Africa Legal Conference 2018
You are cordially invited to the third annual Africa Legal Conference. The goal of the conference is to foster discussion and a better understanding of Africa and the Law through an analysis of several topics. This year we will focus on environmental justice, business, and development in urban areas. Specifically, our panels will cover: 1) A Shift in Constitutional Frameworks in Environmental Law, Business, and Development in Africa; 2) Advancements in Environmental Justice & Development in Urban Areas, and 3) Legal Approaches to Business and Social Responsibility.
We will have a conversation on the transformations of political regimes in light of current events in Zimbabwe, Kenya, The Gambia, and South Africa. Additionally, we plan to honor practitioners, who have made a positive impact in Africa using the law. Attendees of both events include legal and business practitioners, law students, and members of the local community including international embassies. A keynote speech will be made by The Hon. Justice Dr. Willy Mutunga, the former Chief Justice of Kenya. Panelists include Nneoma Nwogu, Senior Counsel to the World Bank; Osai Ojigho, Director of Amnesty International Nigeria; Chude Jidenowo, a lawyer, author, and media entrepreneur listed on Forbes' 30 under 30 Entrepreneurs in Africa and many more.
We look forward to hosting you on April 6. See you soon.
Registration Link: https://www.wcl.american.edu/secle/registration.
- Conference
- Open To The Public, Alumni, Students AND Faculty/Staff
- CLE
"Turn it Around" Series: Issue Spotting/Multiple Choice
The Office of Academic Excellence will be on hand to help students improve their issue spotting and multiple choice test-taking skills. Lunch provided!
- Workshop
- Open To Students
Mindfulness Mondays
Join instructor Aurora Hutchinson for a mindfulness session in N100B Wellness Space (first floor of the library, to the left).
- Workshop
- Open To Students AND Faculty/Staff
The Colours of Food Security -- A Human Rights Photo Series
Join the Center for Human Rights & Humanitarian Law's Student Advisory Board for "The Colours of Food Security", a human rights photo series. This exhibit explores the social, environmental, and human rights issues the food system faces, and illustrates the broad range of policy solutions needed to change the way agriculture operates on a global scale. The photo series will be displayed from 4:30pm - 6:30pm on April 9 in the Founder's Hall Lobby.
- Presentation
- Open To The Public, Alumni, Students AND Faculty/Staff
Pathways to Employment in International Law
International and Comparative Studies and the American Bar Association Section of International Law will host a diverse group of attorneys currently engaged in practicing international law, advising clients on legal issues involving international matters, doing research, and advising governments. The speakers will share their experiences and advise JD and LLM students on how to pursue an interesting and successful career in international practice.
Speakers:
Noman Goheer, WCL JD’11, Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, Global Trade and Investment Group
Maricela Lechuga,WCL JD’16, Tahirih Justice Center
Alexandra Manea WCL LL.M.’14, The World Bank, Office of Suspension and Debarment
And others to be confirmed
Moderator:
Celestine Greenwood, Barrister-at-Law, LL.B., M.Sc., WCL LL.M.’17, LL.M. Career Counselor.
Registration is free, but required. To register, please go to www.wcl.american.edu/secle/registration.
For further information, contact: Office of Special Events & Continuing Legal Education, 202.274.4075 or secle@wcl.american.edu
- Lecture
- Open To The Public, Alumni, Students AND Faculty/Staff
- CLE