Today’s international crime doesn’t always mean taking physical possession, but rather the theft of intellectual property. Few people understand this better than trial attorney and former state and federal prosecutor Craig Missakian. During Missakian’s 15 years in law enforcement, he earned national and international attention for successful prosecutions that included terrorism and environmental crimes, software piracy, organized crime and public corruption. The community is invited to hear Missakian speak on these topics at the Saturday, June 8, Long Beach Republican Women Federated breakfast meeting. Held at the conveniently located Long Beach Airport Marriott (4700 Airport Plaza Drive). Registration starts at 9 a.m. with breakfast served at 9:30 a.m. The cost is just $30 per member and $35 for non-members – includes free parking and a delicious plated breakfast.
Craig Missaskian’s cases have been featured in many leading publications including the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post and Times of London. He also taught at the U.S.C. Gould School of Law. Missakian left the U.S. Attorney’s Office in 2010 to become the vice president and general counsel for Westland Real Estate Group, a closely held real estate investment, development, and holding company headquartered in Long Beach, California. In 2014, he was asked to serve as one of the lead lawyers on the House Select Committee on Benghazi where he helped direct the investigation into the 2012 terrorist attack in Benghazi, Libya that took the lives of four Americans. After working in Washington, D.C. on the Benghazi investigation for 2 ½ years he returned to his native Southern California where he now practices law.
“With many North American-based corporations reporting that Chinese companies have stolen their intellectual property, this is a must-attend for the greater Long Beach community,” said President Linda MacDonald.
In addition to Missaskian’s informative presentation, the breakfast meeting offers like-minded women and men an opportunity to learn more about Republican Women Federated and how they can be part of America’s largest grassroots organization. For information and reservations:
Email: LongBeachRWF@gmail.com
Call: 562-881-5661
Web: http://www.longbeachrepublicanwomen.com/calendar.html