The Ukrainian Bar Association proudly announces the first event in the Ukrainian Global Law Talks series – a unique platform connecting Ukrainian legal professionals with leaders in the international legal community and advancing Ukraine’s integration into the global legal arena. Through this initiative, Ukrainian lawyers will gain invaluable insights, build new professional connections, and exchange practices essential for advancing justice in Ukraine on an international scale.

Purpose of the Ukrainian Global Law Talks Series:

This series is designed to provide Ukrainian legal professionals with direct access to the knowledge and expertise of leading figures in the global legal field. Participants will stay at the forefront of global legal trends, learn new approaches shaping contemporary justice, and strengthen Ukraine’s legal system by sharing ideas and innovations.

Speaker: Mark Ellis, Executive Director of the International Bar Association (IBA).

Mark will share his perspectives on critical issues in international law facing today’s world and outline opportunities for Ukraine.

Topics:

• The larger issue of Russia’s violation of international law principles in its war against Ukraine.

• The Crime of Aggression and the Establishment of a Special Tribunal: A forecast on the future of a Special Tribunal to investigate the crime of aggression, including anticipated outcomes and challenges.

• War Crimes and Human Rights Defense in Wartime: The role of defense in war crimes cases and why this role is vital to a lawful state. Insights from other countries’ experiences in ensuring justice and safeguarding human rights during armed conflicts.

• Transitional Justice: Recommendations for Ukraine based on international experiences in establishing effective post-conflict justice systems.

Moderator: Mykola Stetsenko, President of the Ukrainian Bar Association

Language: English

Target Audience: This event is tailored for Ukrainian legal professionals – including attorneys, judges, in-house counsel, law professors, and students – as well as international colleagues who are committed to supporting Ukraine and strengthening professional ties.

Join us at the start of this series to broaden your knowledge, discover new perspectives in justice, and contribute to a new phase in Ukraine’s integration into the global legal community.

For additional information, please contact Kateryna Pyshchyk at +38 (096) 742-71-07 or via email at kpyshchyk@uba.ua.