International Law and Immigration Section

The International Law and Immigration Section (ILS) of the California Lawyers Association (CLA) is proud to announce today the hosting of its highly anticipated symposium, “Law in an Era of Global Challenges: Climate Risk and AI Regulation” on September 5, 2024, from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM at Santa Clara University School of Law. The symposium is open to CLA members, non-members, international delegates, affinity bar associations, and interested media upon request.  Read more

Steve Smith was an early pioneer of the practice of international arbitration in California, starting in 1983 with his work on expropriation cases against the Government of Iran and the National Iranian Oil company before the Iran-U.S. Claims Tribunal in the Hague. Read more

Join us on September 5, for the ILS Symposium at Santa Clara University, part of the CLA Annual Meeting and Leadership Conference. This year’s symposium, "Law in an Era of Global Challenges: Climate Risk and AI Regulation," brings together experts to tackle issues like environmental risk disclosure and data privacy. Featuring panels on corporate and regulatory approaches to climate risks and the implications of AI, the event is open to all CLA members, non-members, and international delegates. Don’t miss this opportunity to network, gain insights from leading professionals, and discuss solutions to today’s most pressing global legal challenges. Read more

Join California Lawyers Association and its International Law and Immigration Section on our first ever Delegation Trip to Mexico City. Registration is open for a maximum of 35 attendees. Read more

In this webinar, the speakers will unveil essential tools and rare resources for navigating the complexities of foreign and international law. Read more

Earn MCLE credits and a certificate from UC San Diego in partnership with the University of Trento, the top-ranked Law School in Italy, strategically located close to Verona, Venice, and the World Heritage Site of the Dolomites alpine region. Read more

A monthly publication of the International Law and Immigration Section of the California Lawyers Association. Read more

The 2024 California International Arbitration Week (CIAW) celebrates international arbitration in California. CIAW is presented by the California Lawyers Association Litigation Section with California Arbitration (CalArb), and includes leading arbitral institutions and organizations from around the world. The 2024 CIAW will be in person March 11-14, 2024, in San Francisco, California, at the Hyatt Regency San Francisco (Embarcadero Center) and also streamed and available on demand for 30 days. Read more

California Lawyers Association’s International Law and Immigration Section (ILS) represents CLA in its relations with foreign bars and collaborates to produce educational programs, provide opportunities for CLA members to engage with foreign peers and promote the rule of law throughout the world. This year, Josh Surowitz coordinated a trip to Barcelona, Spain, and Harumi Hata is coordinating a multi-city trip to Japan.  Read more

A monthly publication of the International Law and Immigration Section of the California Lawyers Association. Read more