Swiss Ambassador Sager ’85 to address global economic crisis at alumni event
Manuel Sager ’85, the ambassador of Switzerland to the United States, will address Duke Law alumni, faculty and guests at the Third Annual Duke Law School International Alumni and Student Dinner.

Spring seminar and trip focus on women’s rights in Ghana
Prof. Kathryn Bradley leads seminar on comparative legal and cultural issues affecting spousal intestate succession and property rights.

Levi reappointed dean of Law School
Duke Provost Peter Lange praises Dean David F. Levi's strong leadership and ambitious plans in announcing his appointment to a second five-year term.

Human Rights and Intellectual Property: Mapping the Global Interface
Prof. Laurence Helfer talks about his new book, which is the focus of a panel discussion, Oct. 28. » Global Matters

Ana Santos
LLM, Duke, 2008; LLM, Lisbon Catholic University, 2007; Law Degree, Lisbon Catholic University, 2006
Academic Interests:
International and Comparative Intellectual Property, Copyright Law, Patent Law

Cheng-Yun Tsang
LL.M, Duke University School of Law, 2011; M.B.A in Business Administration, National Taiwan University, 2007; B.A in Diplomacy, National Chengchi University, 2005
Academic Interests:
Financial Reform and Regulatory Revolution in Greater China Area, Regulation and Supervision of Shadow Banking System, Regulatory Reform of Cross-Border Financial Conglomerates

Andrew Rens
Bachelor of Arts, University of the Witwatersrand, 1991; Bachelor of Law, University of the Witwatersrand, 1993; Master of Law, University of the Witwatersrand, 1999
Academic Interests:
Intellectual Property; specifically access to knowledge, the knowledge commons (open science, open education and open legal information), open and public licenses including Creative Commons

Avraham Osterman
LL.M, (cum laude), Duke University, 2008; LL.M, Bar-Ilan University, 2006; LL.B, Bar-Ilan University, 2005
Academic Interests:
Intellectual Property, International Intellectual Property with an emphasis on Copyright, Collective Management, Mass Digitization and Access to Knowledge.

Dian A. H. Shah
LL.B (Hons), Warwick University, 2008; LL.M, Duke University, 2009
Academic Interests:
Human Rights, Comparative Law, Constitutional Law and Design (with focus on transitional democracies and divided societies)

Nir Shnaiderman
LL.M., Duke University School of Law, 2011; LL.M., Bar-Ilan University School of Law, 2000 (Isr.); LL.B. (JD Equivalent), Bar-Ilan University School of Law, 1999 (Isr.) , 1999 (Isr.)
Academic Interests:
International Humanitarian Law, International Criminal Law, The Law Of Armed Conflicts, Criminal Law

Rasmus Goksor
LL.M. in American Law, Boston University School of Law, 2005; Juris Kandidatexamen (equivalent of B.A and LL.M. in Swedish Law), Gothenburg University School of Law and Economics, 2004
Academic Interests
Private Law Theory, Non-State Law, European Integration, American Federalism, Entrepreneurship

Shimrit Itay
LLB, Tel Aviv University , 2001; LLM, Tel Aviv University, 2005; LLM, Duke University, 2007
Academic Interests:
Criminal law, National Security, Constitutional law

Mong-Hwa Chin
Master of Laws, Duke University, 2011; Master of Laws, National Chiao Tung University, 2010; Bachelor of English Literature and Foreign Languages, National Chung Cheng University, 2006;
Bachelor of Laws, National Chung Cheng University, 2006

Talk by Ambassador Patrick D. Duddy, former U.S. Ambassador to Venezuela
November 17, at 12:30 p.m., room 4047

International Week 2011
Events scheduled for Oct. 25-28 include student panels, cultural extravaganza, and a food fiesta. » Schedule of Events

Duke's transnational summer institutes celebrate 25 years
Duke’s summer institutes in Hong Kong and Geneva prepare students for globalized practice

Admissions process underway for new Master’s in Judicial Studies
North Carolina judges help celebrate program’s launch at luncheon with U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel A. Alito.

Ten years after 9-11, Duke examines the legal landscape
Duke Law faculty will take part in programs that commemorate the anniversary of the terror attacks.

Bernstein Lecture, Sept. 8: South African Justice Edwin Cameron
Cameron, of South Africa's Constitutional Court, will address "Constitutionalism, Rights, and International Law." » Center for International and Comparative Law

International Alumni Events 2010-11
Duke Law international alumni hosted a full slate of exciting events around the globe in 2010-11.

Duke's transnational summer institutes celebrate 25 years
Duke’s summer institutes in Hong Kong and Geneva prepare students for globalized practice.

Duke’s 2011 Summer Institutes boast global faculty, hot topics
Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia among faculty to teach a broad range of courses in Geneva and Hong Kong.

Dunlap comments on ongoing Libya strikes
News that U.S. forces have flown hundreds of strike sorties raises "questions about the scope and intensity of our participation versus how it's been represented," says Prof. Charles Dunlap. » Defense News

Duke Law announces new Center for Judicial Studies
Center will sponsor research and educational programs, including a master’s degree for judges.

Advising the Entrepreneurial Client
Senior Lecturing Fellow Erika Buell emphasizes helping clients realize business vision to JD and Law and Entrepreneurship LLM students.

Hooding ceremony caps Class of 2011's Law School career
Graduates advised by speakers both to lead and to serve their communities.

"We have been reminded that we are not alone"
A letter from Duke Law's Japanese students.

The Graduation Gala: Members of the Class of 2011 honor peers, present class gift
Tricia Hammond, James Pearce, Daniel Leslie, and Chase Anderson were honored with Justin Miller Awards, Darcy Huang receives LLM award.

LLM students, visiting scholars discuss Japanese legal system
Lecture series explores law practice in the home countries of Duke Law students.

Alumni, students from Japan are safe
Duke community members report they are safe, scared after disaster strikes Japan.

International prosecutors — LLM candidates and visitors — discuss high-profile prosecutions
Event was part of Duke Law School’s 10th annual International Week.

Duke Law students reflect on summer work with Rwandan tribunal
Jacy Gaige ’12, John Doyle ’12, and Natasha Alladina ’11 assist judges overseeing genocide trial.

New for spring 2011: Globalization & Domestic Courts
Prof. Ralf Michaels builds on in-depth research relating to globalization and jurisdiction with new seminar.

New for Spring 2011:  International human rights advocacy and international investment
Curriculum additions reflect globalization, student interest.

Q&A with Duke's first Ugandan LLM graduate
Fernando Papkonyang LLM '10 reflects on his year at the Law School.

Wintersession, Jan. 5-7: Build skills, have fun
Courses, programs to focus on skills development and professionalism

JD/LLM grads appear before International Court of Justice
Lecturing Fellow Coalter Lathrop ’06 and Michael Gilles ’10 represent Costa Rica in The Hague.

Duke Law celebrates International Week
Tenth annual celebration held Oct. 25-29.

Schwarcz lectures on global financial crisis at Oxford, Nov. 9-11
Public Leverhulme Lectures complement Prof. Steven Schwarcz’s research as Leverhulme Visiting Professor.

Changes in the International Studies Office
New colleague, changing roles for Duke’s international studies staff

Baxter lectures at Wits University in Johannesburg, Oct. 20
Prof. Lawrence Baxter will revisit developments since he wrote treatise to reshape South African administrative law

Baxter delivers endowed lecture at Wits University in Johannesburg, Oct. 20
Prof. Lawrence Baxter will revisit developments since he wrote treatise to reshape South African administrative law

Spring seminar examines housing issues in East Jerusalem
Prof. Curtis Bradley will lead seminar that includes Mideast field research.

Duke's Summer Institute on Law, Language, and Culture
International students gain introduction to legal English and U.S. law and legal education systems.

Spring seminar examines housing issues in East Jerusalem
Prof. Curtis Bradley will lead seminar that includes Mideast field research.

Duke's Summer Institute on Law, Language, and Culture
International students gain introduction to legal English and U.S. law and legal education systems.

Duke's Summer Institute on Law, Language, and Culture
International students gain introduction to legal English and U.S. law and legal education systems.

LEAD week welcomes new law students
Orientation activities for JD and LLM students include lunches with alumni and volunteer work in Durham.

Beale meets with Duke Law alumni, legal scholars in Taiwan
Prof. Sara Beale discusses white collar criminal prosecution with prosecutors, judges, and scholars

Horowitz cautions against U.S. push for comprehensive Mideast peace agreement
With sustained peace unlikely, aggressive push for agreement could do more harm than good, writes Prof. Donald Horowitz. » The American Interest

Postcards from practice
JD/LLM candidates report on summer internships abroad. » More

Duke Law welcomes summer starters
Students pursuing dual degrees get an early start on law school.

Duke Law awards first environmental law certificates
LLM students recognized for specialized study in growing field.

Postcards from practice
JD/LLM candidates report on summer internships abroad. » More

Duke Law graduates recognized by their peers
Students receive awards for leadership, integrity, intellectual curiosity, citizenship, and community participation at Graduation Gala.

Duke Law celebrates the Class of 2010
295 students will be hooded during ceremony on Saturday, May 15.

Horowitz awarded Woodrow Wilson Fellowship
Prof. Donald Horowitz wins prestigious fellowship to advance work on constitutional design for severely divided societies.

Who started the fight?
Prof. Noah Weisbord examines the implications of adding "aggression" to list of crimes International Criminal Court can prosecute. » The New York Times

Suzanne Brown awarded Duke’s highest staff honor
Brown receives 2010 University Presidential Award.

Schwarcz presents research on systemic risk during Korea visit
Prof. Steven Schwarcz discusses global implications of financial crisis with leading South Korean policymakers, scholars, and executives.

Duke Law students receive honors at international arbitration competition
Team reaches round of 16 at Willem Vis Moot Arbitration Competition.

New ad-hoc course to study social justice in Brazil
Unique seminar will include an international spring break service trip.

March 31, 2010: Duke Law in Vienna
Viennese alumni welcome Duke students on the Willem Vis Moot Arbitration team to their city on Wednesday, March 31. Anyone who will be in Vienna on that date is invited to join us. Email maher@law.duke.edu for more information.

March 7, 2010: Duke Law reception in Rio de Janeiro
Join Duke Law Professor Laurence Helfer and students from his ad ho seminar as they travel to Brazil. » More information and RSVP

Law students work to raise funds for Haiti
Students donate Westlaw and LexisNexis points, sell t-shirts, collect money, and host a fundraiser at Alivia’s Durham Bistro.

Ambassador to speak to international alumni, students at Jan. 28 dinner in New York
Dinner follows annual career reception at Wachtell Lipton Rosen & Katz.

Duke Law in China
Profs. Reichman and Wiener speak at various conferences examining financial regulation and risk management.

Oct. 26-30, 2009: International Week
An annual celebration of the international students and scholars who make Duke Law a wonderful place to learn and work. Events include speakers, presentations, the Cultural Extravaganza & Fashion Show, and the Food Fiesta. » Event Details

Duke Law mourns Federico Carvallo LLM’09
LLM graduate died Sunday in a polo accident in his home country of Chile.

Duke Law students receive training in International Criminal Court prosecutions, Sept. 11
Duke students launch first U.S. chapter of International Criminal Court Student Network.

At Duke Law, writing matters
Legal writing program expands with new faculty, upper-level courses.

Silliman comments on U.S. military targeting drug lords in Afghanistan
The drug traffickers are supplying money to the Taliban, perhaps buying weapons and sustaining them, Prof. Scott Silliman says. » PRI's The World

Morris crafts comprehensive legal framework for counterterrorism detention
Prof. Madeline Morris has provided a copy of the draft Counterterrorism Detention, Treatment, and Release Act to executive branch agencies. » Duke News & Communications

Weisbord lauds U.S. shift in position towards International Criminal Court
Visiting Assistant Prof. Noah Weisbord, who worked for the ICC chief prosecutor, says that the U.S. can help the ICC in important ways even if it does not join. » The Guardian

Sagas do domínio público: Prisioneira da lei?
The Center for the Study of the Public Domain introduces a Portuguese translation of its popular graphic novel, Tales of the Public Domain: Bound By Law? completed by SJD candidate Ana Santos. » Prisioneira da lei?

Duke Law moot court team shines in final round of ELSA Moot Court Competition
Duke students place second, win “Spirit of ELSA Award” in international rounds in Taipei.

Obama's proposed Guantanamo legal plan rife with problems
Professors Madeline Morris and Scott Silliman say many questions remain about the president's plan regarding detainee trial and continued incarceration. » The Olympian

Geneva Boat Cruise
July 3, 2009: Join faculty, students and alumni for the annual Duke/Geneva Institute cruise on the lake of Geneva. We will gather at the Quai of the Jardin Anglais in Geneva on Friday, 3 July at 7:45 p.m. for an 8:00 p.m. (prompt) departure. Drinks and snacks will be served. » Register

Woman in rendition case sues for immunity
Professor Curtis Bradley explains the legal limits to claims of consular immunity. » The New York Times

Hooding ceremony honors the Class of 2009
Students praised for their academic accomplishments, achievements in national and international competitions, and service contributions.

Graduating students honored by their Duke Law colleagues
Members of the Class of 2009 receive awards for leadership, integrity, intellectual curiosity, citizenship, and community participation.

Duke Law team moves to final round of WTO moot court competition
2L teammates will compete May 23 in Taiwan.

Obama revives Guantanamo tribunals
Professor Madeline Morris says that repealing contentious rules won't solve problems with military commissions. » NPR

Shifting the burden for hearsay evidence
Professor Scott Silliman explains the administration's approach to hearsay evidence in restarted Guantanamo military commissions and how it differs from the military court-martial system. » The Atlantic

D.O.N.E. awards honor teaching, community leadership, and service
Professor David Lange receives 2009 Distinguished Teaching Award.

Nicholas DiMascio ’07 wins ASIL’s Francis Deák Prize
Award recognizes excellence in international law scholarship.

Dong-young Chung visits Duke Law
A 2007 presidential candidate of the ruling United New Democratic Party of Korea, Chung discussed the “Fourth” Wave of Change on the Korean Peninsula and the role of the Gaeseong Industrial Park.

Conference examines role of international law in Sudan
International experts give a glimpse into complexities behind the Darfur crisis.

Duke Law moot court team wins regional round of international competition
In May the team will head to finals of ELSA competition on WTO law in Taiwan.

Annual Bernstein Lecture to be given by Professor William Twining
April 7, 2009: Twining will present Normative and Legal Pluralism: A Global Perspective.

Professor Donald L. Horowitz receives 2009 ENMISA Distinguished Scholar Award
Horowitz honored at the Association's 50th annual convention for his contributions to the study of ethnicity, nationalism, and migration.

Duke Law to attend Vienna arbitration competition
Team will compete in the Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot April 2-9, 2009.

March 26-27, 2009: Looking Deeper: What Darfur Tells Us About Genocide, International Criminal Law and the Future of a Country
Conference exploring aspects of the Darfur crisis that have often gone unexamined. » Event Details

Prominent international law scholar to join Duke faculty
Laurence Helfer is an expert in international human rights, the interdisciplinary study of international law and institutions, and international intellectual property law.

Duke Law student wins Alan R. and Barbara D. Finberg Fellowship
Amanda McRae '09 will begin her legal career working on an international human rights project for Human Rights Watch.

Doing Business in Latin America
Feb. 13, 2009: Conference where experienced executives, prominent attorneys, politicians, and economists to reveal their success stories and business challenges. » Event Details

Legal minds
Duke Law's LLM program is recognized as one that synthesizes a diverse group of international offerings and opportunities. » NAFSA

New York Reception
Jan. 22, 2009: Duke Wachtell New York Reception in honor of the International Student Interview Program to meet lawyers and colleagues from around the world » Register

Private equity, sovereign funds and the global credit crunch
John Canning Jr. ’69, Stephen Schwarzman, and Gao Xiqing ’86 discuss the causes and cures of the current crisis.

Justice Anthony Kennedy delivers keynote address at Law School building dedication
Kennedy's speech concludes a week of festivities celebrating the renovated J. Michael Goodson Law Library and the new Star Commons. » The Chronicle

The Asia-America Institute: One student’s perspective
Amber Jordan '10 shares what she gained from her 1L summer experience at the Institute in Hong Kong.

Michael Scharf ’88 discusses trial of Saddam Hussein
Expert in international criminal law helped train judges, prosecutors, and defense counsel of Iraqi High Tribunal.

Examining Shariah
Professor Ebrahim Moosa helps Duke Law students understand foundations of Islamic law.

Outsourcing the U.S. military
Contractors need greater accountability and alignment of corporate cultures to military norms, says expert on Oct. 6.

Beyond Boumediene
Duke Law students get a briefing on litigation pertaining to detainees.

International Week 2008
Oct. 27-31, 2008: A week designed to showcase the many cultures of the Law School community and to consider emerging issues relating to international law. » Event Details

Gao Xi-Qing '86 named one of Esquire's 75 most influential people of the 21st Century
The magazine's anniversary issue calls Gao "one of the most powerful men in the world." » Esquire

Professor Donald L. Horowitz to receive 2009 ENMISA Distinguished Scholar Award
Horowitz honored for his contributions to the study of ethnicity, nationalism, and migration.

Duke Law welcomes entering students
LEAD week activities promote relationships and professional identity and culture.

Professor Scott Silliman explains process for Guantanamo detainees' trials
As the trial of Salim Ahmed Hamdan begins, Silliman outlines the procedure for the first U.S. war crimes trial since World War II. » NPR

Xi-Qing Gao '86 elected to Duke University Board of Trustees
The president and chief investment officer of China Investment Corp. began a five-year term on July 1, 2008. » Duke News & Communications

Summer 2008 JD/LLM Speaker Series
Duke Law faculty discuss their current research and projects with summer starters over lunch. See schedule for specific dates. » View schedule (pdf)

Duke Law evening cruise in Geneva
July 4, 2008: Join the Duke-Geneva Institute for Transnational Law faculty and students for their annual evening cruise on the lake celebrating the beginning of the summer program. » Event Details

Welcoming the summer starters of the Class of 2011
Campus tours, education sessions, and a Durham Bulls baseball game among the activities students enjoy as they begin their time at Duke Law.

Professor Madeline Morris discusses significance of Supreme Court decision allowing Guantanamo detainees access to federal courts
The director of the Guantanamo Defense Clinic, Morris served as a consultant on petitioner's brief in Boumediene v. Bush. » KPCC radio

Professor Scott Silliman comments on Department of Justice report on interrogation techniques
Report raises more questions than it answers, says Silliman. » PRI's The World

Professor Madeline Morris praises Supreme Court's Guantanamo ruling
Morris, director of Duke Law's Guantanamo Defense Clinic, says the decision ensures "prompt and meaningful review of all of the detentions at Guantanamo." » Duke News & Communications

LLM students receive award for leadership and community participation
Carlos Kaplan and Masaya Tsuda honored at the 2008 Graduation Gala.

Bob Fox '68: An Olympic Ambassador
Fox is the administrative leader and official chaperone of the U.S table tennis team heading to the Beijing Olympics. » MinnPost

Gao Xiqing '86 speaks with 60 Minutes
As head of China’s new sovereign-wealth fund, Gao pledges more transparency. » CBS News

Combating Terrorism: Charting the Course for a New Administration
April 10-11, 2008: Conference will examine a number of specific issues with regard to shaping our counterterrorism policy for the next four years and beyond. » Event Details

Combating Terrorism: Charting the Course for a New Administration
Duke University conference examines a number of specific issues with regard to shaping our counterterrorism policy for the next four years and beyond.

Taipei dinner with Associate Dean Judy Horowitz
Join Associate Dean Judy Horowitz, Professor Don Horowitz, and local alumni for dinner on March 25.

Combating Terrorism: Charting the Course for a New Administration
April 10-11, 2008: Through a series of panel discussions, this conference will examine a number of specific issues with regard to shaping our counterterrorism policy for the next four years and beyond. » Event Details

Conference explores transatlantic approaches to data privacy and protection
Policymakers, business leaders, and scholars discuss the challenges faced in designing comprehensive privacy laws and policies.

Public and private law in the global adjudication system
Feb. 15, 2008: DJCIL and the Center for International and Comparative Law host symposium focusing on the importance and impact of international arbitration as a venue for dispute settlement. » Event Details

Paul Hespel LLM '95 named New York Super Lawyer
Paul Hespel, partner of Goodwin Proctor was named "2007 Super Lawyer" by Law & Politics

The New European Choice-of-Law Revolution: Lessons for the United States?
Feb. 9, 2008: International conference co-sponsored by Duke Law's Center for International & Comparative Law and the Tulane Law Review. » Event Details

Data Privacy in Transatlantic Perspective: Conflict or Cooperation?
Jan. 28, 2008: Conference bringing together leading legal scholars, privacy professionals, and government officials from the United States and Europe to discuss the future of data privacy. » Event Details

New York International Job Fair Reception - Jan. 24
Meet current Duke Law students and colleagues from around the world at a reception held in conjunction with the International Student Interview Program. Hosted by Wachtell Lipton Rosen & Katz. » Register

Opportunities in the U.S. legal market for international LLMs
LLM alumni share their job-searching experiences and offer advice for those looking to follow in their footsteps.

Judge Diane Wood speaks on role of international law in U.S. courts Nov. 5
Seventh Circuit judge says Medellin will offer a significant ruling.

ICTY Judge discusses challenges of international criminal court, tribunals
Theodor Meron gives keynote address of Duke Law School's International Week.

European Parliament Delays Vote On TRIPS Amendment
The European Parliament adopts several recommendations relating to assisting developing nations manufacture and import essential medicines made in a report co-authored by Professor Jerome Reichman and commissioned by the EU. » Bridges