The BDC has hosted their conferences in a host of interesting and exciting cities in Asia. The 5th Annual AILA BDC Conference in Chennai was organized and chaired by Mrs. Poorvi Chothani. Chennai was chosen as the conference venue to allow BDC members to be able to meet and interact face to face with U.S. Consular Officers who are processing L-1 Visas in India which is a rare opportunity. The panels covered topics from ‘What to do When the Post Says No’ to The Important Ethical Issues When Practicing Outside the U.S.