Chair
Robert Russell

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.

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Forthcoming conferences and webinars View All Conferences

IBA Annual Conference Copenhagen 2026

04 Oct - 09 Oct 2026

Copenhagen , Denmark

Publications

In this inspiring interview, Juan Pablo shares some insights of his successful career in public international law (PIL).

Publications
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Employment and diversity lawyers and the ‘S’ in ESG

This article intends to highlight the workplace issues that have emerged as a result of the growing ESG movement.

Released on Apr 20, 2023

The importance of the ESG movement to employment and diversity lawyers

The emergence of a powerful ESG movement, embracing so many causes and interested parties, requires more attention by employment and diversity lawyers with regard to monitoring compliance issues and to anticipate campaigns and complaints in advance.

Released on Oct 03, 2022

Comparative Corner: drone laws in Mexico, Canada and the United States

In this edition of the IBA North American Regional Forum Newsletter, three drone lawyers – Edmundo Olivares Dufoo of Flores, Olivares, Cobián Abogados y Consultores (Mexico), Zain Hemani of Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt (Canada), and Michael J Lambert of Haynes and Boone (United States) – will provide a comparative overview of drone laws in Mexico, Canada and the US.

Released on Sep 13, 2022

Private equity: the rise of ESG considerations

This article discusses environmental, social and governance (ESG) and investment decision-making, the factors to be considered, and the key ESG considerations for private equity decision making.

Released on Sep 05, 2022

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

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