Co-Chair
Antoine Maffei
Co-Chair
Harold Paisner
Senior Lawyers' Committee
Formed in 2005, the Senior Lawyers Committee represents senior lawyers and has received interest from younger IBA members eager to learn from their experience. The Committee aims to combat age discrimination, promote mentorship, and facilitate global networking. The Committee organises sessions and social events, often in collaboration with other IBA committees, focusing on how senior lawyers' expertise can benefit the profession. Recent topics include discrimination, career progression, and mentorship. The Committee also helps senior lawyers find roles where they can share their experience, including in sustainable development projects through IBA member organisations.
Forthcoming conferences and webinars View All Conferences
Navigating personal and professional growth in the legal industry, part two: Partner leadership – evolving roles and managing generational disconnect
27 May 2025 1300 - 1400 BST
Webinar
IBA Annual Conference Toronto 2025
02 Nov - 07 Nov 2025
Toronto , Canada
IBA Annual Conference Copenhagen 2026
04 Oct - 09 Oct 2026
Copenhagen , Denmark
Publications
From typewriters to artificial intelligence: the evolution of legal practice and the promise of a more balanced future
From the age of carbon-copy memos and couriers to the digital era of cloud-based case management and artificial intelligence (AI), legal practice is transforming. As we stand before the new frontier of generative AI, legal professionals – whether in solo practices, small partnerships or large international firms – must not only adapt but also embrace the promise of becoming more efficient, more effective and more human in the way we practice law.
Released on May 05, 2025
Brazil adopts top-up tax for multinational companies (BEPS Pillar II)
This article addresses key aspects of new Brazilian law and regulations on taxation of local income obtained by large multinational groups, released in late 2024 and effective from January 2025.
Released on May 05, 2025
Tightening borders, expanding challenges: global migration trends from a UK perspective
Governments worldwide are shifting towards more restrictive migration policies, influenced by political, economic and security concerns. The re-election of Donald Trump has reinforced stringent immigration measures in the US, while European nations tighten asylum regulations amidst rising nationalist sentiment. In the UK, the Labour government has ended the controversial Rwanda deportation scheme and prioritised evidence-based policymaking but faces pressure from political opponents to harden its stance. With migration remaining a contentious issue, the global trend leans towards stricter controls and enforcement measures, and immigration lawyers worldwide should stay alert.
Released on Apr 15, 2025
Why should anyone want to be a member of the Senior Lawyers’ Committee?
This article explores the work of the IBA Senior Lawyers’ Committee and the reasons to join the committee.
Released on Apr 15, 2025
Subcommittees and other groups
The Senior Lawyers' Committee also coordinates the activities of the following subcommittees/working groups.
- Senior Lawyers' Committee Advisory Board