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🏛️ The early bird deadline for the 2026 Annual Conference in Washington DC is this Tuesday, March 31 - Have You Registered? May 12 - 14, 2026 | Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center Register: lnkd.in/eyPUWs2X

The Section is delighted to announce that longtime Section member and leader the Honorable Judge Elizabeth Stong has been featured in @LegalWomenUK Magazine's, March 2026 Edition Read here: legalwomen.org.uk Special thanks to @ChazMaf29 #Judiciary

A massive security line this morning at @BWI_Airport as there is only one @TSA checkpoint open. Hundreds of people will be missing flights.

Happy Chinese New Year! Chinese New Year in 2026 falls on Tuesday, February 17, marking the start of the Year of the Fire Horse. Celebrations last about 16 days and symbolizes energy, independence, and rapid change. #ChineseNewYear #YearOfTheHorse

🌎 See scenes from the General Counsel Summit at the recent Americas Conference in Mexico City! #GeneralCounselSummit #GC #Americas #MexicoCity

🎇 Happy President Day! Presidents' Day, officially Washington's Birthday, is a holiday in the United States celebrated on the third Monday of February, to honor all those who served as presidents of the United States. #PresidentsDay #FoundingFathers #AmericanRevolution

What's Happening in Myanmar? The Continued Decline of Rights and the Rule of Law (webinar) Tuesday, February 10, 2026 | 12:00 pm ET Registration (free) and information: americanbar.org/events-cle/mtg… This session will explore what will bring Myanmar peace, security, and justice.

Addressing Trafficking Crimes: Perspectives and Responses from Mexico (webinar) Tuesday, January 20, 2026 | 12:00 pm ET Register (free): americanbar.org/events-cle/mtg… Latin America legal experts will discuss arms and drug trafficking in Mexico, actors, and their impact on the region.

Defend the Deep: The Promises and Perils of Deep-Sea Mining (webinar) Wednesday, January 8, 2026 | 12:00 pm ET Register (free): americanbar.org/events-cle/mtg… An expert panel offers a primer on deep sea mining, existing legal regimes governing oceans, and propose safeguards.

🌎 Early Bird Rates End Today: December 15, 2025, for the Americas Conference in Mexico City! Register and view the full agenda: ambar.org/2026MEXICO January 26 - 28, 2026 | Mexico City #Mexico #MexicoCity #international

On December 10, join our online sessions honoring Human Rights Day: "Crimes Against Humanity Convention During Ongoing Crises and the Great Realignment", "Human Rights Defenders and Refugees: Addressing the Gaps in Law and Policy". Register (free): bit.ly/44XSqNA

To Be or Not To Be? Provisional Measures of the International Court of Justice (Webinar) Monday, December 8, 2025 | 12:00 pm ET Register (free): americanbar.org/events-cle/mtg… Examining the utility and importance of provisional measures issued by the International Court of Justice.

Cautionary Tales? The Prosecutor vs. Rodrigo Roa Duterte (webinar) Join this examination of the Philippines’ evolving policy against the war on drugs, and how to effectively apply the rule of law. December 4 | 12:00 pm ET Register (free): americanbar.org/events-cle/mtg… #ABA #ICC

The New Contours of the Crime of Terrorism (webinar) Wednesday, November 12 | Noon ET For more information and to register (free): americanbar.org/events-cle/mtg… An intriguing session examining challenges advocates face in balancing between national security and defendants’ rights.

Mark Your Calendar for the ABA Standing Committee on Law and National Security's 35th Annual Review of the Field of National Security Law Conference! November 13 - 14, 2025 | Omni Shoreham Hotel | Washington DC Register here: lnkd.in/eVFFukid hashtag#nationalsecurity

Universal Jurisdiction in the US?: Recent Human Rights Prosecutions and Extraterritoriality 🗓️October 23rd | Noon | Webinar Register: americanbar.org/events-cle/mtg… Marisa Bassett, ABA International Law. Laetitia Husson, Advisor, UN IIIM Syria. Ela Matthews, Staff Attorney, CJA.

Disturbing the Peace: Examining Persecution Against the Hazara (webinar) Wednesday, October 15 | 12:00 pm ET Register: americanbar.org/events-cle/mtg… Discussion on the prevention of mass atrocities against the Hazara people, strengthening protective measures, and mobilizing response.

🆕 Spotlight on 2026 Washington DC Annual Conference Co-Chair @SaharHafeez27 of the law firm of @pillsburylaw! May 12 - 14, 2026 | Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center Register and view the preliminary agenda here: lnkd.in/eyR6JQV8

👑 The Call for Programs for the London Fall Conference is COMING SOON! September 23 - 25, 2026 | The Mansion House The theme will continue the celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the Signing of the Declaration of Independence.  americanbar.org/intlaw #London

🌎 The Section is thrilled to announce that José Ramón Cossío Díaz, former Minister of the Supreme Court of Mexico will be the Keynote Luncheon speaker on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at 1:00 pm., at the Americas Conference in Mexico City. Register here: lnkd.in/ekfvniMZ