Please join Georgetown Law's Institute of International Economic Law on Tuesday, September 16, from 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. ET in welcoming former Senator Rob Portman for a conversation at Georgetown's Capitol Campus. The conversation will examine how shifting geopolitical dynamics, rising strategic competition, and evolving global supply chains are reshaping U.S. trade and the international economic order. Continuing John Greenwald’s legacy of innovative thinking in international trade law, the discussion will offer insights on how the United States and its partners can navigate these challenges, and define the next chapter of globalization.

The John D. Greenwald Memorial Lecture was made possible by the generous support of Cassidy Levy Kent.

Light Refreshments will be served.

DebtCon8 comes home to Georgetown and IIEL on October 13–15 for the first time since 2019, convening participants across geographic, disciplinary, and institutional barriers to advance the public interest in public debt and confront urgent sovereign debt challenges around the world. Registration is open. Space is limited on Monday, October 13.

The Georgetown University Law Center and Institute of International Economic Law are delighted to announce that the Global Trade Academy will take place in person on November 5-7, 2025, in Washington, DC, at the law offices of King & Spalding. The Academy will meet live in the heart of the nation’s capital, bringing together participants from governments, IGOs, NGOs, and the private sector, and allowing attendees to meet and exchange views with leading experts as well as participants from around the world. This special edition of the Academy has been crafted for professionals who want to understand how to navigate today's fast-moving developments in U.S. trade law and policy.

The Global Trade Academy is an indispensable bootcamp offering participants an unparalleled deep dive into the most salient and complex legal and policy issues in trade. In light of the Trump Administration's recent trade actions, this fall's program has been thoughtfully redesigned to prepare participants to navigate the increasingly complex and rapidly changing U.S. trade landscape. The curriculum reflects emerging trends, geopolitical shifts, and new challenges at the intersection of innovation and regulation.