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2026 Global Leadership Award: Michael Sandel

Confronting Challenges in International Arbitration

How Counsel Shape Arbitral Outcomes

Monetizing Legal Assets

Former Special Counsel Jack Smith: “Facts matter”

Dedication: Dennis Thompson, 1940-2025

Reimagining Innovation in Law: Emphasizing Interpersonal Skills

Moral Philosophy and the Practice of Law

Fighting the Corporate Capture of Law from Inside

Navigating Ethics as a Government Lawyer