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APRIL 12-16, 2016
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Dear Colleagues,
On behalf of the ABA Section of International Law (the “Section”), we are pleased to invite you to a very
special Spring Meeting at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in New York City, April 12-16, 2016. The theme of the
Spring Meeting is “Liberty and Justice Under International Law.” The Section’s Spring Meeting is one
of the world’s most important gatherings of international lawyers. We are expecting more than more than
1,500 attendees from nearly 80 countries.
SPRING MEETING ATTENDEES WILL INCLUDE:
• High-level practitioners with respected global law firms;
• Lawyers from prominent regional and national firms inside and outside the U.S.;
• Corporate counsel from multinational companies;
• Small-firm and solo practitioners with significant international practices;
• Lawyers serving in government or with non-governmental organizations and inter-governmental
organizations; and
• Academics and law students.
The Section is the home within the ABA for the world’s leading international practitioners, and the
2016 Spring Meeting is a “Must-Attend” meeting for lawyers with a practice or interest in international
legal issues.
Please note:
Early Bird Registration Deadline is Monday, February 29, 2016. Take advantage of lower registration
rates for both individual and group attendees! For more information about group registration rates, please
contact Thomas Happell at thomas.happell@americanbar.org.
Pre-Registration Final Deadline is March 25, 2016. Online registration will be closed after this date.
Onsite registration will be available as of April 12.
The Grand Hyatt Hotel in New York City is holding a block of rooms for us until Friday, March 18,
2016. But do not wait to make your reservation – we often sell out our block in advance of the
deadline! We have reserved a special nightly rate of $289 plus applicable daily tax per room for single/
double occupancy. Reservations may be made online at https://resweb.passkey.com/go/8a3e0a8b.
ATTENDANCE AT THE 2016 SPRING MEETING WILL OFFER YOU:
• More than 70 substantive continuing legal education sessions with world-class speakers;
• Keynote luncheon speakers U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer and U.S. Ambassador to
El Salvador, Ambassador Mari Carmen Aponte;
• Cutting-edge programming on current international legal and ethics issues;
• Networking opportunities with peers, decision makers and potential clients from around the world
who are active in international practice areas; and
• An entire year’s worth of CLE credits.
OUTSTANDING NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES!
• Opening Reception at the Grand Hyatt Hotel (Tuesday);
• Reception at Gotham Hall (Wednesday);
• Reception at the Morgan Library and Museum (Thursday); and
• Chair’s Closing Reception at the Grand Hyatt Hotel (Friday)
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LEARN, NETWORK, PARTICIPATE
• Learn the latest from top experts and receive information that is relevant to you in your international
law practice area;
• Network with the best and brightest international lawyers throughout the conference, particularly at
our twice daily networking breaks, evening events and ticketed luncheons;
• Participate in specialized meetings with colleagues who share your areas of interest by attending
committee business meetings, division breakfasts, a committee networking luncheon and committee
social dinners; and
• Visit exhibitors of products and services relevant to the legal profession.
Join us in the city that never sleeps for a spectacular Spring Meeting!
Sincerely,
Lisa J. Savitt
Chair, ABA Section of International Law
2016 Spring Meeting Steering Committee
Holger Bielesz, Wolf Theiss, Vienna, Austria
Robert Brown, Bellarmine University, Louisville, KY
Michael Byowitz, Wachtell Lipton Rosen & Katz, New York, NY
Stephen Cain, Huron Consulting, New York, NY
Kieran Cowhey, Dillon Eustace Solicitors, Dublin, Ireland
Elena Cuatrecasas, Cuatrecasas, Gonçalves Pereira, New York, NY
Khaliunaa Garamgaibaatar, The World Bank, Washington, DC
Karla Haynes, Facebook, Menlo Park, CA
Birgit Kurtz, Gibbons P.C., New York, NY
Olufunmi Oluyede, TRLPLAW, Lagos, Nigeria
Delissa Ridgway, U.S. Court of International Trade, New York, NY
Maximiliano J. Trujillo, Tonio Burgos & Associates, Washington, DC

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2016 Spring Meeting Planning Committee
Current as of 12/8/15
Section Chair
Lisa Savitt • The Axelrod Firm PC • Washington, DC USA
Steering Committee
Holger Bielesz • Wolf Theiss • Vienna, Austria
Robert Brown • Bellarmine University • Louisville, KY USA
Michael Byowitz • Wachtell Lipton Rosen & Katz • New York, NY USA
Stephen Cain • Huron Consulting • New York, NY USA
Kieran Cowhey • Dillon Eustace Solicitors • Dublin, Ireland
Elena Cuatrecasas • Cuatrecasas, Gonçalves Pereira • New York, NY USA
Khaliunaa Garamgaibaatar • The World Bank • Washington, DC USA
Karla Haynes • Facebook, Menlo Park, CA USA
Birgit Kurtz • Gibbons P.C. • New York, NY USA
Olufunmi Oluyede • TRLPLAW • Lagos, Nigeria
Delissa Ridgway • US Court of International Trade • New York, NY USA
Maximillano J. Trujillo • Tonio Burgos & Associates • Washington, DC USA
Planning Committee
Onjefu Adoga • Brooke Chambers Law Firm • Lagos, Nigeria
Paula Aguila • Rivero Mestre LLP • Miami, FL USA
Fernando Aguirre • Bufete Aguirre • La Paz, Bolivia
Fatima Maria Ahmad • Washington, DC USA
Imran Ahmad • Cassels Brock Lawyers • Toronto, ON Canada
Martin Aquilina • HazloLaw • Ottawa, ON Canada
Charlene A. Atkinson • Georgetown University Law Center • Washington, DC USA
Vanesa Balda • Vitale, Manoff & Feilbogen • Buenos Aires, Argentina
Jeffrey Barnes • Borden Ladner • Toronto, ON Canada
Eduardo Benavides • Berninzon & Benavides • Lima, Peru
Philip Berkowitz • Littler Mendelson PC • New York, NY USA
William R. Black • Home Shopping Latino, Inc. • Corto de Caza, CA USA
Francisca Brodrick • BONF International Enterprises. • New York, NY USA
J. Russell Bulkeley • Martin LLP • New York, NY USA
Bob Calmes • Arendt & Medernach LLC • New York, NY USA
Gordon Cameron • Stikeman Elliott • New York, NY USA
Alan Casey • A&L Goodbody • New York, NY USA
Chunghwan Choi • Lee & Ko • Seoul, South Korea
Emily Christiansen • Kessler Topaz Meltzer Check LLP • Radnor, PA, USA
Mykell Clem • Louisiana 4th Circuit Court of Appeal • New Orleans, LA USA
Domenico Colella • Orsingher Ortu – Avvocati Associati • Rome, Italy
Jean-Louis Collart • Mentha Avocats • Geneva, Switzerland
Mattía Colonelli de Gasperis • Colonnelli de Gasperis • Milan, Italy
Santiago Concha • C&R Law • Bogotá, Colombia
Monique M. Couture • Gowlings • Ottawa, ON Canada
Gabriel Dejarden • Dejarden Molina & Salcedo • Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Lisl Dunlop • Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP • New York, NY USA
Neil Ellis • Sidley Austin LLP • Washington, DC USA
Caroline Esche • Rubin, Winston, Diercks, Harris & Cooke, LLP • Ottawa, ON Canada
Lyndsey Falconer • A&L Goodbody • New York, NY USA
William Ferreira • Graham Curtin • New York, NY USA
Richard Field • Law Office of Richard Field • Cliffside Park, NJ USA
Daniel Forbes • Dillon Eustace • New York, NY USA
Glenn G. Fox • Baker & McKenzie • New York, NY USA
Timothy Franklin • Federal Dynamics • Boston, MA USA
Marcelo Freitas Pereira • Costa Waisberg & Tavares Paes Law Firm • São Paulo, Brazil
Michael Galligan • Phillips Nizer LLP • New York, NY USA
Brigitte Gambini • Gambini International Law Office • New York, NY USA
James Gelman • McGuireWoods • New York, NY USA
Patrick Goudreau • DS Welch Bussieres • Montréal, QC Canada
Stéphane Grynwajc • Law Office of S. Grynwajc, PLLC • New York, NY USA
Meph Jia Gui • Global Law Office • Beijing, China
Gwendolyn L. Hassan • CNH Industrial America LLC • Burr Ridge, IL USA

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Clifford J. Hendel • Araoz & Rueda • Madrid, Spain
Athena Hou • Zelle Hofmann Voelbel & Mason LLP • San Francisco, CA
Peter Hosinski • Becker Glynn Melamed & Muffy, LLP • Washington, DC USA
Micoya Hutchins • Nashua, NH USA
Jennifer C. Johnson • Verona, WI USA
Rachael K. Jones • Round Rock, TX USA
Carolina Juárez • International Practice Group, P.C. • San Diego, CA
George Karayannides • Clyde & Co Canada LLP • Toronto, ON Canada
Denis Kleinfeld • The Kleinfeld Law Firm • Miami, FL USA
Noah Klug • Berry, Appleman & Leiden • Dallas, TX USA
Birgit Kurtz • Gibbons P.C. • New York, NY USA
Tamari Lagvilava • The George Washington University • Washington, DC USA
Claire Lebé • Sanders Ortoli Vaughn-Flam Rosenstadt LLP • New York, NY USA
Chinyelu Lee • Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP • Washington, DC USA
Jai Lee • Yulchon LLC • Seoul, South Korea
Rosa Lima • Rosa Lima PC • Albuquerque, NM, USA
DingFa “David” Liu • Jun He Law Offices • Shanghai, Tokyo
José Francisco Mafla • Brigard & Urrutia Abogados • Bogotá, Colombia
DeAnn Malone • Renewable Energy Group, Inc. • Ames, IA USA
Ibrahim Edmund Mark • City Law Firm • Abuja, Nigeria
Jason Matechak • International Law Institute • Washington, DC USA
Nancy Matos • Deloitte Legal B.V. • Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Kate Matthews • Boddy Matthews Solicitors • Gatwick, United Kingdom
Sandra McCandless • Dentons US LLP • San Francisco, CA USA
Daniel McGlynn • SolAero Techologies Corp. • Albuquerque, NM USA
Jorge A. Mestre • Rivero Mestre LLP • Miami, FL USA
Jonathan Meyer • New York, NY USA
Nathalie Meyer Fabre • Meyer Fabre Avocats • Paris, France
Linda A. Michler • Professional Dispute Resolution, LLC • Bethel Park, PA USA
Dixon F. Miller • Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP • Columbus, OH, USA
Adelle Mize • Freeman • Dallas, TX USA
John Mournier • The Mournier Law Firm • San Francisco, CA USA
Rachel Naegeli • Jones Waldo Holbrook & McDonough • Saint George, UT USA
Stéphane de Navacelle • Navacelle Avocats • Paris, France
Sanjay Notani • Economic Laws Practice • Mumbai, India
Joao Otavio Oliverio • Oliverio Advogados • São Paulo, Brazil
Kenneth Ottenbreit •Stikeman Elliott • New York, NY USA
Fabian A. Pal • Fowler White Burnett • Miami, FL USA
Nikolaus Pitkowitz • Graf & Pitkowitz Rechtsanwälte GmbH • Vienna, Austria
Neil Quartaro • Watson, Farley & Williams • New York, NY USA
Kenneth Rashbaum • Barton LLP • New York, NY USA
Holly Reagan • UprightAfrica • Drexel Hill, PA USA
Steven M. Richman • Clark Hill PLC • Princeton, NJ USA
Mark F. Richardson • Franklin • Paris, France
Rebecca A. Rodriguez • Gray Robinson • Fort Lauderdale, FL USA
Inna Rozenberg • Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP • New York, NY USA
David Schwartz • Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz • New York, NY USA
David Silk • Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz • New York, NY USA
Holly Silver • Holly A. Silver, P.C. • New York, NY USA
Alejandro E. Staines • Miranda & Estavillo, S.C. • Mexico City, Mexico
Meredith B. Stone • NACCO Materials Handling Group, Inc. • Greenville, NC USA
Neil Sullivan • International Tax Compliance Strategy • Scarsdale, NY USA
Salli A. Swartz • Artus Wise (AARPI) • Paris, France
Deniz Tamer • MTICC, Inc. • Bayside, NY USA
Vikas Varma • Crush & Varma Law Group PC • Fishkill, NY USA
Jami Mills Vibbert • Norton Rose Fulbright • New York, NY USA
Ettie Ward • St. John’s University • New York, NY USA
Mark E. Wojcik • The John Marshall Law School • Chicago, IL USA
Philip Zhang • Zhong Lun Law Firm • New York, NY USA
Markus Zwicky • Zwicky Windlin & Partner • Zug, Switzerland
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Sponsors and Exhibitors
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Tuesday Opening Reception Sponsor
Thursday Luncheon Sponsor
Friday Luncheon Sponsor
Wednesday Afternoon
Networking Break Sponsor
Thursday Morning
Networking Break
Thursday Afternoon
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Conference Bag Sponsor
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Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, April 12, 2016
12:00 PM–6:30 PM
Meeting Registration Open
1:00 PM–4:00 PM
Council Meeting
The Council is the Section’s policy making body. At this
meeting the Council will debate major policy initiatives
and will be addressed by visiting dignitaries and bar
leaders. The Council Meeting is open to all Spring Meeting
registrants. Light Lunch will be provided for Council
members starting at 12:30 PM.
2:30 PM–3:30 PM
Joint Swearing-In Ceremony: U.S. Court of
International Trade and U.S. Court of
Appeals for the Federal Circuit
Meeting attendees have the opportunity to be admitted
to practice before the U.S. Court of International Trade
(CIT) and U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.
Only Spring Meeting registrants may be sworn in at this
ceremony. Admission fees are paid by registrants directly
to the courts. Attendance is open to registrants’ guests. If
you are interested in being admitted to practice before the
CIT and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit,
please check the appropriate box on the Spring Meeting
registration form. On-site registration for this ceremony is
not available and space is limited.
4:00 PM–5:15 PM
Pathways to Employment in
International Law (Non-CLE)
Join us for this ‘How to’ program for law students and
young lawyers seeking to bring their skills to the global
arena, and experienced practitioners who wish to expand
their practices into international law. This Pathways panel
will be a joint program with the ABA Young Lawyers
Division and will feature young lawyers who have a
successful international practice.
4:00 PM–5:15 PM
You Have More Influence Than You Think:
How You Can Influence ABA, U.S. and
Other Policy Around the World
Do you see an international legal or policy issue or
problem that deserves to be addressed or solved? Now is
your chance! By elevating issues through the ABA policy-
making process you can make a real difference. Once an
official ABA policy has been adopted through Resolution,
ABA members can testify at legislative hearings and can
write regarding the ABA position. Other mechanisms,
such as Blanket Authority (providing expedited adoption
of policy by our Section after acquiescence by other
Sections), enable the Section to comment on pending
legislation or executive actions worldwide. This program
will showcase actual case studies of ABA policy-making by
members and Committees of our Section, and will detail
the power and the glory, as well as the frustrations and
“how to” of getting through the bureaucracy—the route
and rewards of getting to Yes.
MODERATOR:
Yee Wah Chin, Ingram Yuzek Gainen Carroll & Bertolotti,
LLP, New York, NY
SPEAKERS:
Michael H. Byowitz, Wachtell Lipton Rosen & Katz,
New York, NY
Patrick Del Duca, Zuber Lawler & Del Duca,
Los Angeles, CA
Lisl J. Dunlop, Manatt Phelps & Phillips LLP, New York, NY
Linda Murnane, The Special Tribunal for Lebanon,
Leidschendam, The Netherlands
6:30 PM–8:00 PM
Opening Reception, Grand Hyatt Hotel
Proudly Sponsored By:
Start the 2016 Spring Meeting by getting to know
your colleagues and fellow attendees. As the Meeting
progresses, you will be able to share thoughts and
experiences with those you meet at this opening
reception. To make certain you meet as many people
as possible, we will unveil a unique icebreaker activity.
One ticket per person is included as part of your
Spring Meeting registration fee; this reception is free
to meeting attendees who have registered for the
entire conference.

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Wednesday, April 13, 2016
6:30 AM–6:30PM
Registration and Exhibit Hall Open
6:50 AM–8:00 AM
Meeting Fun Run/Walk
Ticketed Event—$15
Join us for a Fun 5K Run or 1 Mile Walk. Fee includes
t-shirt and post–run refreshments. Please gather at
Registration no later than 6:45 AM.
7:30 AM–8:45 AM
Continental Breakfast &
Committee Breakfast Meetings
Join us to learn more about the Section’s committees
(“the engines of the Section”). Find out about
committee activities and opportunities to become
more active in the Section.
9:00 AM–10:30 AM
The Transatlantic Trade and Investment
Partnership (TTIP) – Free Mobility of
Lawyers, the Issues of Reciprocity of Access
to the Legal Profession and the Reciprocity of
Foreign Legal Consultant Status Offered to
U.S. Attorneys in the European Legal Market
The panel will attempt to provide an overview of the
specificities of the various EU member states and
issuing challenges. If the EU is able to propose a
common approach to those issues, is the U.S. prepared
to harmonize its own rules – which differ from state to
state with, e.g. only 32 states recognizing the status
of FLC? Some European prerequisites may include
improving protection of European lawyers practicing in
the U.S. recognition of the FLC status within the U.S.
legal community, resolving practical issues, such as
professional liability insurance coverage, official public
listings, and granting registration numbers, all of which
are generally provided by the EU bars to foreign attorneys
practicing in their jurisdictions but not to EU lawyers in
the US. Representatives of bar regulatory authorities and
lawyers associations from both sides of the Atlantic will
offer their perspectives, discuss their expectations and
concerns, and provide some guidelines for an agreement.
COMMITTEE SPONSOR:
Europe
COMMITTEE CO-SPONSORS:
Foreign Legal Consultant; International Trade; International
Ethics; International Law Practice Management; US
Lawyers Abroad; International Corporate Counsel;
Forum Transnational Legal Practice; Young Lawyers
Interest Network
PROGRAM CHAIR:
Brigitte R. Gambini, Avocat à la Cour, New York, NY
MODERATOR:
Brigitte R. Gambini, Avocat à la Cour, New York, NY
SPEAKERS:
Louis-Bernard Buchman, Fieldfisher, Paris, France
Orsolya Gorgenyi, President, International Association
of Young Lawyers (AIJA); Szecskay Attorneys at Law,
Budapest, Hungary
Chief Justice Jonathan Lippman, State of New York and
former Chief Judge Court of Appeals, New York, NY
Laurel Terry, Penn State Dickinson Law School,
Carlisle, PA
9:00 AM–10:30 AM
Asian Mediation: A Foundation for
Peace and Justice in the House or
Bypass to the Rule of Law?
As international business transactions and commerce
continue to proliferate, so does the need for dispute
resolution mechanisms. The need for efficiency,
confidentiality and independent decision-makers often
leads to mediation as a bypass to judicial process.
Aside from avoiding judicial biases, overloaded dockets
and astronomical legal fees, does mediation culminate
in a just result or is the Rule of Law sacrificed for the
sake of expediency? How does mediation mitigate
power imbalances between or among the parties?
Does mediation correct the flaws of judicial systems
that are corrupt, inadequate or otherwise unavailable?
An international panel of experts discusses the various
facets of cultural influences, statutory requirements,
and systemic impacts, including judicial “strong arming”
and local political influence, with emphasis on whether
mediation enhances or diminishes social stability and Rule
of Law.
COMMITTEE SPONSOR:
Asia/Pacific
China; Russia-Eurasia; International Mediation
MODERATOR:
Deanne Wilson, Resolutions LLC, Mendham, NJ
SPEAKERS:
Prof. Carl Minzner, Fordham University Law School,
New York, NY
Sylvia Siu, Messrs. Sit Fung Kwong & Shum, Hong Kong
Yoshi Takatori, GM-Global Operations, Obara Corp,
Tokyo, Japan
William Wu Jackson, Shanghai Duan & Duan Law Firm,
Shanghai, China
9:00 AM–10:30 AM
BOOM or BUST: How It is Shaping the Future
of the Petroleum Industry in the Americas
Over the past decade the U.S. has gone from bust
to boom through the development of unconventional
petroleum using hydraulic fracturing, “fracking,” and
other advanced technologies. The U.S. is now challenged
by falling oil prices, its Clean Energy Plan, and social and
environmental concerns. Nonetheless, the U.S. example
has spurred other countries to implement legal reforms
in search of their own boom. Although controversial,
fracking will release hydrocarbons otherwise trapped in
Argentina’s vast shale deposits. Focused on overcoming
Argentina’s declining conventional hydrocarbon
production, it enacted a legal framework that favors the
development of unconventional hydrocarbon resources.
Contemporaneously with developments in Argentina,
Mexico executed its 2013 Constitutional Reform, which
is meant to lure international petroleum companies to
Mexico’s petroleum sector in search of El Dorado. These

paradigm shifting scenarios are shaping the future of the
petroleum Industry in the Americas – will the bust hinder
them or will national efforts encourage a new boom.
COMMITTEE SPONSOR:
International Energy and Natural Resources
PROGRAM CHAIRS:
Benedict J. Kirchner, Steptoe & Johnson PLLC,
Meadville, PA
Mariana Ardizzone, Ardizzone Abogados,
Buenos Aires, Argentina
MODERATOR:
Benedict J. Kirchner, Steptoe & Johnson PLLC,
Meadville, PA
SPEAKERS:
Mariana Ardizzone, Ardizzone Abogados,
César Fernandez Gomez, Pemex, Mexico City, Mexico
Scott Roberts, The KSA Group/PIOGA, Harrisburg, PA
9:00 AM–10:30 AM
Remember Derivatives and the Promised
Harmonization and Universal Regulation?
Hey – Who Turned the Lights Out?
Let’s return to 2009 and the financial meltdown. Yes, that
financial meltdown. All the scandalized news flowing daily
about derivatives and swaps and how they ruined the
fixed income market. Remember the promises to tame
these “bad boys” and harmonize the regulation of OTC and
listed derivatives on a uniform basis around the world?
Well, after six years we have, well, precisely, nothing in
worldwide regulation. This program will review where
we are and where we are going in this important area of
financial products and will ask the simple question: Did we
miss the boat once again?
COMMITTEE SPONSOR:
International Financial Products and Services
PROGRAM CHAIR:
Ronald H. Filler, New York Law School, New York, NY
MODERATOR:
Ronald H. Filler, New York Law School, New York, NY
SPEAKERS:
Maria Chiodi, Credit Suisse Securities LLC, New York, NY
Gary DeWaal, Katten Muchin, New York, NY
Dean Christian Johnson, Dean of Widener Law School,
Wilmington, DE
Jamila Piracci, National Futures Association,
New York, NY
9:00 AM–10:30 AM
Managing Risk Through the Headlines:
General Counsel in News Media
This program is intended to showcase the unique
challenges confronting general counsel in the news
media. Rapid technological innovations and generational
shifts require content to be delivered through a broad
array of channels. As news executives contemplate
what millennials expect from the news, managing
and protecting content from copyright infringement
and cyberattacks are constant concerns. The rise of
“citizen journalists” presents great potential in the flow
of information generally and perhaps most importantly
in jurisdictions that place constraints on freedom of the
press. They do, however, raise complicated questions
about what is “news” and who is positioned to report.
Ethics in journalism, generally, is under heavy pressure as
the push for the big story and tendency towards advocacy
place strains on objective reporting. Finally, securing
journalists and their production teams reporting from
battlefields and hot zones like West Africa to report on the
deadly Ebola virus, while not new, place human assets at
great risk, raising complex legal questions.
COMMITTEE SPONSOR:
International Corporate Counsel
International Ethics; New Media and Content Innovation;
Privacy, E-Commerce and Data Security
PROGRAM CHAIR:
Ingrid Busson-Hall, Morgan Stanley, New York, NY
MODERATOR:
Gilda I. Mariani, New York County District Attorney,
New York, NY
SPEAKERS:
Jonathan Donnellan, Vice President and Deputy General
Counsel, Hearst Corporation, New York, NY
9:00 AM–10:30 AM
The New Cold War: Fighting
Corruption in Eastern Europe
The conflict in Ukraine has once again drawn attention
to the problem of corruption in Eastern Europe. Ukraine’s
ability to attract foreign political, military and financial
support will, to a large extent, depend on its ability to clean
up corruption. In trying to combat corruption, Ukraine is
drawing heavily on Georgia’s experience. At the same
time, other countries in the region, including Romania,
Bulgaria and Serbia are trying to meet EU expectations
about anti-corruption, and are looking to models from
other countries within the region, including Poland and the
Baltics. This panel will examine the various anti-corruption
strategies being used within the region, their transferability
across countries, and the role of the Ukraine conflict as a
driver of current anti-corruption efforts.
COMMITTEE SPONSOR:
International Anti-Corruption
COMMITTEE CO-SPONSOR:
Russia/Eurasia
PROGRAM CHAIR:
Thomas Firestone, Baker & McKenzie, Washington, DC
MODERATOR:
Thomas Firestone, Baker & McKenzie, Washington, DC
SPEAKERS:
David Raymond Lewis, U.S. Attorney’s Office Southern
District of New York, New York, NY
Irina Patriashvili, RULG, Ukrainian Legal Group,
Kiev, Ukraine
Corina Rebegea, Center for European Policy Analysis,
Washington, DC
Temuri Yakobashvili, former Georgian Ambassador to the
U.S., Washington, DC
10:30 AM –11:00 AM
Networking Break

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Wednesday, April 13, 2016 (continued)
11:00 AM–12:30 PM
Spin to Win: The Increasing use of Spin-Off
Transactions Including in Response to
Demands by Activist Stockholders Worldwide
In 2014, U.S. companies announced a record number
of spinoffs—transactions in which they, in the words of
the Wall Street Journal, “push unwanted or unrelated
businesses out of the corporate nest as stand-alone
entities.” Spin-offs have also proliferated in Europe. Often
driven by demands by activist shareholders, spin-off
transactions have become increasingly popular as a
way to command higher valuations for businesses. They
also can result in tax advantages. This panel will explore
the factors that have led to the proliferation of spin-off
transactions, with a particular focus on the cross-border
context. After focusing on the rules of the road for
structuring a spin-off transaction, panelists will consider
a host of legal issues spin-off transactions present,
comparing how the legal issues differ from jurisdiction to
jurisdiction. For example, to whom do the directors of the
spinning corporation owe fiduciary duties in structuring
the transaction? The stockholders of the existing
company or the company to be spun off, or both? Which
entity does counsel represent? Who holds the attorney-
client privilege after the transaction is completed?
What types of obligations are owed to employees or
third-party constituencies?
The panel will include lawyers from the U.S., Europe and
Latin America.
COMMITTEE SPONSOR:
International M&A and Joint Venture
Europe; International Commercial Transactions,
Franchising and Distribution; International Corporate
Counsel; International Private Equity; International Tax
PROGRAM CHAIR:
Elena C. Norman, Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP,
Wilimington, DE
MODERATOR:
Elena C. Norman, Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP,
Wilmington, DE
SPEAKERS:
Vanesa Balda, Vitale, Manoff & Feilbogen,
Maura McLaughlin, Arthur Cox, Dublin, Ireland
Jean-Claude Rivalland, Allen & Overy LLP, Paris, France
William Savitt, Wachtell Lipton Rosen & Katz,
New York, NY
Kristine Wellman, The Chemours Company,
Wilmington, DE
11:00 AM–12:30 PM
A Workforce on Demand: Does the
Uberization of the Workforce Spell the
End of Employment As We Know It?
The gig economy is intensifying the existing upheaval
in the regulated employment relationship. But with Uber
provoking law suits and political battles around the
globe, and litigation over workers’ rights widespread,
“employment” is not surrendering. A panel of international
employment lawyers will bring you up-to-date reports
from the field about alternate models for getting work
done – from on-demand apps and online job platforms,
to PEO’s and outsourcing, to independent contractors
—and the legal challenges that they face. We will share
information about the reality of contingent work for a
fast-increasing proportion of the global workforce. We’ll
consider the latest “post-employment” models, designed
to free companies of employment obligations while also
providing protections for workers. Join us as we debate
the implications of this new labor landscape, and we’ll all
leave better equipped to make predictions about the future
of employment
COMMITTEE SPONSOR:
International Employment Law
International Litigation; International Corporate
Counsel Forum
PROGRAM CHAIR:
Anna Birtwistle, Cm Murray LLP, London, UK
MODERATOR:
Judy Polacheck, Polacheck HR Law LLC, Cambridge, MA
SPEAKERS:
Anna Birtwistle, Cm Murray LLP, London, UK
Roselyn Sands, GIE Ernst & Young, Paris, France
11:00 AM–12:30 PM
Your IT Manager Hasn’t Returned From His
Vacation in Hong Kong For Over a Week….
And your CFO is reporting some of the company’s financial
records are missing, your technical trade secrets are
on the Internet, and your salespeople are reporting that
your customers have received copies of some personal
emails. Your cybersecurity effort has become a cyber-
disaster. A panel of cybercrime experts from government
and academia, and a computer forensics expert from
the private sector, examine a hypothetical cross-border
international industrial cyber-espionage incident, possibly
by nation state actors. The panelists evaluate innovative
countermeasures being taken by hackers to “cover the
tracks,” multi-country multi-agency cooperation, and
cyber-playbooks for preventing, detecting and responding
to incidents.
COMMITTEE SPONSOR:
Privacy, E-Commerce and Data Security
International Intellectual Property Rights
PROGRAM CHAIR:
W. Gregory Voss, University of Toulouse, Toulouse
Business School, Toulouse, France
MODERATOR:
Daniel McGlynn, SolAero Technologies Corp.,
Albuquerque, NM
SPEAKERS:
Brian L. Levine, Computer Crime and Intellectual Property
Section, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC
Rhea Siers, Zeichner, Ellman and Krause, New York,
NY, and Scholar-In-Residence, The George Washington
University, Center for Cyber and Homeland Security,
Washington, DC
David Wong, Mandiant, A FireEye Company, New York, NY

11:00 AM–12:30 PM
Are the Long Arms Growing Legs? The
Expansion of Extraterritorial Jurisdiction
In a globalized world where businesses and individuals
operate and produce effects across borders, the
extraterritorial application of national laws is gaining
greater importance. The arrests in Zurich of FIFA officials
on charges of violating U.S. laws prompted extensive
public discussion of this ongoing trend. While this
tendency was introduced by the U.S., many states,
including European states and Russia, now seek to apply
their laws extraterritorially. The use of extraterritorial
jurisdiction has been growing fast across different spheres
and concerns such areas as antibribery and anticorruption,
antitrust, banking, corporate, criminal and civil law and
procedure, etc. These developments raise a number of
questions: Does the extraterritorial application of national
laws comply with international law and the laws of
other states? Are there any limits to the extraterritorial
jurisdiction? How should jurisdictional conflicts be
resolved? This international panel will address these
questions from legal, practical and policy perspectives.
COMMITTEE SPONSOR:
Russia/Eurasia
Export Controls and Economic Sanctions; International
Anti-Corruption; International Anti-Money Laundering;
International Antitrust Law; International Commercial
Transactions, Franchising and Distribution; International
Criminal Law; International Judicial Affairs; International
Litigation; International Trade; Privacy, E-Commerce and
Data Security
PROGRAM CHAIR:
Dmitry Lysenko, Baker & McKenzie, Moscow, Russia
MODERATOR:
Glenn P. Hendrix, Arnall Golden Gregory, LLP, Atlanta, GA
SPEAKERS:
Bruce W. Bean, Michigan State University Law School,
East Lansing, MI
Vittorio Cottafavi, U.S. Department of Justice,
Washington, DC
Anna Kozmenko, Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd,
Zurich, Switzerland
Dmitry Lysenko, Baker & McKenzie, Moscow, Russia
11:00 AM–12:30 PM
What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You:
Ethics Considerations When Choosing
a Seat of Arbitration
When considering seats of arbitration, parties and counsel
consider factors such as the seat’s arbitral law, its courts’
support of arbitration, and the pool of available arbitrators.
However, they may overlook critical ethics issues that can
impact the arbitration which depend at least in part on the
choice of arbitral seat. Panelists will present and engage
with the audience on four key issues related to the seat
of arbitration: (1) What ethical rules will apply to counsel?;
(2) What duties of disclosure will apply to potential
arbitrators? (3) Is third-party funding allowed?; and (4) If
evidence of corruption is uncovered, does counsel or the
tribunal have a duty to report to state authorities? These
issues will be examined from the perspectives of the
academic, the practitioner, the arbitrator and the arbitral
institution. Panelists will also address the growing trend
of soft law guidance on ethics in international arbitration.
(Ethics)
COMMITTEE SPONSOR:
International Arbitration
International Courts; International Litigation; International
Mediation
PROGRAM CHAIR:
Edna Sussman, Sussman ADR LLC, Scarsdale, NY
MODERATOR:
Edna Sussman, Sussman ADR LLC, Scarsdale, NY
SPEAKERS:
Alexandra Dosman, New York International Arbitration
Center, New York, NY
Klaus Reichert SC, Brick Court Chambers, London, UK
Catherine A. Rogers, Penn State Law, State College, PA
and Queen Mary University, London, UK
Kim Rooney, Gilt Chambers, Hong Kong
11:00 AM–12:30 PM
The Rule of Law and the International
Movement of Goods: The Relationship
Between Trade Law, Economic Justice, Human
Rights and the Eradication of Poverty
International trade impacts the lives of everyone on the
planet in one way or the other. For some, the international
movement of goods enhances the quality of life but for
others it creates new suffering, injustice, slavery or worse.
International trade allows the creation of income and a
rise in the standard of living for some but for others trade
has resulted in the deprivation of human rights. This panel
will explore the intersection between trade law, human
rights, economic justice and the goal of eradicating
poverty. Where has the rule of law, in the context of trade,
succeeded and been positive and where has the rule of
law been compromised with tragic consequences? Most
importantly, this panel will ask the question of how trade
law can be a better tool for positive change and how
lawyers can lead in this effort. (Ethics)
COMMITTEE SPONSOR:
Customs Law
PROGRAM CHAIR:
Gregory Kanargelidis, Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP,
Toronto, Canada
MODERATOR:
Lawrence W. Hanson, The Law Office of Lawrence W.
Hanson, P.C., Houston, TX
SPEAKERS:
Judge Leo M. Gordon, Court of International Trade,
New York, NY
Jose Francisco Mafla, Brigard Urrutia Abogados,
Bogota, Colombia
Judge Tim C. Stanceau, Chief Judge, of the Court of
International Trade, New York, NY
Jung-ui Sul, Sidley Austin LLP, Brussels, Belgium

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12:45 PM–2:15 PM
Committee Networking Luncheon
Come and join your committee, or a committee that
interests you, at the Committee Networking Luncheon.
This is the perfect opportunity for networking,
relationship building, and spending time with others
at the meeting who work in your practice area and
share similar interests. If you have any questions
about planning for this event at the Spring Meeting,
please contact Sophie Wilmot at sophie.wilmot@
americanbar.org.
2:30 PM–4:00 PM
On the Trail of Hot Money. . . .Busting
Trusts, Piercing Veils and Other Means
of Locking Down Stolen Assets
Fraudsters and kleptocrats hide their stolen assets and
will do everything possible to conceal their tracks. Stolen
assets exist behind a veneer of legitimacy. Even victims
with substantial resources to locate and seize fraudulently
acquired assets need to be increasingly innovative in
pursuing investigation and recovery. Considerable strides
have been made to assist victims since the launch of the
World Bank’s Stolen Asset Recovery Initiative (StAR). It
remains the case that the means of redress available to
victims of fraud and corruption on an international scale
are firmly rooted in national laws. Ensuring that victims
have a greater understanding of the remedies available
in multiple jurisdictions and the interaction between civil
and criminal processes remains key. The session will
focus on the evolving methodologies applied in asset
recovery cases including recourse to insolvency based
remedies focusing in particular on tackling the ostensibly
legitimate arrangements designed to block successful
asset recovery.
COMMITTEE SPONSOR:
International Litigation
International Criminal Law
PROGRAM CHAIR:
Jonathan Tickner, Peters & Peters, London, UK
MODERATOR:
Jonathan Tickner, Peters & Peters, London, UK
SPEAKERS:
Lisa Bostwick, The World Bank Group, Washington, DC
Sandrine Giroud, Counsel at Lalive, Geneva, Switzerland
Gonzalo S. Zeballos, Baker Hostetler LLP, New York, NY
2:30 PM–4:00 PM
Tricks of Trade: How to Spot International
Trade Issues in Your Business Transactions
How do you know when you have an international trade
problem in your business transaction? Trade issues
abound in international business transactions, whether
it is an M&A deal, a joint venture or foreign investment,
or merely the day-to-day logistics of a cross-border
business. As business becomes globalized, one of the key
skills that in-house counsel and transactional lawyers
offer is knowing when and how to call in the specialists.
Customs compliance, export controls and economic
sanctions, corruption issues and the opportunities and
pitfalls presented by preferential trade and investment
agreements are all areas frequently overlooked – until
there is a problem. Panelists will discuss hypothetical
case studies of common business transactions, enabling
participants to get hands-on experience identifying and
analyzing trade issues. Join a panel of trade law experts
to hear stories from the front lines and learn how to
spot the trade issues lurking beneath the surface of
everyday transactions.
COMMITTEE SPONSOR:
Young Lawyers’ Interest Network
Customs; International Corporate Counsel; International
M&A and Joint Venture; International Trade
PROGRAM CHAIR:
Jessica Horwitz, Bennett Jones LLP, Toronto, Canada
MODERATOR:
SPEAKERS:
Lourdes Catrain, Hogan Lovells, Brussels, Belgium
Karla Haynes, Facebook, Inc., Menlo Park, CA
Christine H. Martinez, Precision Castparts Corporation,
Portland, OR
Turenna Ramirez Ortiz, Sánchez Devanny,
Mexico City, Mexico
2:30 PM–4:00 PM
Foreign Law Firms: Is There
Something to Get Excited About?
This panel will discuss recent developments in India that
signal a roll-back of the ban on foreign lawyers practicing
in India. Speakers will add a new voice to the ongoing
debate to shift the focus from protectionism vs. market
access (i.e., what is good (or bad) for the local domestic
bar) to looking at what might benefit India’s broader
economic interest. The panel will examine the newer
constituencies within the Indian bar, which are increasingly
active and are questioning the status quo. The panel will
examine claims of certain Indian government officials, who
are concerned with the impediment to international trade
and investment posed by the ban on foreign lawyers. This
program ties into the Indian government’s “Make in India”
initiative, which aims to make India a manufacturing hub
for the global supply chain. There are also indications of
a U.S.-India bilateral dialogue on a range of commercial
law issues, including the exchange of legal services.
(Legal Profession)
COMMITTEE SPONSOR:
U.S. Lawyers Abroad
Africa; Europe; Foreign Legal Consultant; India;
Latin America and Caribbean; Mexico; Transnational
Legal Practice
PROGRAM CHAIR:
Anand Dayal, Advocates and Barrister, New Delhi, India
MODERATOR:
Laurence P. Wiener, Wiener Soto Caparros,
SPEAKERS:
Justin S. Antonipillai, US Department of Commerce,
Washington, DC
Chunghwan Choi, Lee & Ko, Seoul, South Korea
Prof. Jayanth Krishnan, Indiana University School of Law,
Bloomington, IN
Prof. Carole Silver, Northwestern University Law School,
Chicago, IL

2:30 PM–4:00 PM
Early Stages of International M&A:
Shareholder Activism, Venture Backed
Companies and Liability Risks
This program will review how VC Funds approach
investments in growth companies and due diligence
issues, liability risks arising from entering into pre-
contractual documents such as Term Sheets, Letters of
Intent and Memorandum of Understanding, the strategies
and legal instruments used by activist shareholders to
oppose or modify transactions, and possible responses
to such activists. Shareholder activism is on the rise, as
shareholders assert their power as owners of the company
to influence its behaviour more and more, which presents
a significant challenge for VC Funds looking to make a
non-traditional or risky investment. The program will also
note the differences in activist behaviour in Europe vs. the
United States.
COMMITTEE SPONSOR:
Europe Committee
Art & Cultural Heritage Law; International Antitrust
Law; International M&A and Joint Venture; International
Securities and Capital Markets
PROGRAM CHAIR:
Elena Bojilova, Jones Day, Brussels, Belgium
MODERATOR:
Nancy Matos, Deloitte Legal B.V., Amsterdam,
The Netherlands (invited)
SPEAKERS:
Mattia Colonnelli de Gasperis, Colonnelli de Gasperis
Studio Legale, Milano, Italy
João Otávio Olivério, Olivério Advogados,
São Paulo, Brazil
Catherine X. Pan-Giordano, Dorsey & Whitney, LLP,
New York, NY
2:30 PM–4:00 PM
Dawn Raids in Practice: Lessons
from Recent Developments
Any company can be subject to a dawn raid by authorities
investigating a competition law infringement and it’s
crucial to know how to handle this type of investigations
and to be prepared in advance. Different jurisdictions
around the world are increasingly making use of this tool
in their investigations. In addition, several recent rulings
from the EU Court of Justice, from some EU Member
States Courts and the European Court of Human Rights
have defined some important elements regarding dawn
raids. This program will consider the main practical
issues when facing a dawn raid to the light of recent
developments in the U.S., Brazil, China and the EU,
inter alia:
• The competition authorities’s powers and the
authorization to carry out the inspection;
• The action plan during the search;
• Seizure of documents (electronic documents,
phone messages, private e-mail accounts),
and legal privilege;
• The company’s duty to cooperate /obstruction;
• The role of the counsel
COMMITTEE SPONSOR:
International Antitrust Law
Europe; International Corporate Counsel; International
Criminal Law; International Human Rights
PROGRAM CHAIR:
MODERATOR:
Michael L. Martinez, Marriott International, Inc.,
Bethesda, MD
SPEAKERS:
Susana Cabrera, Garrigues, New York, NY/Madrid, Spain
Susan Ning, King Wood Mallesons, Beijing, China
Fiona Schaeffer, Milbank, New York, NY
Cristianne S. Zarzur, Pinheiro Neto Advogados,
São Paulo, Brazil
2:30 PM–4:00 PM
National Action Plans on
Business and Human Rights
The United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and
Human Rights (UNGPs) were unanimously endorsed
by the UN Human Rights Council in 2011 and were
endorsed by the American Bar Association in 2012. These
principles affirm that businesses have a responsibility
to respect human rights and that States have a duty
to ensure that they do so by taking “appropriate steps
to prevent, investigate, punish, and redress [business-
related human rights] abuse through effective policies,
legislation, regulation, and adjudication.” Since 2011,
nearly 40 countries, including the United States, have
embarked on processes to develop National Action Plans
(NAPs) on business and human rights as a means of
transforming the UNGPs into actual laws, regulations, and
policies at the national level. This panel will provide an
opportunity for stakeholders to share challenges and best
practices in NAPs development and explore strategies
and opportunities for collaboration to promote NAPs on
business and human rights.
COMMITTEE SPONSOR:
Corporate Social Responsibility
International Human Rights; International Investment and
Development; International Trade; UN and International
Institutions
PROGRAM CHAIR:
Sara Blackwell, International Corporate Accountability
Roundtable (ICAR)
MODERATOR:
Sara Blackwell, International Corporate Accountability
Roundtable (ICAR)
SPEAKERS:
Mark Hodge, Global Business Initiative for Human Rights,
East Sussex, UK
Paloma Munoz Quick, Danish Institute for Human Rights,
Copenhagen, Denmark
Jonathan Smithers, President, Law Society of England
and Wales, London, UK
Melike Yetken U.S. National Contact Point for the OECD
Guidelines, U.S. Department of State, Washington, DC

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4:00 PM–4:30 PM
Networking Break
4:30 PM–6:00 PM
The Role of Mediation in Resolving U.S.
Claims Against Cuba
Resolution of U.S. claims against Cuba is critical to
the normalization process, so as to remove obstacles
that these claims may pose to U.S. investments and
commerce with Cuba. There are 9,000 certified claims,
with an estimated value of $8 billion, and three court
judgments, with present value of over $3 billion. Cuba will
assert claims against the U.S. for damages from the U.S.
embargo, which Cuba values at $157 billion and assets
frozen in U.S. banks, estimated at $270 million. The U.S.
and Cuban governments are negotiating these claims. This
presents a timely opportunity for considering mediation
as a tool to assist with the resolution of these claims. This
program provides an in-depth discussion and analysis
about the legal and practical obstacles the U.S. claims may
present to U.S. investments and commerce with Cuba, and
how mediation may assist in resolving these claims.
COMMITTEE SPONSOR:
International Mediation Committee
Latin America and Caribbean Committee
PROGRAM CHAIR:
Ricardo J. Cata, White & Max, Miami, FL
MODERATOR:
Ricardo J. Cata, White & Max, Miami, FL
SPEAKERS:
Richard Feinberg, University of California, San Diego
School of Global Policy and Strategy, San Diego, CA
Antonio C. Martinez, II, Gerstman Schwartz Malito, LLP,
New York, NY
James M. Meyer, Harper Meyer Perez Hagen, O’Connor
Albert & Dribin LLP, Miami, FL
Nancy M. Thevenin, Thevenin Arbitration & ADR, LLC,
New York, NY
4:30 PM–6:00 PM
Developing Your Personal Brand in
the Digital Age: Content Marketing,
Metrics and More Referrals
Proving return on investment for marketing spend has
never been more essential. In this session an expert
panel will explore the role of content marketing in today’s
legal industry, providing a step-by-step guide on how
to utilize analytics to measure the success of business
development initiatives and create revenue-generating
opportunities. Speakers will include two digital marketing
experts with experience promoting global firms in local
markets; a senior in-house counsel ‘content consumer’
with invaluable insight on the most attractive and useful
content; and a partner from a major independent law
firm with experience of going to market as an author. In
today’s increasingly competitive international market, this
panel will provide the essential toolkit to give your digital
presence a professional edge. (Legal Profession)
COMMITTEE SPONSOR:
Young Lawyers Interest Network
PROGRAM CHAIR:
Jonathan Bell, Lexology, London, UK
MODERATOR:
Jonathan Bell, Lexology, London, UK
SPEAKERS:
John W. Boscariol, McCarthy, Tetrault LLP,
Toronto, Canada
Daryl Drabinsky, DLA Piper, New York, NY
John W. Hamlin, Marsh & McLennon Companies, Inc.,
New York, NY
Marci Taylor, MantraPartner LLP, Philadelphia, PA
4:30 PM–6:00 PM
Beyond the Oligarchs: A Survey of Russia’s
Vibrant High-Tech Sector and the Law
The University of California – Berkeley Law School and
academicians from the Higher School of Economics in
Nizhny Novgorod, Russia recently conducted in five major
Russian cities a joint, groundbreaking survey of Russian
venture capitalists, high-tech entrepreneurs, scientists
and engineers. The survey addressed their experience
with Russian law in such areas as IP, technology transfer,
investment, state procurement and tax. More than a
hundred representatives from leading small and medium
enterprises participated. We will discuss the survey’s
results using inter-active graphs, with links available to
the audience so that they will be able to manipulate the
graphs and fully participate in the discussion. Russian
and American economists, VCs and lawyers deeply
knowledgeable of the Russian high-tech sector will
engage the audience and each other while discussing the
survey results. The survey originated from the work of the
U.S.-Russia Bilateral Presidential Commission in analyzing
legal obstacles to innovation in Russia.
COMMITTEE SPONSOR:
Russia/Eurasia
PROGRAM CHAIR:
Pamela Egan, Rimon P.C., San Francisco, CA, and Senior
Research Fellow, Berkeley Center for Law Business and
the Economy, UC Berkeley, School of Law, Berkeley, CA
MODERATOR:
James T. Hitch, retired Managing Partner of Kiev and St.
Petersburg Offices of Baker & McKenzie, Coral Gables, FL
SPEAKERS:
Pamela Egan, Rimon P.C., San Francisco, CA, and Senior
Research Fellow, Berkeley Center for Law Business and
the Economy, UC Berkeley, School of Law, Berkeley, CA
Eduard Fiyaksel, Higher School of Economics, Nizhny
Novgorod, Russia
Olga Loy, Jones Day, Chicago, IL
Christopher Stone, DaVinci Capital, Moscow, Russia

4:30 PM–6:00 PM
Employers Abroad: How to Avoid An
Ex-Pat Nightmare in Mexico and Latin
America – Trends in Cross-Border
Employment, Tax and Immigration Law
In many cases, companies with operations abroad
have foreign personnel managing their local business
(Executives, Directors, Managers, etc.); from a business
perspective, this may be a sound decision, but there are
risks that must be analyzed prior to embarking on this
idea (or even if this has been executed). Doing so will aid
companies determine what are the best options and how
they need to prepare for possible difficulties they may face
with local law authorities, and more importantly should
the relationship with their employees deteriorate. Lawyers
from different jurisdictions will share their knowledge on
how companies need to prepare and what are the legal
(tax, social security, immigration, personal liability and
employment) and financial contingencies a company can
run into and how companies can protect themselves.
COMMITTEE SPONSOR:
Mexico
International Corporate Counsel; International Labor and
Employment Law; Latin America & Caribbean
PROGRAM CHAIRS:
Rene Alva, EC Legal (Ciudad Juarez), El Paso, TX
Benjamin C. Rosen, Rosen Law, San Jose Del Cabo,
Mexico
MODERATOR:
Rene Alva, EC Legal (Ciudad Juarez), El Paso, TX
SPEAKERS:
Roberta J. Burnette, Dentons, Los Angeles, CA
Charles E. Engeman, Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak &
Stewart, St. Thomas, USVI
Theodore Goloff, Robinson Sheppard Shapiro,
Montreal, Canada
Marianela Peralta, Walmart Stores, Inc. Bentonville, AR
4:30 PM–6:00 PM
Latest Global Trend in Regulation of
Insider Trading and Market Abuse
The regulation of insider trading and market abuse is in
“flux” whilst in the U.S. a new codified approach is being
assessed, and the EU recently published a far reaching
regulation coming into effect on July 3, 2016. How do
Canada and other jurisdictions deal with this topic? By
means of fictitious and real cases, the panel will discuss
and explain differences, trends and recent court decisions.
COMMITTEE SPONSOR:
International Securities and Capital Markets
International Financial Products and Services
PROGRAM CHAIR:
Manfred Ketzer, Hausmaninger Kletter, Vienna, Austria
MODERATOR:
Manfred Ketzer, Hausmaninger Kletter, Vienna, Austria
SPEAKERS:
Edward F. Greene, Cleary Gottlieb, New York, NY
Rob Lando, Osler, New York, NY
Cheryl Nichols, Howard University School of Law,
Washington, DC
7:00 PM–9:00 PM
Reception at Gotham Hall
Join your colleagues at the amazing Gotham Hall on
Broadway and 36th Street! Designed by Phillip Sawyer,
one of the leading architects of his time, the building
(completed in 1924) served as headquarters for the
Greenwich Savings Bank for over 50 years. See how
architects used imposing facades and central space
based on Roman design to impress customers – and
attract their money. Sawyer took inspiration from the
Roman Flavian amphitheater and Coliseum and adapted
it to a four-sided plan focused on a truly magnificent
elliptical banking room. Both the exterior and the first
floor interior of the building have been designated
New York City Landmarks, and the building is on the
National Register of Historic Places. It is the perfect
setting for a Section of International Law reception.
One ticket per person is included as part of your
Spring Meeting registration fee; this reception is free
to meeting attendees who have registered for the
entire conference.

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Thursday, April 14, 2016
7:00 AM– 6:30 PM
Registration and Exhibit Hall Open
7:30 AM– 8:45 AM
Continental Breakfast & Committee
Breakfast Meetings
Join us to learn more about the Section’s committees
(“the engines of the Section”). Find out about
committee activities and opportunities to become more
active in the Section.
9:00 AM–10:30 AM
Art Law I: Fakes and Forgery in
the Contemporary Art Market;
Diligence, Contracts and Remedies
The market for Post-War and Contemporary American
paintings has become the hottest sectors in the art
market. Not surprisingly, the high values for name-brand
contemporary paintings have attracted the attention of
forgers. In consequence, the contemporary art market
has recently seen a number of high-profile scandals, such
as the forged Modern American Masters sourced from
Glafira Rosales sold by the Knoedler Gallery and the forged
Jackson Pollack trove sold by John Re. The consequences
of these transactions are still rippling through the art
market. Panelists from private practice around the world
will discuss ways in which art market participants can
mitigate risk through due diligence and contractual
protections, and review the rights and remedies of
collectors, dealers and art advisers in disputes dealing
with stolen and forged art. Topics will include cases on
fraud, government investigations of forgery of artwork,
and due diligence standards for the purchase and sale of
works of art on the international art market.
COMMITTEE SPONSOR:
Art & Cultural Heritage Law
Europe; International Anti-Money Laundering; International
Commercial Transactions, Franchising and Distribution;
PROGRAM CHAIR:
Michael McCullough, Pearlstein & McCullough LLP,
New York, NY
MODERATOR:
Michael McCullough, Pearlstein & McCullough LLP,
New York, NY
SPEAKERS:
Jean-François Canat, UGGC Advocats, Paris, France
Lisa Gerhauser, Bonhams, San Francisco, CA
Karen Sanig, Partner, Mischon Del Reya, London, UK
Meredith Savona, FBI, New York, NY
9:00 AM–10:30 AM
How to Navigate in Latin American Turbulent
Waters After the Commodities Boom
After years of economic growth, Latin American countries
(as well as others in different parts of the world) are
beginning to feel the effects of deceleration around the
globe. That will bring troubles to all the parties involved
in projects in Latin American countries, mainly foreign
investors and contractors, who might face the prospect
of changes in the rules of the game. It might be the
time to recheck past experiences about the region and
try to be prepared for the legal challenges that might
arise in the coming years. The panel will focus on three
known phenomena, which used to be present decades
ago: nationalization of assets and projects; change of
laws looking for better conditions for the governments in
the deals; and difficulties for enforcement of contracts
when economic distress becomes the rule, and not
the exception.
COMMITTEE SPONSOR:
Latin America and Caribbean
Foreign Legal Consultant
PROGRAM CHAIR:
Leonardo Sempertegui, Sempertegui Ontaneda,
Quito, Ecuador
MODERATOR:
Salli Anne Swartz, Artus Wise Partners, Paris, France
SPEAKERS:
Eduardo Ramos Gomez, Duane Morris, Singapore
Meaghan McGrath, Chief Counsel, International Finance
Corporation, Washington, DC
Ariel Ramos, Haynes & Boone, Mexico City, Mexico
Leonardo Sempertegui, Sempertegui Ontaneda,
Quito, Eduador
9:00 AM–10:30 AM
How to Avoid Suspension and Debarment:
A Potent Government Consumer
Remedy and Serious Consequences
for Corporations and Individuals
Debarment is one of the most potent business remedies a
government as consumer can employ. With an increasing
global focus on corporate governance and responsibility,
what your client does abroad may impact both domestic
and international business. Convictions under the FCPA
and other anti-corruption laws, for example, can result
in preliminary suspension and/or ultimately debarment.
The remedy protects public funds and the integrity of
award systems. Not only are companies and individuals
precluded from receiving public procurement and
nonprocurement awards, but there can also be collateral
consequences impacting business reputation, stock prices
and financing. In addition to the U.S., a growing number
of international entities such as the World Bank and Public
Works and Government Services Canada have adopted
suspension and debarment tools. Attendees will learn:
• What can trigger an action;
• What processes are involved in the U.S. system
and elsewhere;
• How you can help your clients avoid suspension
and debarment;
• What the potential collateral consequences for
your clients are.
COMMITTEE SPONSOR:
International Procurement
Canada; International Anti-Corruption; National Security
Committee
PROGRAM CHAIR:
David M. Sims, U.S. Department of the Interior,
Washington, DC

MODERATOR:
David M. Sims, U.S. Department of the Interior,
Washington, DC
SPEAKERS:
Pascale Helene Dubois, World Bank, Washington, DC
Duc H. Nguyen, Environmental Protection Agency,
Washington, DC
Sarah Schoenmaekers, University of Maastricht,
Maastricht, The Netherlands
Brenda C. Swick, Dickinson Wright, Toronto, Canada
9:00 AM–10:30 AM
Lawyer Liability, Limitations and Insurance:
The Next Storm?
The general public may believe that all lawyers carry
malpractice insurance, but such is not the case, either
nationally or internationally. In the United States, we
generally require licensed foreign legal consultants to have
insurance. Most states, however, do not require all lawyers
to have malpractice insurance. Oregon, an exception,
requires all lawyers and temporary practice lawyers to
have insurance. Washington State requires LLLT’s to
have insurance. In other countries, the rules vary. Canada
requires all lawyers to have insurance, and many foreign
jurisdictions require U.S. lawyers to have insurance.
The rules on disclosure also vary: some jurisdictions
require disclosure to the public, others to the regulatory
authorities. The panel will discuss why U.S. jurisdictions
require lawyers to have insurance, whether it is on the
horizon, and the comparative situation in other countries,
and the challenges to multinational firms faced with
different requirements. (Ethics and Legal Profession)
COMMITTEE SPONSOR:
International Ethics
Transnational Legal Practice
PROGRAM CHAIRS:
Steven M. Richman, Clark Hill PLC, Princeton, NJ
Robert Lutz, Southwestern Law School, Los Angeles, CA
MODERATOR:
Steven M. Richman, Clark Hill PLC, Princeton, NJ
SPEAKERS:
Michael E. Burke, Arnall Golden Gregory LLP,
Washington, DC
Alberto Navarro, Navarro Castex Abogados,
Ellyn Rosen, American Bar Association, Chicago, IL
Byron Stier, Southwestern Law School, Los Angeles, CA
9:00 AM–10:30 AM
Proof of Foreign Law – A Comparison
of the Approaches in the U.S. Courts
and in International Arbitration
Counsel for parties involved in cross-border litigation
often face the daunting challenge of proving foreign law
as part of their case. This program will explore the current
issues that litigants face in proving foreign law in court
proceedings and in international arbitration. As part of
the program, experienced trial counsel from the U.S. will
present mock arguments to a U.S. court in a hypothetical
dispute over proof of foreign law. In a separate part of
the program, members of the panel will discuss the
issues raised by the hypothetical argument and will also
discuss the approaches to proof of foreign law utilized in
international arbitration proceedings. The program will
conclude with questions from attendees to panel members
on the issues raised by the presentations.
COMMITTEE SPONSOR:
International Arbitration
PROGRAM CHAIR:
Guy S. Lipe, Vinson & Elkins, Houston, Texas
MODERATOR:
Judge Harvey Brown, Houston Court of Appeals,
Houston, Texas
SPEAKERS:
Robert Brodegaard, Brodegaard & Associates,
New York, NY
Guy S. Lipe, Vinson & Elkins, Houston, Texas
Dana McGrath, Sidley & Austin, New York, NY
Louise Ellen Teitz, Roger Williams University School of
Law, Bristol, RI
9:00 AM–10:30 AM
Asset Repatriation: How Governments
Can Recover and Repatriate Assets
Stolen By Corrupt Officials
This program will focus on stolen public funds (much
of which has been taken from developing countries and
emerging markets as a result of corruption) that can be
rightfully returned and used for the benefit of the peoples
in the victim countries. Program panelists will cover asset
recovery techniques and programs (such as the U.S.
Kleptocracy Initiative) used in the fight against corruption
and outline strategies based on actual case examples for
how governments can seek in the repatriation of such
funds for use in transparent and accountable ways. Target
audience would include government, legal and accounting
advisors, non-government organizations or anyone who
has an interest in asset recovery matters.
COMMITTEE SPONSOR:
International Anti-Money Laundering
International Criminal Law; International Anti-Corruption;
Middle East; Africa
PROGRAM CHAIR:
Obiamaka P. Madubuko, Greenberg Traurig LLP,
New York, NY
MODERATOR:
Obiamaka P. Madubuko, Greenberg Traurig LLP,
New York, NY
SPEAKERS:
Daniel Claman, U.S. Department of Justice,
Washington, DC
Larissa Gray, World Bank StAR Initiative, Washington, DC
James Maton, Edwards Wildman Palmer LLP, London, UK
9:00 AM–10:30 AM
Under Siege: Shareholder Activism,
Governance Turmoil & Pressured Boards
and Deals
Heading into 2016, no company is too big, too well-known,
too successful or even too new to become targeted by
shareholder activists. No longer a matter of one-off,
isolated approaches that might happen to someone else,
activism now is a permanent environment of scrutiny and
potential second-guessing, in which public companies,
their long-term strategies and their preferred deals may
be aggressively targeted and challenged. The challenge
is led by sophisticated, well-advised hedge funds, some
of whom are laser-focused on boosting the stock price as
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through escalating pressure and scorched-earth tactics,
and others of who may pursue more constructive, open-
minded, behind-the-scenes approaches.
Although expectations of boards are at an all-time high
and will only increase, particularly regarding board
renewal, self-assessment and shareholder engagement,
mainstream institutions and even some of the most
prominent pension funds may be increasingly willing
to defend and protect boards and management teams
from short-termist pressures if they are satisfied with a
company’s long-term plans and governance practices. On
the other hand, many in the financial community still need
fast returns and will happily enlist the aid of an activist
when their portfolio needs a boost.
In this new environment, companies can either lead and
adapt from a position of strength or be caught off-guard
and flat-footed in the face of an activist challenge.
COMMITTEE SPONSOR:
International Private Equity
PROGRAM CHAIR:
Sabastian V. Niles, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz,
New York, NY
MODERATOR:
Sabastian V. Niles, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz,
New York, NY
SPEAKERS:
Joseph Basile, Foley Hoag LLP, Boston, MA
Gordon N. Cameron, Stikeman Elliott LLP, New York, NY
10:30 AM–11:00 AM
Networking Break
10:30 AM–11:00 AM
“How To” Series: Section Publishing –
How to Achieve Your Name in Print
Do you consider yourself an expert within your practice
area of international law? If so, world-wide recognition
is at your doorstep, by becoming a published author in
one of the ABA Section of International Law’s several
channels of publication. Whether you aspire to write or edit
a book, contribute a scholarly law review article or book
chapter, author a succinct news article or an informative
committee newsletter essay, publishing through our
Section is an effective way to demonstrate your expertise.
At this informational session Publications Officer Patrick
Del Duca and the editors of The International Lawyer, The
International Law News and the Year-in-Review will coach
you on how to start on your way as a published author of
the ABA Section of International Law.
For more guidance on publishing with the Section, visit
the Section website at http://www.americanbar.org/
groups/international_law/leadership.html.
11:00 AM–12:30 PM
Copyright Reform: Continents Colide?/!
Ongoing legislative reform in the European Union under
the banner “Digital Single Market” promises to enable
greater consumer access to and use of creative works
while also providing an environment to enable companies
in Europe to better compete in the information age. But
do these reforms go too far, or even not far enough to
achieve their stated purposes? What will they mean for
U.S. technology companies, online service providers and
creative industries? Are the benefits for European content
producers and online providers likely to materialize? A
panel of cross-industry experts discuss the implications,
challenges and conflicts posed by pending EU copyright
reforms and the Digital Single Market initiative, and what
they mean for the future of innovation and new media
opportunities in Europe.
COMMITTEE SPONSOR:
New Media and Content Innovation
Europe; International Intellectual Property Rights
PROGRAM CHAIR:
Lois Fishman, Law Office of Lois R. Fishman,
Los Angeles, CA
MODERATOR:
Lois Fishman, Law Office of Lois R. Fishman,
Los Angeles, CA
SPEAKERS:
Anne-Catherine Lorrain, European Parliament,
Brussels, Belgium
Ros Lynch, Intellectual Property Office, London, UK
Ted Shapiro, Wiggins, Brussels, Belgium
Jule Sigall, Microsoft Corp., Seattle, WA
11:00 AM–12:30 PM
Syria Refugees: What Are the Economic
and Social Consequences to the States
Granting Asylum to Those Displaced?
Since the outbreak of civil war in Syria in March 2011,
an estimated nine million Syrians have fled their homes
taking refuge in neighboring countries such as Lebanon,
Jordan, Turkey or the European Union (EU). According
to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
(UNHCR), approximately 150,000 refugees have settled in
the European Union and many more are striving beyond.
EU Member states have pledged to resettle a further
33,000 Syrians. The vast majority of these resettlement
spots – 28,500 or 85% – are pledged by Germany.
Absorbing the influx of refugees has been an enormous
and unique challenge for Syrias’ neighbors, Europe and
the rest of the world, raising such issues as economic,
education, immigration, health, housing, human trafficking,
travel, freedom of movement and security within the
region and countries involved. The panel will examine the
role played by the states involved, both as providers of
humanitarian aid and as a home for refugees. It will also
address the implications for the stability of the recipient
countries and a better understanding of the crisis.
COMMITTEE SPONSOR:
Africa; Asia/Pacific; Europe; International Immigration and
Naturalization; International Refugee Law; Middle East; UN
and International Institutions

PROGRAM CHAIR:
MODERATOR:
Rosa Lima, Rosa Lima PC, Albuquerque, NM
SPEAKERS:
Jacqueline Bart, BartLAW Canadian Immigration,
Toronto, ON, Canada
Ninette Kelley, United Nations High Commissioner for
Refugees, New York, NY
Jessica Therkelsen, Asylum Access, Oakland, CA
Conrad Robert Tribble, U.S. Department of State,
Washington, DC
11:00 AM–12:30 PM
Art Law II: Transfer of Title in Art: Best
Practices to Avoid a Rude Awakening
The recent scandal surrounding the well-known Salander-
O’Reilly Gallery in New York City has alarmed art buyers
and sellers alike. The gallery’s bankruptcy has pinned
art buyers and consignors against each other in bitter
disputes over the ownership of valuable art works. A
number of courts in New York have been called upon
to analyze complex art transactions and to scrutinize
commercial standards of the art trade to determine who
among the various players had satisfied their due diligence
obligations and, thus, was the true owner of the art works
in the center of the conflicts. The decisions offer some
much-needed guidance as to the level of due diligence
that is expected of art buyers, consignors and other art
market participants. The panelists will discuss the due
diligence requirements in the U.S. and Europe and suggest
best practices for buyers and sellers of art works.
COMMITTEE SPONSOR:
Art & Cultural Heritage Law
Europe; International Litigation; International Private Client;
International Secured Transactions
PROGRAM CHAIR:
MODERATOR:
Anne-Sophie Nardon, Borghese Associés, Paris, France
SPEAKERS:
Friederike von Brühl, K&L Gates, Berlin, Germany
Gregor Kleinknecht, Hunters, London, UK
Lucian Simmons, Sotheby’s, New York, NY
11:00 AM–12:30 PM
Unleashing Financial Independence: Women,
Mobile Payments and Virtual Currencies
If women hold up half the sky, their half is heavy with the
storm clouds of poverty, meager access to healthcare,
illiteracy and sexual violence. Financial independence,
savings, credit and insurance provide a pathway to
empowerment, with collateral benefits to families and
communities. Yet, an estimated 40% of the world’s women
do not have access to financial services and numbers are
as low as 25% in India, 3% in Afghanistan, below 22% in
many parts of Sub-Saharan Africa and below 13% in the
Middle-East and North Africa. The microfinance movement
has successfully reached millions of the world’s poorest
with small loans. Emerging technologies including mobile
payments and virtual currencies now present new avenues
to reach the unbanked, reduce transaction costs and break
down the barriers that result in financial exclusion. This
panel will explore the emerging opportunities for women
to gain access to financial services and the associated
legal issues. (Ethics)
COMMITTEE SPONSOR:
India
PROGRAM CHAIR:
Richa Naujoks, Nixon Peabody LLP, New York, NY
MODERATOR:
Ingrid Busson-Hall, Morgan Stanley, New York, NY
SPEAKERS:
Mary Chaffin, Accion, Cambridge, MA
Mary Ellen Iskenderian, Women’s World Banking,
New York, NY
Elizabeth Rossiello, BitPesa, Nairobi, Kenya
Paul Vigna, The Wall Street Journal, New York, NY
11:00 AM–12:30 PM
Agreed, Vereinbart, Acuerdo – Cross
Cultural Negotiation
Have you ever dealt with someone who seemed to think
a contract was still negotiable after it was signed? How
many times have we entered a room to negotiate with
attorneys and clients of several different nationalities from
several different countries with several different legal
systems? How can an attorney prepare to manage culture
in making deals in Seoul this week and France the next?
Cultural differences often play such an important role in
negotiation that they can derail the entire process. Many
subconsciously use stereotypes to navigate the waters
but reliance on sweeping statements about a particular
culture can have a dramatic and detrimental impact on
negotiations. A panel of international lawyers will share
their experience and provide useful tips while we ask the
audience to participate in sharing how they would solve a
set of example problems in their repective cultures. (Skills)
COMMITTEE SPONSOR:
Law Student, LL.M. and New Lawyer Outreach
Young Lawyers Interest Network
PROGRAM CHAIR:
Desiree Jaeger-Fine, J-F Consulting, New York, NY
MODERATOR:
Desiree Jaeger-Fine, J-F Consulting, New York, NY
SPEAKERS:
Martha Bucaram, Manhattan Associates, Atlanta, GA
Kabir Duggal, Baker & McKenzie, New York, NY
Robert Romano, Locke Lord LLP, New York, NY
11:00 AM–12:30 PM
Till Death Do Us Part….or Not?
International Issues in Marriage, Divorce
and Custody
The program will deal with cross border relationships,
family, immigration, custody, cultural and ethical issues.
The panelists will discuss international child abduction
and the difficulties it poses in international custody
battles. Recent news items will be discussed in the area. A
hypothetical fact situation will be discussed and audience
participation will be encouraged.
COMMITTEE SPONSOR:
International Family Law Committee

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Canada, Immigration and Nationality, International
Litigation, International Mediation, International Private
Client. India, Middle East, China
PROGRAM CHAIR:
Sergio R. Karas, Karas Immigration Law, Toronto, Canada
MODERATOR:
Sergio R. Karas, Karas Immigration Law, Toronto, Canada
SPEAKERS:
Graeme D. Kirk, Gross & Co, London, UK
Daniela Horvitz, Horvitz & Horvitz Abogados,
Santiago, Chile
Jeremy D. Morley, The Law Office of Jeremy D. Morley,
New York, NY
Jessica Sandberg, Advokat Jessica Sandberg AB,
Stockholm, Sweden
11:00 AM–12:30 PM
Are You Getting the Benefit of Your Bargain?
The Role of Good Faith in M&A Transactions
Tough discussions, confrontational positions and a
compromise laid down in a lengthy contract – this is the
script for many M&A transactions. But will the parties be
able to enforce what has been agreed to in the free play of
negotiating power and skills, or is there an additional layer
to take into account? What are the rule of engagement and
are there lines not to be crossed?
The principles of good faith and fair dealings may
provide limitations and guidelines to the participants
in a transaction and come to play at various stages of
the M&A process, from disclosures and due diligence
to the negotiation and enforcement of the transaction
documents. The role attributed to and the importance
placed on these principles by statute and courts varies
greatly between jurisdictions and legal systems. This
panel will discuss the different approaches taken to
the application of the principle of good faith in M&A
transactions around the world and the implications on
structuring the process and the drafting and enforcement
of M&A contracts.
COMMITTEE SPONSOR:
Europe
PROGRAM CHAIRS:
Mabel Álvarez Giay, Alliantia, Madrid, Spain
Ronald J. Meissner, Oppenhoff & Partner,
Frankfurt, Germany
MODERATOR:
Ronald J. Meissner, Oppenhoff & Partner,
Frankfurt, Germany
SPEAKERS:
Pablo Ferraro Mila, Gonzalez & Ferraro Mila, Buenos
Aires, Argentina
Young-Cheol Jeong, Sigong Law, Seoul, Korea (invited)
Alessandra Tarissi de Jacobis, Cocuzza & Associati,
Milan, Italy
Salli Swartz, Artus Wise, Paris, France
Steven Levin, Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg,
New York, NY
12:45 PM–2:15 PM
Luncheon – Keynote Speaker:
Justice Stephen Breyer
Join us for a dynamic
conversation with U.S.
Supreme Court Justice
Stephen Breyer and Ron Cass
(a member of our Council and
Dean Emeritus of Boston
University School of Law).
Justice Breyer recently
published The Court and the
World: American Law and the
New Global Realities in which he examines the work of
the Supreme Court of the United States in an
increasingly interconnected world, a world in which all
sorts of activity, both public and private—from the
conduct of national security policy to the conduct of
international trade—obliges the Court to understand
and consider circumstances beyond America’s borders.
A book signing will follow the luncheon.
2:30 PM–4:00 PM
The International Court of Justice at 70
The International Court of Justice will celebrate its 70th
anniversary this spring. The ICJ is not only the principal
judicial organ of the United Nations, it is also the only
international judicial body to possess general jurisdiction.
The panel will review the contributions of the ICJ as
a judicial institution, and will explore in particular the
jurisprudence of the past 10 years. However, the panel will
not just discuss the past but will also explore the future
role of the ICJ in developing international law.
COMMITTEE SPONSOR:
International Courts
Latin America and Caribbean
PROGRAM CHAIR:
Viren Mascarenhas, King & Spalding, New York, NY
MODERATOR:
Andrew Loewenstein, Foley Hoag LLP, Boston, MA
SPEAKERS:
Thomas Buergenthal, former judge of the International
Court of Justice, The Hague, The Netherlands
Harold Koh, former Legal Advisor to U.S. State
Department, Yale Law School, New Haven, CT
Sean Murphy, The George Washington University Law
Schoool, Washington, DC
2:30 PM–4:00 PM
Tax Offense as a Predicate Offense
in Money-Laundering: International
Comparative Approach
The panel will consist of a round table discussion among
experienced practitioners from various jurisdictions on
the implementation of the 2012 Financial Action Task
Force Recommendations (“FATF Recommendations”),
in particular with respect to tax offenses as predicate
offense to money laundering. Switzerland recently enacted
drastic measures in order to comply with the FATF
Recommendations by introducing qualified tax offenses

as predicate offenses to money laundering and other
transparency requirements. Other jurisdictions, such as
the United Kingdom and Italy, have a different approach to
money laundering, with a very broad “all crimes” reporting
regime. This panel, led by a former head of the Criminal a
Division at the U.S. Justice Department, will draw on the
comparative perspectives of the panelists to explore the
ways in which different jurisdictions have approached the
implementation of the FATF Recommendations and the
risks and opportunities that presents to practitioners in
this area.
COMMITTEE SPONSOR:
International Anti-Money Laundering
PROGRAM CHAIR:
Saverio Lembo, Baer & Karrer SA, Geneva, Switzerland
MODERATOR:
David A. O’Neil, Debevoise & Plimpton LLP, New York, NY
SPEAKERS:
Federico Busatta, Gianni, Origoni, Grippo, Cappelli &
Partners, Milan, Italy
Susannah Cogman, Herbert Smith Freehills, London, UK
Saverio Lembo, Bar & Karrer, Geneva, Switzerland
Fabyola En Rodrigues, Demarest Advogados,
São Paulo, Brazil
2:30 PM–4:00 PM
Austerity, Big Government and the Practical
Limits of Taxation
Recent events have seen governments groan under
the burden of debt. Other governments are debating
downsizing to reduce costs. Still other governments are
supporting further growth by extending their tax base
both within and without their borders. Multinational
taxpayers have been caught in the middle as governments
strain to meet their basic needs or support their desired
growth. This panel will discuss the minimum needs
of an efficient tax administration, current techniques
and proposals tax administration are using to protect
their tax base, and proposals that would expand the
tax base. Topics discussed will include base erosion
proposals, tax information sharing and multijurisdictional
enforcement efforts.
COMMITTEE SPONSOR:
International Taxation
PROGRAM CHAIR:
Paul D. Carman, Chapman and Cutler LLP, Chicago, IL
MODERATOR:
Paul D. Carman, Chapman and Cutler LLP, Chicago, IL
SPEAKERS:
Javier Canosa, Canosa Abogados, Buenos Aires,
Argentina
Charlotte Crane, Northwestern Pritzker University School
of Law, Chicago, IL
Star Lopez, Trabuco Canyon, CA
Daniel Shaviro, New York University School of Law,
New York, NY
2:30 PM–4:00 PM
When Kids are Held Hostage
in Separation or Divorce: How to Implement
the Hague Convention Worldwide
The Hague Convention of October 25th, 1980 on the Civil
Aspects of International Child Abduction has brought
justice to children by providing for efficient mechanisms
to bring children before the judge of their last habitual
residence. This has made court measures in cases of
separation or divorce litigation more transparent, avoiding
that children become hostages of their parents’ loss in
irrational behavior. What should you do if you get retained
for a case where a multinational couple splits up and one
of them intends to travel away with a minor or even use
the child as leverage? What are your ethical obligations as
a lawyer? What are the experiences of countries who have
recently joined? What can be done to establish justice and
expand the Convention? How must litigation be fought for
in countries where the Hague Convention isn’t ratified?
The panel will discuss rule of law, family law, litigation,
mediation and public international law aspects as well as
practical advice for clients who fear their children may be
abducted or are concerned about overseas travel, or are
contemplating international marriage or divorce.
COMMITTEE SPONSOR:
International Family Law
International Litigation; International Private Client;
Immigration
PROGRAM CHAIR:
Markus Zwicky, Zwicky Windlin & Partner, Zug,
Switzerland
MODERATOR:
Maritza Rodriguez, Esq., Rodriguez Law Firm, LLC,
Newark, NJ
SPEAKERS:
Jesus Eduardo Arias, Los Angeles, CA
Frances Goldsmith, Libra Avocats, Paris, France
Melissa Kucinski, MK Family Law, Washington, DC
Russel Murray III, PC, Englewood, CO
Stephen Zollman, Law Offices of Stephen C. Zollman,
Guernevile, CA
2:30 PM–4:00 PM
Climate Change Post Paris: Is There Hope for
Climate Justice Under International Law?
Climate change is increasingly recognized as global
problem with moral dimensions. As Pope Francis
declaimed in his powerful encyclical, Laudato Si,
climate change impacts the poor most, but is driven
by the voracious consumption of the wealthy. Human
rights scholars conclude the link between human
rights protections and climate change is undeniable. A
focus on “climate justice” thus means more than just
stopping climate change or helping communities adapt
to its impacts—it raises questions of accountability for
causing climate change and puts human rights central to
the discussion. With the December 2015 Paris talks behind
us, and a new international framework for responding to
the threat of climate change unfolding, a central question
remains: Is there scope for international law to provide
justice to those who suffer the most from climate change,
but contributed the least to creating the problem? This
panel will provide an overview of the outcomes of the
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to address climate justice under the international climate
change agreements, human rights mechanisms or other
sources of international law.
COMMITTEE SPONSOR:
International Environmental Law
International Energy & Natural Resource; International
Human Rights; International Refugee Law, Corporate Social
Responsibility; International Investment & Development;
International Trade; National Security; Asia/Pacific;
Canada; India; Mexico; Law Student, LL.M. & New Lawyer
Outreach; Young Lawyers Interest Network
PROGRAM CHAIR:
Fatima Ahmad, International Environmental Law
Committee, Washington, DC
MODERATOR:
Alicia Cate, U.S. Department of State, Washington, DC
SPEAKERS:
Patrizio Civili, United Nations International Development
Law Organization, New York, NY
Michael Gerrard, Columbia Law School, New York, NY
Jamie Henn, 350.org, Brooklyn, NY
2:30 PM–4:00 PM
Future Forward: Change, Transformation
and the Mid-Career Lawyer
Globalization, technology and disruptive change to the
legal services marketplace are all transforming the
environment in which lawyers are practicing, domestically
and internationally. Should mid-career lawyers be
concerned about these changes? Will their daily practices
be the same three years from now? How can they prepare
for the challenges of change? What other skills might
they need to develop and deploy? What early lessons are
available from the ABA Commission on the Future of Legal
Services? (Ethics)
COMMITTEE SPONSOR:
Transnational Legal Practice
International Law Practice Management Forum, Young
Lawyers’ Interest Network, International Ethics, US
Lawyers Abroad, International Legal Education and
Specialist Certification, Foreign Legal Consultant
PROGRAM CHAIR:
Hermann Knott, Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft MBH,
Cologne, Germany
MODERATOR:
Hermann Knott, Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft MBH,
Cologne, Germany
SPEAKERS:
Stephen Denyer, Head of City and International, The Law
Society, London, UK
Renee Dopplick, Presidential Task Force on Sustainable
Development, Washington, DC
Susan Hackett, Legal Executive Leadership,
Chevy Chase, MD
Paul Paton, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
Andrew Perlman, Suffolk University Law School,
Boston, MA
2:30 PM–4:00 PM
International Merger Review: Traps for
the Unwary
This program will focus on antitrust and foreign
investment review of mergers and acquisitions in four
leading jurisdictions: EU, US, China and Brazil. Issues to be
explored include:
• The use of economic analysis in antitrust merger
investigations, how best to deal with, and where
such analysis can help or hurt;
• Divestitures including the need for advance
planning as well as the effects of remedy
negotiations on timing and deal valuation;
• The potential for a proposed deal stimulating (i) a
competing offer for one of the merger parties or
(ii) other mergers in the industry that will have an
impact on whether the deal can be completed and
the level of divestments required;
• Foreign investment review including the effects
on timing and the extent to which deal can
be completed or the remedies that will need
to be offered apart from what the antitrust
agencies require.
COMMITTEE SPONSOR:
International Antitrust Law
China, Europe, Latin American and Carribean
PROGRAM CHAIR:
David A. Schwartz, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz,
New York, NY
MODERATOR:
Alfredo O’Farrell, Marval, O’Farrell & Mairal, Buenos
Aires, Argentina
SPEAKERS:
Theodore Edelman, Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, New York,
NY (invited)
Laurent Garzaniti, Freshfields, Bruckhaus Deringer LLP,
Brussels, Belgium
Janet Hui, Jun He Law Offices, Beijing, China (invited)
Barbara Rosenberg, Chambers and Partners, São Paulo,
Brazil (invited)
4:00 PM –4:30 PM
Networking Break
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Books Board Meeting
Our Section’s Books Board meets periodically to assess
book proposals, formulate feedback to aspiring authors
and editors, guide the progress of book marketing,
and propose recommendations regarding publication
initiatives. Our Section’s Publications Officer extends
an open invitation for you to attend this meeting. If you
already are a published Section author, if you would like
to become a Section author, if you would like to advance
the work of your Committee by involving it in Section
Publications, or if you simply are curious about the
publication process, please join us.

4:30 PM–6:00 PM
Victims’s Search for Justice: International
Criminal Tribunals and the Victims’ Role
As the 70th Anniversary of the Nuremburg Trials approach,
and we just commemorated the 20 year anniversary
of Srebrenica genocide in Bosnia, the international
community is reflecting on whether these tribunals
have brought justice to victims and whether they have
contributed to transitional and restorative justice in these
post-conflict regions. Victims are an integral part of justice
and reconciliation but often times their voices are muted
or set aside. Over the past twenty years, the international
tribunals have struggled with questions of how to involve
victims in court proceedings, how to protect victims, and
how to render justice.
COMMITTEE SPONSOR:
International Human Rights
PROGRAM CHAIR:
Eva Nudd, Human Rights Consultant, Nairobi, Kenya
MODERATOR:
Eva Nudd, Human Rights Consultant, Nairobi, Kenya
SPEAKERS:
Tamara Cummings-John, United Nations, New York, NY
Refik Hodzic, International Center for Transitional Justice,
New York, NY
Emma Lindsay, Bryan Cave, New York, NY
Elizabeth Turchi, Special Tribunal for Lebanon,
New York, NY
4:30 PM–6:00 PM
Africa Rising: Reality or Fiction?
In December 2011, the Economist magazine predicted
that after many years of slow growth, Africa had a real
chance of following in the footsteps of Asia. In July 2015,
President Obama in a speech in Kenya observed that
Africa was on the move. There seems to be evidence of
growth and of the possibility that the vision of African
tigers may become reality. The question still remains
whether Africa is doing enough. Internal conflicts abound;
Boko Haram and terrorist groups remain a threat; and
public institutions remain extremely weak as was evident
in the response to the ebola outbreak. The panel will
assess the state of Africa today with particular emphasis
on legal reforms and how these will make the continent
attractive for inward investment.
COMMITTEE SPONSOR:
Africa Committee
International Investment and Development;
International Trade
PANEL CHAIR:
Yvonne Fiadjoe, Ghana National Gas Company,
Accra, Ghana
MODERATOR:
Jacob Saah, Saah Partners, Accra, Ghana
SPEAKERS:
Babatunde Raji Fashola, SAN, Honourable Minister for
Power, Works and Housing, Abuja, Nigeria
Kalidou Gadio, African Development Bank,
Abidijan, Cote d’Ivoire
Monica Musonda, Java Foods, Lusaka, Zambia
Dr. Vera Songwe, International Finance Corporation,
Dakar, Sengal
4:30 PM–6:00 PM
Innovation versus Regulation: UBER and
the Sharing Economy
The emerging new business models of “sharing
economy” or personal “peer to peer” services like Uber
facilitated by mobile aps and Internet communications
present challenging issues in labor and employment law,
competition, privacy and clashes of jurisdiction among
regulatory agencies. How can traditional businesses
compete, or do these disruptive technologies just
represent the evolution of “old school” business models
into “micro-franchising” – a social media based twenty-
first century network of independent “freelancers”? Can
a public sector/private sector balance provide regulations
to protect consumer safety and privacy without stifling
innovation and job opportunities in struggling economies,
or the unfair competition concerns of traditional industry
business operators? A panel consisting of some of the
key players in the debate, some having very different
viewpoints, and academics in competition policy, compare
European perspectives with those of U.S. regulators
and economists.
COMMITTEE SPONSOR:
International Commercial Transactions, Franchising
and Distribution
PROGRAM CHAIR:
Daniel McGlynn, SolAero Technologies Corp.,
Albuquerque, NM
MODERATOR:
Frank Roehling, Freshfields, Berlin, Germany
SPEAKERS:
Matthew Burton,, Uber Technologies Inc.,
Washington, DC (Invited)
Damien Geradin, George Mason University School of Law,
Fairfax, VA, and EDGE Legal, Brussels, Belgium
Michael Nielsen, International Road Transport Union,
Brussels, Belgium
Sofia Ranchordas, Yale Law School, New Haven, CT
4:30 PM–6:00 PM
Governing the Universe: The Future of
Global Internet Governance
The Internet continues to expand exponentially. As
developing countries seek to enlarge their network
infrastructure, providing access to billions more people.
Government surveillance of population’s on-line activities
and data collection continue to be debated and the EU
is closely scrutinizing the right to be forgotten in the
cyber-sphere. But who actually controls and administers
this ever-growing electronic universe and what rules
do they function under? In December 2015, the UN
General Assembly adopted an outcome statement firmly
recognizing the value of the multi-stakeholder model of
Internet governance and in 2016, the contract granting
the U.S. Dept. of Commerce oversight of ICANN’s comes
to an end. A complex multi-stakeholder process has
been underway since March 2014, to determine the
shape of the transition, and how ICANN will be held
accountable once the NTIA stewardship ends. How does
ICANN continue its mandate of helping preserve the
operational stability of the Internet; promoting competition;
and achieving genuine broad representation of the
global Internet community? ICANN has been accused
by some of not being sufficiently transparent. As this
transition takes place, what roles should governments

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