Sir Michael Wood: Problem of Leaked Torture Memos
American Society of International Law - The Ritz-Carlton
This first gathering of the new Government Attorneys' Interest Group will feature a discussion of the role of lawyers in government and intergovernmental organizations in shaping policy and international relations. Discussion will include comparison of legal adviser roles in different governments, agencies, and organizations; the role of law and lawyers in policy development; and opportunities for the new Interest Group to serve ASIL's government attorney constituents.Moderators: Kate Gorove, U.S. State Department, and Gavin Hood, UK EmbassyPanelists:Judith Miller, Former General Counsel, US Department of DefensePeter Taksoe-Jensen, United NationsMichael Wood, 20 Essex Street Chambers
