Ukraine has strategically employed legal mechanisms to shape and advance its political, military, and diplomatic response to Russian aggression. Central to this approach is holding Russia accountable--a crucial factor in securing lasting peace. Negotiations cannot prioritize a fragile peace over meaningful justice. On February 24th, the fourth anniversary of Russia’s large-scale invasion, leading experts will convene virtually to examine Ukraine’s progress in advancing accountability and to discuss the degree to which these achievements might be integrated into ongoing peace discussions.

Panelists:

• Olga Butkevych, Ukrainian Association of International Law, President
• Marney Cheek, Covington & Burling, LLP, Partner
• Mark Ellis, International Bar Association, Executive Director
• Oona Hattaway, Yale Law School, Professor of International Law
• Ivan Horodyskyy, Dexis Partners Law Firm, Managing Partner
• Jessica H. Kim, Cornell Law School, Distinguished Practitioner in Residence and Rule of Law Fellow
• Harold Hongju Koh, Yale Law School, Professor of International Law
• Patrick W. Pearsall, Gibson Dunn, Partner
• Glen Smith, GardaWorld, Director of Business Intelligence and Risk Analysis
• Jennifer Trahan, a Clinical Professor at NYU's Center for Global Affairs
• Zakhar Tropin, Associate Professor at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv

Moderator:

• Michael D. Cooper, Executive Director & Executive Vice President, ASIL