Chair
Richard Singleton
North American Regional Forum
The North American Regional Forum (NARF) of the IBA unites legal professionals from the US, Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean, providing a platform for collaboration on key business law issues like corporate, finance, trade, and litigation. NARF addresses regional concerns, including NAFTA, foreign investment, and cross-border security, while also tackling global challenges such as climate change and international trade. It promotes North American perspectives within IBA programs, ensuring representation on panels and committees. NARF also organises regional conferences, networking opportunities, and fosters communication among North American lawyers, strengthening business relationships within the legal community.
Forthcoming conferences and webinars View All Conferences
IBA Annual Conference Copenhagen 2026
04 Oct - 09 Oct 2026
Copenhagen , Denmark
Legal marketing and business development in the age of AI
29 Oct 2026 1530 - 1630 GMT
Webinar
Global implications of the US actions targeting DEI schemes in the private and public sectors
30 Nov 2026 1600 - 1700 GMT
Webinar
IBA 7th Silicon Hills Conference
10 Feb - 12 Feb 2027
Austin , USA
Publications
In this inspiring interview, Juan Pablo shares some insights of his successful career in public international law (PIL).
Publications
Meet the officer
Eduardo C Botello Adame is the Managing Partner of Santos Elizondo, a full-service firm based in Monterrey, Mexico. He joined the firm in 2005, became a partner in 2016 and has led it since 2023. Nicole Phillis, the North American Regional Forum’s Publications Officer, sat down with him for a conversation about running a law firm, why the IBA is worth the flights and what he does when he is not doing any of that
Released on Sep 21, 2026
Clean onboarding in an era of employee mobility: ten best practices to reduce trade secret and confidential information disputes in the United States
Employee mobility litigation has proliferated as employers compete for talent in increasingly fluid labour markets. At the same time, courts have become more skeptical of broad restraints on mobility, particularly in jurisdictions such as California. As a result, many employers are seeking out guidance on how to avoid mobility disputes before they even start. The following best practices can help organisations implement a defensible and ethical onboarding programme to prevent mobility disputes before they even arise.
Released on Sep 21, 2026
Join us in Copenhagen for NARF Programming
The IBA’s North American Regional Forum (NARF) will present a robust series of programmes at the 2026 International Bar Association Annual Conference in Copenhagen, exploring many of the most important developments affecting North American business, trade, governance, and the legal profession. From the future of the USMCA and regional trade integration to constitutional law, corporate risk management, and sustainability, NARF's programming will provide timely insights from leading practitioners, academics, business leaders, and public officials from across the US, Canada and Mexico.
Released on Sep 21, 2026
A message from the IBA North American Regional Forum Chair
It has been a fantastic year for the North American Regional Forum! Richard Singleton, IBA NARF Chair, invites members to join us for another exciting year of engagement, collaboration and thought leadership within the International Bar Association
Released on Sep 21, 2026
Subcommittees and other groups
The North American Regional Forum also coordinates the activities of the following subcommittees/working groups.
- North American Regional Forum Advisory Board
Join us on LinkedIn
If you are a member of the North American Regional Forum, for additional networking opportunities, programs, interviews with fellow members and tips all exclusive to members, join our LinkedIn page at: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9379871/.