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2027 will be the 27th year of the annual Stefan A. Riesenfeld Symposium and will mark 45 years of the Berkeley Journal of International Law.
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The 2026 Stefan A. Riesenfeld Symposium on the topic "Beyond Neutrality: Private International Law in a Multipolar World," organized by the Berkeley Journal of International Law, took place on Thursday, April 9, 2026. Throughout the day, distinguished speakers explored how private legal actors navigate pressing global challenges, including sanctions and accountability, emerging technologies and AI, and climate action.
Claudia Salomon, President of the ICC International Court of Arbitration, was awarded the 2026 Stefan A. Riesenfeld Memorial Award for her outstanding contributions to the field of international law. She delivered a keynote address titled "An Empty Seat at the Table: International Arbitration with Non-Participating Parties."