“Legal Empowerment Can Be Transformative” – Go Health Pro

“Legal Empowerment Can Be Transformative” – Go Health Pro

An Interview with UN Special Rapporteur Margaret Satterthwaite Margaret Satterthwaite, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers, is a key voice in the defense of justice and the rule of law worldwide. Focusing on judicial autonomy and equal access to justice, Satterthwaite addresses issues affecting regions as diverse as Latin … Read more

Jessie Weber spoke to The Daily Record about Trump’s “unprecedented attack” on the legal profession, urging other law firms to join BGL in challenging the Administration. – Go Health Pro

Jessie Weber spoke to The Daily Record about Trump’s “unprecedented attack” on the legal profession, urging other law firms to join BGL in challenging the Administration. – Go Health Pro

Brown, Goldstein & Levy Managing Partner Jessie Weber was recently quoted in The Daily Record, where she described Trump’s new executive orders targeting the legal profession as an “unprecedented attack” and encouraged other law firms to challenge the Administration’s assault on the Constitution and rule of law. BGL proudly joined the amicus briefs filed over … Read more

CfP Conference of Young Scholars of International Legal Studies; Asser-CSHR Online Summer Programme; Summer School on Human Rights in Theory and Practice; Summer School on EU Migration and Asylum Law and Policy – EJIL: Talk! – Go Health Pro

CfP Conference of Young Scholars of International Legal Studies; Asser-CSHR Online Summer Programme; Summer School on Human Rights in Theory and Practice; Summer School on EU Migration and Asylum Law and Policy – EJIL: Talk! – Go Health Pro

1. Call for Papers: Conference of Young Scholars of International Legal Studies. On 4 – 5 December 2025, the Department of Law at the University of Ferrara (Italy) will host the XXII edition of the Conference of Young Scholars of International Legal Studies, dedicated to “The Principle of Good Faith in International and European Union Law.” The organizers have issued a call for papers open to scholars of public and private international law and EU law, who are currently enrolled in a PhD program or who obtained their PhD no more than five years ago. To apply, authors must submit an abstract (no more than 600 words), in either Italian or English, along with a curriculum vitae, by 22 June 2025, to giovaniinternazionalisti2025 {at} gmail(.)com. Further information is available here.

2. Asser-CSHR Online Summer Programme 2025: International Sport and Human Rights. Since 2022, T.M.C. Asser Instituut (The Hague), in collaboration with the Centre for Sport and Human Rights, has organised a yearly summer course on sport and human rights. This 4th online edition (21 – 23 and 26 – 28 May 2025) brings together speakers from academia and practice (including sport body representatives, athletes, civil society actors) to give participants a balance between theoretical knowledge and practical application. This year, the programme will involve a multidisciplinary discussion of the intersection of sport and human rights with contemporary topics of governance, mega-sporting events, gender, e-sports, remedy, and dispute resolution. Through a mix of interactive sessions and productive exchanges, they will discuss what a world of responsible sport looks like. Reflections of previous programmes can be found here and here. Registrations are open, and all details can be found here. A limited number of scholarships are also available: details can be found here.

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Legal Limits for UNSC Action on Peace in Ukraine – EJIL: Talk! – Go Health Pro

CfP Conference of Young Scholars of International Legal Studies; Asser-CSHR Online Summer Programme; Summer School on Human Rights in Theory and Practice; Summer School on EU Migration and Asylum Law and Policy – EJIL: Talk! – Go Health Pro

The last weeks have seen a gradual increase of pressure on the Ukrainian leadership to succumb to Russia’s imperialist demands. In particular, the United States of America under the Trump Administration have repeated their calls for a “Peace Deal” between the two states at war. The Administration suspended military and intelligence aid to Ukraine after … Read more

Beyond the Courtroom: Jessie Weber taught aspiring civil rights attorneys at Maryland Carey Law about deposition practice and preparation and Jamie Strawbridge presented on document accessibility strategies and legal requirements at Crawford Technologies 2025 Industry Summit. – Go Health Pro

Beyond the Courtroom: Jessie Weber taught aspiring civil rights attorneys at Maryland Carey Law about deposition practice and preparation and Jamie Strawbridge presented on document accessibility strategies and legal requirements at Crawford Technologies 2025 Industry Summit. – Go Health Pro

Welcome to another installment of our “Beyond the Courtroom” series: a recap of recent events our attorneys have attended. From conferences and lectures to summits and symposiums, and more, the BGL team is proud to stay connected to the legal and local communities. Jessie Weber shared important tools needed to prepare for and take depositions … Read more