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PILNET 2019 11-13 November GL BAL FORUM SINGAPORE 2019 PILnet GL BAL FORUM 11–13 November Concorde Hotel Singapore Singapore Forum Champion Sponsors PPHOTOHOTO CCREDIT:REDIT: HHuu CChenhen l UUnsplashnsplash elcome to the 2019 PILnet Global Forum, and welcome to Singapore. We are thrilled to Wwelcome you to this stunning part of the globe which in so many ways typifies the world today: Here you’ll witness the height of commerce, a diversity of people and cultures, the engines of finance, and the apex of technology and communications. At the present moment, there is no better place than this historic but thoroughly modern Asian city-state to convene lawyers working for a better world. We come together this week to engage in thought-provoking discussions, to learn from our peers, and to push all of our thinking forward so that we can collectively grapple with the world’s biggest crises, from the climate emergency at our doorsteps, to the masses of people on the move around the globe, to the disastrous effects of economic globalization for some of the world’s poorest and most vulnerable. At PILnet, we envision a world in which law works for all. We welcome you all to share in this vision with us this week as we explore the ways that we, as lawyers, can advance a pro bono publico mission. Over the next few days, we will focus on the many ways to engage lawyers from across the legal profession to protect and advance the needs of vulnerable communities around the world. It is an opportune moment to do this. While the scale of the world’s problems are tremendous, there are more lawyers than ever who are coming forward to help develop solutions. This week, we’ll learn about the productive, innovative, and timely engagements of law students, NGO lawyers, law firm partners, and other legal professionals. We will also explore how to empower innovation in the legal community. We will think about the role of lawyers in protecting all of our futures, by contending with the climate crisis, redesigning pro bono for a digital future, and advancing the interests of civil society and communities at a time when they are increasingly being left behind. Finally, we will explore new ways to enable change. We will share new practices to address human trafficking and consider the challenges faced by international lawyers working on cross- border litigation. And we will pay special attention to conditions in Asia, hearing from advocates for migrants, refugees, children, and more. We are in the midst of another challenging year, but we take heart in finding inspiration in unexpected forms and places. We also look to convenings like the PILnet Global Forum as a source of inspiration and motivation. Thank you for joining the hundreds of practitioners from dozens of countries here in Asia to share in the dynamic conversations and dialogues that we expect will continue to inspire us all to move forward with vision and purpose for another year. Suzanne Turner and Heng-Pin “Ping” Kiang PILnet Board Co-chairs Welcome A Global Conference on Pro Bono and Public Interest Law l 3 PILnet Board of Directors Emeritus KKrassimirrassimir KKanevanev | Bulgarian Helsinki Committee | Sofia AAryehryeh NeierNeier | Open Society Foundations | New York Directors HHeng-Pineng-Pin ““Ping”Ping” KKiangiang ((Co-chair)Co-chair) | International Business Advisor | Seattle SSuzanneuzanne TTurnerurner ((Co-chair)Co-chair) | Dechert | Washington, D.C. JJean-Lucean-Luc BBedosedos | Vivien & Associes | Paris AAntoniantonia GGrumbachrumbach | Patterson, Belknap, Webb & Tyler | New York EEricric KKoenigoenig | Microsoft Corporation (retired) | Washington, D.C. JJacquelynacquelyn MMacLennanacLennan | White & Case | Brussels AAtanastanas PPolitovolitov | Dentons | Budapest KKimberlyimberly RReedeed | Reed International Law & Consulting | Washington, D.C. TTravisravis RRundletundlet | Rundlet Advisory | New York BBarbaraarbara SSchatzchatz | Columbia University | New York AAlanlan SSchiffmanchiffman | Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom and Affiliates (retired) | Hong Kong MMaxineaxine SSleeperleeper | Goldman Sachs | New York DDianeiane SStewarttewart | DLS International Legal | London LLauraaura TTuelluell | Jones Day | Washington, D.C. RRobertobert VVannianni | The New York Public Library (retired) | New York We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Anna Yang and Babatunde Irukera who have just concluded their years of service as PILnet Board members. We wish them the best and look forward to continuing our work together to ensure law is working for all. 4 l 2019 PILnet Global Forum SingaporeSingapo Table of Contents Welcome ...................................................................................................................................................................... 3 PILnet Board of Directors ...................................................................................................................................... 4 About PILnet ............................................................................................................................................................... 6 2019 PILnet Annual Fund Supporters .............................................................................................................. 7 PILnet’s Achievements ........................................................................................................................................... 8 PILnet’s Highlights ................................................................................................................................................... 10 PILnet Fellows Program ......................................................................................................................................... 12 PILnet Pro Bono Leadership Council ................................................................................................................. 14 2019 PILnet Global Forum Sponsors ................................................................................................................. 15 Global Forum Host Committee .......................................................................................................................... 16 Welcome from the Global Forum Host Committee .................................................................................. 17 GGeneraleneral IInformationnformation .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 1188 MMapap ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 1199 PILnet Insights ........................................................................................................................................................... 20 GGloballobal FForumorum AAgendagenda OOverviewverview ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 2222 GGloballobal FForumorum AAgendagenda .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2255 2019 Global Awards ................................................................................................................................................. 42 What is a Pro Bono Clearinghouse? ................................................................................................................. 48 PILnet Clearinghouses ........................................................................................................................................... 49 Partner Clearinghouses ......................................................................................................................................... 49 Pro Bono Roundtables & Associations ............................................................................................................ 54 A Global Conference on Pro Bono and Public Interest Law l 5 About PILnet PPILnetILnet iiss aann iinternationalnternational nnon-governmentalon-governmental organizationorganization tthathat createscreates oopportunitiespportunities forfor socialsocial cchangehange byby uunlockingnlocking llaw’saw’s ffullull ppotential.otential. 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