IBA Annual Conference Copenhagen 2026
4 Oct - 9 Oct 2026
Session information
Fraternising with the enemy? How lawyers (and judges) help or hinder the delivery of justice when they interact in court
Wednesday 7 October (1115 - 1230)
Committee(s)
Litigation Committee
(Lead)
Judges' Forum
Description
This session will examine how interactions between lawyers and judges in court can either support or undermine the delivery of justice. It will explore professional boundaries, ethical considerations and courtroom dynamics and their impact on fairness, perception and outcomes.
Session / Workshop Chair(s)
| Justice Liam Kennedy | High Court of Ireland, Dublin, Ireland; Secretary, Judges' Forum |
| Carlo Portatadino | Tombari D'Angelo e Associati, Milan, Italy; Member, Litigation Committee Advisory Board |
Speakers
| Professor Fausto Pocar | Università degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy |
| Erin Valentine | Chaffetz Lindsey, New York, New York, USA |