Events Calendar

This is the key event of the American Branch of the International Law Association (ABILA).

A panel is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 23, 9:00 am ET, and is titled: COVID-19 and Climate Change: A Setback or Strengthening the Resolve to Move Forward?

The panel will focus on the current challenges of climate change policies. Specifically, it will assess the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic for treaties on climate change, international refugees, and climate litigation. Ultimately, the panel will determine if the pandemic is a setback to climate change policies or an unprecedented opportunity to strengthening the resolve to move forward. Panelists are the following:

● Dr. Carolina Arlota, Visiting Assistant Professor of Law, The University of Oklahoma College of Law

● Myanna F. Dellinger, Professor of Law, University of South Dakota

● Michael Gerrard, Professor of Law & Director, Sabin Center for Climate Change Law, Columbia Law School

● Jolene Lin, Associate Professor of Law & Director, Asia-Pacific Centre for Environmental Law, National University of Singapore

The ABILAS' Committee on International Environmental and Energy Law will also host a breakout session for students on Friday, Oct. 23, at 3:30 pm ET about the committees’ recent actions and potential careers in such unique field.

Registration: https://ilw.nyc/

Please note that registration is free for students and several panels will be approved for CLE credit, as indicated in the ILW’s full program.

The Susan L. Blount Power Lunch Series spotlights remarkable lawyers to share their experiences with students and Center guests. To launch this year’s event series, we will host a virtual conversation with Mary Jo White, Partner at Debevoise and Plimpton. Ms. White is a former chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the first woman to serve as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York.

Texas Law Board of Advocates is excited to present the Foley & Lardner Novice Mock Trial Competition (formerly known as Gardere). Foley & Lardner is an intramural activity for students to learn and practice in a low-stakes setting the presentation and storytelling involved in trial court. All law students, including 1Ls, who have not previously participated in a law school mock trial competition are invited and encouraged to participate!