Earlier this fall, Bodker, Ramsey, Andrews, Winograd & Wildstein principal Tom Rosseland, with a focus on International commerce and business litigation, and who also serves as the Honorary Consul for the Kingdom of Sweden and the Kingdom of Norway, traveled to Washington, D.C. Tom attended a gathering of honorary consuls from across the United States hosted at the Embassy of Sweden for updates on cultural diplomacy, public outreach, and major initiatives shaping Sweden’s relationship with the U.S.
These meetings are an important part of Tom’s work and reflect the firm’s broader commitment to community engagement and cross-cultural connection.
Promoting Swedish Culture and Business Collaboration
The program included presentations from the Swedish Institute, the public agency responsible for strengthening Sweden’s image internationally. The Institute highlighted its work in sharing Swedish language and culture, supporting educational programs, and providing communication resources used by consulates and embassies around the world.
Attendees also previewed several upcoming U.S.–Sweden initiatives tied to the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026, and Sweden’s role as being one of the first countries to recognize the newly independent U.S. The Embassy also shared an overview of cultural, historical, and innovation-focused events planned across the U.S. as part of the anniversary year.
One particularly noteworthy highlight is the planned U.S. visit of the HSwMS Gladan, a Swedish Navy training vessel that will participate in the Sail250 tall-ship events along the East Coast. The ship’s tour will include public ceremonies, educational programming, and opportunities to showcase Swedish maritime heritage to American audiences.
Strengthening Connections Close to Home
While much of the conference focused on national-level initiatives, gatherings like this also help honorary consuls stay informed, collaborate with one another across the United States, and bring meaningful cultural engagement back to their local regions.
For Tom, this work complements his legal practice by creating opportunities to support Nordic communities in the Southeast, participate in cultural and educational programming, and contribute to the broader fabric of international cooperation taking place at the local level.
As preparations for the 250th anniversary continue, BRAWW Law looks forward to seeing many of these initiatives come to life and to sharing news of future events as they develop.