International Senior Lawyers Project (ISLP)

Our proud partnership with Africa Minigrid Developers Association (AMDA) is part of ISLP’s broader commitment to expanding access to energy and economic growth and investment in Africa. Thanks to Kirkland & Ellis, Ropes & Gray LLP and Winston & Strawn LLP for the pro bono collaboration. Special thanks to Sam Saunders, JD, PhD Tom Alabaster, Thomas Brunner, Joelle Tobin, CS. Glory Kinyua, Niyawa John, John Ouko ‘Lamide Niyi-Afuye #solar #minigrid #accesstoenergy #ISLP #AMDA #probono

Join us on Thursday, 6 February! International Senior Lawyers Project (ISLP) is proud to partner with the IAWL ~ Institute for African Women in Law ~ and ISLP volunteers from Clifford Chance to present this practical webinar on international dispute resolution. Registration is free. J. Jarpa Dawuni Esq., Ph.D. CS. Glory Kinyua Celeste Koeleveld Lauraine Darkwah, MCIArb Victoria St-Amour Alexis Foucard Tosin Murana Maame Efua Addadzi- Koom, Ph.D.

ISLP Senior Legal Program Officer Eniye Ogbebor LLM, ACIArb(UK) addressing the audience at the Investing in African Mining Indaba currently underway in Cape Town. International Senior Lawyers Project (ISLP) collaborated with the The African Legal Support Facility and a tremendous team of ISLP volunteers from Eversheds Sutherland , Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP and Gibson Dunn to develop the Critical Minerals Taxation Toolkit for the AMLA - African Mining Legislation Atlas. The Toolkit’s launch is a fitting way to celebrate AMLA’s 10th Anniversary. #miningindaba2025 #criticalminerals #naturalresourcemanagement #probono #taxlaw #globaldevelopment #amla

In Cape Town this week for the Investing in African Mining Indaba. Join ISLP and ALSF on 5 February at 10am to celebratie 10 years of the groundbreaking AMLA - African Mining Legislation Atlas and the launch of the Critical Minerals Taxation Toolkit — ISLP’s third collaborative AMLA contribution. Thanks to our partners at The African Legal Support Facility for the opportunity to collaborate on this important project. - We are grateful to our mighty team of dedicated volunteer lawyers from Eversheds Sutherland, Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP, Gibson Dunn. - Kudos to Eniye Ogbebor LLM, ACIArb(UK) for her capable leadership of the project. - Soecial thanks to ISLP volunteers and Tax Advisory Board members Michael Lebovitz and Prof. Dr. Zach Pouga for their hard work on the toolkit and for joining Eniye in representing ISLP at Indaba 2025! Oghor Okhai-Akhigbe #AMLA #ISLP #Indaba #capetown #miningindaba #mining #criticalminerals #naturalresourcemanagement #globaldevelopment

ISLP is proud to partner with the Institute for African Women in Law to deliver this program on international arbitration this Thursday, February 6. See details below. Thanks to our presenters from Clifford Chance for their time and partnership! #IAWL #ISLP #CliffordChance #internationalarbitration #capacitybuilding #professionaldevelopment #internationaldisputeresolution #probonolaw

Happy holidays from the ISLP team! Our earnest wishes to all for peace, joy, and hope in the new year!

ISLP is a proud partner in the Stand for Her Land Campaign (S4HL), a global movement to advance women’s land tenure rights around the world. We are delighted to share a special publication launched earlier this month at COP16 of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification held in Riyadh. Published by the Human Development Forum and entitled “Her Land,” the publication includes a chapter contributed by ISLP, Landesa, and S4HL coalition members the Population, Health and Environment Consortium-Ethiopia (PHE), Movement for Ecological Learning and Community Action (MELCA), and Union of Ethiopian Women and Children Association (UEWCA). Our chapter discusses the role of? sustainable land management practices in securing women’s land rights in Ethiopia, highlighting the critical intersection of policy, science, and community engagement. We thank ISLP lawyer volunteers from Blakes for important legal research that informed the underlying case study.? HDF’s publication brings together insights from organisations working on women's land rights around the world, showcasing? innovative approaches to combat land degradation and desertification. Congratulations to HDF and Sean Nicklin for producing this excellent resource. ISLP is honored to be part of this collective effort to drive meaningful action towards the SDGs and more inclusive sustainable development. #UNCCD #COP #WomensLandRights? #LandRestoration #Sustainability #ClimateAction #ethiopia #HDF #blakes #landesa #ISLP #internationalseniorlawyersproject #SDGs? You can access the entire publication here: https://lnkd.in/gQPShgqP

We are thrilled to feature David Schulz in our latest Volunteer Spotlight! ISLP extends heartfelt thanks to David, a dedicated media law volunteer, for his invaluable contributions to our work over the years. He has volunteered on projects in Central Europe, Tunisia and Zimbabwe. Please visit our Youtube channel to hear about his contributions and experience with ISLP.? #islp #medialaw #SLAPP #probono #volunteer #volunteerappreciation

With heavy hearts, ISLP pays tribute to our beloved colleague and friend, Dick Winfield, who passed away on October 22 at the age of 91. As one of our founding directors, Dick was a leader and champion for the organization since its earliest days 25 years ago. He established and for more than 20 years led ISLP’s Media Law Working Group – which last year we re-named The Winfield Freedom of Expression Initiative. Dick was a generous mentor, collaborator, and trusted friend. For journalists, media outlets, and media defenders around the world, he was a devoted ally and effective advocate. We will continue to be inspired by Dick's great intellect, unflagging commitment to human rights and media freedom, and unmistakable charisma, warmth, and good-natured humor. We honor Dick's legacy with pride and appreciation. We will miss him dearly. Here is a link to a special tribute from ISLP founders Bob Kapp and Tony Essaye, reflecting on Dick’s extraordinary contributions to ISLP’s mission and work: https://lnkd.in/ew9mDS24

The ISLP team heartily congratulates our board Chair Yasmine Lahlou of Chaffetz Lindsey LLP and Emeritus Board Member Ank Santens of White & Case LLP on their recent appointments to the Court of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC). Yasmine, also ISLP’s board chair, has been appointed Member of the Court of International Arbitration representing Morocco as well as co-chair of the Working Group on Expedited Procedure Provisions and Update of Commission Reports, part of the Commission on Arbitration and ADR. Ank has been appointed Member of the ICC Court representing Belgium and, accordingly, is also an ex officio member of the Commission on Arbitration and ADR. We are so lucky to have Ank and Yasmine both as leaders of ISLP and as volunteers on various ISLP pro bono arbitration matters in support of governments and legal communities around the world, including in Ethiopia, Haiti, Kenya, Afghanistan, and Guyana. #ISLP #arbitration #sustainabledevelopment #internationallaw #probono