The Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act and its lesser-known sibling, the International Organizations Immunities Act, enacted in 1945, codify the immunities afforded to foreign states and certain international organizations in U.S. courts. Sovereign and international organization immunity stand at the nexus of international affairs, policy, and the law. This program will concentrate on developments in this dynamic area of the law, particularly in light of the recent Supreme Court case, JAM v. IFC. The panel features prominent legal practitioners who have litigated these issues and served as directors of international organizations. Featuring: --Rick Herz, Senior Litigation Attorney, EarthRights International --Eliot Pedrosa, Partner, Jones Day --Moderator: Harout Samra, Counsel, DLA Piper

The Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act and its lesser-known sibling, the International Organizations Immunities Act, enacted in 1945, codify the immunities afforded to foreign states and certain international organizations in U.S. courts. Sovereign and international organization immunity stand at the nexus of international affairs, policy, and the law. This program will concentrate on developments in this dynamic area of the law, particularly in light of the recent Supreme Court case, JAM v. IFC. The panel features prominent legal practitioners who have litigated these issues and served as directors of international organizations.Featuring:--Rick Herz, Senior Litigation Attorney, EarthRights International--Eliot Pedrosa, Partner, Jones Day--Moderator: Harout Samra, Counsel, DLA Piper

The Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act and its lesser-known sibling, the International Organizations Immunities Act, enacted in 1945, codify the immunities afforded to foreign states and certain international organizations in U.S. courts. Sovereign and international organization immunity stand at the nexus of international affairs, policy, and the law. This program will concentrate on developments in this dynamic area of the law, particularly in light of the recent Supreme Court case, JAM v. IFC. The panel features prominent legal practitioners who have litigated these issues and served as directors of international organizations. Featuring: --Rick Herz, Senior Litigation Attorney, EarthRights International --Eliot Pedrosa, Partner, Jones Day --Moderator: Harout Samra, Counsel, DLA Piper

Foreign Sovereign and International Organization Immunity in U.S. Courts: Recent Developments and the Way Forward

*This series was formerly known as Teleforums. FedSoc Forums is a virtual discussion series dedicated to providing expert analysis and intellectual commentary on today’s most pressing legal and policy issues. Produced by The Federalist Society’s Practice Groups, FedSoc Forum strives to create balanced conversations in various formats, such as monologues, debates, or panel discussions. In addition to regular episodes, FedSoc Forum features special content covering specific topics in the legal world, such as: <ul><li>Courthouse Steps: A series of rapid response discussions breaking down all the latest SCOTUS cases after oral argument or final decision</li><li>A Seat at the Sitting: A monthly series that runs during the Court’s term featuring a panel of constitutional experts discussing the Supreme Court’s upcoming docket sitting by sitting</li><li>Litigation Update: A series that provides the latest updates in important ongoing cases from all levels of government</li></ul> The Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.

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*This series was formerly known as Teleforums. FedSoc Forums is a virtual discussion series dedicated to providing expert analysis and intellectual commentary on today’s most pressing legal and policy issues. Produced by The Federalist Society’s Practice Groups, FedSoc Forum strives to create balanced conversations in various formats, such as monologues, debates, or panel discussions. In addition to regular episodes, FedSoc Forum features special content covering specific topics in the legal world, such as:Courthouse Steps: A series of rapid response discussions breaking down all the latest SCOTUS cases after oral argument or final decisionA Seat at the Sitting: A monthly series that runs during the Court’s term featuring a panel of constitutional experts discussing the Supreme Court’s upcoming docket sitting by sittingLitigation Update: A series that provides the latest updates in important ongoing cases from all levels of governmentThe Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.

*This series was formerly known as Teleforums. FedSoc Forums is a virtual discussion series dedicated to providing expert analysis and intellectual commentary on today’s most pressing legal and policy issues. Produced by The Federalist Society’s Practice Groups, FedSoc Forum strives to create balanced conversations in various formats, such as monologues, debates, or panel discussions. In addition to regular episodes, FedSoc Forum features special content covering specific topics in the legal world, such as: <ul><li>Courthouse Steps: A series of rapid response discussions breaking down all the latest SCOTUS cases after oral argument or final decision</li><li>A Seat at the Sitting: A monthly series that runs during the Court’s term featuring a panel of constitutional experts discussing the Supreme Court’s upcoming docket sitting by sitting</li><li>Litigation Update: A series that provides the latest updates in important ongoing cases from all levels of government</li></ul> The Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.

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