Bederman Symposium

The Bederman Symposium is an annual event organized by Emory University's Center for International and Comparative Law. Established to honor the legacy of Professor David J. Bederman, a renowned international law scholar, the symposium brings together experts from around the world to discuss pressing issues in international and comparative law.

The 2026 symposium, held on March 26, focused on "Access to Global Justice," examining the role of national justice systems in enforcing international law. Key topics included collective litigation, alternative dispute resolution, litigation funding, digitalization of courts, and the emerging role of artificial intelligence in legal processes. The event featured keynote addresses by Advocate General Laila Medina of the Court of Justice of the European Union and Judge Lee Rosenthal of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas.

The symposium provided ample networking opportunities, allowing attendees to engage with judges, scholars, practitioners, policymakers, and global justice leaders. The event was generously supported by the David J. Bederman Fund and sponsored by the American Society of Comparative Law.

Legal professionals, scholars, and students interested in the intersection of national and international law would find the symposium particularly beneficial. The event offers a platform to explore innovative approaches to global justice and to connect with leading figures in the field.