Yesterday, our LLM students and Pitt Law's Global Legal Scholars had the incredible privilege of attending a lecture with Meg Kinnear as part of the?LLM Colloquium with Professor Charles T. Kotuby. Ms. Kinnear is a true luminary in international dispute resolution, bringing unparalleled expertise in investor-state, trade, and commercial disputes. She served as Secretary-General of the?International Centre for the Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID)?from 2009 to 2024 and previously led the?Trade Law Bureau of Canada?from 1999 to 2009. With a remarkable career spanning over 40 years, she has been at the forefront of complex, high-stakes litigation and arbitration across diverse sectors, including transportation, natural resources, manufacturing, oil and gas, mining, aviation, and construction. We are deeply grateful for the opportunity to learn from her insights and experience, and we are proud to provide our students with access to such globally respected leaders in the field. Center for International Legal Education (CILE) at Pitt Law Ron Brand
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Pitt Law’s Center for International Legal Education (CILE) advances legal education and the rule of law, both at Pitt Law and throughout the world. CILE ? enhances the education of all Pitt Law students by supporting the study of international and comparative law ? promotes individually tailored opportunities both within and outside the classroom to develop the competencies necessary to thrive in a globalized economy and legal market ? advances the education of lawyers from throughout the world by bringing foreign-trained lawyers to Pitt Law for study and research ? builds the foundations of rule of law in countries in transition by training their future lawyers and statespeople in our LLM and SJD degree programs, and by supporting initiatives to strengthen their institutions of law and legal education Without lawyers there cannot be rule of law, and without good legal education there cannot be the type of lawyers who will help establish and sustain the rule of law. CILE: Changing the world, one lawyer at a time
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The?Center for International Legal Education (CILE) at Pitt Law?invites you to a presentation: MAKING THE CASE FOR A PREVENTATIVE APPLICATION OF INTERNATIONAL LAW Presented by?D. Wes Rist (JD ’05) ???Date:?April 1, 2025 ??Time:?12:30 - 1:30 p.m. ???Location:?3900 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, Barco Law Building, Room 109, the University of Pittsburgh School of Law No RSVP is required. D. Wes Rist (JD ’05)?— an experienced international human rights lawyer, diplomat, and foreign policy practitioner with over 15 years of experience. Wes has served as Deputy Executive Director at the American Society of International Law and is currently an atrocity prevention advisor at the U.S. Department of State. This presentation will explore the pressing need for?international lawyers to adopt a prevention-oriented approach?to international law. Despite foundational documents promoting preventative obligations, the reality shows a persistent failure to address critical issues like?climate change, mass atrocities, natural disasters, pandemics, and economic instability. Wes Rist will outline the?legal theory, educational reform, and practical steps?necessary to integrate prevention into the framework of international law. Ron Brand Charles T. Kotuby Jr.
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Professor Ronald A. Brand has enjoyed a busy Spring semester representing Pitt Law and the Center for International Legal Education across the globe. In just a snapshot of his year so far, Prof. Brand has: ?? Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Presented on arbitration and moot court education at Prince Sultan University, hosted a Pitt Law alumni dinner, and met with grads. ?? Abu Dhabi, UAE: Led training at the 15th MENA Vis Pre-Moot. ?? The Hague, Netherlands: Represented the U.S. at the Hague Conference on Private International Law. ?? Prishtina, Kosovo: Received the Presidential Medal of Merits for his contributions to Kosovo legal education from Pitt Law alumna and President of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, presented at the University of Prishtina, and spoke at the American Chamber of Commerce. ?? Italy: Taught in Verona and spoke at the University of Bologna on treaty negotiations. Check out these photo highlights from his incredible journey!
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We were thrilled to welcome Ambassador Ambassador David Carden (Ret) to the University of Pittsburgh School of Law today! As the first resident U.S. Ambassador to ASEAN, he played a key role in establishing the U.S. Mission and advancing U.S. foreign policy in the region. Ambassador Carden also had a successful legal career at Jones Day and is the author of Mapping ASEAN: Achieving Peace, Prosperity and Sustainability in Southeast Asia. The discussion was moderated by Professor Charles T. Kotuby Jr., Executive Director of the Center for International Legal Education (CILE) at Pitt Law, with remarks from Chancellor Emeritus Mark Nordenberg and Dean Jerry Dickinson. A special thank you to Ambassador Carden for sharing his expertise with us! Ron Brand
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Hail to Pitt (Law)!
Supreme Court Scholar | Constitutional Law | Creator of Legalytics Substack and the Empirical SCOTUS blog | Political Scientist | Professor | Principal at Optimized Legal (legal data/statistical consulting)
Re-Ranking Law Schools. Which schools perform the best? This analysis is built on hard data rather than reputation surveys or subjective opinions. The rankings are derived from the 2023 American Bar Association (ABA) 509 Disclosures, which provide standardized, annually reported data from nearly 200 accredited law schools across the country. These disclosures offer critical insights into faculty-student ratios, grant support, tuition costs, law clinic availability, and field placements—factors that directly impact students' educational experiences and financial realities. In addition to the ABA data, this ranking incorporates employment outcomes for judicial clerkships, drawing from publicly available employment reports to assess how well schools place graduates into both federal and state-level clerkships—a key indicator of post-graduation opportunities. Finally, faculty scholarship is measured using Social Science Research Network (SSRN) data, which tracks download counts per faculty author to gauge the real-world reach and influence of legal scholarship. Unlike conventional rankings that assess faculty prestige based on institutional reputation, SSRN provides a quantifiable measure of scholarly impact, showing which schools produce widely read and influential legal research. By leveraging objective data from these sources, this ranking shifts the focus away from elite name recognition alone and instead prioritizes practical educational value, financial accessibility, and real career outcomes—the factors that truly matter to prospective law students. In the end this creates a ranking that includes at the top certain elite (T14) law schools but also highlight certain schools below the notorious T14 including?George Mason University - Antonin Scalia Law School?and?University of Minnesota Law School along with lower traditionally ranked schools including?Texas A&M University School of Law?and University of Pittsburgh School of Law. The article link is in the comments. This is a paywalled article but if you are a law student and interested in reading it then sign up for the free trial (feel free to cancel after the trial). I'm also going to run a largely discounted subscription for all students so please let me know if you are interested.
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Conversation on Democracy & Diplomacy with Ambassador David Carden (Ret.) Re-Imagining the Architecture of Democracy Tuesday, March 18, 2025 | 12:30-1:30 p.m. ?? Teplitz Memorial Courtroom, Pitt Law Join us for an insightful talk with Ambassador Carden, the first resident U.S. Ambassador to ASEAN, on democracy, peace, and global relations. Ron Brand Charles T. Kotuby Jr. Center for International Legal Education (CILE) at Pitt Law
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Two Pitt Law students, Aziz BAHISH (LLM ’25) and Kyle Patane (JD ’26), recently attended the UNCITRAL: United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) Colloquium on Secured Transactions: Navigating the New Era of Digital Finance, held on February 20–21, 2025, at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, NY. Both students, representing the Center for International Legal Education (CILE) at Pitt Law, were nominated to attend by Professor John Linarelli and supported by the Chancellor Mark A. Nordenberg Chair held by Professor Ron Brand Charles T. Kotuby Jr. Ron Brand Center for International Legal Education (CILE) at Pitt Law
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Join us for an insightful conversation on democracy and diplomacy with Ambassador David Carden (Ret) ? Re-Imagining the Architecture of Democracy ? Tuesday, March 18, 2025 | 12:30-1:30 p.m. ?? Teplitz Memorial Courtroom, University of Pittsburgh School of Law Ambassador Carden, the first resident U.S. Ambassador to ASEAN, played a pivotal role in the Obama Administration's "pivot" to Asia. A lawyer, diplomat, mediator, and author, his career spans top positions at Jones Day and contributions to leading publications like The Guardian and Foreign Policy. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from an esteemed leader on democracy, peace, and international relations. Charles T. Kotuby Jr. Ron Brand Center for International Legal Education (CILE) at Pitt Law
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Thank you to everyone at the American Chamber of Commerce in Kosovo for a wonderful discussion today. It has been an immense pleasure to be back in Kosovo to experience Independence Day and to spend time with members of an incredibly strong legal profession in Kosovo.
The American Chamber of Commerce in Kosovo had the distinct honor of hosting Professor Ron Brand for an insightful lecture for legal professionals on “Contract Performance through Contract Enforcement: The Economic Importance of a Reliable Arbitration and Litigation System.” Throughout the lecture, Prof. Brand discussed the critical aspects of contract negotiation and drafting, emphasizing the importance of mitigating future risks. He addressed the various forms of risk protection—institutional, purchased, and negotiated—and examined the challenges that can arise in both litigation and arbitration. Prof. Brand offered insights for navigating these challenges and fostering system reliability, which, in turn, drives economic growth. The lecture was followed by a dynamic discussion, where attendees shared their views on their perception towards arbitration and the needed improvements to enhance its effectiveness. As part of its ongoing commitment to fostering legal and economic growth, AmCham Kosovo remains dedicated to driving progress through discussions on the needed legal improvements to strengthen the reliability and efficiency of arbitration and the legal system as a whole. #AmCham #ArbitrationCenter ★
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This past Friday, LL.M. students at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law and Pitt Law’s Global Legal Scholars had the pleasure of attending an insightful online lecture by Dr. Jill Goldenziel, FCIArb, a distinguished professor at the National Defense University–College of Information and Cyberspace. As an arbitrator, Dr. Goldenziel has played a crucial role in resolving multi-billion-dollar investment disputes, and her work has influenced decision-makers at the United Nations, NATO, and other global institutions. Her expertise spans international and constitutional law, leadership, lawfare, and information warfare, making her a leading authority in the field. During the lecture, students engaged in a dynamic discussion on lawfare, exploring its implications in contemporary global security and governance. Dr. Goldenziel’s thoughtful perspectives and firsthand experience provided an unparalleled learning opportunity. We are grateful to Dr. Goldenziel for sharing her expertise and inspiring the next generation of legal professionals! Charles T. Kotuby Jr., Ron Brand
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