The Academy Condemns Violence Against Political Candidates
Former President Donald Trump, the likely Republican Party nominee, was injured in a shooting yesterday during a political rally. An attendee and the shooter were both killed. The International Academy of Trial Lawyers unequivocally condemns political violence in all its
IATL Tribute to Alexei Navalny
IATL joins the voices across the globe, recognizing the vital importance of the life of Alexei Navalny. Navalny, a lawyer just 47 years old when he died in a Russian prison, was a tireless advocate for political reform, anti-corruption, and
National Bar Association – Supporting DEI at Law Firms and Corporations
Resolution N0. 2024-4 RESOLUTION SUPPORTING DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION PROGRAMS AT LAW FIRMS AND CORPORATIONS WHEREAS, the National Bar Association was founded in Des Moines, Iowa, in 1925, and is the nation’s oldest and largest national network of predominantly African
IATL Statement on Promoting the Rule of Law and Integrity in the Justice System
IATL is an international fellowship of lawyers whose mission is to protect and promote the rule of law. We believe the rule of law is essential to a civilized society and democracy and recognize that the integrity of our judicial
IATL Statement on Wrongful Convictions
The International Academy of Trial Lawyers (IATL) expresses its concern at the incidence of wrongful convictions in the United States. Apart altogether from the irreparable damage done to the person wrongfully convicted and the victims of the crime for which
IATL Statement on Ukraine Civilians
The International Academy of Trial Lawyers (IATL) unequivocally condemns the targeting of civilians in Ukraine in what can only be deliberate action on the part of the Government of the Russian Federation. This sickening campaign of bombing civilian areas so