commercial centers within Europe, North and South America, the Asia/Pacific and the Middle East. LEI member firms possess the local knowledge necessary to help overcome the challenges associated with doing business in a worldwide marketplace. LEI members are some of the top commercial firms serving middle-market and entrepreneurial businesses around the world. Members are carefully selected for membership based on a number of factors, including professional competence, reputation, integrity and commitment to exceptional client service. Members not only share professional updates and best practices, but also maintain close working relationships which are essential to ensuring the continuity and quality of the services which clients rightly expect. For more information, visit lawexchange.org.

Phillips Lytle LLP is a preeminent law firm that is recognized nationally for its legal excellence. With offices across New York State and in Chicago, IL; Washington, D.C.; and Canada, our attorneys serve a multinational client base, including Fortune 1000 companies, global and regional financial institutions, not-for-profit organizations, middle-market companies, startups, entrepreneurs and individuals on important matters affecting their businesses and personal wealth. For more information, visit phillipslytle.com.

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