The International Academy of Trial Lawyers Applauds Hungary’s Free Election and Peaceful Transfer of Power as a Victory for the Rule of Law
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,
The International Academy of Trial Lawyers Recognizes Law Day
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
The International Academy of Trial Lawyers Advocates for the Rule of Law Around the World
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
James P. Roy Named President of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers
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
Presidential Statement: Honoring Presidents’ Day by Upholding the Rule of Law
Presidents’ Day traces its origins to 1885, when Congress established Washington’s Birthday as a federal holiday to honor America’s first President and, more importantly, the office he helped define. From the beginning, the day carried a meaning deeper than celebration alone. It
Statement of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers on the Rule of Law, Protest, and the Use of Government Force
The killing of Renee Nicole Good, an unarmed woman shot during an immigration-related operation in Minneapolis, demands that the Nation stop and confront a hard truth. The right to protest peacefully is not a privilege granted by the government. It