International Law Section Leadership & Governance
The Officers for the Section of International Law are the Chair, Chair-Elect, Vice Chair, Immediate Past Chair, Policy/Government Affairs Officer, Secretary/Liaison Officer, Financial Officer, Technology Officer, Publications Officer, Membership Officer, Rule of Law Officer, Programs Officer, and two (2) At Large Members.
The Council is the policy-making body of the Section. The Council is vested with the powers and duties necessary to identify, consider, debate and approve Section policy, including but not limited to approval of Section Reports and Recommendations to be referred to the House of Delegates for approval ("Reports and Recommendations"), and approval of Section co-sponsorship of Reports and Recommendations initiated by other Sections.
The Administration Committee is vested with the powers and duties necessary for the Administration of the activities of the Section. The Administration Committee functions as the governing body of the Section with regard to the Section’s finances, operations and administration, subject to review by the Council.
The Section of International Law has a great staff.
Find information about the Section's Technology resources on the Technology homepage.
You can find listings of Section Officers and Committee Leaders online at the ABA Leadership Directory webpage. In the first box, scroll down to Sections and Divisions and in the second box scroll to Section of International Law. You will find the most up-to-date contact information for all Officers and Committee leaders there.
Important Leadership Documents
Report of the FY 2006-07 Nominating Committee
Liason Guide (excerpt)
