The International Academy of Trial Lawyers honors Juneteenth and the enduring promise of freedom, equality, and justice under the law. On June 19, 1865, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation, Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, and announced that enslaved people were free. The law

The International Academy of Trial Lawyers is committed to upholding the Rule of Law and preserving the integrity of the legal profession. This mission compels the Academy to issue this statement. The Academy urges the involved Judge(s) to reject the recent sham and illegal “settlement” with President

May 11, 2026—The International Academy of Trial Lawyers (the Academy) congratulates the people of Hungary for their courageous use of the ballot box to bring about peaceful change in their nation. The recent election, and the peaceful transfer of power that followed,

May 1, 2026—Today, we observe National Law Day, a day dedicated to the Rule of Law and the constitutional principles that protect us all: equal justice under law, due process, and courts free from political interference. For the International Academy of Trial Lawyers, this is central

Government Lawyers Should Not Be Exempted from Complying with Ethics and Disciplinary Rules April 22, 2026 — The International Academy of Trial Lawyers advocates for the Rule of Law around the world. The Rule of Law requires lawyers to operate independently and without the influence of others, upholding the highest standards of ethics, competence, and

MINNEAPOLIS, April 13, 2026 — The International Academy of Trial Lawyers announced that James P. “Jim” Roy was named President during its Annual Meeting, held April 8–12, 2026, in Charleston, South Carolina. Fellows from around the world attended the meeting and welcomed Roy as he assumed his