IBA Annual Conference Copenhagen 2026
4 Oct - 9 Oct 2026
Session information
From courtroom to community: strategic lawyering in restrictive environments
Thursday 8 October (1430 - 1545)
Committee(s)
Human Rights Law Committee
(Lead)
LGBTQI+ Law Committee
War Crimes Committee
Description
This session will explore the work of lawyers carrying out strategic litigation in restrictive or hostile environments. Panelists will examine the unique risks, essential needs and measurable impact of these efforts, as well as how the broader legal community can provide effective support.
Session / Workshop Chair(s)
| Marissa Weber | International Criminal and Human Rights Lawyer, Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Co-Chair, Human Rights Law Committee |
Speakers
| Kristina Conti | National Union of People's Lawyers, Quezon City, Philippines |
| Catalina Dominguez Fernandez | Strategic Advocacy for Human Rights - SAHR, Nairobi, Kenya; Membership Officer, Human Rights Law Committee |
| Jonathan Hafetz | Seton Hall Law School, Newark, New Jersey, USA; Treasurer, Human Rights Law Committee |
| Benjamin Keith | 5 St Andrew's Hill, London, England; Publication and Newsletter Editor, Criminal Law Committee |
| Claudia Perez | International Lawyer, Brindisi, Italy; European Regional Forum Liaison Officer, Human Rights Law Committee |
| Eleonora Scala | International Bar Association, London, England |