Beyond mere service providers, lawyers are a key component to the rule of law. Yet, their core mission to provide access to justice and the law is challenged like never before. From lawyers named and shamed for representing certain clients, to lawyers being prohibited to provide advisory services, to lawyers being expected to take an active role in the face of climate change, this panel will explore the blurred lines between morality and professional ethics in light of lawyers’ fundamental role. From ESG litigation to Russian sanctions, our panellists will discuss some of the burning ethical questions that the profession is facing.

The IBA Litigation Committee have organised three sessions and one joint session with the IBA Class Actions Committee to be held at the International Chamber of the Paris Commercial Court on Tuesday 31 October.
 
ESG litigation – trends and strategies in both civil and common law court
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
 
Global class actions - coming soon to a court near you
12:15PM – 1:30PM 
 
Comparative approach of international commercial chambers
2:30 PM - 3:45 PM
 
The role of the profession, ethics, representation and social responsibility
4:15 PM - 5:30 PM
 
Spaces are limited and are assigned on a first come first served basis. Registered conference delegates can register register here or at the Speaker Register desk.  Please note all attendees will require their passport or official ID card for the appropriate security checks at the courts.  Further information on transport will be provided nearer the time, however, please note transport will only be provided to the Court for arrival at 10:30am for the first session and at 5:30pm for departure back to the conference centre.