Université de Rennes 2 Professor Catherine Malecki recently presented “Holding the Course: The Resilience of European Stakeholder Corporate Governance,” at the University of Georgia School of Law. Georgia Law Professor Christopher Bruner, Stembler Family Distinguished Professor in Business Law & Faculty Co-Director of the Dean Rusk International Law Center, introduced Malecki and moderated audience questions following her presentation.
Malecki is a Professor of Private Law and a member of the Laboratoire Interdisciplinaire de Recherche en Innovations Sociétales (LiRIS), Rennes 2 University, France, an Associate Member of the Institut Droit Ethique Patrimoine, Paris-Saclay University, France, and an External Member of the Institute of Commercial and Corporate Law, Durham Law School, Durham University, UK. She is a member of the Institut universitaire de France (IUF). Her main research themes are business law (corporate governance, corporate social responsibility, sustainable finance, corporate law), comparative business law (English-speaking countries), sustainable and climate finance.
This event is part of International Education Week (IEW), a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education. IEW is an effort to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and celebrate the benefits of international education. Join the Dean Rusk International Law Center in celebrating international education throughout the month of November. A full list of Center-sponsored events can be found here.
The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law Professor Daniel C.K. Chow recently presented his working paper, “China Shock 2.0 and the New Global Hegemon,” at the University of Georgia School of Law. Chow co-authored the paper with Ian Sheldon, Professor and Andersons Chair of Agricultural Marketing, Trade and Policy at The Ohio State University.
Chow is the Frank E. and Virginia H. Bazler Chair in Business Law at The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law. He teaches and writes in the areas of international trade law, international business transactions, international intellectual property, and the law of China. He has published numerous books and articles in these areas, including leading casebooks in International Business Transactions (3d edition 2015, Aspen), International Trade Law (2nd edition 2012, Aspen), and International Intellectual Property (2d edition 2012, West). He received his BA and JD from Yale University.
This event is part of International Education Week (IEW), a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education. IEW is an effort to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and celebrate the benefits of international education. Join the Dean Rusk International Law Center in celebrating international education throughout the month of November. A full list of Center-sponsored events can be found here.
During the month of November, the University of Georgia School of Law will host events during the lunch hour to highlight International Education Week (IEW) 2026. IEW is a joint initiative between the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education that promotes programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and exchange experiences.
All events will take place from 12-12:50pm. Exact locations can be found in the event hyperlinks. The events for the week are as follows:
Join the WITA Academy for our Trade & Law Series career sessions focused on trade law. This panel discussion, moderated by Georgia Law Professor Desirée LeClercq, will showcase professionals representing the wide range of roles and career paths available for international trade and law in Washington D.C. and around the globe.
Join Ohio State University Moritz College of Law Professor Daniel Chow as he presents his working paper, China Shock 2.0 and the New Global Hegemon. Professor Chow is the Frank E. and Virginia H. Bazler Chair in Business Law. He teaches and writes in the areas of international trade law, international business transactions, international intellectual property, and the law of China.
This event is designed for all 1L and 2L students to have discussions with their peers who have completed summer and semester-long Global Externships Overseas (GEOs), which are international work placements. Private law, public law, big law, NGOs, government offices, and more are represented.
Join us for a thought-provoking conversation with Professor Catherine Malecki of the University of Rennes 2 in France. Professor Malecki will be joined by Georgia Law Professor Christopher Bruner for a discussion exploring the resilience of European stakeholder corporate governance.
This panel discussion will offer perspectives on AI on a global landscape. Panelists will include Georgia Law Professors Mateusz (“Matt”) Blaszczyk and María P. Angel. This event is presented in partnership with the International Law Society and the Dean Rusk International Law Center.
Join Idean Salehyan, Professor of International Affairs at the University of Georgia, to discuss the current status of the U.S. Refugee Resettlement Program and asylum processing. The discussion will be moderated by Georgia Law Professor Jason Cade.
This panel discussion will offer perspectives on the importance of pursuing international experiences during law school and how to best market those experiences throughout your job search. Panelists will include: Jean Rowe Luciani, Associate Director of Career Development; Nicholas Ames (J.D. ‘27); Nishka Malik(J.D. ‘23), Associate, Guilmette Henderson; Tina Termei (J.D. ‘10), Director & Associate General Counsel, Amazon.
Join us for a panel discussion moderated by Dean Usha R. Rodrigues on the EU’s approach to two-step legislation and regulation. The event will feature a conversation with LL.M. candidates from the class of 2027, including Marta Lizer, Oliver Csizi, and Karim Aziz. They will discuss sustainability, intellectual property (IP), and the international sale of goods in the EU.
During the week of November 18, the University of Georgia School of Law will host events during the lunch hour to highlight International Education Week (IEW) 2024. IEW is a joint initiative between the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education that promotes programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and exchange experiences.
All events will take place from 12-1pm, unless noted below. Exact locations can be found in the event hyperlinks. The events for the week are as follows:
This event will allow 1Ls and 2Ls to have one-on-one discussions with their peers who have completed both summer and semester-long Global Externships Overseas (GEO). GEOs are work placements around the world that offer law students the opportunity to gain practical knowledge and legal experience in an international setting. Students present will include:
Georgia Law alumnus and adjunct professor Dr. Kannan Rajarathinam will discuss his recently published book, The DMK Years: Ascent, Descent, Survival (India Viking, 2024). The DMK Years tells the story of how India’s democracy has accommodated the cultural nationalist aspirations of the Tamils. The conversation will be co-facilitated by Professor Laura Phillips-Sawyer of Georgia Law and Dr. Laura Zimmermann of the School of Public and International Affairs.
Tuesday, November 19: Unlocking Your Global Legal Career: Discover the Dean Rusk International Law Center at UGA Law
Join the University of Georgia School of Law’s Admissions team for an informative webinar on the Dean Rusk International Law Center. Learn about the center’s unique offerings, including global externships, study abroad programs, and student experiences. Hear directly from Sarah Quinn, Director of the Dean Rusk International Law Center, Assistant Director of Admissions and Student Experience Diana DeJesus, and current law students Tiffany Torchia (J.D. 2025) and Benjamin Privitera (J.D. 2026). This webinar will provide valuable insights into the application process and how to pursue a global legal career.
Join the International Law Society for a brown bag lunch with Desirée LeClercq. LeClercq joined the University of Georgia School of Law in 2024 as an assistant professor. She teaches International Trade and Workers Rights, International Labor Law, International Law and U.S. Labor Law. She also serves as a faculty co-director of the Dean Rusk International Law Center and as the faculty adviser for the Georgia Journal of International and Comparative Law.
This event will offer perspectives on the importance of international experience on a law student’s resume and how to market that during the interview process. Featuring a panel of current students, recent grads, and career development professionals, this event will prepare you for taking part in one of the law school’s international opportunities.
Join current Master of Laws (LL.M.) students from Iran for a panel discussion about their experiences as women lawyers. The panel will include Sara Dorbahani and Paria Keramatkhah and will be moderated by Dr. Laura Kagel, Director of International Professional Education.
During the week of November 13, the University of Georgia School of Law will host events during the lunch hour to highlight International Education Week (IEW) 2023. IEW is a joint initiative between the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education that celebrates the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. The theme for 2023 is “International Education Is the Future.”
All events will take place from 12-1pm. Exact locations can be found in the event hyperlinks. The events for the week are as follows:
India is an emerging global economic superpower. Gaining academic or professional experience in India will prepare UGA Law students for the future of the global workforce. Learn from a panel of current J.D., Master of Laws (LL.M.), and exchange students about their experiences learning about and practicing law in India:
In an increasingly globalized world, and in the globalizing field of law, international experience is a valuable part of your CV as a law student. Join a panel discussion about how international experiences can set you apart, and importantly, how you can market that experience to recruiters and interviewers during your job search and career. Panelists will include:
Andrew Arrington, 3L, completed a Global Externship Overseas at Sorainen in Tallinn, Estonia
Brandy Blue, Interim Senior Program Associate, Conflict Resolution Program, The Carter Center
Jean Rowe Luciani, UGA Law Assistant Director of Career Development (J.D., 1997)
Current Master of Laws (LL.M.) students will discuss their experiences as women practicing law in African countries. This event will take place in room E/ 252 of Hirsch Hall. Panelists will include:
