Section Press Release
October 21, 2015
The ABA Section of International is currently hosting its Fall 2015 Conference in beautiful Montréal, Canada.
This Fall Meeting provides a great opportunity to meet with leaders in the Section and to make contacts that can last a lifetime. The Section’s 60+ committees are its true heart and will be front and center at this Meeting. Committees will have many opportunities to meet giving all attendees a chance to visit with one or more committees – whether you are an existing member of the committee or are just exploring! In addition to incredible networking opportunities, the Fall Meeting will feature more than 65 panels highlighting different aspects of the theme of the conference – “Globalization and the Importance of Law, Language and Culture.” These panels will feature speakers from around the world on a variety of topics. -ABA Section of International Law Chairs
On behalf of the ABA SIL International Human Rights Committee, we cordially invite all section members to join our 2-part panel discussion on Friday, October 23rd. See panel flyer, attached.
When Failing Governments Fail, Part 1: Human Rights and Rule of Law Consequences
Date: October 23, 2015
Time: 9:00 am – 10:30 am EST
Location: Mackenzie Room
Panel Description: This program consists of two parts—Part One will review how donor governments and their private and public entities assess and address the human impact of aid to governments and designated recipients that fail in their international human rights obligations. Using a multi-media panel presentation, this panel will present specific examples of how aid has been misused by failing governments to the detriment of the human rights of their citizens and will discuss the international legal obligations of donor and recipient states.
Primary Sponsoring Committees: Seasoned Lawyers Interest Network (SIN), International Human Rights Committee
Panel Chair: Robert E. Lutz, Southwestern Law School, Los Angeles, CA Panel
Chair & Moderator: Greg MacKenzie, The Hurley Firm, Albuquerque, NM
Speakers:
- Tariq Sayed Ahmad, M.A.I.D., Researcher, Aid Effectiveness, Oxfam America, Washington, DC Michael Barnett, The George Washington University, Washington, DC
- A. Peter Castro, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY
- Tammie Smith, Tahrir International for Human Rights, Richardson, TX
When Failing Governments Fail, Part 2: Tools for Legal and Business Professionals
Date: October 23, 2015
Time: 11:00 am – 12:30 pm EST
Location: Mackenzie Room
Panel Description: Continuing the theme of “When Failing Governments Fail,” Part Two of this 2-part program focuses on the practice of transnational lawyers, business persons, and the types of situations raising ethical and human rights concerns in rule of law-challenged countries and failed governments. The panel—representing a range of practicing perspectives—will offer advice, strategies and tools for addressing the myriad of challenges confronting the transnational legal professional and businessman. We are seeking Ethics CLE accreditation for this panel.
Primary Sponsoring Committees: Seasoned Lawyers Interest Network (SIN), International Human Rights Committee
Co-Sponsoring Committees: Foreign Legal Consultant Committee, International Ethics Committee, International Legal Education and Specialist Certification Committee, Transnational Legal Practice Committee
Panel Chair: Greg MacKenzie, The Hurley Firm, Albuquerque, NM Panel
Chair & Moderator: Robert E. Lutz, Southwestern Law School, Los Angeles, CA
Speakers:
- Don De Amicis, Former General Counsel, Overseas Private Investment Corporation, Washington, DC
- Jennifer Egsgard, Sills & Egsgard, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Carol Mates, International Finance Corporation (ret.), Washington, DC
- Stephen Powell, University of Florida (ret.), and co-author, “Just Trade…”, Gainesville, FL
Can’t attend the conference? No problem. This year we are broadcasting portions of the panel discussions in real-time via Periscope and Twitter. Click here to learn how you can stream and participate in the IHRC’s Panel Discussion from the comfort of your office or home using a desktop, laptop, tablet, or smartphone.
*Attendees: Don't forget to download Section’s app and use the Twitter hashtag #ABASILMontreal Fall Meeting to stay updated during conference.
Co-Chairs: Greg MacKenzie, Tammie Smith Long, & Stephanie Williams
ABA, Section of International Law, International Human Rights Committee
