Dean Rusk International Law Center

University of Georgia School of Law Professor Emerita Diane Marie Amann recently gave evidence in the United Kingdom Parliament, part of the third oral hearing of the Standing Group on Atrocity Crimes. Convened with the All-Party Parliamentary Group on International Law, Justice and Accountability, the Standing Group is designed

“to create a unified, effective, and enforceable atrocity prediction, prevention and response strategy within the UK Government, aligned with existing international legal obligations. We aim to establish mechanisms for addressing atrocity crimes including the crime of aggression, genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity through legislative reform and policy change.”

Now the Regents’ Professor Emerita and Emily & Ernest Woodruff Chair in International Law Emerita at Georgia Law, Amann served for many years as a Faculty Co-Director of our Dean Rusk International Law Center. She is currently is Visiting Professor at The London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE Law School and serves on the Board of Editors of the American Journal of International Law.

To learn more, check out our latest Exchange of Notes post: https://deanruskintlaw.com/2026/06/11/georgia-law-professor-emerita-diane-marie-amann-testifies-at-uk-parliament/

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Georgia Law Professor Emerita Diane Marie Amann testifies at UK Parliament University of Georgia School of Law Professor Emerita Diane Marie Amann recently gave evidence in the United Kingdom Parliament, part of the third oral hearing of the Standing Group on Atrocity Cri…

University of Georgia School of Law student Zoë Bussewitz (J.D. ’28) was selected by the American Branch of the International Law Association (“ABILA”) to be a 2026 Student Ambassador. She is one of eight Ambassadors selected nationwide to assist with the work of the organization, especially in the preparation of the International Law Weekend 2026 conference, entitled: [R]evolution in the International Legal Order.

To learn more, check out our latest Exchange of Notes post: https://deanruskintlaw.com/2026/06/10/georgia-law-student-zoe-bussewitz-j-d-28-selected-as-2026-abila-student-ambassador/

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Georgia Law student Zoë Bussewitz (J.D. ’28) selected as 2026 ABILA Student Ambassador University of Georgia School of Law student Zoë Bussewitz (J.D. ’28) was selected by the American Branch of the International Law Association (“ABILA”) to be a 2026 Student Ambassador. She is…

University of Georgia School of Law Professor Desirée LeClercq recently published an article entitled The Section 301 Surge Continues: Investigating the Adoption/Enforcement/ Administration of Forced Labor Import Bans in the International Economic Law and Policy Blog.

To learn more, check out our latest Exchange of Notes post: https://deanruskintlaw.com/2026/06/09/georgia-law-professor-desiree-leclercq-publishes-article-in-the-international-economic-law-and-policy-blog/

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Georgia Law Professor Desirée LeClercq publishes article in the International Economic Law and Policy Blog University of Georgia School of Law Professor Desirée LeClercq recently published an article entitled The Section 301 Surge Continues: Investigating the Adoption/Enforcement/ Administration of Forc…

Are you curious about what it’s like to work internationally as a University of Georgia School of Law student? Tune into our Center’s Instagram account () this Wednesday, June 10 for a stories takeover by rising 3L Olivia Buckner.

Olivia is currently a legal extern with Atlas Services Belgium (Orange) in Brussels, Belgium. In this position, she assists Orange's team of lawyers with projects in M&A, corporate finance, project finance, corporate restructuring, tax planning, and treasury management. Oliva's externship is supervised by Georgia Law alumnus Johan Van den Cruijce (LL.M. '94).

Orange is one of many Global Externships Overseas (GEO) placements available to Georgia Law students seeking to gain practical knowledge and experience in an international setting, both for summer and semester-long externships.

For more information about GEO initiative at Georgia Law, visit our website Center's website: https://www.law.uga.edu/global-externship-overseas

Join University of Georgia School of Law Professor Desiree LeClercq for an online conversation about the International Court of Justice's landmark advisory opinion affirming the right to strike. It will take place on Monday, June 8 at 9am EST on Zoom and will be moderated by Duncan Pickard, Debevoise & Plimpton.

Event description: On 21 May 2026, the International Court of Justice issued a landmark advisory opinion affirming that the right to strike is protected under the Freedom of Association and Protection of the Right to Organise Convention, 1948 (No. 87), despite the absence of an explicit textual reference. Interpreting the Convention in light of its object and purpose and relevant rules of international law, the Court clarified the scope of workers’ rights with significant implications for international organizations and labor governance.

Co-sponsored by the Human Rights Interest Group of the American Society of International Law, the International Organisations Interest Group of the European Society of International Law, and the United Nations Law Committee of the American Branch of the International Law Association.

Register here: https://asil.org/events/

Mandy Dixon, International Professional Education Manager of the University of Georgia School of Law’s Dean Rusk International Law Center, recently attended the NAFSA 2026 Annual Conference and Expo hosted in Orlando, Florida.

The NAFSA Annual Conference and Expo is the world’s largest gathering of international education professionals, dedicated to advancing global learning, student mobility, and cross-cultural exchange. Under this year’s theme, “Global by Design,” conference discussions covered topics such as admissions quality, agile leadership, student recruitment, and the growing impact of AI.

Dixon attended a number of panel discussions about international education, including one led by the International Student Resource Center (ISRC) featuring Robin Catmur-Smith, former Director of Immigration Services at the University of Georgia’s Office of Global Engagement. Catmur-Smith now serves as Director at ISRC.

To learn more, check out our latest Exchange of Notes post: https://deanruskintlaw.com/2026/06/04/rusk-centers-mandy-dixon-attends-nafsa-2026-annual-conference/

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Rusk Center’s Mandy Dixon attends NAFSA 2026 Annual Conference Mandy Dixon, International Professional Education Manager of the University of Georgia School of Law’s Dean Rusk International Law Center, recently attended the NAFSA 2026 Annual Conference and Exp…

Are you curious about what it’s like to work internationally as a University of Georgia School of Law student? Tune into our Center’s Instagram account () this Wednesday, June 3 for a stories takeover by rising 2L Taylor Paulsen!

Taylor is currently a legal extern with Cuatrecasas in Madrid, Spain. This firm specializes in all areas of business law. Cuatrecasas is one of many Global Externships Overseas (GEO) placements available to Georgia Law students seeking to gain practical knowledge and experience in an international setting, both for summer and semester-long externships.

For more information about GEO initiative at Georgia Law, visit our website Center's website: https://www.law.uga.edu/global-externship-overseas

University of Georgia School of Law Professor Assaf Harpaz recently presented his article, “Toward a Theory of Tax Sovereignty,” at the National Business Law Scholars Conference 2026. His presentation was part of the panel on Tax Theory & Policy. The conference was hosted by the William S. Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Harpaz also moderated the panel on Tax & Business Entities.

To learn more, check out our latest Exchange of Notes post: https://deanruskintlaw.com/2026/05/29/georgia-law-professor-assaf-harpaz-presents-article-at-the-national-business-law-scholars-conference/

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Georgia Law Professor Assaf Harpaz presents article at the National Business Law Scholars Conference University of Georgia School of Law Professor Assaf Harpaz recently presented his article, “Toward a Theory of Tax Sovereignty,” at the National Business Law Scholars Conference 2026. His presentat…

Are you curious about what it's like to be a University of Georgia School of Law student spending their summer working or studying abroad?

Tune into our Center's Instagram account () every Wednesday this summer for day-long takeovers by Georgia Law students spending their summers all over the world! Learn about what opportunities exist for globalizing your legal education, from Spain to Japan (and a lot of locations in between).

For more information about Georgia Law's international initiatives, check out our website: https://www.law.uga.edu/RuskIntl

University of Georgia School of Law Professor Desirée LeClercq was elected to the editorial board of the International Labor Rights Case Law (ILaRC) journal. The ILaRC journal is a leading academic publication that annotates and analyzes global jurisprudence regarding fundamental rights at the workplace.

To learn more, check out our latest Exchange of Notes post: https://deanruskintlaw.com/2026/05/26/georgia-law-professor-desiree-leclercq-elected-to-the-international-labor-rights-case-law-editorial-board/

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