Taft attorney Russell Menyhart will be a speaker at the 9th Annual China Town Hall on Oct. 5 at Indiana University’s East Asian Studies Center. The event, titled “China’s Foreign Direct Investment in the U.S.,” will feature a national webcast panel and local commentary and discussion.

Menyhart is a former diplomat with extensive international experience, most recently serving as political unit chief at the U.S. Consulate in Shanghai from 2011-2014. A member of Taft’s Litigation group, he assists both U.S. and foreign clients in navigating international legal issues, with a substantial portion of his practice focused on compliance with anti-corruption laws and export controls. Fluent in Mandarin, he also assists Chinese and other foreign companies and individuals with the legal aspects of investing in the United States, immigration matters and other complex legal issues.