Redefine Your Global Strategy
Thursday, February 19, 2026 | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM PST | Communify Offices | Santa Monica (1728 Olympic Blvd)
The British American Business Council Los Angeles, in exclusive partnership with Withum and Wolfsdorf Immigration, invites you to a high-level dialogue at the intersection of immigration policy, wealth strategy, and international expansion.
This evening is designed to provide executives, investors, and global entrepreneurs with the essential insights needed to navigate the multifaceted relationship between the UK and the US during a period of significant economic and legal shifts.
Hosted at the contemporary offices of Communify, providing a premier environment for elite connections and high-level strategic dialogue.
Event Highlights:
- Transatlantic Market Trends: Gain exclusive foresight into the London-LA business axis and emerging industries driving expansion.
- Strategic Immigration Insight: Navigate the latest visa reforms, H1B season timelines, and compliance shifts for 2026.
- Cross-Border Wealth Planning: Uncover essential tax strategies and investment structures tailored for the “Global Citizen.”
- British Flair & Networking: Enjoy a refined social hour featuring complimentary Gin & Tonics, premium wine, beer, and gourmet hors d’oeuvres.
Meet the Panel:
- Connor Southwell – Partner, Withum
- Richard Yemm – Partner, Wolfsdorf Immigration
- James Cummings – Vice President, London & Partners
- Moderated by: Andrew Lewis – President, BABC LA
Registration:
Space is strictly limited to ensure an intimate networking environment. We encourage early registration.
Questions for the panel may be submitted in advance during registration to ensure a focused and high-impact Q&A session.
Event Speakers:
Connor Southwell
Partner, International Tax Services | Withum
Connor Southwell is a Partner in International Tax Services at Withum with over 15 years of experience. He specializes in pre-immigration tax planning, expatriation, foreign trusts and estates, and cross-border structuring for high-net-worth individuals. Connor holds a JD and an LLM in Taxation from NYU School of Law, with licenses in Virginia and Washington, D.C.[withum]
Richard Yemm
Partner | Wolfsdorf Immigration Law
Richard Yemm is a Partner at Wolfsdorf Immigration Law and a certified Immigration and Nationality Law Specialist by the California State Bar, admitted in California and New York. His practice covers nonimmigrant visas (H-1B, L-1, O-1), immigrant visas (EB-1, EB-2, EB-3), family-based immigration, and corporate compliance. Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® (2023–2024), he serves on the Board of the British American Business Council (BABC) Los Angeles.[wolfsdorf]
James Cummings
Vice President, Business Development | London & Partners
James Cummings leads business development for London & Partners in Los Angeles, connecting U.S. companies expanding into London with London-based organizations entering the U.S. market. Previously, he served as Vice Consul and Trade & Investment Officer at the British Consulate-General in Los Angeles. He holds a BA (Hons) in History and Anthropology from UCL and an MA in London Studies from Birkbeck, University of London.[linkedin]
Questions for the panel may be submitted in advance during registration to ensure a focused and high-impact Q&A session.
