Midyear Meeting

This dynamic panel brings together the chief legal officers of five industry-leading organizations—Sherwin-Williams, Avery Dennison, Park Place Technologies, Cleveland Clinic, and Rocket Lab—to share candid insights on the most pressing international legal challenges facing their businesses today. Each panelist brings a unique perspective shaped by the global footprint and sector-specific complexities of their organization. Together, these general counsels will discuss the international legal issues that keep them up at night—from geopolitical instability, tariffs, and sanctions, to data protection, ESG compliance, and the impact of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence. The panel will explore practical strategies for managing legal risk, ensuring compliance, and supporting business innovation in an increasingly complex and interconnected world. Attendees will gain invaluable, real-world perspectives on how legal departments at the forefront of their industries are navigating today’s global legal minefield.

Panelists:

• Betsy Dellinger, Park Place Technologies
• Mary Garceau, Sherwin Williams
• Deborah Gordon, Cleveland Clinic
• Arjun Kampani, Rocket Lab
• Sanjiv Kapur [moderator], Jones Day
• Igancio Walker, Avery Dennison

Generative AI is rapidly reshaping business, but legal risks and governance remain fragmented. This program offers a global, cross-disciplinary look at the escalating litigation threats facing companies, highlighted by headline cases like Anthropic’s proposed nine-figure copyright settlement. Panelists will compare regulatory approaches, discuss how existing legal frameworks are being adapted, and provide practical strategies for anticipating and mitigating generative AI litigation—equipping attendees to navigate a landscape where a single misstep can have massive consequences.

Panelists:

• Sandip Beri, partner of Shardul Amarchand & Mangaldas, a leading Indian law firm and former General Counsel for South Asia of Citibank and GE Credit
• David Carney, Case Western Reserve University School of Law
• Jose Gonzalez-Magaz, General Counsel of Lubrizol
• Milena Sterio, Cleveland State University College of Law (moderator)
• Lawrence Wiener, founding partner of the Argentine law firm Wiener, Soto, Caparros

The market for legal jobs is difficult, and specializing in a particular issue, like international law, can make your job search even more frustrating. This workshop will cover steps that all students and new professionals can take to help stand out in the search for an international law job, including: (1) Targeted job searching; (2) Identifying appropriate international experiences; (3) Pursuing valuable volunteer opportunities; and (4) Membership in professional organizations. There will also be time for questions from participants.

Presenter: Taylor Kilpatrick is the Senior Programs Manager at the American Society of International Law. Prior to joining the Society, she completed an international judicial clerkship in Palau. She graduated from the George Washington University Law School in 2021.

Join Ingrid Brunk and Monica Hakimi, Editors-in-Chief of the American Journal of International Law (AJIL), Neha Jain, AJIL Board member, and Meaghan Kelly, AJIL Administrative Editor, for a discussion on writing and publishing international legal scholarship, especially in the Journal. They will discuss the craft of international legal scholarship, the opportunities to publish in AJIL, and some tips for navigating the peer review process. The session is aimed at early career scholars and first-time authors who might be interested in submitting future work to AJIL, but everyone is welcome!

Panelists:

• Ingrid Brunk, Co-Editor-in-Chief, American Journal of International Law, Helen Strong Curry Chair in International Law and Director, Cecil D. Branstetter Litigation & Dispute Resolution Program, Vanderbilt Law School
• Monica Hakimi, Co-Editor-in-Chief, American Journal of International Law, William S. Beinecke Professor of Law, Columbia Law School
• Neha Jain, Board Member, American Journal of International Law, Professor of Law and Deputy Director of the Northwestern Buffet Institute for Global Affairs, Northwestern University, Pritzker School of Law
• Meaghan Kelly, Administrative Editor, American Journal of International Law

Please join the ASIL Midwest Interest Group for an informal Lunch and Conversation. This will be an opportunity to get to know one another, network, discuss ongoing work projects, and brainstorm other ideas for the Interest Group. The session will be hosted by ASIL Midwest Co-Chair, Milena Sterio. A light lunch and refreshments will be served.

WILIG serves as a platform for mentorship, growth, and advocacy, empowering women who are making their mark in international law and guiding aspiring professionals. Join us for a 90-minute session over coffee and pastries dedicated to fostering connections between seasoned professionals and rising international lawyers and scholars while gaining insights into WILIG's programming and initiatives.

Join the ASIL New Professionals Interest Group (NPIG) for a “Speed Networking” lunch where participants will rotate every 5 minutes for 7–8 short conversations. With this session, the NPIG aims to create meaningful professional and mentoring connections among ASIL members, especially students and early-career participants.