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Date:
March 2, 2017
Start:
11:00am
End:
12:30pm
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Location:
TNH 3.140 (Jeffers Courtroom)
Event type:
Panel Discussion / Speaker Series
On the web:
https://law.utexas.edu/humanrights/events/how-human-rights-issues-impact-all-international-practices/

This panel will discuss current international human rights issues and the important impacts of these issues on all aspects of today's international law practice.  Topics will include an overview of current international human rights standards, how companies and lawyers can navigate international human rights issues relating to employees and indigenous peoples, an outlook on human rights in the current international immigration environment, and how dispute resolution mechanisms are used to address international human rights issues.

Panelists: o Thomas Wilson, Partner, Vinson & Elkins (Moderator) o Professor Ariel E. Dulitzky, The University of Texas School of Law, Human Rights Clinic (Director) o Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch, Lincoln-Goldfinch Law o Eric J. Cassidy, Berg & Androphy

Specific audiences:
  • Texas Law students
Sponsored by:
  • Bernard & Audre Rapoport Center for Human Rights & Justice

If you need an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the sponsor listed above or the Texas Law Special Events Office at specialevents@law.utexas.edu no later than seven business days prior to the event.