George Martin to Moderate Panel at Global Trade Conference

George D. Martin, a partner in Faegre & Benson's international business law practice, will moderate a panel discussion at the Governor's Global Trade Conference, to be held May 24–25 at the Saint Paul RiverCentre in Saint Paul, Minn.

As moderator of the Global Leaders Panel, George will lead senior executives from several prominent Minnesota corporations as they provide an overview of their international operations and highlight their impact on Minnesota's global economy. A question-and-answer session will follow.

The Governor's Global Trade Conference is the signature event of Minnesota World Trade Week 2007, an annual program organized by the Minnesota Trade Office focusing on the importance of international trade to the state's economy. The conference will present seminars and workshops by renowned leaders in international trade, networking receptions and luncheons, and a service providers' exhibition.