Apr 11 Wed
2018

International Suite Talks

12:00PM - 01:00PM Y360

  • Information Session
  • Open To The Public, Alumni, Students AND Faculty/Staff
Apr 11 Wed
2018

Professional Development Session: Sustainability in the Workplace

12:00PM - 01:00PM Washington College of Law N105

Hoping to avoid burn out in your high stress career after graduation? Whether beginning a career in corporate law or public interest, developing strategies for long term professional success starts with learning from the experts. April 11th at 12:00 PM in N105, join the Women and the Law Program and OCPD for their first professional development training session. Becca O'Connor, Vice President of Public Policy at RAINN; and Manar Morales, President & CEO of the Diversity and Flexibility Alliance will discuss how to find and cultivate a mentor relationship, offer advice on how to navigate hostile workplace environments, and share strategies for incorporating self-care into a hectic workweek.  RSVP to womenlaw@wcl.american.edu to reserve your spot. 

  • Training
  • Open To The Public AND Students
Apr 11 Wed
2018

WCL Connections

05:30PM - 07:30PM Washington College of Law YT01-01

 Please join us for WCL Connections! Our annual networking reception for students and employers participating in the Fall Recruitment Program will take place on Wednesday, April 11th from 5:30pm to 7:30 p.m. There will be an opening program, so please arrive by 5:30.


WCL Connections provides a valuable opportunity for students to meet employers in an informal setting before the official recruitment season begins. This event is for those who intend to participate in 2018 On-Campus Interviews or Resume Collections.

What to Expect at WCL Connections:
Business dress is required. Please do not bring resumes. OCPD’s Professionalism and No Show Policy applies to this event. Additional details will be sent to registered student guests.

* This event is currently at capacity and the waitlist is closed.*

  • Reception
  • Open To Alumni, Students AND Faculty/Staff
Apr 12 Thu
2018

Party-Appointed Quantum Experts: an Empirical Study of ICSID Awards

04:30AM - 05:20PM Washington College of Law NT01

Mr. Bergolla Álvarez will address the role of party-appointed experts in a universe of 64 publicly available ICSID awards.  

This presentation will discuss (i) the influence of common law participants on party-appointed experts practice in ICSID arbitration; (ii) the presence of potential biases on the part of repeat-player party-appointed experts; their ability to achieve favorable outcomes; and (iii) the tribunals' performance in weighing complex party-appointed expert’s testimony.

This analysis is based on the classification of law firms and arbitrators (as common law/non-common law affiliated), party-appointed experts (by name, firm, testimony, and fees charged), and the awards (by monetary outcomes).

Registration is not required.

  • Conference
  • Open To The Public, Alumni, Students AND Faculty/Staff
Apr 12 Thu
2018

The 5th International Conference on Legislation and Law Reform

07:45AM - 05:00PM Washington College of Law YT01

The annual International Conference on Legislation and Law Reform focuses on how laws are written in the United States and around the world at the international, national, and subnational levels. It provides an unparalleled opportunity for a wide range of experts to meet and exchange knowledge and perspectives on a topic of great importance to governance: the drafting and reform of laws.

Informative presentations from a diverse array of legislative experts, including:

  • Craig Volden, Associate Dean, University of Virginia, notable author on the U.S. Congress.
  • Wim Voermans, Professor, Leiden University, President of the International Association of Legislation.
  • Sarah Lawsky, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Northwestern Pritzker School of Law.
  • Wade Ballou, Legislative Counsel, U.S. House of Representatives.
  • Don Colagiuri, Barrister, Parliamentary Counsel of New South Wales.
  • Jeannine Bednar-Giyose, Director, Treasury Department, South Africa.
  • Elizabeth Bakibinga-Gaswaga, Legal Adviser, Commonwealth Secretariat.
Choose from plenary and breakout sessions on a wide range of topics, including:
  • Building a better Congress
  • Plain language legislative drafting
  • Rule of law and the American justice system
  • Law and the European migration crisis
  • International regulatory standards
  • Social protection legislation in Ghana
  • Judicial interpretations in China
  • Agenda 2030: UN sustainable development
To view the full agenda, register, or obtain more information, visit the conference website at www.ilegis.org or email info@ilegis.com

CLE accreditation pending

  • Conference
  • Open To The Public, Alumni, Students AND Faculty/Staff
  • CLE