- Mission [1]
- The Committee provides a valuable forum for a lively exchange of views on U.S. policy on important international law issues.
Committee meetings continue to produce spirited and open discussion among leading U.S. international law experts, giving the
Legal Adviser and Office of the Legal Adviser attorneys useful observations concerning their analyses of current issues, providing
alternative views, and flagging potential problems. These exchanges also gave Committee members - leading U.S. international
lawyers – a much better understanding of the Government's concerns and objectives. Committee members thoughtfully discuss
relevant issues, providing comments and insights that greatly aid in structuring the U.S. analyses and approaches on current
topics involving vital U.S. interests. The Committee's advice to the Legal Adviser and Office of the Legal Adviser attorneys
greatly enhanced their legal advice to the Secretary of State and the Department of State and benefited U.S. policy on important
legal issues.The Committee’s membership comprises members of the private bar and private companies, as well as law school
faculty members and representatives of professional associations focused on international law. Members reflect a variety of
political viewpoints. Committee members are leaders or active participants in national and influential bar associations or
other professional societies. Their participation in the Committee allows the U.S. Government not only to ascertain the views
of these organizations but also to ensure that U.S. Government positions are effectively disseminated to leading members of
the U.S. international law community.
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