The Institute of International Economic Law is pleased to welcome Brian Simmonds Marshall (L’06), Attorney-in-Charge of the Federal Oversight Unit at the Oregon Department of Justice, for a conversation moderated by IIEL Faculty Co-Director Kathleen Claussen on Monday, October 19, 2026, from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. ET. Marshall has argued before the U.S. Court of International Trade on matters involving IEEPA and Section 122 tariffs.

 Together they will discuss his career trajectory and explore the latest developments in the debates over tariff litigation, balance of powers, and executive trade authority. This is a closed-door event, with priority given to IIEL Fellows. Time will be allocated for Q&A with student attendees.

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Georgetown Law and the Institute of International Economic Law are delighted to announce that the 20th Annual Global Trade Academy will take place in person on October 21-22, 2026, in Washington, DC, at the offices of King & Spalding.

International commerce is undergoing historic shifts. Multilateralism is under pressure, bilateral deals are proliferating, and the rules are being rewritten at the nexus of trade, technology, and national security—forcing organizations to adapt.

This milestone for our Institute’s premier executive education program has been completely redesigned to equip professionals with the strategic fluency required to navigate today’s increasingly fragmented global economy.

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Georgetown Law and the Institute of International Economic Law are delighted to announce the inaugural EconBuzz, a conference exploring the forces shaping the future of the global economy and finance, which will take place on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, in Washington, DC, at Georgetown’s Capitol Campus.

From artificial intelligence and digital finance to economic opportunity and geopolitics, EconBuzz will deliver forward-looking, accessible conversations about the ideas and policies driving the next era of the global economy and the financial system.

The program, chaired by Professor and former CFTC Commissioner Christy Goldsmith Romero, will feature high-level fireside chats and focused panel discussions on the most pressing global economic and financial issues of today and tomorrow. It will be an intimate forum, prioritizing depth of engagement, candid dialogue, and meaningful connections among participants. With thanks to our sponsors, WilmerHale, Circle, Jules Kroll, and K2 Integrity. 

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