Congratulations to the ABILA Members in @heinonline.bsky.social's Most-Cited International & Comparative Law Rankings!
See the full list here: heinonline.org/HOL/scholarl...
Statement of the President of the American Branch of the International Law Association
Regarding the United States Attack on Iran
March 6, 2026
Read here: www.ila-americanbranch.org/wp-content/u...
Women’s Equal Right to Participate in the Judiciary and Women’s Access to Justice: More Women, More Access
Tuesday 10 March | International Day of Women Judges | 6:15-7:30 pm
Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
WEBINAR: Towards an Effective and Universal Convention on Crimes Against Humanity
Register here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
INTERNATIONAL LAW WEEKEND 2026: [R]evolution in the International Legal Order
The American Branch of the International Law Association (ABILA) is pleased to invite proposals for International Law Weekend 2026 (ILW 2026), Oct 22-24, 2026. www.ila-americanbranch.org/internationa...
Did you miss yesterday's webinar, 'A Report Card on the Laws of Armed Conflict' with Gabor Rona, Janina Dill, Cordula Droege, Oona Hathaway, and Michael Schmitt? Watch the recording below.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=WzLS...
The International Law Association (American Branch) seeks nominations for its Student Ambassadors program. This is a terrific way for law students to network with leading academics and practitioners, as well as other students. See more here: www.ila-americanbranch.org/2026-student...
ILW25 Panel Reflection: Negotiating the Future Crimes Against Humanity Treaty: Paradigm Shift or Half-Measure? by Claire Barrington
This blog is part of a series of reflections on ILW 2025 by our Student Ambassadors. Read here: www.ila-americanbranch.org/ilw25-panel-...
PROGRAM & REGISTRATION FOR ILW-WEST 2026 LIVE!
The Int'l and Comparative Law Program at @law.ucla.edu and ABILA invite you to join us for ILW-West on Feb 20-21, 2026. The theme is New Frontiers, Evolving Rules: The Future of International Law.
See more here: law.ucla.edu/academics/ce...
Announcing: the ILW 2026 Co-Chairs, theme, and dates!
We're delighted to announce that this year's Co-Chairs are Brady Mabe, @jesspeake.bsky.social, and Lisa Reinsberg.
Theme: [R]evolution in the International Legal Order.
Dates: October 22-24, 2026. Save the dates today!
Statement of the Board of Directors of the American Branch of the International Law Association Regarding the United States Intervention in Venezuela - January 16, 2026
Read here: www.ila-americanbranch.org/statement-of...
In 2026, the American Branch will host several CLE-qualifying webinars, free for every attendee. The first in this series, 'A Report Card on the Laws of Armed Conflict,' will be held on February 17, 2026, at 11 AM ET.
Register here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
The 2026 ILA-ASIL EastMed-MENA Research Forum, organized by the International Law Association - Hellenic Branch and the American Society of International Law, invites paper proposals for its meeting on 9–10 July 2026 in Athens, Greece. See more here: www.linkedin.com/posts/americ...
The ABILA Study Group on Crimes against Humanity has been hard at work - read their two newest articles, the Non-Discrimination Provision and the Martens Clause, on our website: www.ila-americanbranch.org/abila-study-...
Drafting Committee: Olympia Bekou, Sara Ciucci, Christopher Lentz, Leila Sadat
The first episode of ILC in 2026 is live! In this special episode, Chiara, Alison, and Milena speak with Dapo Akande and Franz Perrez about the most significant moments in international law in 2025.
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5KMt...
Apple Podcasts: lnkd.in/gHDXEyVM
The ABILA Outstanding Achievement Award was established to recognize outstanding contributions in the field of international law. This year's recipient was Brenda Hollis, with Jim Johnson accepting it on her behalf. Read her remarks here: www.ila-americanbranch.org/2025-abila-o...
Check out my new co-authored piece on @justsecurity.org
In it, we discuss how crises can be catalysts for change in international law.
Join us for @abilaofficial.bsky.social International Law Weekend in NYC this weekend to explore this theme in more detail.
#ILW2025
Today kicks off @abilaofficial.bsky.social's #ILW2025.
We’ve published two articles leading up to #ILW2025, with more to come!
www.justsecurity.org/122648/crisi...
www.justsecurity.org/122915/crisi...
We’ll also be posting relevant content ahead of some of the weekend’s panels. Stay tuned!
Reflections on International Law Weekend 2025: An International Law Chats x Just Security Podcast Crossover Episode
@abilaofficial.bsky.social #ILW2025
With Chiara Giorgetti, Milena Sterio, @bechamilton.bsky.social, and Megan Corrarino.
www.justsecurity.org/123822/podca...
The Second Century of the Federal Arbitration Act at International Law Weekend 2025.
Register for ILW25 here: www.ila-americanbranch.org/ilw-2025-reg...
Narrative Strategies in International Environmental Law at International Law Weekend 2025.
Register for ILW25 here: www.ila-americanbranch.org/ilw-2025-reg...
International Organization Secretariats as Crisis Managers and Change-Makers at International Law Weekend 2025.
Register for ILW25 here: www.ila-americanbranch.org/ilw-2025-reg...
Negotiating the Future Crimes Against Humanity treaty: Paradigm Shift or Half-Measure? #ILW25
With: Ana Paula Lavalle Arroyo, Tom Dannenbaum, Akila Radhakrishnan, Leila Nadya Sadat, Hugo Relva, and Sebastiaan Verelst.
Register for ILW25 here: www.ila-americanbranch.org/ilw-2025-reg...
'A “New” Role for the ICJ?' at #ILW25
With: @chiaragiorgetti.bsky.social, Mohammed Helal, Alison Macdonald, Francesco Messineo, H.E. Ambassador Franz Perrez, and Arman Sarvarian.
Register for ILW25 here: www.ila-americanbranch.org/ilw-2025-reg...
From Ambition to Action? The Sustainable Development Goals Ten Years On #ILW25
With: Perpétua Chéry, @freyadw.bsky.social, Giovanna E. Gismondi, John H. Knox, and Vanessa Racehorse.
Register for ILW25 here: www.ila-americanbranch.org/ilw-2025-reg...
Announcing our Saturday Keynote Speaker: Sir Howard Morrison!
Sir Howard Morrison is a Former Judge with the International Criminal Court and the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia.
Register for ILW25 here: www.ila-americanbranch.org/ilw-2025-reg...
The International Criminal Court: Surviving the Onslaught? #ILW25
With: Patrick Keenan, Valerie Oosterveld, Rebecca Shoot, Jennifer Trahan, and Maria Elena Vignoli.
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International Tribunals and Cultural Heritage Destruction: War Crimes, Persecution, Genocide & Discrimination #ILW25
With: Emily Behzadi Cárdenas, Anne-Marie Carstens, Patty Gerstenblith, and Kristin Hausler
Register for International Law Weekend here: www.ila-americanbranch.org/ilw-2025-reg...
Crisis, Courts, and Sovereigns: Rethinking Immunity and Enforcement in a Shifting Global Order #ILW25
With: Alec Albright, Andrea Bjorklund, Ingrid Brunk, Nicolle Kownacki, Natalie L. Reid, and Beatrice Walton.
Secure your ILW 2025 tickets here: www.ila-americanbranch.org/ilw-2025-reg...
The Digital Divide in International Cyber Law #ILW25
With: @chris4short.bsky.social, Jennifer Tridgell, Fabian Rogers, Roxana Vatanparast, and Rosey Wong.
Register for International Law Weekend 2025 here: www.ila-americanbranch.org/ilw-2025-reg...
