Follow us Contents Contents @IBAevents #IBAWashington IBA staff Introduction by the President of the IBA 5 In addition to the Association’s senior officers, many staff from the IBA offices will be attending the conference and would be happy to Opening Ceremony and Welcome Party 7 talk to delegates about any aspect of the Association’s work. Executive Director Get the most out of the IBA Annual Mark Ellis Conference 2016 9 Deputy Executive Director Tim Hughes Conference newcomer orientation workshop 9 Operations Director Joe Bell Divisions Director General information 10–11 Ronnie Hayward Head of Divisions Administration IBA App – additional functionality now added 13 Astrid Wargenau Conferences Director Hotels and map 14–15 Julie Elliott Director of Content Venue layouts 16–17 James Lewis Creative Director Exhibition hall 18–19 Tim Licence Head of Bar Issues Commission and Assistant to President Becca Verhagen General Interest – Morning Keynote Addresses, Head of Marketing Showcases, Bar Breakfasts, Lunchtime Events Jennie Castro and Rule of Law Symposium 21–27 Membership Manager Joanna Budzowska-Gawlak General meetings 28 Press Office Romana St Matthew-Daniel Schedule of sessions by committee 29–62 IBA’s Human Rights Institute Director Phillip Tahmindjis Daily schedule of working sessions 63–137 Head of Advertising and Sponsorship Andrew Webster-Dunn Social programme 139–145 Director, Legal Policy and Research Unit Jane Ellis Director, Asia Office Section and committee information Juni Son Director, North America Office Legal Practice Division (LPD) 147–153 Michael Maya Director, Latin America Office Public and Professional Interest Flavia Alves Division (PPID) 154–157 Director, Hague Office Aurélie Roche-Mair Conference Host Committee 157 Exhibition and sponsors 159–181 Continuing Professional Development/ Continuing Legal Education IBA Scholarships 182 Up to 25 hours are available to those delegates attending the whole conference. At the conference, certificates of attendance will be available from the IBA Registration Desk and the IBA Membership stand. Certificates of attendance can also be obtained after the conference, by emailing [email protected]. 3 First class. Action. The courtroom is no place for the unprepared. From the boardroom to the courtroom, we’ve been involved in some of the nation’s most historic, high-stake cases. So take us to court. Before opposing counsel does. Arbitration • Economic Damages • eDiscovery • Expert Reports & Testimony Government Investigations/Proceedings • Data Analytics Learn more at www.alixpartners.com/litigation or contact us at [email protected] Introduction by the President of IBA Introduction by the President of the International Bar Association warmly welcome you to the International Bar Association’s 2016 Annual IConference in Washington, DC. Established in 1790 to serve as the US capital, Washington, DC has always been the product of domestic and international influences. Its site along the Potomac River was chosen to win Thomas Jefferson’s approval of Alexander Hamilton’s plan for a national bank that would assume the Revolutionary War debt of the states. The city plan was designed by a Frenchman, Pierre L’Enfant. The Mall has been the site of many historic events, and the Smithsonian houses treasures of every aspect of American life over the centuries. By attending one of the many evening social events that will take place in museums and other notable buildings, we hope that you will experience a sampling of the history and culture of this remarkable city. Never before has an IBA Annual Conference had so many distinguished speakers from the highest levels of government and international institutions. We are very fortunate to have three current US Cabinet officers – Attorney General Loretta E Lynch, Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson and US Trade Representative Michael Froman – address us in special Morning Keynote speeches that I hope everyone will attend. We are honoured that the keynote speaker for our Opening Ceremony is Christine Lagarde, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF); as the world economy struggles with Brexit, election uncertainties and resistance to trade deals, her speech will be timely and informative. Other notable speakers include Justice Anthony Kennedy, senior Associate Justice of the US Supreme Court; General Colin L Powell, USA (ret.), former United States Secretary of State; Mary Jo White, Chair of the US Securities and Exchange Commission; Ben Bernanke, immediate past Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Fed); Robert S Mueller, III, former Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI); and Arlene Foster, First Minister of Northern Ireland. The programme will feature more than 200 substantive legal sessions, workshops and panels, including topics on current events and contentious issues facing the profession. The committee sessions will offer the chance to hear from the best experts in the field and will benefit all delegates, whatever your area of practice. As usual, the LPD, SPPI and IBAHRI will present outstanding Showcase sessions. The conference will also feature sessions presenting the lessons and achievements of each of my Presidential Task Forces: on Climate Change Justice and Human Rights, the Judicial Integrity Initiative, Human Trafficking, and Independence of the Legal Profession. Each of these task forces has advanced the knowledge of the profession and the goals of the IBA in promoting the rule of law and serving broader society. Every year, IBA members provide significant input to the profession and to society through the excellent projects and legal analyses conducted by our committees. The IBA Annual Conference is always an opportunity to network and to build international contacts, so I hope that you take advantage of the sessions, social events and informal gatherings throughout the week. I expect that this year’s conference will be a special and memorable one, and I greatly look forward to meeting many of you while here in Washington, DC. David W Rivkin President, International Bar Association 5 he 21 IBA T Annual Conference will be held in Sydney, Australia’s leading global city. Recognised internationally as a future-focused and innovative business centre, Sydney provides headquarters for almost 4 per cent of the top 5 Australian corporations. What will Sydney 2017 offer you? The city combines natural beauty with buzzing urban villages and a city Gain up-to-date knowledge of the key developments in your area of law which centre that’s home to some of the you can put into practice straight away world’s most recognisable and iconic Access to the world’s best networking and business development event for structures such as the Opera House lawyers attracting over , individuals in 21 representing over 2, law and Sydney Harbour Bridge. fi rms, corporations, governments and regulators from over 13 jurisdictions As one of the world’s most Build invaluable international connections with leading practitioners worldwide, multicultural and connected cities, enabling you to win more work and referrals Sydney will be an ideal location for Increase your profi le in the international legal world the largest and most prestigious event Hear from leading international fi gures, including offi cials from the government for international lawyers, providing and multilateral institutions, general counsel and experts from across all practice an abundance of business and areas and continents networking opportunities, as well as Acquire a greater knowledge of the role of law in society the chance to explore one of the most beautiful cities on Earth. Be part of the debate on the future of the law To register your interest: Visit: www.ibanet.org/Form/Sydney2017.aspx Email: [email protected] To receive details of all advertising, exhibiting and sponsorship opportunities for the IBA Annual Conference in Sydney email [email protected] OFFICIAL CORPORATE SUPPORTER Opening Ceremony Keynote Speaker Opening Ceremony Keynote Speaker Christine Lagarde, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) hristine Lagarde, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), will be the keynote speaker Cat the Opening Ceremony of the 2016 IBA Annual Conference, to be held on Sunday September 18th. After her re-election earlier this year, Ms Lagarde is starting her second term at the helm of the 189-member strong IMF, where she will continue her work aimed at fostering global monetary cooperation, securing financial stability, facilitating international trade, promoting high employment and sustainable economic growth, and reducing poverty around the world. As one of the most influential people in the fields of economics and finance, Ms Lagarde’s holistic approach to 21st century issues has been widely applauded. Having spearheaded the international community’s efforts in reviving strong, sustainable, balanced and inclusive growth, Ms Lagarde’s remarks will cover a wide-range of topics relevant to all of us. Ms Lagarde is the 11th Managing Director of the IMF, and the first woman to hold the position in the 72-year history of the organisation created in 1944. Prior to her current role, she held a number of influential posts including: France’s Minister for Foreign Trade; France’s Finance and Economy Minister; Chairman of the G-20; and Chair of the ECOFIN Council. Previously, Ms Lagarde also served as Chairman of Baker & McKenzie. IBA Annual Conference