The Academy 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
The International Academy of Trial Lawyers Reaffirms: No Official Is Above the Law
The International Academy of Trial Lawyers (the Academy) condemns Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s recent statement on ABC News affirming her defiance of a federal court order instructing her to turn planes around and stop the illegal deportation of Venezuelan migrants. “Compliance
The International Academy of Trial Lawyers Calls to Defend Free Speech and a Free Press
As a leading proponent and defender of the Rule of Law, the International Academy of Trial Lawyers (the Academy) cannot remain silent as this administration directly assaults both the Constitution and the Rule of Law. The First Amendment does not