Combining International Law Work and Firm Practice

Join the Columbia Society of International Law (CSIL) and the Columbia International Arbitration Association (CIAA) for an engaging discussion on the intersection of international law and private practice.

Nicholas Renzler, an accomplished international lawyer with extensive experience in high-stakes disputes, will share insights on how international legal principles translate into practical applications within law firm settings. His practice spans state-to-state disputes before the International Court of Justice (including representing the Philippines vs. China in the South China Sea arbitration), investor-state arbitration (including the $9.5B Ecuador vs. Chevron environmental case), maritime law and boundary delimitation, and defending foreign sovereigns in U.S. courts.

This event provides an excellent opportunity to learn about career pathways in international dispute resolution, understand the practical challenges of handling complex cross-border cases, and gain insights into cutting-edge areas like deep sea mining regulations and enforcement of arbitral awards. Students interested in international arbitration, maritime law, sovereign immunity, and public international law will find this discussion particularly valuable.