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IBA urges member states to protect ICC following US sanctions

Sanctions are a ‘dark day for international justice and global rule of law’, IBA officials say

13 Oct 2026

IBA honours three lawyers for outstanding contributions to justice

Annual SPPI Awards recognise lawyers from Myanmar, Singapore and Nigeria for their work defending human rights, supporting vulnerable communities and promoting access to justice

8 Oct 2026

Law firms must be ready for AI-empowered clients, warns Richard Susskind

Leading legal futurist tells IBA Annual Conference that law firms risk missing the bigger picture by focusing on AI-driven productivity gains rather than preparing for a fundamental transformation in...

8 Oct 2026

IBA judges’ forum examines AI, independence and public trust in courts

Senior judicial leaders from more than 20 countries have gathered in Abuja for the inaugural International Bar Association Judges’ Forum

9 Jul 2026

Debevoise disputes co-chair wins IBA’s Outstanding International Woman Lawyer Award

Catherine Amirfar recognised for her ‘extraordinary impact’ in her field and helping women advance their legal careers

6 Jul 2026

Soft skills shine in a fractured, AI-driven legal world, GCs say at IBA’s 23rd annual global M&A conference

Corporate legal leaders from Sony, Coursera, Hitachi, ITOCHU and Standard Industries say listening skills and judgement will drive success as legal departments confront geopolitical volatility, AI dis...

11 Jun 2026

IBA launches Artificial Intelligence Institute to focus on responsible AI governance

Initiative spearheaded by IBA presidents Jaime Carey and Claudio Visco, with Farzana Dudhwala serving as its first director

11 Jun 2026

Nominees unveiled for 2026 Women and Diversity in Law Awards

Fourth annual awards to take place in London on 28 April

27 Nov 2025

‘Setting the tone at the highest level’: IBA honours human rights and pro bono award winners

Ceremony in Toronto recognised achievements by lawyers from Singapore and Egypt, while a Nigerian lawyer won the IBA Outstanding Young Lawyer Award

21 Nov 2025

Lawyers will play key role as Africa adapts to US tariff shock, IBA regional forum hears

Speakers at IBA conference say lawyers must guide businesses through disrupted supply chains, new markets and evolving trade rules

18 Sep 2025