IBA Annual Conference Copenhagen 2026
4 Oct - 9 Oct 2026
Auditorium 11, Level 1
Session information
RULE OF LAW SYMPOSIUM: Lawfare and lawfair in the age of populism
Friday 9 October (1430 - 1545)
Auditorium 11, Level 1
Committee(s)
Rule of Law Forum
(Lead)
Description
A look at the weaponisation of the legal process against perceived political opponents in various jurisdictions and the implications for the rise of populism and the rule of law.
Session / Workshop Chair(s)
| Robert Bernstein | Holland & Knight, New York, New York, USA; Co-Chair, Rule of Law Forum |
Speakers
| Kelsi Brown Corkran | Institute for Constitutional Advocacy & Protection, Washington, District of Columbia, USA |
| Andrew Crichton | Danish Bar and Law Society, Copenhagen, Denmark; IBA Council Member, Danish Bar and Law Society |
| Alberto Mora | Harvard Carr-Ryan Center for HR, Washington, District of Columbia, USA |
| Michael Polak | Church Court Chambers, London, England; Secretary-Treasurer, Rule of Law Forum |
| Mathijs van Riet | European Young Bar Association, London, England; President, Member Organisations |