Trade, Investment, and Development Program at WCL

06/19/2026

05/05/2026

For 28 years, International and Comparative Legal Studies at American University Washington College of Law has held the Annual Grotius Lecture during the American Society of International Law's Annual Meeting in Washington, DC.

The 2026 Annual Grotius Lecture titled "Ruptures, Justice and Order" will be delivered on April 22 at 5:30 PM by Philippe Sands, KC, Professor of Law at University College London, Visiting Professor of Law at Harvard, and practicing barrister at 11KBW. The distinguished discussant will be
John Bellinger, Partner at Arnold & Porter and former Legal Adviser to the U.S. Department of State.

Philippe Sands will address the future of the rules based system in a multilateral global legal order, against the background of current global developments, from tariffs and trade to sovereignty, war and the rights of individuals.

04/09/2026

We are excited to announce the keynote event of the AUWCL Trade, Investment and Development Program’s Reimagining Multilateralism Conference, the 2026 Annual Wenger Endowed Lecture in International Trade Law.

The 2026 Wenger Lecture will be delivered by Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the Director-General of the World Trade Organization. We are honored to welcome the Director-General for her timely and thought-provoking remarks on the importance of the multilateral rules-based trading system.

📅 April 15, 2026
🕒 5:15 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., reception to follow
📍 American University Washington College of Law,
Ceremonial Classroom, Room NT01
🔗 Register Here: https://lnkd.in/eJSiwyS5

Opening remarks for the Lecture will be delivered by Jonathan Alger, President of American University.

The Lecture will be moderated by Angela Paolini ELLARD, Senior Advisor (nonresident) of the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), former Deputy Director-General of the World Trade Organization, and former Chief Trade Counsel House Ways & Means Committee.

This event is open to all, but registration is required. We hope you will join us!

04/09/2026

Please join us for this thought provoking and timely discussion

02/15/2025

🚀 Ready to dive into the world of crypto? Join us for a dynamic discussion with Professor V. Gerard Comizio, Associate Director of the Business Law Program at AUWCL on Wednesday, Feb 19, at 12 PM in the International Suite (Y360)! Don't miss out—register here: https://forms.gle/Kbm92KcqQQvRmtzH9

11/18/2024

Join us tomorrow for the Wenger Practitioner Series for a special session on "The Future of U.S. Trade Policy: Priorities and Trends". Explore the impact of Trump Administration trade policies, including tariffs, transatlantic trade, U.S.-China relations, and the USMCA. Don’t miss this insightful discussion! RSVP here: https://forms.gle/8gg8rZdBy9izqER99.

11/15/2024

As part of the Wenger Practitioner Series, we are delighted to present “The Future of U.S. Trade Policy: Priorities and Trends”. Are you curious about how the Trump Administration’s trade policies will impact you, the U.S., and the world? What are the implications of broad tariffs, the future of transatlantic trade, U.S.-China relations, and the USMCA? Don’t miss this opportunity—join us on Tuesday, November 19, for an insightful "pop-up" session. RSVP here: https://forms.gle/8gg8rZdBy9izqER99

03/20/2024

🌐 Don't miss our exclusive preview event for the International Arbitration and Mediation Certificate program at the American University Washington College of Law! 🎓

Join us online, via Zoom on Mar 29, 2024, at 12:30 PM 🗓 for insights from industry experts including Thomas L. Creel, Esq. and Ethan McSweeny. 🎤 Hosted by Hernando Otero, this session promises valuable discussions on intellectual property, technology disputes, and the intersection of legal practice with theatre. 🎭

Register now to secure your spot: https://jamsadr.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYude6rrD0jH9dus35oyF2JnppNyu-jr3NY #/registration

03/12/2024

Check out our February 2024 newsletter with the latest news from American University Washington College of Law International faculty 🌍. Featured Stories: 26th Annual Grotius Lecture announcement, The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program Panel Discussion, awards, recognitions, publications, and more. 🏆

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American University Washington College of Law

02/29/2024

🌐 Join us for a discussion on empowering justice through technology! 🚀 Discover how Safe YOU, led by CEO & Founder Mariam Torosyan, is revolutionizing the fight against gender-based violence (GBV) using cutting-edge technology and AI. 📱 Learn about innovative solutions to prevent GBV, support survivors, and enhance prosecution with digital evidence. 🛡️

📆 Don't miss out on this enlightening event on March 7th, 2024, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM in International Suite Y360. 📍

RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfGt48y2takibJyh6RufmpNrTrkBBC_I9eeQQlSKX76EOoRLw/viewform

Plus, enjoy complimentary pizza! 🍕 American University Washington College of Law