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United Nations Legal Counsel Mr. Miguel de Serpa Soares at Brooklyn Law School


8 November 2019

Brooklyn, New York


At the invitation of the American Society of International Law, the Legal Counsel participated in a dialogue with students, international law practitioners and academics at Brooklyn Law School on Friday,
November 8.

Following the format of a conversation with ASIL Executive Director Mark Agrast, Mr. Serpa Soares shared with the participants his experiences and insights on his position as United Nations Legal Counsel. He also highlighted current challenges to the international order and the multilateral system, including those related to climate change, armed conflicts and peacekeeping operations.

The United Nations Legal Counsel, Mr. Miguel de Serpa Soares with ASIL Executive Director Mark Agrast, at Brooklyn Law School

The Legal Counsel and ASIL Executive Director Mark Agrast, discussing with students, international law practitioners and academics at Brooklyn Law School