At the conference, hundreds of top-level trade lawyers and officials arrive at Georgetown Law’s campus to tackle contemporary challenges relating to international trade, from sanctions to sustainable development to tariffs and beyond.

The International Trade Update is managed by the Institute of International Economic Law, who offers Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit options for the conference.

47th Annual International Trade Update

The dates for the 47th Annual International Trade Update are to be announced. 

Georgetown Law’s International Trade Update is the principal continuing legal education program for the trade and customs bar, held annually by Georgetown Law. We provide an annual forecast on legal and policy developments, which may feature trade remedies and customs law, trade policy, customs practice and judicial decisions, and developments in disputes and trade negotiations.

The conference is widely attended by the trade and customs bar, government officials, and in-house counsel. We seek to welcome attendees and feature speakers from key agencies and courts, including Commerce, Customs, USITC, USTR, Justice, the WTO Secretariat, and the U.S. Court of International Trade. Learn the insights you need to address the most pressing issues and stand out in your practice.

The 46th Annual International Trade Update was held on March 13-14, 2025 at Georgetown Law.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Please contact lawiiel@georgetown.edu for inquiries for sponsorships of the 47th International Trade Update.

View the previous sponsorship brochure here.