Chair
Robert Russell
North American Regional Forum
The North American Regional Forum (NARF) of the IBA unites legal professionals from the US, Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean, providing a platform for collaboration on key business law issues like corporate, finance, trade, and litigation. NARF addresses regional concerns, including NAFTA, foreign investment, and cross-border security, while also tackling global challenges such as climate change and international trade. It promotes North American perspectives within IBA programs, ensuring representation on panels and committees. NARF also organises regional conferences, networking opportunities, and fosters communication among North American lawyers, strengthening business relationships within the legal community.
Forthcoming conferences and webinars View All Conferences
ESG Primer: levelling up technical expertise in sustainability reporting and due diligence
18 Jun 2025
Paris , France
ESG: The Brussels effect at a crossroads
19 Jun - 20 Jun 2025
Paris , France
IBA Annual Conference Toronto 2025
02 Nov - 07 Nov 2025
Toronto , Canada
IBA Annual Conference Copenhagen 2026
04 Oct - 09 Oct 2026
Copenhagen , Denmark
Publications
In this inspiring interview, Juan Pablo shares some insights of his successful career in public international law (PIL).
Publications
Employment and diversity lawyers and the ‘S’ in ESG
This article intends to highlight the workplace issues that have emerged as a result of the growing ESG movement.
Released on Apr 20, 2023
The importance of the ESG movement to employment and diversity lawyers
The emergence of a powerful ESG movement, embracing so many causes and interested parties, requires more attention by employment and diversity lawyers with regard to monitoring compliance issues and to anticipate campaigns and complaints in advance.
Released on Oct 03, 2022
Comparative Corner: drone laws in Mexico, Canada and the United States
In this edition of the IBA North American Regional Forum Newsletter, three drone lawyers – Edmundo Olivares Dufoo of Flores, Olivares, Cobián Abogados y Consultores (Mexico), Zain Hemani of Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt (Canada), and Michael J Lambert of Haynes and Boone (United States) – will provide a comparative overview of drone laws in Mexico, Canada and the US.
Released on Sep 13, 2022
Private equity: the rise of ESG considerations
This article discusses environmental, social and governance (ESG) and investment decision-making, the factors to be considered, and the key ESG considerations for private equity decision making.
Released on Sep 05, 2022
Subcommittees and other groups
The North American Regional Forum also coordinates the activities of the following subcommittees/working groups.
- North American Regional Forum Advisory Board
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If you are a member of the North American Regional Forum, for additional networking opportunities, programs, interviews with fellow members and tips all exclusive to members, join our LinkedIn page at: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9379871/.