The relevance and role of human rights mechanisms in times of crisis

Mr. Vernon is a practicing attorney, licensed in Texas, Utah, and the District of Columbia, who advises and counsels clients on cross-border international and domestic transactions, international trade, and international franchising. He has taught seminars and spoken as a guest lecturer at law schools both in the US and in many other countries. Mr. Vernon has taken an active role in dealing with human rights issues both in the US and abroad. He is involved with Texas Appleseed, where he participates in the pro bono representation of juveniles in the state of Texas who were denied representation of counsel in crucial detention hearings. In addition, he is a member of the International Bar Association Human Rights Institute.

Markus is currently an Interim Professor at the FU Berlin, Germany. He sits as an independent arbitrator and provides expert advice for private clients, law firms, NGOs, international organisations, and states on matters of international law, EU law, sustainability, and supply chains. He has acted in cases before ICSID, ICC, DIS, and ad hoc tribunals as well as before the Austrian Supreme Court.