International Law Weekend 2017 (ILW 2017)

International Law Weekend 2017 (ILW 2017) - the premier international law event of the fall season – is scheduled for October 19-21, 2017 in New York City. The conference is organized by the American Branch of the International Law Association and the International Law Students Association.

ILW will begin on Thursday evening, October 19, 2017,  with a panel discussion between distinguished international lawyers (reception following) at the New York City Bar (42 W. 44th Street). The conference will continue Friday, October 20 and Saturday, October 21, 2017, more than 35 presentations, panel discussions and other events will take place at Fordham University School of Law (150 West 62nd Street).

While the full program has not yet been agreed (early summer), the unifying theme for ILW 2017 is International Law in Challenging Times:

Can international law rise to the challenge? For decades, international law has provided legal solutions to global problems through the development of substantive areas of law, court systems, and a framework for modern international relations. Now we must ask, is this post-WWII regime still relevant? Can it meet the needs of the global community? The rapidly changing global landscape will test the adaptability and dynamism of international law. Unprecedented health crises, massive refugee outflows, climate change, gender inequality and other global challenges require innovative solutions. This is an opportunity for international law to reestablish its strong connection with the global community it serves. Panels at ILW 2017 will examine current global challenges, potential solutions, and a broad range of dynamic issues in both public and private international law.

Conference rates will be available at The Empire Hotel, 44 West 63rd Street New York, NY 10023.  Reduced registration fees available for members of the American Branch and other national branches of the ILA, as well as cosponsoring organizations (including NYCBA, ASIL, ABA/SIL).   More information (including registration procedures), when available, will be accessible at http://www.ila-americanbranch.org/Default.aspx.