The Power & Progress of International Law
The Section’s 2024 Annual Conference will be held in Washington, D.C., from May 7 to 10, 2024, at the Grand Hyatt Washington Hotel. More Information to Come Soon!
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The ABA International Law Section is the leader in the development of policy in the international arena, the promotion of the rule of law and the education of international law practitioners.
Asia/Pacific Conference: Law and Technology in a Changing World
The International Law Section will present the 2023 Fall Conference in Seoul, South Korea on Law and Future of Technology from Oct. 10-13, 2023, where we will discuss current issues facing businesses involved in high-tech, covering everything from artificial intelligence and cybersecurity to biotechnology and digital platforms.
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Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
December 6-8, 2023, Paris France
This December will mark the 75th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). While progress has been made over the last 75 years to provide greater protection for human rights, these rights remain under threat. To celebrate the ongoing relevance of the UDHR, the ABA International Law Section is partnering with the Paris Bar Association to present a three-day Conference that will focus on the achievements, challenges, and road ahead for the UDHR and human rights more generally, particularly from the perspective of businesses and their legal representatives.
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February 27-March 1, 2024
This four-day conference on the future of energy will be held in Houston, Texas, at the Hilton University of Houston, with two full days of programming on February 28-29. The opening reception on Tuesday, February 27, will take place in the new John M. O’Quinn Law Building. On Wednesday, February 28, we will enjoy a reception at the Hilton University of Houston. On Thursday, February 29, we are planning an evening at the rodeo, and we plan to close the conference on Friday, March 1, with a visit to Space Center Houston, where we hope to have a special program discussing what NASA is developing from an energy perspective.
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International Law News: Summer 2023
Articles on Impartiality, Ethics and Due Process in Corruption Investigations; A Global Finance Proposal from the World’s Smallest Countries to Enhance Climate Change Resiliency and Adaptation; and California Wins Proposition 12 Case.
Year in Review: 2022
International Legal Developments Year in Review: 2022, presents a survey of important legal and political developments in international law that occurred during 2022 amid a continuing global pandemic. The volume consists of articles from thirty committees of the American Bar Association International Law Section.
International Animal Law Committee Newsletter
The Winter/Spring 2022 newsletter features articles on the role animal agriculture plays in fueling the climate crisis, the rights of nature, and the refugee status of nonhuman animals during the Ukrainian crisis.
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The ABA International Law Section serves as a gateway between international legal practitioners in the US and those practicing around the globe. With our 55+ committees and interest groups we provide a platform for all relevant practice topics, bringing together members to exchange ideas and network. As a Section, we are the leader in developing US international policies in their global context.
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International Law Bookshelf
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International Practitioner's Deskbook Series: International Litigation Strategies and Practice, 3rd Edition
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International Guide to Export Controls and Economic Sanctions, Second Edition
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A Guide to Human Rights Due Diligence for Lawyers
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Founded in 1933, the International Law Section is the leader in the development of policy in the international arena, the promotion of the rule of law and the education of international law practitioners.