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R. Keegan Federal, Jr., Accepts Invitation to Join the Carter Center Board of Councilors |
On June 25, 2010, R. Keegan Federal, Jr. was inducted to the Board of Councilors of the Carter Center for a three-year term of service.
The Carter Center, in partnership with Emory University, is committed to advancing human rights and alleviating unnecessary human suffering. Founded in 1982 by former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and former First Lady Rosalynn Carter, the Atlanta-based Center has helped to improve the quality of life for people in more than 70 countries.
The Carter Center’s mission is guided by a fundamental commitment to human rights and the alleviation of human suffering; it seeks to prevent and resolve conflicts, enhance freedom and democracy, and improve health. It is a mission that fits the aspirations of Judge Federal perfectly. This is evidenced by the impact he has had on civil rights reform in the Georgia Court system, his dedication in teaching and mentoring young lawyers, his service on and chairmanship of the Boards of Directors for numerous civic organizations, and for his determination and personal commitment to aid and support individuals suffering from brain and spinal cord injury, and through all available means to reduce their suffering.
“It is a tremendous honor to be asked to serve on the Carter Center Board of Councilors, and I thank the President and Mrs. Carter and the Board for their confidence in me. I take the responsibility of this service very seriously. The Center’s work preventing and mediating conflicts, advancing human rights, strengthening democratic principles, health education and disease control, and reshaping public opinion surrounding mental health issues are all vitally important, and the scope of need is vast. I am excited to be able to help,” commented Judge Federal.
The Hon. Keegan Federal was elected to the Superior Court of DeKalb County in 1976. Throughout his illustrious legal career, Judge Federal has maintained a commitment to excellence and integrity that has extended beyond the courtroom. His influence on the judicial system in Georgia, clients, colleagues, students, and the greater Atlanta community has been notable.
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Professor Feroz H. Khan to speak in Atlanta, GA |
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 Brigadier General (retired) Feroz Khan of the Pakistan Army will speak at an invitational luncheon August 23, 2010. General Khan is currently a Visiting Professor of National Security Affairs at the Naval Postgraduate School. in Monterey, CA, USA and will speak on "National & International Security Issues, Arms Control, and the Threat of Nuclear Proliferation."
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General Khan has served with the Pakistani Army for 30 years. He served with numerous assignments in the United States, Europe, and South Asia. He has experienced combat action and command on active fronts on the line of control in Siachin Glacier and Kashmir. Most recently he held the post of Director, Arms Control and Disarmament Affairs, within the Strategic Plans Division, Joint Services Headquarters. Among his academic degrees, General Khan holds an M.A. from the Nitze School of Advanced International Studies.
General Khan has made key contributions in formulating and advocating Pakistan's security policy on nuclear and conventional arms control and strategic stability in South Asia. He has produced recommendations for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and represented Pakistan in several multilateral and bilateral arms control negotiations. He has written and participated in several security related national and international conferences and seminars and has also been teaching as a visiting faculty member at the Department of the Defense and Strategic Studies, Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad.
General Khan has held a series of visiting fellowships at Stanford University's Center for International Studies and Arms Control; the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars; the Brookings Institution; the Center for Non-Proliferation Studies at the Monterey Institute of International Studies; and the Cooperative Monitoring Center, Sandia National Laboratory.
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L to R: Keegan Federal & Mauricio Dávalos - Mira Avocado Oil - Business luncheon with representatives from Uyamá Farms, MirAmerica and Corporacion Financiera Nacional in Quito, Ecuador
Acting as legal counsel for MirAmerica, Inc., Keegan Federal of Federal & Hasson, LLP, traveled to Quito, Ecuador to assist co-founder, Ray Reyes, in finalizing the exclusive distribution agreement for Mira® avocado cooking oil in the United Sates.
Mira® avocado cooking oil is a product of Uyamá Farms S.A. The company's president, Mauricio Dávalos, is the former Minister of Agriculture for Ecuador (2000), Minister of Coordination for Economic Policy and Production (2007), and most recently a member of Ecuador’s Foreign Relations Advisory Board. Dávalos, a true visionary in the realms of business and economics, founded and managed AgroFlora S.A. and Queenroses S.A., the forerunners of Ecuador’s international floral industry. The Mira® avocado line is the most recent success of Dávalos.
Accompanying the business team, were renowned chef and author, Nathalie Dupree. Twice the recipient of the coveted James Beard award, head chef for three restaurants (one in Majorca, Spain), and author of ten cookbooks, Dupree generously agreed to join the business party to share her insight with Uyamá Farms and MirAmerica regarding the introduction of the avocado oil to the American consumer market and the restaurant industry. The five-day business trip was beautifully documented by Charleston's, Sarah Bates, photographer and multimedia artist.
As guests of Mauricio and Rita Dávalos, the business party was royally treated to an amazing panoply of Ecuadorian history and culture. Some of the highlights included: a horseback tour of the avocado orchards, an inspection and “tasting” at the cold-press oil production and packaging facility, a trip to the bustling Otavalo art market, and the chance encounter of the Festival of Santa Rosa in a tiny village outside of the city of El Angel in the magnificent Ecuadorian highlands of Carchi Province.
While in Quito, in addition to business meetings with Uyamá Farms, and Ecuadorian financiers from CFN (Corporacion Financiera Nacional), there were days filled with touring Quito and the surrounding regions north and south. Points of interest included the UNESCO Heritage site of Old Colonial Quito, shopping for traditional folk art, sampling fine Ecuadorian cuisine, and a visit to El Mitád del Mundo (the Middle of the World -O° O' O " longitude, and 78° 27' 20" latitude).
Through Federal & Hasson’s contacts within the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Mexican American Business Chamber, Hispanic Contractor’s Association of Georgia, and with colleagues like El Club Commerciantes and others, the law firm of Federal & Hasson continues to expand its international practice to the Hispano-Americano market. Should you require additional information regarding the firm and the services we provide, or if you have an urgent legal need, we would be honored to help you. Please contact us at 678.443.4044. |
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