International law firm Paul, Weiss has received a Group Member Award for outstanding pro bono contribution to the International Bar Association (IBA). The Award, bestowed by the IBA, is in recognition of significant advice received in relation to compliance with International Criminal Court-related sanctions issued by the United States during a time of rapidly evolving changes to those sanctions that have the potential to impact the IBA’s operations, particularly in The Hague.

The Award was presented by the President of the IBA, Jaime Carey, to Jessica S Carey and Nicole Succar of Paul, Weiss during the 2025 IBA Annual Conference at the IBA Group Members’ Breakfast on Monday 3 November. The Breakfast took place in the Crystal Ballroom of the Omni King Edward Hotel, 37 King Street East, Toronto, ON, M5C 1E9, Canada.

Jessica S Carey, Co-Chair of the Paul, Weiss Litigation Department said: ‘The IBA plays a singular role in safeguarding the integrity of legal institutions worldwide, and assisting it is both a privilege and a responsibility. Our firm provided over 90,000 pro bono legal hours last year and is set to surpass that number this year. We are proud to continue our partnership with the IBA and legal aid providers to ensure fairness in the justice system.’

Nicole Succar, Partner at Paul, Weiss stated: ‘We are honoured that the IBA entrusted us to advise on fast-changing US sanctions regulations, with real operational implications in The Hague. This work underscores why pro bono service is essential: it equips mission-driven organisations to continue their vital work with confidence and without interruption.’

It is the first time since 2022 that the Award has been conferred.

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Notes

1. IBA Group Member firms belong to a category of membership where a law firm signs up all of its lawyers as IBA members.

2. Previous IBA Group Member awardees:

   • 2022: Debevoise & Plimpton recognised with IBA Group Member Pro Bono Award

   • 2021: Baker McKenzie, Clifford Chance, IMMMA Advocates and DLA Piper

3. The International Bar Association (IBA), the global voice of the legal profession, is the foremost organisation for international legal practitioners, bar associations and law societies. Established in 1947, shortly after the creation of the United Nations, it was born out of the conviction that an organisation made up of the world's bar associations could contribute to global stability and peace through the administration of justice.

   The IBA acts as a connector, enabler, and influencer, for the administration of justice, fair practice, and accountability worldwide. The IBA has collaborated on a broad range of ground-breaking, international projects with the United Nations, the European Parliament, the Council of Europe, The Commonwealth, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), the World Trade Organization, the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank, among others.

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