33rd Annual Review of the Field of National Security Law Conference
by American Bar Association's Standing Committee on Law and National Security
The 33rd Annual Review of the Field of National Security Law Conference, organized by the American Bar Association's Standing Committee on Law and National Security, convened on November 16-17, 2023, at The Westin Washington, DC Downtown. This premier event brought together distinguished legal professionals, scholars, and practitioners to discuss critical topics shaping the landscape of national security law both domestically and internationally.
Key sessions included a panel discussion with national security general counsels, exploring the lawyering component of executive branch decision-making affecting U.S. national security. Other panels addressed issues such as transnational repression, the implications of artificial intelligence on national security, and the future of surveillance laws like Section 702. The conference also featured a keynote address titled "The Evolution of Warfare and Current Conflicts."
Attendees had the opportunity to engage in in-depth discussions, participate in engaging presentations, and network with peers in the field. The event provided invaluable insights into emerging challenges and developments in national security law, making it a must-attend for professionals seeking to stay informed and connected in this dynamic area.
Speakers(29)
Adm. Thad W. Allen
Former Commandant at U.S. Coast Guard
Adm. Thad W. Allen is the former Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard.
Annie Boyajian
Vice President of Policy and Advocacy at Freedom House
Annie Boyajian is the Vice President of Policy and Advocacy at Freedom House.
Benjamin A. Powell
Partner at WilmerHale
Benjamin A. Powell is a partner at WilmerHale and former General Counsel of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence.
Caroline Krass
General Counsel at Department of Defense (DOD)
Caroline Krass serves as the General Counsel for the Department of Defense.
Charlie Savage
Washington Correspondent at The New York Times
Charlie Savage is a Washington Correspondent for The New York Times.
Cordell Hull
Former Under Secretary for Industry and Security at U.S. Department of Commerce
Cordell Hull is the former Under Secretary for Industry and Security at the U.S. Department of Commerce.
Courtney Elwood
Former General Counsel at CIA
Courtney Elwood is the former General Counsel of the CIA.
Dakota S. Rudesill
Associate Professor of Law at Moritz College of Law
Dakota S. Rudesill is an Associate Professor of Law at Moritz College of Law.
David Newman
Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General at U.S. Department of Justice, National Security Division
David Newman serves as the Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General in the National Security Division of the U.S. Department of Justice.
Dr. Kubo Mačák
Senior Lecturer in Law at University of Exeter
Dr. Kubo Mačák is a Senior Lecturer in Law at the University of Exeter.
Elizabeth (Liza) Goitein
Senior Director, Liberty & National Security at Brennan Center for Justice
Elizabeth (Liza) Goitein is the Senior Director of the Liberty & National Security program at the Brennan Center for Justice.
Eric Talbot Jensen
Professor of Law at Brigham Young University Law School
Eric Talbot Jensen is a Professor of Law at Brigham Young University Law School.
Gary Corn
Director at Technology, Law & Security Program, American University Washington College of Law
Gary Corn is the Director of the Technology, Law & Security Program at American University Washington College of Law.
General David H. Petraeus, USA (ret.)
Former Director at CIA; Commander, International Security Assistance Force/U.S. Forces - Afghanistan; Commander, U.S. Central Command
General David H. Petraeus, USA (ret.), is the former Director of the CIA and has served as Commander of the International Security Assistance Force/U.S. Forces - Afghanistan and Commander of U.S. Central Command.
Hon. James E. Baker
Director at Institute for Security Policy and Law, Syracuse University
Hon. James E. Baker is the Director of the Institute for Security Policy and Law at Syracuse University.
Hon. John E. Sparks
Judge at United States Court of Appeals for Armed Forces
Hon. John E. Sparks serves as a Judge on the United States Court of Appeals for Armed Forces.
Jason G. Matheny
President and CEO at RAND Corporation
Jason G. Matheny is the President and CEO of the RAND Corporation and former Deputy Director for National Security at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.
Jonathan G. Cedarbaum
Professor of Practice for National Security, Cybersecurity, and Foreign Relations Law at The George Washington University Law School
Jonathan G. Cedarbaum is a Professor of Practice specializing in National Security, Cybersecurity, and Foreign Relations Law at The George Washington University Law School.
Joshua A. Geltzer
Legal Adviser at National Security Council
Joshua A. Geltzer serves as the Legal Adviser to the National Security Council.
Laura A. Dickinson
Oswald Symister Colclough Research Professor of Law at The George Washington University Law School
Laura A. Dickinson holds the Oswald Symister Colclough Research Professorship of Law at The George Washington University Law School.
Mark P. Nevitt
Associate Professor at Emory University School of Law
Mark P. Nevitt is an Associate Professor at Emory University School of Law.
Matthew G. Olsen
Assistant Attorney General, National Security Division at Department of Justice (AAG-NSD)
Matthew G. Olsen is the Assistant Attorney General for the National Security Division at the Department of Justice.
Professor Deborah Pearlstein
Director, Program in Law and Public Policy and Charles and Marie Robertson Visiting Professor in Law and Public Affairs at Princeton School of Public and International Affairs
Professor Deborah Pearlstein is the Director of the Program in Law and Public Policy and serves as the Charles and Marie Robertson Visiting Professor in Law and Public Affairs at Princeton School of Public and International Affairs.
Sarah V. Stewart
Former Assistant U.S. Trade Representative; Executive Director at Silverado Policy Accelerator
Sarah V. Stewart is the former Assistant U.S. Trade Representative and currently serves as the Executive Director of Silverado Policy Accelerator.
Sean Watts
Professor of Law at Creighton University School of Law
Sean Watts is a Professor of Law at Creighton University School of Law.
Sherri Goodman
Senior Fellow at Environmental Change & Security Program and Polar Institute, Woodrow Wilson International Center
Sherri Goodman is a Senior Fellow at the Environmental Change & Security Program and Polar Institute at the Woodrow Wilson International Center.
Stephen W. Preston
Chair at ABA Standing Committee on Law and National Security
Stephen W. Preston is the Chair of the ABA Standing Committee on Law and National Security and a Partner at WilmerHale.
Sunita Patel
Advisory Committee Member at ABA Standing Committee on Law and National Security
Sunita Patel is a member of the Advisory Committee for the ABA Standing Committee on Law and National Security.
Vice Admiral Kevin E. Lunday
Commander at U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area
Vice Admiral Kevin E. Lunday serves as the Commander of the U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area.
Event Details
- Date
- November 16-17, 2023
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Washington, United States
- The Westin Washington, DC Downtown
- Audience
- Legal professionals, scholars, and practitioners in national security law
- CLE Credits
- CLE Credit is only available for live attendance, not recorded viewings.