Fabíola Cavalcanti of Araújo e Policastro Advogados shares why the IBA Annual Conference 2026 is an unmissable event. Join over 5,000 legal professionals from across the globe for exceptional networking, valuable insights, and fresh inspiration—all set in one of Europe’s most dynamic cities. Don’t miss your chance to be part of it—secure your place today: https://lnkd.in/eUygDJkg #IBACopenhagen
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The International Bar Association (IBA), established in 1947, is the world’s leading organisation of international legal practitioners, bar associations and law societies. The IBA influences the development of international law reform and shapes the future of the legal profession throughout the world. It has a membership of over 80,000 individual lawyers and more than 190 bar associations and law societies spanning 170 countries. It has considerable expertise in providing assistance to the global legal community. Divisions and committees Grouped into two divisions – the Legal Practice Division and the Public and Professional Interest Division – the IBA covers all practice areas and professional interests, providing members with access to leading experts and up-to-date information. Through the various committees of the divisions, the IBA enables an interchange of information and views among its members as to laws, practices and professional responsibilities relating to the practice of business law around the globe. Publications and conferences Additionally, the IBA’s high-quality publications and world-class conferences provide unrivalled professional development and network-building opportunities for international legal practitioners and professional associates. IBA Human Rights Institute The IBA Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) works across the Association to promote, protect and enforce human rights under a just rule of law, and to preserve the independence of the judiciary and the legal profession worldwide. Aims and objectives The principal aims and objectives of the IBA are: 1. To promote an exchange of information between legal associations worldwide 2. To support the independence of the judiciary and the right of lawyers to practise their profession without interference 3. Support of human rights for lawyers worldwide through its Human Rights Institute
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- London, England
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- 1947
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📢 Join us for the webinar "I want to become a partner: insights on how to get there" on 2 September 2026 at 1300-1400 BST 🌐 Book online: https://lnkd.in/gsZgi-8J A webinar presented by the IBA Young Lawyers' Committee and the China Working Group of the IBA Asia Pacific Regional Forum and supported by the IBA Law Firm Management Committee Receive practical advice on the path to partnership in a law firm. This webinar will cover essential skills, networking strategies and career development tips from successful partners. Discover what it takes to achieve your career goals and become a leader in your firm. Moderator: 🔸 Caroline Berube HJM Asia Law & Co, Guangzhou Speakers: 🔸Ajra Azhar Colombo Associates, Colombo 🔸Helen Drayton Penningtons Manches Cooper, Cambridge 🔸Daniela Flores EC Rubio, Mexico City 🔸Annette Herrera Rodriguez Torres Legal, San Salvador 🔸Thomas (Jeff) Jefferson Troutman Pepper Locke, Providence 🔸Rupinder Malik JSA, Gurgaon 🔸Jörg Schewe HEUKING, Hamburg 🔸jennifer wang AllBright Law Offices, Shanghai #IBAWebinar #YoungLawyers #CareerDevelopment #LawFirmLeadership #Lawyers #Legal
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Hear from Matthew Burkaa, SAN. FCIArb on why being an IBA member matters. 🌍✨ #IAmTheIBA Are you? Join us and become part of a network that makes a difference >> https://bit.ly/JoinTheIBA #legalprofession
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⭐ Over 5,000 legal professionals have already registered for the IBA Annual Conference 2026. ⭐ Every new registration is another opportunity to make a valuable connection, strengthen an existing relationship or open the door to new business. From 4–9 October in Copenhagen, the international legal community will gather for the world's leading networking and business development event for lawyers. This is where referrals begin, cross-border relationships are built and conversations turn into future opportunities. The question is... will your competitors be there while you're not? Don't miss the opportunity to be where the global legal profession comes together. Secure your place today: https://lnkd.in/eBS_2M75 #IBACopenhagen
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Day 3 of the IBA Law Firm Management Committee Academy for Leaders challenged delegates to think about the future of law firm leadership through insightful discussions on: 🔹 Law firm evolutions and market revolutions with Yasmin Lambert, Managing Director, RSGI 🔹 Inspiring your people and leading through change: how do I best lead my firm? How to lead to achieve strategy featuring Stephen Bowman, David Morley, Julian Yarr and Carola van den Bruinhorst Through expert insights, practical discussions and peer learning, the Academy helps law firm leaders develop the skills needed to navigate change and drive lasting success. King's College London
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Take your legal career global. Be part of the IBA community. Join here >> https://bit.ly/JoinTheIBA #IAmTheIBA
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IBA President Claudio Visco of Lipani shares his perspective on the highlights of the IBA Annual Conference 2026 in Copenhagen. From world-class speakers and cutting-edge legal discussions to exceptional networking opportunities, this year’s conference promises an unmissable experience for the global legal community. Join thousands of peers from across the profession and be part of the conversation shaping the future of law. Secure your place today: https://lnkd.in/egUAm9Ba #IBACopenhagen
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Join us in welcoming Mark Ellis, Executive Director of the International Bar Association (IBA), to the ELI Annual Conference 2026 in Paris. A globally respected advocate for the rule of law, Mark Ellis has dedicated decades to strengthening justice systems, promoting judicial independence and defending the legal profession worldwide. Under his leadership, the IBA has played a leading role in supporting accountability for international crimes. In the session 'Engaging Society in the Rule of Law,' Mark Ellis will join leading experts to explore how legal institutions can strengthen public trust, foster meaningful engagement with society and reinforce the resilience of the rule of law in an increasingly complex world. 🔗 Register here: tinyurl.com/t6dc28cu 🗎 Conference Agenda: tinyurl.com/y26t5mfd ✉️ Letter from the Presidency: tinyurl.com/3xvey544 #ELI #ELI2026AnnualConference #Europe #EuropeanLaw #InternationalBarAssociation #IBA #EngagingSocietyintheRuleofLaw #Law Teresa Rodríguez de las Heras Ballell
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The International legal practice program, developed in collaboration with the International Bar Association, is offered jointly by FGV Sao Paulo Law School - Global Law and Development Study Center in Brazil, The Dickson Poon School of Law, King's College London in the UK, and IE University School of Law in Spain. This new, cutting-edge program offers a comprehensive curriculum tailored to the demands of the global legal market. Through a blend of self-paced content, live classes, and real world case studies, participants will gain a robust understanding of international legal frameworks, cross-border transactions and dispute resolution and learn the skills necessary for a successful international legal practice. For more information, or to apply visit https://lnkd.in/erqXh5uX
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Just published: An opinion piece for The New York Times that discusses the need to make the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression Against Ukraine a reality. In the piece titled ‘Putin Saw a Gap in Which He Could Act With Impunity. Let’s Close the Gap’ the authors* write: ‘Justice may proceed slowly, and cautiously, but it does proceed. It creates a record of what happened and prevents the aggressor from having the last word.’ Read the article (subscription): https://lnkd.in/dERTYCad *The authors: Iryna Mudra, Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine; Mykola Yurlov, a senior Ukrainian diplomat; Taras Semenyuk, a communications adviser; and Dr Mark Ellis, Executive Director of the International Bar Association (#IBA). #justice #Russia #Ukraine