Advertisement

"It is vital, as an energy and projects lawyer based in England with an international practice, to be able to keep up with the latest global legal thinking on a wider variety of fronts. The International Section of the ABA provides an easily accessible platform of the highest quality to enable that to happen. It is also a lot of fun!"

"If one wants to pursue a career within international law, the American Bar Association Section of International Law is a fundamental component of achieving that goal. The Section is not only composed of Attorneys practicing in the United States, it also welcomes and encourages Lawyers practicing outside the United States to join the Section. Since joining the Section in 2003 I have met many people, some are now business partners and some are friends. Moreover, since joining the Section my decision in taking my practice international has been easier. Today we are pleased to offer legal services to clients in New York and Neward but also in Caracas, Paris and Beijing."

As a law student, it can be pretty intimidating to walk alone into a room full of international attorneys that you believe are living your "dream Life." That feeling did not last long when I attended my first SIL meeting in the Spring of 2009. This Section truly honors and appreciates the attendance and participation of students in its practice group. The networking, insider tips, best practices, and job opportunities available to students by being a member of this Section and attending its events can not be replaced by sending out 1000 resumes. Remember, it is the personal connections that make a difference."