DEAN RUSK INTERNATIONAL LAW CENTER
DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE
When I began working at the Dean Rusk International Law Center in 2019 as the Associate Director for Global Practice Preparation, one of my first student advising appointments was with a 1L interested in a summer Global Externship Overseas. A native of Georgia, she had never envisioned global experiences being relevant to her legal education; after all, she wanted to return to her hometown after graduation to pursue a career there However, that summer, while interning with a small law office in the city of Dalton, she became fascinated by the number of contracts that came across her desk originating from overseas companies “An international experience this summer will help me to be a better lawyer here in Georgia,” she told me
Five years later, the observation of this student continues to reflect our core mission at the Center: to prepare University of Georgia School of Law students for the inherently globalized practice of law through opportunities in international research, education, and service The quality and diversity of our international offerings is reflected in a number of ways; in 2024, US News & World Report ranked us 20th for international law programs, continuing a tradition of excellence that began 47 years ago Our highly engaged faculty continue to offer a cutting-edge international curriculum and scholarship, led by our Center’s faculty codirectors: Diane Marie Amann, Christopher Bruner, and Desirée LeClercq Our conferences and events, global practice preparation initiatives, international advocacy teams like Vis Moot and Jessup, visiting researchers, 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
Just as I stand on the shoulders of the giants who came before me in my new position as the Center’s Director, I am continually grateful for the efforts of our faculty, staff especially Center staff Laura Kagel, Mandy Dixon, and Catrina Martin students, and alumni/ae, who make this important work not only possible, but enjoyable The highlights contained in this year’s annual report reflect the commitment and work of each and every one of you
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
Provides one student the opportunity to study international law in Belgium and the Netherlands through the Global Governance Summer School
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
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DIANE MARIE AMANN, REGENTS' PROFESSOR OF INTERNATIONAL LAW, EMILY & ERNEST WOODRUFF CHAIR IN INTERNATIONAL LAW
Research Visitor, University of Oxford Faculty of Law Bonavero Institute of Human Rights, and Visiting Fellow, Exeter College, Michaelmas Term/Fall 2024, and Visiting Research Scholar, Trinity College Dublin School of Law, November 2024
Published several articles, including “Child-Taking,” Michigan Journal of International Law, and “A Nuremberg Woman and the Hague Academy,” European Journal of International Law
Presented at the Judicial Conference of US Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit and other venues, including International Nuremberg Principles Academy, King’s College London, Trinity College Dublin, Queen’s University Belfast, University of Michigan, University of Oxford, and Yale University
Member of Organizing Committee for ABILA International Law Weekend 2024
Serves on Board of Editors, Criminal Law Forum and International Criminal Law Review, and Advisory Board, Max Planck Encyclopedia of International Procedural Law
CHRISTOPHER BRUNER, STEMBLER FAMILY DISTINGUISHED PROFESSOR IN BUSINESS LAW
Published two articles, “National Identity and Economic Development in Market-Dominant Small Jurisdictions” in the Journal of Law and Political Economy and “Developments and Debates on Corporate Sustainability in the US” in European Company Case Law
Published a chapter on “Managing Fraud Risk in the Age of AI” in Fraud and Risk in Commercial Law (Hart Publishing), co-edited by Professor Paul Davies of University College London and Professor Hans Tjio of the National University of Singapore
Gave the keynote address at the symposium on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence, Sustainability and Corporate Law at Ghent University Law School (Belgium)
Presented at the London School of Economics and Political Science (United Kingdom) and Tilburg Law School (the Netherlands), presented online for the University of Oslo Faculty of Law (Norway)
DESIRÉE LECLERCQ, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF LAW
Officially joined Georgia Law and will teach International Trade and Workers Rights, International Labor Law, International Law and US Labor Law, and a colloquium on international economic law
Presented "Enforcement of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Rapid Response Mechanism" at the 2nd Annual Trade and Public Policy Network Conference in Oxford, England
Presented research on the United States-Mexico-Canada trade agreement at the 2024 World Trade Organization Public Forum in Geneva, Switzerland
Served as the invited speaker for the United Kingdom’s Trade Law Dialogues and taught members of the UK government about trade and labor standards, and discussed ways that UK trade agreements could improve trade and labor governance
Submitted a pre-hearing brief to the US International Trade Commission for consideration and inclusion in public materials for their investigation into the effects of USMCA’s Rules of Origin on competitiveness in the US auto sector
FACULTY HIGHLIGHTS
JASON A. CADE
Published "Challenging the Criminalization of Undocumented Drivers Through a Health Justice Framework" in 41 Wisconsin International Law Journal
Article, “Deporting the Pardoned” cited by US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
GREG DAY
Presented research at the 19th American Society for Competition Law (ASCOLA) Annual Conference in Würzburg, Germany
Published “Antitrust for Immigrants” in the Cornell Law Review
SAF HARPAZ
Published “The UN Framework Tax Convention: Can it Bridge the NorthSouth Divide?” in Tax Notes International Presented “Global Tax Wars and the Shift to Source-Based Taxation” as a laureate of the Journal of International Economic Law Junior Faculty Forum, also presented at the 8th Annual International Roundtable on Taxation and Tax Policy
ALTER HELLERSTEIN
Published “The Role of Platforms in the Collection of Consumption Taxes in the Digital Economy: Lessons from the US State Experience” in VAT in the Digital ERA: Unilateral and Multilateral Options for Reform (Oxford University Press, 2023)
Co-presented “Global Summary of Jurisdictions’ VAT/GST Treatment of Services Connected to the Trade in Crypto-Assets” to Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development’s Working Party No 9 on Consumption Taxes in Paris, France
THOMAS E. KADRI
Presented article “Cyberflashing,” coauthored with Harvard Law SJD candidate Brenda Dvoskin at Goethe University’s Center for Critical Computational Studies
Awarded a Sarah Moss Fellowship and selected for the Rusk Faculty Scholar-in Residence Program, in support of a summer 2025 residency at the Europea University Institute in Florence, Italy, to conduct research on European approaches to regulating AI-generated deepfakes
OHN B. MEIXNER, JR.
Draft chapter, “Bridging the Psychological Science/Criminal Law Divide at Law: an Exploration of the Past, Present, and Future of Interdisciplinary Legal Studies,” presented at the University of Hong Kong Faculty of Law
Selected as an International Advisory Board Member, Centre for Interdisciplinary Studies
CLARE R. NORINS
Presented on Georgia’s Open Meetings Act and Open Records Act to journalists from 17 countries participating in the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program
ADAM ORFORD
Was selected by the American Bar Association as an in-person delegate to the 29th Conference of Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change held in Baku, Azerbaijan, Nov 11-24, 2024
Published the article, “The Oil Pollution Act of 1924: a Centennial Reassessment, presented at World Congress of Environmental History, Oulu University, Finland
LAURA PHILLIPS-SAWYER
Published "Jurisdiction Beyond Our Borders: United States v Alcoa and the Extraterritorial Reach of American Antitrust, 1909-1945" in Antimonopoly and American Democracy (DA Crane and WJ Novak eds) (Oxford University Press, 2023)
Published “A Brief History of Labor Within Antitrust Law” in Competition Policy International
KANNAN RAJARATHINAM
Published book, “The DMK Years: Ascent, Descent, Survival,” with India Viking, 2024 Interviewed by Hindustan Times following publishing of book in the article titled “Unclear if the DMK is still the party of the modest or is for the modest”
B. “BO” RUTLEDGE
ed to the Council on Foreign ions
ented at the Transatlantic Legal m on federalism and international ute resolution
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 Global Governance Summer School (GGSS), an annual summer offering for students to learn about international law through the lens of global governance
Each year, students spend a total of two weeks in Brussels, Belgium; Leuven, Belgium; and The Hague, Netherlands through GGSS 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 2024, 13 students were able to visit NGOs and law firms in Brussels, including: The American Chamber of Commerce EU, Transparency International EU, No Peace Without Justice, NATO, Orange, and Van Bael & Bellis. In The Hague, students visited the International Criminal Court, the International Court of Justice, the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals, the Permanent Court of Arbitration, and the United States Embassy.
“Attending the Global Governance Summer School gave me a profound understanding of international institutions and governance through firsthand experiences at organizations like NATO and the International Court of Justice Engaging with industry leaders and legal experts during site visits and lectures has broadened my perspective on global legal frameworks and governance challenges These immersive experiences have enriched my academic knowledge and inspired my future international law and policy career aspirations”
EMILIO SUAREZ, M.S., HORTICULTURE, ‘24; GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN INTERNATIONAL LAW
“This program opened my eyes to what international law does and how it serves a better understanding of cross-cultural competency and peace I left GGSS with a deeper understanding of how the law can bring justice for those who have been impacted by conflict but also mediate conflict before it arises. I hope students from all interests take part in this program because international law affects everyone”
CASEY SMITH, J.D. ‘26
GLOBAL EXTERNSHIPS OVERSEAS
Global Externships Overseas (GEOs) are summer or semester-long placements around the world that offer students the opportunity to gain practical knowledge and experience in an international setting Through this initiative, students have worked in global placements including:
Intergovernmental organizations like the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in France and the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SREP) in Samoa
Nongovernmental organizations like the International Institute for Justice and the Rule of Law in Malta, Boat People SOS in Thailand, and eLiberare in Romania
Government agencies like the Department of Conservation in New Zealand, the Cambodia Ministry of Arts & Antiquities, and the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Bermuda
Law firms like Bodenheimer in Germany, Priti Suri & Associates in India, Houerbi Law Firm in Tunisia, and Sorainen in Estonia
Corporate legal departments like KPMG in Vietnam, Syngenta in Argentina, Orange in Belgium, and Fererro in Luxembourg
In summer 2024, 16 Georgia Law students went abroad through a GEO, gaining experience in practice areas such as privacy and technology law, intellectual property, cultural heritage and historic preservation, environmental law, international arbitration, corporate law, and human rights law.
“I was able to learn about environmental law in a different country and specifically one that values the environment in a different way than the US does I was able to see the hands-on ways that they protect animals and preserve natural features It was also interesting to be able to research the importance of nature to the native Māori people and how the value they place on it played into the laws that reflected the respect they give to the Indigenous communities“
EMAN MISTRY, J.D. ‘25 DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND
“My experience at KPMG Law in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, was an excellent academic, professional, and cultural experience At work, I gained experience in drafting due diligence reports and key terms in M&A deals Working within the regulatory framework of US and Vietnamese laws provided important lessons for international business transactions With the guidance of Professor Bruner, I wrote ”Vietnam’s Economic and Legal Trajectory” This study contextualized my work and enhanced business conversations Culturally, I connected with Vietnamese law students and young professionals through my study of the Vietnamese language. I treasure these friendships and experiences”
CADE PRUITT, J.D. ‘25 KPMG LAW
HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM
ASIA-GEORGIA INTERNSHIP CONNECTION SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT
SEMESTER-LONG INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
GLOBAL EXTERNSHIPS
OVERSEAS
This year, the Center received a grant from The Halle Foundation to support six law students in semester-long externships in Germany over the next three years Based in Atlanta, The Halle Foundation seeks to promote understanding, knowledge and friendship between the people of Germany and the United States
In Fall 2024, Jack Buckelew (J.D. ‘25) became Georgia Law’s first Halle Foundation grant recipient He spent the semester externing in Munich, Germany, with the firm Weickmann, one of the oldest intellectual property firms in the country Buckelew was supervised in this placement by Dr. Udo W. Herberth (LL.M. ‘96) and is the second Georgia Law student to spend a semester externing there
“One of the most important revelations I’ve had concerning life in Munich is that this city is a real option for me to live in someday I think I was always aware of the possibility of working internationally as an attorney, but I never considered it as a concrete option in the way I do now. In the past two months I have worked with attorneys in our office who are from all over the world Just to name a few, we have attorneys from Romania, South Korea, Italy, Brazil, China, France, and Ukraine Seeing people from around the world work together in this office has moved the prospect of working abroad to the front of my mind “
JACK BUCKELEW, J.D. ‘25
WEICKMANN MUNICH, GERMANY HALLE FOUNDATION GRANT RECIPIENT
D.C. SEMESTER IN PRACTICE
Through the D.C. Semester in Practice, Georgia Law offers semester-long externship opportunities, including with federal, state and local government agencies, private non-profits and judicial chambers. Students may also apply for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s Supreme Allied Commander Transformation (NATO SACT), where they serve at the Headquarters Supreme Allied Commander Transformation (HQ SACT) Legal Office in Norfolk, Virginia.
“My mentors fostered hands-on experiences in litigation support, including in-depth research, and invited me to partake in a diverse array of interagency meetings that showcased collaborative efforts across Washington, DC Contributing to public service in this fast-paced, impactful environment has been deeply rewarding and aligns seamlessly with my goal of becoming an agent of change through international legal and humanitarian systems, striving to make tangible, positive impacts on communities around the world.”
CAROLINA MARES, J.D. ‘25
FALL 2024, DEPARTMENT OF STATE OFFICE OF THE LEGAL ADVISER INTERN
NATO EXTERNSHIP
“Not only was I working in the midst of an international organization, I was also physically working on a section of the biggest naval base in the world. Because of these two features, I received uniquely multifaceted exposure to both the complexities of working in an international organization, as well as the realities of working in a military environment As a law student interested in pursuing a career in the national security realm of federal public service, this exposure could not have been more valuable”
MADISON GRAHAM, J.D. ‘25
SPRING 2024, NATO INTERN
MASTER OF LAWS (LL.M.) PROGRAM
The Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree at the University of Georgia School of Law offers foreign law graduates opportunities to learn about the US legal system, deepen their 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 Dean Rusk International Law Center and prepares international students for a globalized legal market
The graduating LLM class of 2024 included 17 students from 14 different countries in Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas, including Nigeria, Ethiopia, India, Germany, Argentina, Brazil, Russia, Côte d’Ivoire, Ukraine, Ghana, China, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan Among them are lawyers and other professionals specializing in a wide range of fields including corporate law, alternative commercial dispute resolution, immigration law, bankruptcy law, family law, corporate sports law, international trade, business law, cybersecurity and digital fraud, refugee and asylum law, technology law, tax law, and criminal law.
Members of the LL.M. Class of 2024 earned first runner up at the 11th International Commercial & Investment Arbitration Moot Competition hosted by American University Washington College of Law in Washington, D.C., in April.
Forming the team at the competition were the three students from the class of 2024: Cornelius Bulanov, Agostina Calamari, and Savelii Elizarov Coaching the team was Gloria María Correa, who completed her LL.M. in 2023 and is now pursuing her J.D., as well as Georgia Law’s Dean, Peter B. “Bo” Rutledge, whose specialty is international arbitration. The team was accompanied to the competition by Mandy Dixon, the International Professional Education Manager at the Dean Rusk International Law Center.
It has been an incredible journey from a totally inexperienced moot team to a proud finalist. Furthermore, it was a very special feeling to be able to represent the law school in a competition. We are constantly informed about the great successes that the Georgia Law moot teams regularly celebrate This was a special motivation to also successfully complete the competition The fact that it worked out this way makes me proud
Cornelius Bulanov, LL.M. ‘24
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 2024, the Center supported 16 students’ participation in 4 conferences.
“I particularly enjoyed the panel titled ‘If Nature has Rights, Who Speaks on its Behalf?’ Panelists provided valuable perspectives and insightful commentary on the role of international lawyers in the protection of and advocacy for the legal rights of the environment It was interesting to hear about the balance between environmental rights and sustainable development, as well as the recent developments around the world in establishing rights for rivers.“
CAROLINE BAILEY, J.D. ‘24
2024 ASIL ANNUAL MEETING
WASHINGTON, DC
“Overall, the conference was a once-in-a-lifetime learning experience and every panel had an array of diverse perspectives and ideas Not only was the substantive portion of the conference great, but I met many legal professionals and students during my time in Geneva In just two days, I was able to connect with students attending law school throughout the United States, as well as from schools in England, Brazil, and Switzerland I was able to network with legal professionals from all over the world.”
AUBREY WILSON-WADE, J.D. ‘26
2024 ASIL ABROAD MEETING
“The American Branch of the International Law Association’s International Law Weekend was a great reminder regarding the importance of attending such events to stay up to date with the most recent developments in law Most of the panels covered topics that are extremely relevant right now such as the crisis in the Middle East or the increasing power of the American president The panels also showed how these topics might interact with each other.”
CHRISTIAN SCHNEIDER, LL.M. ‘25
2024 ABILA INTERNATIONAL LAW WEEKEND
NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK
“My favorite event at the conference was the Fireside Chat between Dr Christof Siefarth and Dean Rutledge During this event Dr. Siefarth and Dean Rutledge discussed the future of the field of international arbitration, covering topics ranging from Bilateral Investment Treaties to trends in Domestic vs. International Arbitration. Additionally, Dean Rutledge gave advice for students seeking a career in the field, urging students very practically to not leave the room without getting the business card of a practitioner”
JAKE WOOD, J.D. ‘25
13TH ATLANTA INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION SOCIETY ANNUAL MEETING
ATLANTA, GEORGIA
VISITING RESEARCH SCHOLARS
Each year, the Dean Rusk International Law 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 minicourses 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 2024, the Center welcomed two Visiting Research Scholars to Athens: Mine Turhan from Türkiye and Daesun Kim from Vietnam
Mine Turhan
Assistant Professor of Administrative Law
Izmir University of Economics, Faculty of Law Türkiye
Mine Turhan conducted comparative research on administrative procedure in the US and the EU under the supervision of Professor David E Shipley Her project focused on procedural due process rights, in particular the right to be heard before administrative agencies, and it analyzed how individual rights are protected by different procedures in the U.S. and EU against arbitrary actions on the part of administrative agencies. This research was supported by a fellowship from the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Türkiye (TÜBİTAK) within the scope of the International Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Program
Daesun Kim, Esq.
Attorney
Vietnam
Daesun Kim performed a comparative analysis of changed circumstances in publicprivate partnership (PPP) projects in the Covid-19 era in the U.S. and Vietnam under the supervision of Professor Kent Barnett, then the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. He specializes in cross-border M&A, foreign investment, and PPP, with a focus on construction & real estate development projects and mezzanine project financing in Southeast Asian countries He primarily represents Korean corporate clients and common-law jurisdiction clients (Singapore, Hong Kong, USA) investing inbound in Vietnam
INTERNATIONAL EVENTS & CONFERENCES
Each year, the Center organizes and hosts internationally minded speakers, panelists, conferences, and other events. Some recent event highlights included:
Georgetown Law Professor Cliff Sloan discussed “The Court at War” Alumnus Clete Johnson (JD ‘04) discussed TikTok and national security
British Consul General in Atlanta Rachel Galloway delivered a lecture, “From Alexander the Great to NATO, Reflections on Four Years as the UK’s Ambassador to North Macedonia” as part of the Center’s ongoing Consular Series, which presents students, staff, and faculty with global perspectives on international trade, cooperation, development, and policy
Research Fellow at the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies
Nomsa Ndongwe spoke with students about careers in international law
USAID’s Shannon Green, Assistant to the Administrator of the Bureau for Democracy, Human Rights, and Governance (DRG) at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), spoke to students in a discussion entitled “Building a Career in Human Rights Diplomacy”
A weeklong celebration of International Education Week, featuring panel discussions, a book talk, and other events celebrating the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide
ADDITIONAL INTERNATIONAL S
GEORGIA LAW STUDENTS COMPETE N VIS ARBITRATION MOOT IN VIENNA, AUSTRIA
The 2023-2024 team at the University of Georgia School of Law at the 31st annual Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot in Vienna, Austria included members of the class of 2025 Jake Wood, Tiffany Torchia, Olia Kaliuzhna, and Patrick Smith
Among those who supported their efforts were numerous coaches: 2024 graduates Hanna Esserman, Kat Ko, Sandon Fernandes, Ben Price, and Georgia Law Dean Peter B. “Bo” Rutledge. They worked together beginning in October, writing two briefs and preparing for oral advocacy In early February, the team also participated in the Fordham School of Law Vis Pre-Moot in New York
GEORGIA LAW FINISHES IN TOP 16 AT JESSUP INTERNATIONAL LAW MOOT COURT COMPETITION
Members of the class of 2025 Ceilidh F. Buckley, Joseph M. Colley, Katherine A. Lewis, and Brennan A. Rose finished in the top 16 teams at a regional tournament of the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition Hao Chen "Bobby" Dong (J.D. ’24) served as of counsel Andrew N. Arrington (J.D. ’24) and Madeleine B. Hoss (J.D. ’24) served as coaches along with J. Caleb Grant (J.D. ’23).
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN INTERNATIONAL LAW ENTERS 4TH YEAR
The Graduate Certificate in International Law is a 15hour academic credential designed for graduate students at the University of Georgia who seek to add an internationally-focused legal dimension to their program of study
This certificate program provides aspiring subject matter experts and policymakers with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to understand the laws, systems, and actors within international law
In 2024, a total of 16 students representing 6 colleges were active in the certificate 2 students participated in Global Governance Summer School, and 3 graduated from the program in May
FIRST GEORGIA LAW STUDENT PARTICIPATES IN LIVERPOOL SUMMER SCHOOL
Erin Nalley (J.D. ’25) attended the University of Liverpool School of Law and Social Justice’s second annual Summer School in partnership with the Council of Europe. The 2024 Summer School took place in Liverpool, UK from July 8-19 and centered on the theme “Council of Europe at 75: Protecting Human Rights, Democracy, and the Rule of Law in a Rapidly Changing World“ Nalley is the first Georgia Law student to attend through the institutional partnership with Liverpool Law School.
CENTER’S 2024 STUDENT EMPLOYEE WINS UNIVERSITY-WIDE AWARD
Tiffany Torchia (J.D. ’25) was selected as one of the University of Georgia’s Top 100 student employees for the 2023-2024 academic year at a university-wide event sponsored by UGA’s Career Center
In her role at the Center as a Student Researcher, Torchia assisted with integral Center tasks, including: conducting research on international programs at a national level, designing social media graphics and blog posts, assisting with events, and promoting the law school’s international programs
Torchia participated in Global Governance Summer School in 2023 and did a GEO with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Bermuda in summer 2024.
CENTER COUNCIL
Thanks to its 75-year-old tradition in international law, the University of Georgia School of Law benefits from a network of approximately 11,400 alumni/ae, 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/ae.
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
TOM HARROLD, J.D. ‘09
Partner, Miller & Martin
EMINA SADIC HERZBERGER, J.D. ‘22
Incoming Clerk for the Honorable Timothy C Batten of the Northern District of Georgia
DAVID HULL, J.D. ‘83
Partner Emeritus, Van Bael & Bellis
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
TERRY LABAT, J.D. ‘76
Former Attorney, Offices of the General Counsel of the US Department of Commerce (Commerce) and the US International Trade Commission (USITC)
CENTER COUNCIL
PHILIP RAY, J.D. ‘78
Former Legal Senior Counsel, Siemens AG
ALEXANDRE JORGE FONTES
LARANJEIRA, LL.M. ‘23
Federal Court of Appeals Judge, First Region in Brazil
CHRISTOF SIEFARTH, LL.M. ‘86 Partner, Bodenheimer
ESTEBAN MAZZUCCO, LL.M. ‘03
Head of the Legal Department and Compliance for Africa, Middle East, Asia, and Russia at Syngenta
ANITA NINAN, LL.M. ‘91
Founder and Principal Attorney of Ninan Legal LLC
TERI SIMMONS, J.D. ‘89
Partner and chair of the Global Mobility practice and leader of the German Business team, Arnall Golden Gregory LLP
KANNAN RAJARATHINAM, LL.M. ‘88
Former Head of Office, UN Assistance Mission in Iraq, Basra
BINH TRAN, J.D. ‘11
Director, KPMG Law Limited
VALERIA SUBOCHEVA SMITH, J.D. ‘18
Associate, Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders LLP
TINA TERMEI, J.D. ‘10
Associate General Counsel, Amazon
CENTER STAFF
SARAH QUINN Director
squinn@ugaedu
LAURA KAGEL
Director of International Professional Education lkagel@ugaedu
International Professional Education Manager MandyDixon@ugaedu
STUDENT RESEARCH ASSISTANTS
CatrinaMartin@ugaedu
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, U.K.
OP Jindal Global University's Jindal Global Law School, India
United Nations Academic Impact
World Affairs Council of Atlanta
RUSK INTERNATIONAL LAW CENTER
Each year, students from all over the world pass through our Center’s doors All contributions made to the International Law Student Development Endowment are applied to student fellowships, development, and other forms of assistance
“At the IIJ, I researched transnational crime, prepared speeches, and drafted proposals for programming I researched international law customs to help prepare my boss to write a book. I attended conferences about countering terrorism. The scholarship I received to support my summer at the IIJ completely changed my ability to work abroad Not only was I able to travel to Europe, but I was also able to choose a public-interest related job that allowed me to pursue what I'm passionate about.”
EMILY MUNGER, J.D. ‘26
GLOBAL GOVERNANCE SUMMER SCHOOL
GLOBAL EXTERNSHIP OVERSEAS, INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR JUSTICE AND THE RULE OF LAW IN VALETTA, MALTA
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Donations can be made to the International Law Student Development Endowment
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