Education Associate at the American Immigration Lawyers Association

We are -

Headquartered in downtown, Washington, DC, the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) is an organization with over 11,000 individual attorney members. AILA's mission is to promote justice, advocate for fair and reasonable immigration law and policy, advance the quality of immigration and nationality law and practice, and enhance the professional development of its members.

Founded in 1946, AILA is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization that provides its members with continuing legal education, information, professional services, and expertise. www.aila.org.

Your role -

Assist the Director of Education in managing and developing continuing legal education (CLE) programs for member attorneys. Manage convenient learning programming such as audio and web seminars, podcasts and live webcasts of in-person conferences. Work with conference committees, and play an active role in identifying speakers, program content and other educational materials. Collaborate with various internal teams to identify new and relevant educational programs and initiatives. Assist with Annual Conference program management, and serve as an editor for conference handbooks.

Your background -

2-4 years’ immigration policy and/or practice experience. Demonstrated knowledge and skills in distance education practices, including CLE accreditation and reporting. Exceptional oral and written communication skills. Prior editing experience is a plus.

Our workplace -

Noted for its employee friendly approach, our staff represents the absolute best and the brightest! Staff takes great satisfaction in our cause - immigration reform. We offer a dynamic, empowering and collaborative work environment that allows staff members to reach their full potential.

We offer an extremely attractive total compensation package, including competitive salary, medical, dental, vision, disability, life, 401K with employer match, transit subsidy, flexible work schedules, 3+ weeks vacation, 11 Federal holidays, on-site fitness center, casual dress and many more exciting benefit programs.

In recognition of our generous package, AILA received an Honorable Mention in the Washingtonian Magazine Best Places to Work edition in both 2005 and 2007, and is a 2010 winner of The Principal^® 10 Best Companies for Employee Financial Security.

We encourage QUALIFIED candidates to forward cover letter, resume and desired salary to: HR-EDUC-IDEALIST / hr@aila.org / 202-783-7853, fax. Cover letter and resume will be used as writing samples, and cover letters without desired salary may not be considered. Direct hire only - no recruiters. No calls!

Restorative Justice, Reconciliation, and Peacebuilding Symposium at NYU Law

Restorative Justice, Reconciliation, and Peacebuilding Symposium (11/11/11)
International Symposium on Restorative Justice, Reconciliation and Peacebuilding

Friday, November 11  8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.  to Saturday, November 12 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Lipton Hall, D'Agostino Hall • New York University School of Law • 108 West Third Street • New York, NY

All over the world controversies continue to beset the practice of peacebuilding. Peace versus justice. Religious versus secular. Individual versus structural justice. Forgiveness versus retribution. Overcoming these dilemmas requires more than reforming institutions but rather new thinking about the questions: what is justice? how is it related to the building of peace?
Answers to these questions lie in the twin concepts of reconciliation and restorative justice.

The symposium explores their potential for overcoming the familiar controversies and offering guidance for peacebuilding. It will explore as well what these concepts have to say about punishment, accountability, apology, forgiveness, confession, truth telling, human rights, international law, and other issues and practices. Participation is open to students, scholars, and practitioners interested in transitional justice and peacebuilding.

Speakers include:
John Braithwaite, Australian National University
Phil Clark, School of Oriental and African Studies
Stephen Hopgood, School of Oriental and African Studies
Louise Mallinder, Transitional Justice Institute, University of Ulster
David Tolbert, International Center for Transitional Justice
Charles Villa-Vicencio, Georgetown University

The symposium is a project of the Program on Religion and Reconciliation at the Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies, University of Notre Dame in collaboration with the Restorative Peacebuilding Project of the Working Party on Restorative Justice of the Alliance of NGOs on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice in New York.

It is directed by Jennifer Llewellyn, Schulich School of Law, Dalhousie University and Daniel Philpott, Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies, University of Notre Dame. It is co-organized by the Institute for International Law and Justice and The Center for Human Rights and Global Justice at New York University School of Law.

Conference is free but requires advance registration. Because space is limited, early registration is recommended.

To register, contact Kelly Roberts at iiljstudent@exchange.law.nyu.edu.

Executive Director at the Vance Center for International Justice

Lead all aspects of the VanceCenterincluding program development and fundraising. Seeking leader with vision who is able to execute and implement innovative programs to assist in creation of structures for sustained improvements in justice in societies abroad.

The Executive Director leads theVanceCenterunder the oversight of the Committee for theVanceCenterand reports to the Executive Director of the New York City Bar.

DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION

The Cyrus R. Vance Center for International Justice is a human rights and legal services organization that works to mobilize the legal profession to engage in transformative activities to expand access to justice for the poor and marginalized and create more just societies, especially inLatin America and sub-SaharanAfrica. Founded in 2003 and named after the former United States Secretary of State, theVanceCenter is part of the New York City Bar Association. The City Bar is a 23,000 member organization dedicated to maintaining high ethical standards in the profession, promoting reform of the law and providing service to the profession and the public. TheVanceCenter currently has a full time staff of [three] and an annual budget of approximately $350,000.

MAJOR ACTIVITIES:

In furtherance of its mission together with the Vance Center Committee:

• Provide effective implementation of existing programs in the international justice field, capitalizing on the platform of the City Bar and theNew York Citylegal community.
• Lead fund raising efforts with law firms, foundations, multi-lateral agencies and individuals.
• Develop and maintain relationships with NYC law firms, corporate legal offices, relevant NYC Bar committees, law schools and public interest offices to mobilize their efforts in the international justice field
• Develop and maintain programmatic initiatives including (1) promoting a pro bono ethic abroad, (2) international pro bono clearinghouse, (3) human rights advocacy efforts inLatin AmericaandAfrica, (4) substantive legal reform projects and (5) organizing women in the legal profession inLatin AmericaandAfrica.
• Develop and implement strategies for outreach to law firms and bar associations inLatin AmericaandAfrica, and develop relationships with legal organizations and professionals in those areas.
• Develop and coordinate exchange programs, conferences, seminars and round tables and the other programs of the Center.

KNOWLEDGE AND EDUCATION:

Ideal candidate would have the following qualifications and skills:

• Lawyer with five plus years of experience working in the legal field, a nonprofit or an international NGO,
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills and collaborative working approach,
• Superior writing, communication and presentation skills,
• Strategic thinker who can identify emerging trends, markets and new streams of income,
• A proven ability to establish, build and sustain constituent relationships, and
• Enthusiasm for and skill in fund raising

Salary range is commensurate with experience. Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume with salary requirements to:

New York CityBar Association

Director of Human Resources

42 west 44^th Street

New York,N.Y.10036

E-mail: humanresources@nycbar.org

Executive Director at the Global Interdependence Center

GIC is seeking a high energy, self-starter who enjoys working in a dynamic environment. An interest in international trade, economics and finance would be an ideal fit for this position. This person must be able to effectively lead and manage the organization according to the strategic direction set by the Board of Directors. He/she will engage in and oversee activities related to Membership Development and Retention; Program Development, Delivery and Marketing; Website Enhancement; Relationship Development and Fundraising; and General Administration. This individual works in collaboration with the Executive Committee, the Board of Directors, Ad Hoc Committees, Partner Organizations, Sponsors, and general membership to achieve long and short term goals consistent with GIC’s mission. He/she must have strong management skills and must be able to interact effectively with local, national, and international academic, business and government leaders and constituencies. Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree, 5+ years organizational management experience, demonstrated fundraising ability, and marketing and event planning experience.

For a detailed job description, please visit GIC’s websitewww.interdependence.org.

Resumes with salary requirements and a writing sample may be submitted in confidence by October 21, 2011 to:

Sharon Javie, Ph.D.

The Global Interdependence Center

3701 Chestnut Street

Philadelphia, PA 19104

sjavieGIC@aol.com

Spring 2012 Legal Internship at The Vera Institute of Justice

The Vera Institute of Justice, founded in 1961, is an independent, non-partisan, nonprofit organization that combines expertise in research, technical assistance, and demonstration projects to assist leaders in government and civil society, examine justice policy and practice, and improve the systems people rely on for justice and safety. Vera has offices in New York City, Washington, DC, and New Orleans. Its projects and reform initiatives, typically conducted in partnership with local, state, or national officials, are located across the United States and around the world. Vera is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity in the workplace.

Responsibilities

Vera Institute of Justice’s Washington, DC Office seeks an intern for the spring semester of 2011. The intern will work closely with the Director of the Vera Institute of Justice’s Washington, DC Office as well as staff who work on a variety of criminal justice issues. The intern will provide research assistance and data collection on various justice and safety policies and practices. The intern will attend Capitol Hill hearings and briefings to analyze and report on the information presented. The intern will also prepare written memoranda; assist in preparing presentations that will be made to senior policymakers, track legislation and perform some administrative tasks. There may be opportunities to attend meetings, observe staff working, and participate in strategy meetings.

Qualifications

Candidates should be law or graduate students who are creative thinkers and able to work independently. Effective interpersonal, organizational and writing skills are essential. Assignments will generally not be traditional legal research and writing but rather policy and program development. Students should possess a strong interest in social justice, program design, and criminal justice policy.

Schedule

The intern should be available at least 16 hours per week. The hours can be arranged around class schedules or other requirements of the student’s academic programs.

Compensation

Applicants are encouraged to seek independent funding either through an accredited four-year institution, or through fellowship grants or internship programs, and Vera will gladly assist the student in working with the school or program to make arrangements and meet requirements.

The Vera Institute of Justice values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

For more information about Vera and its work in Washington, DC, please visit our website, www.vera.org.

To Apply

Candidates must be enrolled in a university law or graduate program to apply. Please submit cover letter, resume, writing sample, and dates of availability.Applications are due December 15, 2011. Applications sent after the deadline will be reviewedon a rolling basis, if internship remains unfilled.

Online submission is preferred.

http://vera.theresumator.com/apply/T2yQSw/Internship-LawGraduate-Student.html?source=IDEA

However, if necessary, materials may be mailed or faxed to

ATTN: Human Resources / DC Internship recruitment

Vera Institute of Justice

233 Broadway, 12th Flr.

New York, NY 10279

Fax: (212) 941-9407

Please use only one method of submission (online, mail or fax).

No phone calls, please. Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.

Live Discussion on Global Youth and Civic Engagement with Youth Leaders

Under Secretary of State for Democracy and Global Affairs Maria Otero will deliver remarks and moderate at a roundtable on global youth and civic engagement at the U.S. Mission to the United Nations on Saturday, September 24, at 10:30 a.m. The panel, entitled “Youth Driving Change: Global Youth and Civic Engagement,” will bring together international youth leaders to discuss how young people around the world are transforming societies, shaping the debate on world issues, and engaging other youth in civic life.


Program panelists will include: Ronan Farrow, U.S. Special Advisor on Global Youth Issues, Allen Gannett, CEO, Future Civic Leaders; Jeremy Heimans, Co-founder, Avaaz.org; Riana Shah, Co-founder, Independent Thought & Social Action in India; and Kazem Hemeida, Business Development Manager, Dreams of Tomorrow Association.


The event is open to the public but requires an RSVP. Members of the public can RSVP on the web at http://globalyouth.eventbrite.com. The event will also be streamed live over the web athttps://statedept.connectsolutions.com/unga. The panel will accept questions from Twitter under the hashtag #globalyouth and from the U.S. National Commission for UNESCO's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/US-National-Commission-for-Unesco/191521407555762.

Law, Justice and Development Week 2011 Conference in D.C.

American Bar Association Section of International Law and the World Bank Group present

Law, Justice and Development Week 2011: Innovation and Empowerment for Development

November 14 - 17, 2011
1818 H St. NW
Washington, DC 20433
Directions <http://web.worldbank.org/WBSITE/EXTERNAL/EXTABOUTUS/0,,contentMDK:20041068~menuPK:34584~pagePK:43912~piPK:44037,00.html> 

The American Bar Association Section of International Law is a co-sponsor of the World Bank Group's Law, Justice and Development (LJD) Week 2011.  The forum will explore how legal innovation and empowerment can contribute to development. LJD Week is scheduled for November 14 - 17, 2011, at World Bank headquarters in Washington DC, and will include: a three-day International Forum on November 14 - 16 with an opening session followed by parallel sessions and a plenary round table of General Counsels, and conclude with a training day on November 17. We expect to have a special consultation of partners of the new global knowledge initiative "Global Forum on Law, Justice, and Development" <http://www.americanbar.org/content/dam/aba/marketing/international_law/gfljd.pdf> .

Section Members will receive a 20% discount. However, this discount is only available if one is a member of the Section or the ABA and registers with the ABA through the access link below.  Members who register on the World Bank website will not receive this special discount or receive compensation for the discount.*  Interested law students should email introl@americanbar.org for further instructions. 

ABA and Section Members Discounted Rate is $400.

Non-ABA/Section Members must register on the World Bank Website.

Register Now <http://apps.americanbar.org/aba_timssnet/meetings/tnt_meetings.cfm?action=long&primary_id=IC11117&webtextid=50523&Subsystem=MTG&related_prod_flag=0> 

Themes

LJD Week 2011 will focus on three key issues: (a) Global issues such as challenges relating to international financial regulation, the use of intellectual property rights in development settings, legal challenges/solutions in fragile and conflict states, public-private partnerships, stolen asset recovery, and others; (b) Regional challenges which will include the role of law in supporting economic and social stability in the Middle East and North Africa region, and legal harmonization as a tool for regional integration; and (c) Country cases which will look at examples of how legal innovation and empowerment  have contributed to a  rise in global economic power (China), supported state-building (South Sudan), and helped manage emergencies and catastrophic risks (Haiti).

Audience

In addition to Bank Group staff, LJD Week brings together senior officials from International Financial Institutions (IFIs), international development practitioners, government officials, lawyers and judges, scholars and academics, and representatives from civil society.

External Partners

External Partners include the American Bar Association Section of International Law, American Bankruptcy Institute, Tsinghua University School of Law, George Washington University, Harvard University School of Law, Burton Blatt Institute at Syracuse University, and other IFIs.

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Agenda



Monday, November 14, 2011

Opening Session Keynote Speaker: Mr. Sang-Hyun Song, President of the International Criminal Court

* Rule of Law, Governance & Development: Perspectives from Middle East and Northern Africa  
* Building the Rule of Law and Legal Institutions in the New State: Comparative Perspectives from Kosovo, Timor-Leste and South Sudan  
* International Political Risk Management: Global Risk in Today's Changing Landscape 
* Carbon-Efficient Investments:  Is Security Possible?  Explore the Issues of Securing Carbon Obligations in Common Law and Civil Law Jurisdictions  
* Rebuilding After Catastrophe - Must Knows of Emergency Financing 
* Financing Women Entrepreneurs in Emerging Markets 
* Global Perspectives on the Role of Intellectual Property Rights in Innovation and Development 
* Legal Framework for International Financial Regulation: Challenges and Opportunities (CLE Accredited) 
* Persons with Disabilities:  Innovation and Empowerment through the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

* Innovation in Asset Recovery and International Legal Cooperation  
* Problem-Solving Approaches for Development Projects 
* Development of New Legal Norms and Rules to Combat Corruption Through Imposition of Sanctions 
* World Development Report 2011 Operationalization of Justice: Bank's Comparative Advantage  - Other Development Partners' Perspectives 
* Public Private Partnerships in Development - A Legal/Commercial Perspective 
* What Will This Fight Cost?  Mediation vs. Arbitration vs. Litigation (CLE Accredited) 
* New Directions in Criminal Justice Work at the World Bank  
* Recent Developments/Hot Topics on ICSID Arbitration 
* Realizing Paris and Accra Through Harmonized Partnership Programs and Funding Vehicles 

Wednesday, November 16, 2011  

* Law and Development in China:  Opportunities and Challenges (Special half-day session featuring keynote speaker Yu Lingyu, Senior Justice, Supreme People's Court) 
* Intellectual Property and Related Legal Issues for International Government Organizations in Open Access, Open Data, Social Media 
* Global Environmental Challenges:  Valuing and Protecting Eco-Systems (Bio-Diversity, Ocean, Climate) 
* Innovative Approaches to Insolvency & Restructuring (CLE Accredited) 
* Conflict Between an International Financial Agreement and the Borrower's Domestic Law:  Which one Prevails? 
* Global Forum on Law, Justice & Development:  Partners' Consultation 
* Political Risk Insurance (CLE Accredited) 
* TF to Address Long-Term Sustained Economic Growth in Conflict Affected and Fragile States by Facilitating Private Sector Investment Through Insurance 
* Legal Harmonization as a Tool for Regional Integration: The OHADA's Experience 
* Gaps and Convergence: Emerging Trends in Land Acquisition Law and Their Implications for Development Institutions 

Thursday, November 17, 2011

* Climate and Energy Finance 
* White Collar Crime and Corruption in International Context 
* Alternative Responses to Crime 
* The Regulation of the Insolvency of Natural Persons (CLE Accredited) 

Interested attendees can send questions to introl@americanbar.org or telephone Jacqueline Gichinga at + 1-202-662-1662.

*Cancellations must be made in writing and received by the Section office by October 31, 2011 for a full refund, less any associated processing fees.  Please allow four to six weeks after the conference for the processing of any funds.  Refunds will not be made for no shows.

Presented by:

ABA Section of International Law
740 15th Street NW, Washington, DC 20005
Email: introl@americanbar.org
Phone: +1-202-662-1660