In this episode, Dr. Beth Van Schaack of Stanford Law School provides listeners with insight into how to start and maintain a career in international law. With host Peter Shyba, this interview focuses on lessons from Dr. Van Schaack's career in international humanitarian, criminal, and human rights law, and her new book, Imagining Justice for Syria.
Read MoreJoin Amos Vang for the second half of a two-part interview with Roy Sengupta, discussing Roy’s experience in the American legal system. In this second part, Roy talks about his published work in the book Designing a Sustainable Financial System: Development Goals and Socio-Ecological Responsibility (available here). Specifically, Roy discusses the importance of improving the current global financial system, especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreThis week, Prof. Anthony Daimsis joins the show to discuss the recent SCC decision in Uber v Heller, 2020 SCC 16. In this in-depth discussion, recorded only a few days after the Supreme Court released their decision, Prof. Daimsis talks about the case and its potential impacts on international commercial arbitration. New to ICA? No worries. Listen now to learn more — including an “alternative” path to a just outcome which abides by established ICA rules.
Read MoreDr. Wolfgang Alschner is an empirical legal scholar specialized in international economic law and the computational analysis of law. We discuss the emerging field of empirical legal analysis, what impacts computer technology can have on the study and interpretation of the law, and the implications of incorporating AI and machine learning into a legal career.
Read MoreOur guest, Susana Lee from Cassidy Levy Kent, comes from a science background and applies her financial skills from her MBA degree in her daily work as an international trade counsel. In this episode Susana comments on the importance of time management and team communication in a law firm. Interested in working with numbers and international clients? This is the episode for you.
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