Peace Negotiations
PILPG provides pro bono legal assistance and political counsel to parties and mediators involved in peace negotiations.
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.
Practice Areas
PILPG assists clients in addressing legal challenges arising during times of conflict. To promote peace and sustainable political development, PILPG provides pro bono legal services in five primary practice areas.
About
The Public International Law & Policy Group is a non-profit organization that operates as a global pro bono law firm to provide free legal assistance to states and governments…
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Syria’s Day After: Security, Rule of Law & DemocracyPILPG recently participated in a workshop in Copenhagen on the situation in Syria. Together with participants, PILPG drafted a strategic planning paper, “Planning for Syria’s ‘Day After’ – Security, Rule of Law & Democracy,” to recommend steps an interim Syrian government could take in the days immediately following President Bashar al’Assad’s departure. Click here to view the report.
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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.
