Legal

Dear Members,

This is a call for Informer Winter newsletter for the American Society of International Law's International Legal Research Interest Group. ILRIG endeavors to provide accessible opportunities for new professionals to feature their work in a space that is reserved specifically for them, as well as a platform to highlight their achievements and accomplishments.

The deadline for submission is November 20, 2022.

As such, we are pleased to announce the following options for our members to feature their work in future editions of the ILRIG newsletter:

I. New Developments in International Law
Members are invited to submit short pieces (up to 300 words) that provide a descriptive update of a recent development or news item from any area of public or private international law, such as but not limited to new activities at international organizations, a decision of an international court or tribunal, and/or treaty negotiations.

II. Short Essays: International Legal Research and Open Access
Members are invited to submit an original essay (up to 900 words) focusing on advances in international legal research and open access to international legal research. The possibilities are wide ranging and could include how the law of armed conflict applies to a particular incident, ramifications for international economic law, the protection of the environment, etc.

III. Member Spotlight
Members are invited to submit an announcement highlighting an achievement or professional update, whether it be a new position, a publication, an award, or anything else that we can celebrate (up to 150 words).

IV. Member Updates
Members are invited to submit an announcement (up to 150 words) highlighting an achievement or professional update, whether it be a new position, a publication, an award, or anything else that we can celebrate.

V. Opportunities Available
Members are asked to submit open positions (both paid and volunteer) for legal research positions available. Please include the association name, position title, position summary, and contact information.

VI. Upcoming/Recent Publications/Books
Members are invited to submit information regarding a recently published or upcoming book or publication they assist with. Please include your name, the authors, the title, publication date, and a brief summary (up to 200 words).

VII. Upcoming Events of Interest
Members are invited to submit information regarding upcoming events of interest to the ILRIG community including meetings (in-person and virtual), webinars, classes, conferences, roundtables, panels, etc. Please provide the date, time, location (virtual or in-person), host, and summary (up to 200 words).

Please send your submission to ilrignewsletter@gmail.com and put "ILRIG NEWSLETTER SUBMISSION" in the subject line. Be sure to provide your full name, title, and organization or affiliation. If your submission is for the Member Spotlight, please include a high-resolution photo of yourself. We accept submissions on a rolling basis and encourage members to submit early.

Warm Regards,
Brittany L. Menton, Newsletter Editor

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Brittany Menton
Research Analyst
Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie LLP
(602) 239-7412
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