Managing a Global Talent Mobility Program for China: Dynamic Discussions

SHRM Global Mobility and Immigration Symposium
Attendees will leave with an understanding of the current immigration environment in China and what it means for businesses.

Against a backdrop of significantly and rapidly changing employee demographics, business needs, workforce models, regulations, technology and consumer expectations, this panel will discuss the latest updates on Chinese inbound and outbound immigration and will engage in a deep dialogue with one of the fastest-growing global Chinese companies, Alibaba. During the session, business leaders will explore challenges, insights and solutions on managing a global talent mobility program in China in today's environment. The panel will also share best practices on how to develop an effective program for mobilizing talent into and out of China. Join Fragomen partners Becky Xia and Cynthia Lange as they help you navigate some of the latest changes in Chinese immigration and discuss the key implications of such changes on businesses. Alibaba's mission is to "make it easy to do business anywhere," and the leader of the company's Global Human Resources Shared Services division, Sherry Chen, will share her experiences of how HR plays a critical role in supporting the globalization of the company under dynamic and borderless business trends and how a global immigration program can best support business needs. Together, the panel members will share their success stories working with Chinese government authorities on negotiating work visas, permanent residency applications and internship solutions to support business growth in China and globally.

Date(s) & Time(s): 
Tuesday, November 5, 2019 - 2:30pm to 3:30pm
Presenter: 

Cynthia J. Lange

Cynthia J.
Lange

Cynthia works with numerous multinational organizations to establish and manage worldwide immigration compliance programs. Cynthia founded and led the firm’s I-9 Service Center and is experienced in representing organizations preparing for government investigations and audits.  She began her career at the U.S. Department of Justice as an INS trial attorney in the Attorney General Honors Program in 1985. In her 35 years at the firm, Cynthia has served on Fragomen's Worldwide Executive Committee and as the Managing Partner of the firm’s Northern California practice.

As a longtime Adjunct Professor at Southwestern University School of Law, Cynthia taught for over 18 years.  She also frequently lectures on corporate immigration, and as a thought leader in the industry. She has chaired the Practicing Law Institute’s (PLI) Annual Immigration Symposium for more than a decade.  Cynthia has received numerous awards and recognitions including Best Lawyers in America, Chambers USA, Who’s Who Legal, Super Lawyers, and is AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell.

Becky Xia

Becky
Xia

Becky is responsible for the firm's China practice, supervising a team handling inbound and outbound visas and work permits.

As the leading professional in the increasingly complex area of China immigration, she is experienced in assisting multinational corporations, financial institutions, and other global employers with employment-based immigration and investor visas.

Becky also advises clients on immigration-related compliance, strategies for the transfer of expatriate workforce into China and throughout the country as well as Chinese companies transfer expatriate workforce to other countries. Becky is a regular speaker on immigration-related topics at seminars and conferences throughout China.

Becky has been listed in the International Who’s Who of Corporate Immigration Lawyers from 2011 to 2018. She is the Chairman of Human Resources Committee, Australian Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai.

Becky speaks English, Chinese and Shanghainese.

Sheri Tang

Sheri
Tang

Sheri Tang is Director of Legal Affairs of SF Motors, Inc. dba SERES, a Silicon Valley based technology company building technology that will empower intelligently electrified vehicles of the future. SERES is founded by a major Chinese OEM in 2016. Sheri joined SERES in August 2016 as its first in-house counsel and has worked alongside the engineers to develop a strong portfolio of electric powertrain system, battery technology and autonomous driving technologies while providing strategic guidance in an uncertain legal environment ranging from cyber security and data sharing of connected cars, export control, foreign investment regulation, to global IP strategy, homologation, labor and employment issues for a unionized work force, safety regulations for electric and autonomous vehicle, tariff, and environmental compliance. Sheri is a native of Hangzhou and believes in the power of connected and autonomous cars and the need for vehicle electrification for a greener future.


 

Location: 
Meeting Room 4
Session Type: 
Concurrent Session
Intended Audience: 
All Levels
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