International Lawfare and National Security

 

This panel is presented by the Federalist Society's International & National Security Law Practice Group at International Law Weekend 2008, sponsored by the American Branch of the International Law Association

Lawfare is a term describing the increasingly important role of law and legal institutions in the real-world practice of international and national security affairs. This Panel will explore the application of Lawfare in both traditional military operations and the domestic components of national security.

Panelists:

• Major General Charles J. Dunlop, Jr., USAF Deputy Judge Advocate General
• Professor Michael A. Newton, Vanderbilt University Law School and former Army Judge Advocate
• Scott Horton, legal affairs and national security commentator, Harpers
• Andrew  C. McCarthy, Foundation for the Defense of Democracies  and NR Legal Affairs Editor
• Brooke   M. Goldstein, Director, The Legal Project at the Middle East Forum
• Moderator: Vince Vitkowsky, Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge, LLP

Admission is free to members of the Federalist Society.  No RSVP required.

For non-members, you will need to pay a $75 registration fee for the entire conference. Additional info can be found at the American Branch of the International Law Association web site.