DEAN RUSK INTERNATIONAL LAW CENTER
DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE
As part of this year’s Global Governance Summer School, I traveled with 20 students to the International Court of Justice in The Hague During our tour of the Peace Palace, the guide pointed out the collection of original works of art gifted from countries all over the world. The paintings, sculptures, and tapestries, representing a variety of styles and cultures, all explore themes of justice and peace: they are meant to express each country’s appreciation and respect for the ICJ’s work in upholding international law It is a powerful visual of the global community unifying around and actively working toward these shared ideals
This timely message was not lost on our students One GGSS participant, Laiba Noor (JD ‘27), reflected on the impact of her overall experience studying abroad: “At a time when the international order is shifting and global challenges from climate change to conflict are growing more complex, [the Global Governance Summer School] emphasized the critical role of diplomacy, collaboration, and empathy It reminded me that effective global governance and sustainable peace depend not only on legal frameworks, but on our collective willingness to listen, learn, and work together across cultural and political divides”
The Center continues to actively facilitate and promote a range of global learning opportunities, allowing law students the space to make these types of observations, connections, and analyses that move beyond a solely-domestic legal framework The quality and diversity of our international offerings is reflected in a number of ways; in 2025, US News & World Report ranked us 22nd for international law programs, continuing a tradition of excellence that began 48 years ago. Our highly engaged faculty continue to offer a cutting-edge international curriculum and scholarship, led by our Center’s faculty co-directors: Diane Marie Amann, Christopher Bruner, and Desirée LeClercq Our Master of Laws (LLM) degree program, conferences and events, visiting researchers from around the world, global practice preparation initiatives, international advocacy teams like Vis Moot and Jessup, and the Georgia Journal of International and Comparative Law (one of the oldest student-run international law journals in the nation) continue to both introduce and equip our students with the knowledge and skills to engage with international law in a rigorous and thoughtful way
None of this would be possible without the hard work of our Center staff Laura Tate Kagel, Mandy Dixon, Catrina O’Sullivan, and Taher Benany as well as countless students and alumni who we are grateful to have as part of our global community Thank you, to each and every one of you, for contributing to the successes of 2025
Sarah Quinn Director, Dean Rusk International
Law Center
YOUR SUPPORT GIVES OUR STUDENTS THE WORLD
Our Center’s international programs, events, and research initiatives are made possible through the support of donors like you.
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Provides support for internationally-oriented student activities
Allows one student to attend a professional conference on international law
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Allows one student to gain professional experience abroad through a summer Global Externships Overseas placement
Supports a scholarship for a student with demonstrated interest in international law
FACULTY HIGHLIGHTS CENTER FACULTY CO-DIRECTORS
CHRISTOPHER BRUNER
DIANE MARIE AMANN DE
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DIANE MARIE AMANN, REGENTS' PROFESSOR OF INTERNATIONAL LAW, EMILY & ERNEST WOODRUFF CHAIR IN INTERNATIONAL LAW
Visiting Academic, University College London Faculty of Laws, Summer and Fall 2025
Several publications, including “Child-Taking Justice and the Federal Boarding School Initiative,” American Journal of International Law, and “Absented at the Creation: Nuremberg Women and International Criminal Justice,” The Oxford Handbook of Women and International Law
Presented on the first Nuremberg trial, child justice, state recognition, and head-of-state immunities; venues included the British Institute of International & Comparative Law, American Society of International Law, Oxford Union, Washington University School of Law, Siracusa Institute for Criminal Justice & Human Rights, and World Affairs Council of Atlanta
Serves on Bring Back Kids UA Task Force, American Society of International Law Judicial Education Committee, American Branch of the International Law Association Study Group on the Negotiation of a Crimes Against Humanity Treaty, and Criminal Law Forum and International Criminal Law Review editorial boards
CHRISTOPHER BRUNER, STEMBLER FAMILY DISTINGUISHED PROFESSOR IN BUSINESS LAW
Published “Corporate Personhood, Corporate Rights, and the Contingency of Corporate Law” in the peer-reviewed journal Transnational Legal Theory (2025)
Published “Business Risk, Capital Markets, and Sustainable Companies” in The Prism of Sustainability: Multidisciplinary Profiles (Alessio Bartolacelli ed, Editoriale Scientifica 2025)
Presented the keynote address at the SMART Network Symposium “Sustainability is (Still) Possible! Governing Market Actors for a Safe and Just Space,” co-sponsored by the Department of Law and the Department of Economics and Statistics at the University of Turin (Italy)
Was interviewed by the Dare to Know! podcast (Fabian Corver, University of Groningen, Netherlands) in an episode featuring his book, The Corporation as Technology: Re-Calibrating Corporate Governance for a Sustainable Future (Oxford University Press 2022)
Spoke at other events hosted by George Washington University, the University of Maryland, the University of Richmond, Bucerius Law School (Hamburg, Germany), Rennes 2 University (France, online), and the University of Turin (Italy)
DESIRÉE LECLERCQ, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF LAW
Presented research on multilateralism, trade, and worker rights for World Trade Organization officials and researchers in Switzerland
Hosted a roundtable that included the ILO, the WTO, government representatives, and researchers focusing on multilateralism, trade, and labor at the Geneva Graduate Institute in Switzerland
Organized and funded (through a grant won at Cornell University) a transnational conference of US, Mexican, and Canadian labor unions and leaders in Mexico City to discuss lessons learned and future strategies and initiatives under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement
Presented “Empowerment in International Economic Law” at the American Society of International Law International Economic Law Biennial Conference, held at the University of Michigan School of Law
FACULTY HIGHLIGHTS
ELIZABETHCHAMBLEEBURCH
Presentedonproceduralfairnessinmass litigationtotheInternationalCongressinVitrola, Brazil
ANNEBURNETT
Receivedthe2025DanielL WadeOutstanding ServiceAwardfromtheAmericanAssociationof LawLibrariesForeign,Comparativeand InternationalLawSpecialInterestSection
Presented“LegalResearchReimagined:AI, Exams,andtheGlobalLegalMindset”forthe JacksonvilleUrbanLeagueCenterforAdvocacy andSocialJustice
NATHANS.CHAPMAN
Presented“Christianity,NaturalRights,andEarly AmericanConstitutionalism”ataninternational andinterdisciplinarysymposiumonChristianity andNaturalRightsatNotreDameinRome,Italy
Presented“FairNoticeandQualifiedImmunity” atafacultyworkshopatUniversityof QueenslandinAustralia
PATRICKD.CONNER
Presentedontheissuesofalignmentbetween communicationsandlegalteamsduringcrises andthedifficultiesthosecommunicationscan presentforthepreservationofattorney-client privilegeattheCrisisCommunicationThink Tank'sInternationalSymposiumhostedatthe UniversityofAmsterdaminTheNetherlands
GREGDAY
Presented“TheEvolvingLandscapeofDark PatternsintheUnitedStates”atJapan’sFair TradeCommissionsymposiumtitledDark Patterns:TheRoleofCompetitionPolicyon DeceptiveWebDesigns
PAMELAFOOHEY
Presentedherco-authoredbookDebt’sGrip: RiskandConsumerBankruptcy(Universityof CaliforniaPress,2025)aspartofthepanel“The EffectsofInsecurityinTimesofCrisis”atthe SocietyoftheAdvancementofSocio-Economics annualconferenceheldinMontrealduringJuly
VICTORIAJ.HANEMAN
Presented“ThePoliticsofImpermanence”as partofthePerspectivesontheDevelopmentand EnactmentofTaxPolicyConferenceatthe CentreforTaxLawattheUniversityof CambridgeintheUnitedKingdom Presented“TheRelationshipBetween UniversitiesandLawyers”attheRSMGlobal LegalConferenceinRome,Italy
ASSAFHARPAZ
Published"GlobalTaxWarsintheDigitalEra"75 AmericanUniversityLawReview(2025) The paperwaspresentedattheUniversityofVirginia SchoolofLawInternationalBusiness TransactionsGuestLectureSeries(September 2025),andtheColumbiaLawSchoolDavisPolk& WardwellTaxPolicyColloquium
THOMASE.KADRI
WasselectedasaVisitingFellowattheLaw DepartmentoftheEuropeanUniversityInstitute inFlorence,Italy Aspartofthisfellowship,he expandeduponhisresearchinthelegaland technicalregulationofAI-generated“deepfakes” withafocusonEuropeanapproachesto regulation
WILLIAMORTMAN
Presentedonthehistoryofpleabargainingas partofthepanel“AmericanPerspectivesonPlea Bargaining”attheMicheleTaruffoGirona EvidenceWeekinSpain
LAURAPHILLIPS-SAWYER
WasfeaturedonBBCNewsregardingantitrust law Thearticletitled"Googlehasillegal advertisingmonopoly,judgerules"waswrittenby ImranRahman-Jonesandpublished4/17/25 WasfeaturedonBBCNewsregardingthe requirementsforsuccessfulantitrustcases The articletitled"Landmarkantitrusttrialcouldforce ZuckerbergtosellInstagram"waswrittenbyLily Jamaliandpublished4/14/25
LORIA.RINGHAND
Presented“FirstAmendmentRestrictionson Non-citizens’EngagementinCampaign Spending”attheEmoryInternationalLaw Reviewsymposium“Migration,Law,andJustice: TheEvolvingRoleofInternationalandUS Policies”
PresentedattheGlendonGlobalDialogueseries titled“ForeignInterferenceinOurElections:What CouldPossiblyGoWrong?”hostedbyYork University’sGlendonSchoolofPublicand InternationalAffairsinToronto,Canada
USHAR.RODRIGUES
SelectedasaresearchmemberoftheEuropean CorporateGovernanceInstitute,aninternational non-profitestablishedto“improvecorporate governancethroughfosteringindependent scientificresearchandrelatedactivities”
PETERB.“BO”RUTLEDGE
Presented“PerpetualPeaceReconsidered: ArbitrationandInternationalLawinthe21st Century”asthekeynotespeakeratthe10th AnnualAtlantaInternationalArbitrationSociety Lecture
ANNEM.TUCKER
JoinedtheLegalInnovationforSustainable InvestmentsFoundation(LISI),aninternational impactinvestmentfoundationincorporatedin theNetherlands,asaco-creatorofanewmodel impactinvestmentagreement
SONJAR.WEST
Presentedaspartofapaneltitled“TheFutureof PressFreedom”attheDemocracy,Law,and IndependentJournalismconferenceheldatthe UniversityofOxford
MASTER OF LAWS (LL.M.) PROGRAM
The Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree at Georgia Law offers foreign-educated law graduates opportunities to learn about the U.S. legal system, deepen knowledge of an area of specialization, and explore new legal interests at one of the nation’s top law schools. The ten-month program provides individualized support through the Center and prepares internationally trained students for a globalized legal market.
The graduating LL M class of 2025 included 18 students from Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas Their home countries include: Pakistan, Brazil, Iran, Nigeria, India, the Republic of Georgia, Turkey, the United Kingdom, Belarus, Peru, Venezuela, Switzerland, and Germany Among them are lawyers specializing in a wide range of legal fields including business law, human rights law, administrative law, international arbitration, data privacy law, tax law, cryptocurrency law, criminal law, intellectual property law, business immigration and labor law, environmental law, and education law.
Four members of the LL.M. class of 2025 won the 12th International Commercial & Investment Arbitration Moot Competition, hosted by American University Washington College of Law in Washington, D.C., in April. This event was created specifically for LL.M. students to foster the study of international arbitration for the resolution of international business and investment disputes.
The winning team is pictured above, from left to right: Samuel Kuo, Danish Ali, Fabienne Taller, and Paria Keramatkhah. The team was coached by former Dean & Talmadge Chair Peter B. “Bo” Rutledge and student Gloria M. Correa (LL.M. ’23, J.D. ‘25).
“Coaching the UGA team as a student with Professor Rutledge for three years was one of the most memorable experiences I had at UGA. Opportunities like these are possible thanks to the support of the Rusk Center staff, who are always on the lookout for growth opportunities for students, and the generosity of donors who make them possible”
GLORIA M. CORREA
Six LL.M. students from the class of 2025 were selected to join the Editorial Board of the Georgia Journal of International and Comparative Law as Graduate Editors, featured above from left to right: Sara Dorbahani, Michael Faleye, Neethu James, Samuel Kuo, Dzmitry Liasovich, and Ramakrishna Rut Palepu As Graduate Editors, each LLM student conducts citation checks and writes a Comment or Book Review on the legal topic of their choice
GLOBAL GOVERNANCE SUMMER SCHOOL
The Dean Rusk International Law Center and the Leuven Centre for Global Governance Studies at KU Leuven in Leuven, Belgium are proud to partner in presenting the Global Governance Summer School (GGSS), an annual summer offering for students to learn about international law through the lens of global governance
Through GGSS, students spend a total of two weeks in Brussels, Belgium; Leuven, Belgium; and The Hague, the Netherlands In each location, students engage in lectures, formal classroom discussions, site visits, and group projects that explore a theme within the topic of global governance
In 2025, twenty students visited Brussels. There, they toured sites including the European Economic and Social Committee, the European Parliament, the NGO No Peace Without Justice, the multinational telecommunications corporation Orange, NATO, the European Commission, and law firm Van Bael & Bellis, gaining firsthand insight into institutions that shape international governance. In The Hague, students visited the International Criminal Court, the International Court of Justice, the Permanent Court of Arbitration, and the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals, connecting their coursework to the real-world settings where global legal decisions are made
“GGSS was a perfect complement to Professor Amann’s Public International Law course Many of the sites we visited or discussions we had intersected with something we discussed in her class, so I believe GGSS enriched the material I learned throughout the preceding semester Speaking with attorneys (and students) abroad provided me with a more nuanced understanding of how far my law degree could take me”
STEPHANIE HOLTERMAN, J.D. ‘27
“GGSS impacted me as a student by exposing me to the greater scope of international law. After the program and in addition to Professor Amann’s Public International Law course, I am more certain than ever of my passion But, while this guidance will serve me professionally, the biggest impact came from the relationships I formed with speakers and colleagues”
NICK AMES, J.D. ‘27
“Being present in the international institutions I've studied was an unforgettable experience Visits to places like NATO and The Peace Palace was transformative and empowering because I was able to speak with people who are in the positions I hope to be in one day The visits humanized the places I have dreamed of, and the people were all very encouraging with the practical advice and experiences they shared”
JAYLN ROSS, J.D. ‘27
In the classroom at KU Leuven, the focus turned to comparative constitutional law. Students engaged in lively debates, group presentations, and in-depth discussions on how different nations safeguard constitutional rights exploring topics such as European constitutional courts, the U.S. system of judicial review, and of checks and balan i
GLOBAL EXTERNSHIPS OVERSEAS
Global Externships Overseas (GEOs) are summer or semester-long placements around the world that offer law students the opportunity to apply their legal training in an international context They are often mentored by Georgia Law alumni in these placements
Through this initiative, students have worked in global placements including:
Intergovernmental and nongovernmental organizations such as the International Institute for Justice and the Rule of Law in Malta, eLiberare in Romania, and No Peace Without Justice in Belgium, engaging in projects that advance human rights, rule of law, and policy development. Government agencies like the Department of Conservation in New Zealand and the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Bermuda, contributing to environmental protection and data privacy initiatives.
Law firms in major commercial and legal hubs including Germany, India, Japan, Morocco, Spain, Vietnam, Italy, Finland, and France, where students explore practice areas ranging from corporate law and arbitration to intellectual property and cross-border transactions.
Corporate legal departments and multinational professional services firms such as KPMG in Vietnam, Deloitte in Azerbaijan, and GreenCo in Argentina, where students gain insight into international business operations and regulatory compliance
In summer 2025, 24 Georgia Law students participated in GEO placements across six continents, gaining experience in a wide range of legal systems and practice areas including: international arbitration, corporate law, data privacy, ns, M&A, real estate law, energy law,
This year, Georgia Law students Franklin Phan (J.D. ’27) and Kara Reed (J.D. ’26) received Asia-Georgia Internship Connection Scholarships to support GEO placements in Vietnam and Japan Administered through the UGA Office of Global Engagement, this scholarship supports academic internships across Asia Phan and Reed are the second and third law students in the past two years to receive this award
“My time in Japan was an unforgettable adventure both personally and professionally From exploring vibrant cities and historic temples to learning about workplace etiquette and norms in a different culture, every moment was enriching and eye-opening. I gained valuable insights into global communication and cultural awareness that will undoubtedly influence my future career in international law. This experience was one I truly will never forget”
KARA REED, J.D. ‘26 KURIBAYASHI SOGO LAW OFFICE TOKYO, JAPAN
ASIA-GEORGIA INTERNSHIP CONNECTION SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT
“I'm very grateful for the opportunity to experience what it is like to practice M&A in Vietnam The work at KPMG was a lot more hands-on than I expected; collaborating with other teams within the firm, such as finance and strategy, helped me to really understand the entire deal that we were working on.”
FRANKLIN PHAN, J.D. ‘27 KPMG LAW
HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM
ASIA-GEORGIA INTERNSHIP CONNECTION SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT
SEMESTER-LONG INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
A total of six students participated in semester-long GEOs in 2025 In the spring, these students included: Pace Cassell (J.D. ‘26), with Bakery Tilly in Hamburg, Germany, under the supervision of Dr. Christian Engelhardt (LL.M. ‘01); Elizabeth “Beth” Ferguson (J.D. ‘25), with Bodenheimer in Berlin, Germany, under the supervision of Dr. Christof Siefarth (LL.M. ’86); and Daniel “Tripp” Vaughn (J.D. ‘25), with Van Bael & Bellis in Brussels, Belgium, under the supervision of Porter Elliott (J.D. ’96). In the fall, Alexis Bartholomew (J.D. ‘26) was placed with Gleiss Lutz in Stuttgart, Germany; Eleanor Cox (J.D. ‘26) with Bodenheimer in Berlin, Germany under the supervision of Dr. Christof Siefarth (LL.M. ’86); and Kara Reed (J.D. 26) with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Bermuda, under the supervision of Alexander White (J.D. ’09).
“Every day, whether through work projects or casual conversations, I learned more about countries and legal systems all across the world The sheer breadth of nationalities, experiences, and perspectives held by VBB’s attorneys ensured that everyone in the office was still expanding their understanding of business and law In this context, it was clear throughout the firm that questions were not only expected but also encouraged. As an extern, this atmosphere afforded me an incredible opportunity to add to my knowledge and experience before graduating law school. “
DANIEL “TRIPP” VAUGHN, J.D. ‘25
VAN BAEL & BELLIS IN BRUSSELS, BELGIUM
HALLE FOUNDATION GRANT RECIPIENTS
In 2025, the Center entered into the second year of a three-year grant from The Halle Foundation to support two law students per year pursuing semester-long legal externships in Germany Based in Atlanta, The Halle Foundation seeks to promote understanding, knowledge and friendship between the people of Germany and the United States
PACE CASSELL, J.D. ‘26
HALLE FOUNDATION GRANT
RECIPIENT, SPRING 2025
“The more I learned about what companies could do with the data they collected from the users of their products, the better I understood the need for legal structures regulating the management of this personal information Examining this area of law through the lens of the General Data Privacy Regulation was an invaluable experience I would not have had in the US, and seeing the contrast between the EU and U.S. approaches allowed me to think critically about how societies balance economic growth with individual rights”
ELEANOR COX, J.D.
‘26
HALLE FOUNDATION GRANT RECIPIENT, FALL 2025
“Working in Berlin was such an enriching experience Between navigating a new legal system, adapting to Germany’s refreshingly direct work culture, and sharing long lunches full of worldly conversations, every day taught me something new. I learned how empowering it can be to step outside what feels familiar and how approaching challenges with curiosity and an open mind can turn uncertainty into meaningful growth”
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Each year, students are invited to apply for a limited number of competitive Louis B. Sohn Professional Development Fellowships. Named after the legal scholar who taught at Georgia Law from 1981 to 1991, these Fellowships support student attendance at professional conferences focused on international law. In 2025, the Center supported a total of twelve J.D. and LL.M. students. They attended the 119th Annual Meeting of the American Society of International Law in Washington, DC; the 14 annual Atlanta International Arbitration Society conference in Atlanta, Georgia; and the American Branch of the International Law Association’s 103 International Law Weekend in New York City, New York
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“The insights shared by brilliant professors, leaders, and researchers substantiated the idea that the role of international law remains instrumental in addressing injustice and shaping governance.”
ANNIE BORDEAUX, J.D. ‘27
2025 ASIL ANNUAL MEETING WASHINGTON, DC
To the right: Georgia Law students Andrei Niveaux (LL.M. ‘26), Jayln Ross (J.D. ‘27), Caroline Walls (J.D. ‘27), and Alexandria Tetstone (J.D. ‘27) attended the Atlanta International Arbitration Society’s annual conference in Atlanta, Georgia.
Haichen Zhao (J.D. ’27) (far left) was selected to serve as one of the eight 2025 International Law Weekend Student Ambassadors, making this the third year in a row where a Georgia Law student has served as a Student Ambassador. Zhao reflected: “Being selected as a Student Ambassador for ABILA is a tremendous honor. With legal education spanning China and the United States, I am passionate about cross-cultural exchange and international collaboration in law.”
INTERNATIONAL EVENTS & CONFERENCES
Each year, the Center organizes and hosts internationally-oriented speakers, panelists, conferences, and other events Some event highlights of 2025 include:
Former International Criminal Court Associate Legal Officer Eva Keïta, who spoke with students in Professor Diane Marie Amann’s class about clerking at the ICJ
Professor Jonathan Peters led this year’s International Law Hackathon, which focused on social media and the implications of privately governing speech
Emilia Justyna Powell, Professor of Political Science and Concurrent Professor of Law at the University of Notre Dame, gave a talk entitled “Compliance with Decisions of the Permanent Court of Arbitration” co-sponsored with UGA’s School of Public and International Affairs
Fernanda Hopenhaym, member of the UN Working Group on Business and Human Rights, virtually presented “Corporate Environmental Responsibility: International Legal Frameworks and US Performance” co-sponsored with the Environmental Law Society
Haidy Ahmed, Diplomat with the Permanent Mission of the Arab Republic of Egypt to the African Union in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and former US diplomat Christina Hardaway, delivered lectures as part of the Center’s ongoing Consular Series, which presents the community with global perspectives on international trade, cooperation, development, and policy
In partnership with the Washington International Trade Association, Professor Desirée LeClercq moderated a webinar about careers in international trade and law featuring Georgia Law alumni
Margaret Mullins, former Senior Advisor to the Deputy Secretary of Defense, spoke with law students about careers in national security
A weeklong celebration of International Education Week, featuring panel discussions, a presentation on international trade in Africa, a discussion about tech and data privacy as foreign policy with US diplomat Sucheta Sharma, and other events celebrating the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide
INTERNATIONAL EVENTS & CONFE
The Georgia Journal of International and Comparative Law hosted its 2024-2025 conference in in February, “Defending Democracy: A Comparative Perspective.” It invited scholars to examine democratic resilience and constitutional protections worldwide. Panels addressed different democratic models, judicial roles, and lessons from global elections. Lori A. Ringhand, J. Alton Hosch Professor of Law & Josiah Meigs Distinguished Teaching Professor, organized the conference in partnership with the journal and the Center.
In November, the Georgia Journal of International and Comparative Law hosted its 2025-2026 conference, “Crimmigration as Paradigmatic Migration Control in the United States” The symposium featured three panels and a keynote by District Judge Ana C Reyes (DC Circuit), bringing together scholars and advocates to explore crimmigration’s legal foundations, real-world impacts, and reform across Southern communities Jason A. Cade, J Alton Hosch Professor of Law & Community Health Law Partnership Clinic Director, organized the conference in partnership with the Journal and the Center
For over a decade, Georgia Law’s International Law Colloquium Series has welcomed leading scholars from across the globe to present works in progress and engage with students and faculty. The Spring 2025 Colloquium, led by Professor Desirée LeClercq and supported by the Center, focused on International Economic Law It featured weekly presentations by scholars from institutions including Fordham University, Western New England University, University of Georgia, Dalhousie University, Temple University, Boston University, University of Michigan, Duke University, and Rutgers.
VISITING RESEARCHER
INITIATIVE
Each year, the Center hosts visiting researchers from across the globe. These visitors stay at Georgia Law for brief or extended periods in order to work with faculty, engage with students through mini-courses and presentations, and take advantage of our Alexander Campbell King Law Library as well as other University of Georgia libraries, including the Richard B Russell Library for Political Research and Studies In 2025, the Center welcomed one Visiting Researcher to Athens: Johan Van den Cruijce (LLM ‘94) Additionally, a former Visiting Researcher, Mine Turhan, published a book in 2025 based on the research she completed while at Georgia Law Both are highlighted below
Johan Van den Cruijce
Managing Director, Atlas Services Belgium (Orange group), Belgium
Johan Van den Cruijce is a Research Fellow at Vlerick Business School in Belgium. He serves as Managing Director at Atlas Services Belgium (Orange group), where he is responsible for the global network of holding companies across Europe and the United States His work includes M&A, corporate restructuring, treasury and tax strategy, and legal oversight of listed and unlisted entities
While at the Center, sponsored by Professor Christopher Bruner, Van den Cruijce conducted research on the intersection of law, economics, and corporate finance especially on how control rights and marketability restrictions affect the valuation of privately held firms
Mine Turhan
Assistant Professor of Administrative Law at Izmir University of Economics, Faculty of Law, Türkiye
Mine Turhan is an assistant professor of administrative law in the Faculty of Law at the Izmir University of Economics in Türkiye She was a Visiting Researcher during the 2023-2024 academic year, sponsored by Professor David E Shipley She published a book in 2025 based on the research she conducted at Georgia Law, entitled The Right to Be Heard in Administrative Procedure
On how her time as a Visiting Researcher at Georgia Law impacted her book, Turhan reflected:
My experience as an observer in administrative hearings at the Georgia Office of State Administrative Hearings and in the Immigration Court in Atlanta provided an invaluable opportunity to examine the functioning of the administrative hearing process within American administrative law firsthand. This experience significantly strengthened the empirical foundation of my research by allowing me to gain direct insight into the practical implementation of administrative procedure in the United States
FACULTY SCHOLAR-INRESIDENCE INITIATIVE
In 2022, the Center launched a scholar-in-residence program to support faculty members in pursuing engagement with foreign academic institutions as part of the law school’s 2025 strategic plan to build high-impact global partnerships In the 2024-2025 academic year, four faculty members received funding through this initiative: Professors Diane Marie Amann, Nathan S. Chapman, Thomas E. Kadri, and Desirée LeClercq They engaged in research and gave presentations in England and Ireland and Switzerland and England (LeClercq)
In summer 2025, Thomas E. Kadri (right) spent time as fellow European University Institute in Florence, Italy He referred time abroad as “a tremendous professional and personal exper that enriched [his] scholarly research, broadened [his] compa understanding of legal education and academic culture, and h [him] build meaningful relationships with scholars from a Europe and beyond”
In summer 2025, Nathan S. Chap (left) gave two presentations a University of Queensland Law Sch Brisbane, Australia He pres “Natural Law and Religious Liberty faculty and student seminar, and Notice and Qualified Immunity” presented at a faculty workshop.
In fall 2024, Diane Marie Amann served as a Research Visitor at the Bonavero Institute of Human Rights, Oxford University Faculty of Law During this time, she pursued her scholarship related to women professionals who played roles in international criminal trials after World War II and also her work on child rights, especially as they relate to armed conflict and similar violence She was also elected to be a Visiting Fellow at Exeter College, Oxford University, for the autumn’s Michaelmas Term.
In summer 2025, Desirée LeClercq presented at the UK Trade and Public Policy (TaPP) Network annual Conference at Oxford University in England. She then traveled to Geneva, Switzerland, to present at the Remaking Trade For a Sustainable Future research workshop, hosted by the Geneva Graduate Institute The conference honored Gabrielle Marceau and was aptly titled "From Trade and , to and Trade" Finally, LeClercq her historical research on the International Labour Organization and World Trade Organization at the TASC Platform and Geneva Trade Platform roundtable
In fall 2025, Professor Desirée LeClercq designed and led an independent study focused on international trade. Fifteen students, including JD, LL M, and Graduate Certificate in International Law students, spent the semester examining potential trade and investment opportunities between the State of Georgia and the United Kingdom from an interdisciplinary perspective They researched and wrote a paper examining key export and import sectors in Georgia and the United Kingdom, and then drafted a legal instrument between the two At the end of the semester, they traveled to Atlanta to present their draft instrument to the Georgia Department of Economic Development, Eversheds Sutherland, and to the British Consulate General in Atlanta. Special thanks to alumni Sara Gershon (J.D. ‘17), General Counsel at the Georgia Department of Economic Development, and Sam Hatcher (J.D. ‘20), Executive Counsel to the Office of Governor Brian P. Kemp, for meeting with students and providing feedback on the academic exercise
“Coming from a non-law background in Computer Science, I learned that successful trade and partnerships do not thrive on innovation alone They must be shaped by policy and political realities, economic conditions, population needs, national interests, and stakeholder relationships. The Atlanta trip made this clear by showing how quickly trade negotiations can shift based on context, not on the brilliance of the technology or business itself”
MD. ASADUZZAMAN JABIN, GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN INTERNATIONAL LAW STUDENT
INTERNATIONAL ADVOCACY
Olivia Haas (J.D. ’27) is the second Georgia Law student to attend the University of Liverpool School of Law and Social Justice’s Summer School in partnership with the Council of Europe Each summer, one Georgia Law student is selected to attend through a partnership with Liverpool The 2025 Summer School centered on the theme “Effectiveness of the Council of Europe in tackling the pressing challenges” lt featured insights from key decision-makers within the Council of Europe, leading academics, and other stakeholders. Through these discussions, Haas and other participants gained a comprehensive understanding of the Council of Europe, and its effectiveness in protecting human rights, democracy and the rule of law
Spending two weeks in Liverpool with over forty people from over twenty-one countries, all committed to protecting human rights, left an indelible impact on how I think about international human rights law I learned from attorneys, judges, professors, students, and experts about how to use and improve upon international law mechanisms created to safeguard human rights. We analyzed the pressing challenges in protecting these rights, especially for migrants It is an honor to be part of a global network of professionals I deeply admire and are committed to the Rule of Law and democracy.
Students Olha “Olia” Kaliuzhna (LL.M. ‘23, J.D. ‘25) and Vladyslav “Vlad” Rudzinskyi (LL.M. ‘23, J.D. ‘25) won the Atlanta International Arbitration Society Pre-Moot Invitational Rudzinskyi was also named the competition’s best advocate.
Students Grace M. Craft (J.D. ‘26) and Supreme Unukegwo (LL.M. ‘22, J.D. ’26) finished as quarterfinalists at the 2025 Transatlantic Negotiation Competition, hosted by Syracuse University College of Law and Queen’s University Belfast.
CENTER COUNCIL
Thanks to its 75-year-old tradition in international law, Georgia Law benefits from a network of approximately 11,400 alumni, including more than 600 LLM graduates They include judges and law firm partners, leaders in governments and in intergovernmental and nongovernmental organizations, heads of corporate legal departments, and university professors. Some of our valued graduates also support us by serving as members of Dean Rusk International Law Center Council.
For the 2024-2027 term, the Center’s Council comprises 19 distinguished alumni.
CHANEL CHAUVET-MALDONADO, J.D. ‘18
Nuclear Nonproliferation Regulatory Specialist, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Nonproliferation Division
ERTHARIN COUSIN, J.D. ‘82
Former Executive Director, World Food Programme (2012-2017)
TESS DAVIS, J.D. ‘09
Executive Director, Antiquities Coalition
EMINA SADIC HERZBERGER, J.D. ‘22
Clerk for the Honorable Timothy C Batten of the Northern District of Georgia
DAVID HULL, J.D. ‘83
Partner Emeritus, Van Bael & Bellis
TOM HARROLD, J.D. ‘09
Partner, Miller & Martin
CHARLIE HUNNICUTT, J.D. ‘75
Former Assistant Secretary for Aviation and International Affairs, US Department of Transportation
C. DONALD JOHNSON, J.D. ‘73
Director Emeritus of the Dean Rusk International Law Center, University of Georgia School of Law
ERRY LABAT, J.D. ‘76
ormer Attorney, Offices of the General ounsel of the US Department of ommerce (Commerce) and the US nternational Trade Commission (USITC)
ANDRE JORGE FONTES
NJEIRA, LL.M. ‘23 al Court of Appeals Judge, F n in Brazil
BAN MAZZUCCO, LL.M of the Legal Departme liance for Africa, Middl ussia at Syngenta
CENTER COUNCIL
PHILIP RAY, J.D. ‘78
Former Legal Senior Counsel, Siemens AG
OF SIEFARTH, LL.M. ‘86 Bodenheimer
ANITA NINAN, LL.M. ‘91 Founder and Principal Attorn Legal LLC
KANNAN RAJARATHINAM, LL.M. ‘88
Former Head of Office, UN Assistance Mission in Iraq, Basra
BINH TR Director
‘89 he Global leader of the m, Arnall Golden
VA SMITH, J.D. ‘18 Pepper Hamilton
ERMEI, J.D. ‘10 ate General Counsel, Amazon
GLOBAL PARTNERSHIPS
Our Center is honored to partner with other University of Georgia units, such as the African Studies Institute, the Latin American & Caribbean Studies Institute, the School of Public & International Affairs, the Department of Comparative Literature, and the Willson Center for Humanities & Arts, as well as the state's Institute of Continuing Judicial Education.
We also have benefited from partnerships, co-sponsorships, and other collaboration with external institutions, including:
American Bar Association Section of International Law
American Branch of the International Law Association
American Society of International Law
Atlanta International Arbitration Society
Bar-Ilan University's Faculty of Law, Israel
Global Atlanta
Leuven Centre for Global Governance Studies, University of Leuven, Belgium
University of Liverpool School of Law & Social Justice, UK
OP Jindal Global University's Jindal Global Law School, India
United Nations Academic Impact
World Affairs Council of Atlanta
Washington International Trade Association
CENTER STAFF
STUDENT WORKERS
Evan Cornish
Clarke Central ‘2
Adoris Gibbs
J.D. ‘26
Timothy Sexton
J.D. ‘26
Casey Smith
J.D. ‘26
SARAH QUINN Director squinn@ugaedu
