Program Agenda

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Tuesday, April 13

Wednesday, April 14

10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
“How To” Series: Developing Programs with the Section

Do you have an idea for a program that is timely and topical?  If so, then attending this nuts and bolts of how to develop programs for the Section will be instrumental in helping you to develop your proposal.  Member and committee involvement through the development of programming continues to be the lifeline of the Section; whether it be for a seasonal meeting, a brown-bag, podcast, webcast, teleconference or stand-alone, or a combination, for CLE or not, there are ample opportunities for your program idea to take flight.  Join us to learn more about how to chart the course of your proposal.

Speakers and Program Chairs:
Yee Wah Chin, Section Programs Officer
Steven M. Richman, Deputy Officer, Programs Committee
Marcy Stras, Deputy Officer, Programs Committee

4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
“How To” Series: Section Publishing – How to Get Your Name in Print

Do you consider yourself an expert within your practice area of international law?  If so, world-wide recognition is at your doorstep, by becoming a published author in one of the ABA Section of International Law’s several publications.  Whether you aspire to write a book, a scholarly law review, a succinct news article or an informative committee newsletter, publishing with one of the Section’s publications is an effective way to demonstrate your expertise.  At this informational session, the Publications Officer and the editors of The International Lawyer and The International Law News will tell you how to get started on your way as a published author for the ABA Section of International Law.

Speakers and Program Chairs:
Marilyn J. Kaman, Section Publications Officer
Patricia Heard, Co-Executive Editor, The International Lawyer
Beverly Dureus, Co-Executive Editor, The International Lawyer
Russell Kerr, The International Law News
Richard Paszkiet, Deputy Director, ABA Book Publishing

Thursday, April 15

10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
“How To” Series: Book Publishing Workshop for Authors and Committee Leaders

Learn the basics of developing books within the Section of International Law and ABA Publishing. This program will cover the following:  selecting a topic, constructing the proposal, recruiting authors, and creating a timetable to execute your book. The program will go through the publication process step by step and provide an overview of the editorial and marketing services provided by ABA Publishing. The program will assist committee leaders in developing an active books program and will aid authors in becoming a published expert within the field.

Speakers and Program Chairs:
Marilyn J. Kaman, Section Publications Officer
Richard Paszkiet, Deputy Director, ABA Book Publishing

4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
“How To” Series: Policy and the Section

Policy Officer Ronald A. Cass will be available at this session to discuss policy-making opportunities within the Section.

Speaker and Program Chair:
Ronald A. Cass, Section Policy/Government Affairs Officer

4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
“Meet the Authors”

The Section of International Lawyer’s book authors and editors will be able to meet with you in person to discuss their books and address any questions you may have on their books. All Section books will be available for purchase in the exhibit hall.

Friday, April 16

10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
“How To” Series: Section Publishing – How to Get Your Name in Print

Do you consider yourself an expert within your practice area of international law? If so, world-wide recognition is at your doorstep, by becoming a published author in one of the ABA Section of International Law’s several publications. Whether you aspire to write a book, a scholarly law review, a succinct news article or an informative committee newsletter, publishing with one of the Section’s publications is an effective way to demonstrate your expertise. At this informational session, the Publications Officer and the editors of The International Lawyer and The International Law News will tell you how to get started on your way as a published author for the ABA Section of International Law.

Speakers and Program Chairs:
Marilyn J. Kaman, Section Publications Officer
Patricia Heard, Co-Executive Editor, The International Lawyer
Beverly Dureus, Co-Executive Editor, The International Lawyer
Russell Kerr, The International Law News
Richard Paszkiet, Deputy Director, ABA Book Publishing

4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
“How To” Series: Developing Programs with the Section

Do you have an idea for a program that is timely and topical? If so, then attending this nuts and bolts of how to develop programs for the Section will be instrumental in helping you to develop your proposal. Member and committee involvement through the development of programming continues to be the lifeline of the Section; whether it be for a seasonal meeting, a brown-bag, podcast, webcast, teleconference or stand-alone, or a combination, for CLE or not, there are ample opportunities for your program idea to take flight. Join us to learn more about how to chart the course of your proposal.

Speakers and Program Chairs:
Yee Wah Chin, Section Programs Officer
Steven M. Richman, Deputy Officer, Programs Committee
Marcy Stras, Deputy Officer, Programs Committee

4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
“Meet the Authors”

The Section of International Lawyer’s book authors and editors will be able to meet with you in person to discuss their books and address any questions you may have on their books. All Section books will be available for purchase in the exhibit hall.