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October 14, 2007
International Bar Association annual meeting starts today in Singapore.
The IBA, based in London, celebrates its 60th anniversary this year. The 2007 annual meeting is in Singapore, starts today and ends on October 19. Although I am not going this year, I've attended IBA meetings in the past--and there is nothing quite like them. And I will not miss the 2008 meeting next year in cosmopolitan Buenos Aires, Argentina. To give you an idea, the Programme this year, over 100 pages, is here. Topics include cross-border environmental issues, international arbitration, the IT industry and IP globally, telecom, corruption, goods counterfeiting, maritime law, outer space law, international transactions, Islamic finance,
art, heritage and cultural institutions law, mineral rights, and legal systems in developing countries, to name some. In addition to the discussions, which are well-planned and often in panel or flexible talk-show formats, the IBA has nearly 50 sub-committees. The many dinners and parties given each evening are fascinating. In my view, the IBA caters primarily to firms which represent corporate interests, which is why we've stayed on as members. If you are a business lawyer who works internationally, and you like different kinds of humans, it's a must to go to an annual IBA meeting once every two or three years.
Posted by JD Hull at October 14, 2007 11:13 PM
Comments
As a US lawyer working in Korea, I am a huge fan of the International Bar Association as a networking and social event. I ENTHUSIASTICALLY recommend this event to any young lawyer, or in-house counsel, wanting to build a wide-ranging, international network of colleagues and friends. Truly a top-quality bunch of people attend this conference. Plus me.
Posted by: Brendon Carr at October 14, 2007 01:50 AM
I've decided to go next year. I've always fancied going to Buenos Aires and this conference seems as good an excuse as any.
Posted by: Ruthie at October 18, 2007 08:49 AM
Oooh thanks for that top tip Brendan. I have previously lectured at the US public defenders conference on human rights law, so I'm sure it won't take too much imagination for me to come up with a suitable topic.
Posted by: Ruthie at October 19, 2007 09:57 AM
i earnestly desire to be in BUENOS AIRES next year.and hope to meet you as a person.
Posted by: Chris Oakhena at December 3, 2007 08:46 AM