War Crimes Prosecution
PILPG provides pro bono legal assistance to international and domestic tribunals engaged in the prosecution of war crimes.
Peace Negotiations
PILPG provides pro bono legal assistance and political counsel to parties and mediators involved in peace negotiations.
Water Diplomacy
PILPG provides pro bono legal assistance to states, government officials, and key stakeholders involved in water-based conflicts.
Democracy and Governance
PILPG provides pro bono policy analysis and legal assistance to states and sub-state entities on matters aimed at strengthening the rule of law and promoting effective governance.
Post-Conflict Constitution Drafting
PILPG provides pro bono legal assistance and political counsel to parties involved in drafting and implementing post-conflict constitutions.
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"Shaping Foreign Policy in Times of Crisis"Authored by PILPG Managing Director Michael P. Scharf and Executive Director Paul R. Williams, Shaping Foreign Policy in Times of Crisis explores the role of the State Department Legal Adviser in influencing foreign policy during time of crisis. Read More
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Piracy Working GroupThe Piracy Working Group is comprised of two-dozen leading experts from academia, government, and PILPG’s law firm affiliates. Its mandate is to provide legal and policy advice to domestic, regional, and international counter-piracy mechanisms, with the goal of helping to create effective responses to the growing piracy threat. Read More.
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International Law and Crisis
PILPG recently served as a co-sponsor to the 2011 Frederick K. Cox Law Center War Crimes Research Symposium, International Law in Crisis, held at the Case Western Reserve University School of Law. The symposium examined the application of international law in times of crisis, and featured discussions with PILPG President Dr. Paul R. Williams and Managing Director Michael P. Scharf. Click here to view a webcast of the proceedings.
