IBA Young Lawyers’ Committee training: next generation legal summit
3 Oct 2026
Session information
Panel two: rule of law under pressure — a global outlook
Saturday 3 October (1345 - 1500)
Description
This panel will examine democratic erosion and the role of lawyers in safeguarding institutions.
The key issues include:
- global democratic backsliding;
- threats to judicial independence;
- human rights in fragile systems; and
- everyday rule of law responsibilities for young lawyers.
Session / Workshop Chair(s)
| Arno Janssens | Singapore International Arbitration Centre, Singapore, Singapore; Arab Regional Forum Liaison Officer, Young Lawyers' Committee |
Speakers
| Toheeb Adegabo | WALE ADEAGBO LEGAL, Lagos, Nigeria |
| Amir Farhadi | Foley Hoag, Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Co-Chair, ESG Arbitration Subcommittee |
| David Harrell | Troutman Pepper Locke, Houston, Texas, USA |
| Rana Sebaly | White and Case, Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
| Marlene Wette | BODENHEIMER, Cologne, Germany |