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Leaders in Legal Business
the IBA organizes every year represent a unique opportunity to analyze and discuss the latest developments in all
the different areas of business and commercial law, as well as public interest topics, while also serving as an
excellent networking platform for all members from around the globe.
Here are just a few examples of the IBA’s work that are recognized internationally:
the Arbitration Committee guidelines on Conflicts of Interest on International Arbitration11;
the Rules on the Taking of Evidence in International Arbitration12;
the Anti-Corruption Guidance for Bar Associations and the Handbook on General Agreement on Trade
in Services (GATS) published by the Bar Issues Commission13;
the Anti-Corruption Strategy undertaken by the IBA, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and
Development (OECD), and the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)14; and
the reports of Task Forces on Climate Change, Justice, and Human Rights15; on the Financial Crisis16; on
International Terrorism17; and on Extraterritorial Jurisdiction.18
Moreover, the work of the IBA on human rights through its Human Rights Institute must be praised for
the work done around the world supporting the rule of law and its fundamentals.
The IBA’s work through conferences, special projects, task forces, working groups, publications, and
permanent research on the development of law and the challenges faced by the legal profession can be considered
as the best or one of the best continuing legal education programs. As a former IBA president used to say, “the
IBA offers to its members one of the best master of laws.”
Being a member of the IBA for almost 30 years and one of its former leaders, I have witnessed firsthand
the ongoing development of the association and its different components, which has been possible because of the
commitment and hard work of its leaders and staff, and the support of its members. This understanding is
supported by my experience as officer of the IBA (from secretary general to president); my service on the former
Section on Business Law (from secretary-treasurer to chair) and the Latin American Regional Forum (founder
and chair); and my participation as chair and co-chair of different initiatives, such as the Task Force on
International Multijurisdictional Commercial Practice, the Task Force on the restructuring of the IBA regional
activities, and the last Committee Review to modify the structure of the association. This experience allowed me
to gain in-depth knowledge of the inner workings of the IBA and the leadership shown by its members and officers,
which translates into an influential force in the legal profession. Their drive and work are definitely the paramount
factor of the success of the organization and the advancement of legality.
Analyzing the structure, the leadership, the work, and the different initiatives undertaken by the
different components of the IBA, it is evident why it is the global voice of the legal profession.
11 See THE ARBITRATION COMMITTEE GUIDELINES ON CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ON INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION,
http://www.ibanet.org/ENews_Archive/IBA_July_2008_ENews_ArbitrationMultipleLang.aspx (last visited May 5, 2015).
12 See IBA GUIDES, RULES AND OTHER FREE MATERIALS, http://www.ibanet.org/Publications/publications_IBA_guides_and_free_materials.aspx (last
visited May 5, 2015).
13 Id.
14 See IBA OECD UNODC ANTI-CORRUPTION STRATEGY FOR THE LEGAL PROFESSION: AN UPDATE,
http://www.ibanet.org/ENews_Archive/IBA_24September_2010_AntiCorruption_Strategy_update.aspx (last visited May 5, 2015).
15 See PRESIDENTIAL TASK FORCE ON CLIMATE CHANGE, JUSTICE, AND HUMAN RIGHTS, http://www.ibanet.org/PresidentialTaskForceCCJHR2014.aspx
(last visited May 5, 2015).
16 See PRESIDENTIAL TASK FORCE ON THE FINANCIAL CRISIS, http://www.ibanet.org/PresidentialTaskForceFinancialCrisis2013.aspx (last visited May 5,
2015).
17 TERRORISM AND INTERNATIONAL LAW: ACCOUNTABILITY, REMEDIES AND REFORM, http://www.ibanet.org/Article/Detail.aspx?ArticleUid=51568C67-
85A1-4465-944B-A05E4A17021B (last visited May 5, 2015).
18 INTERNATIONAL BAR ASSOCIATION, REPORT OF THE TASK FORCE ON EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION (2009).
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the IBA organizes every year represent a unique opportunity to analyze and discuss the latest developments in all
the different areas of business and commercial law, as well as public interest topics, while also serving as an
excellent networking platform for all members from around the globe.
Here are just a few examples of the IBA’s work that are recognized internationally:
the Arbitration Committee guidelines on Conflicts of Interest on International Arbitration11;
the Rules on the Taking of Evidence in International Arbitration12;
the Anti-Corruption Guidance for Bar Associations and the Handbook on General Agreement on Trade
in Services (GATS) published by the Bar Issues Commission13;
the Anti-Corruption Strategy undertaken by the IBA, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and
Development (OECD), and the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)14; and
the reports of Task Forces on Climate Change, Justice, and Human Rights15; on the Financial Crisis16; on
International Terrorism17; and on Extraterritorial Jurisdiction.18
Moreover, the work of the IBA on human rights through its Human Rights Institute must be praised for
the work done around the world supporting the rule of law and its fundamentals.
The IBA’s work through conferences, special projects, task forces, working groups, publications, and
permanent research on the development of law and the challenges faced by the legal profession can be considered
as the best or one of the best continuing legal education programs. As a former IBA president used to say, “the
IBA offers to its members one of the best master of laws.”
Being a member of the IBA for almost 30 years and one of its former leaders, I have witnessed firsthand
the ongoing development of the association and its different components, which has been possible because of the
commitment and hard work of its leaders and staff, and the support of its members. This understanding is
supported by my experience as officer of the IBA (from secretary general to president); my service on the former
Section on Business Law (from secretary-treasurer to chair) and the Latin American Regional Forum (founder
and chair); and my participation as chair and co-chair of different initiatives, such as the Task Force on
International Multijurisdictional Commercial Practice, the Task Force on the restructuring of the IBA regional
activities, and the last Committee Review to modify the structure of the association. This experience allowed me
to gain in-depth knowledge of the inner workings of the IBA and the leadership shown by its members and officers,
which translates into an influential force in the legal profession. Their drive and work are definitely the paramount
factor of the success of the organization and the advancement of legality.
Analyzing the structure, the leadership, the work, and the different initiatives undertaken by the
different components of the IBA, it is evident why it is the global voice of the legal profession.
11 See THE ARBITRATION COMMITTEE GUIDELINES ON CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ON INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION,
http://www.ibanet.org/ENews_Archive/IBA_July_2008_ENews_ArbitrationMultipleLang.aspx (last visited May 5, 2015).
12 See IBA GUIDES, RULES AND OTHER FREE MATERIALS, http://www.ibanet.org/Publications/publications_IBA_guides_and_free_materials.aspx (last
visited May 5, 2015).
13 Id.
14 See IBA OECD UNODC ANTI-CORRUPTION STRATEGY FOR THE LEGAL PROFESSION: AN UPDATE,
http://www.ibanet.org/ENews_Archive/IBA_24September_2010_AntiCorruption_Strategy_update.aspx (last visited May 5, 2015).
15 See PRESIDENTIAL TASK FORCE ON CLIMATE CHANGE, JUSTICE, AND HUMAN RIGHTS, http://www.ibanet.org/PresidentialTaskForceCCJHR2014.aspx
(last visited May 5, 2015).
16 See PRESIDENTIAL TASK FORCE ON THE FINANCIAL CRISIS, http://www.ibanet.org/PresidentialTaskForceFinancialCrisis2013.aspx (last visited May 5,
2015).
17 TERRORISM AND INTERNATIONAL LAW: ACCOUNTABILITY, REMEDIES AND REFORM, http://www.ibanet.org/Article/Detail.aspx?ArticleUid=51568C67-
85A1-4465-944B-A05E4A17021B (last visited May 5, 2015).
18 INTERNATIONAL BAR ASSOCIATION, REPORT OF THE TASK FORCE ON EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION (2009).
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