Special Alumni Reunion in Rome

Overview

This event is a unique gathering for alumni of the Academy of American and International Law. A portion of the event is being held with the Spring Conference of the European Young Bar Association (EYBA). Given our participation in the EYBA Conference, our reunion is primarily intended for younger alumni (under 40 years of age) but all alumni are welcome to our non-EYBA joint events. In particular, we hope alumni from all academies will attend the hosted receptions.

Registration/Cost

Our goal is to keep the cost as low as possible so that it is affordable for our younger alumni to participate. We are not charging a registration fee for the two hosted receptions or the EYBA’s Friday substantive programming (for those eligible).

If you plan to attend an optional dinner or the organized group sightseeing activity, you will be required to pay your portion of the cost. The exact amount will be determined once we know our number of attendees and the cost.

If you would like to participate in more activities of the EYBA Spring Conference, you may register directly with the EYBA. Please note that most of the EYBA’s events conflict with our events, but you may enjoy attending their formal gala on Saturday evening. The EYBA offers an “Only Saturday” ticket, which includes the Gala.

Hotel

We are not arranging for a hotel for this event given that there are many hotels in Rome and our alumni prefer different price ranges. Many chain hotel rates are more expensive given the jubilee, but we found reasonable rates for non-chain hotels using platforms such as booking.com. We encourage you to search for good deals.

Location of events vary, but both law firm receptions are located in the Barberini area. The EYBA substantive programming is at the Supreme Court of Cassation closer to the Vatican.

Questions

If you have questions, please contact Brandon White.

Schedule

Thursday, March 20

No official events are planned for this day. If you are flying in on Thursday, we encourage you to arrange informal events with your classmates and other alumni.

Friday, March 21

9-9.30 - Registration

9.30-10.20 - Welcome Remarks

• Avv. Paolo Nesta, President of the Rome Bar Association
• Avv. Giulia Guagliardi, President of AIGA Roma - Past President EYBA
• Dott. Roberto Gualtieri, Mayor of Rome (TBC)
• Avv. Antonino Galletti, Member of the Italian National Bar Association (CNF)
• Avv. Carlo Foglieni, President of AIGA Nazionale
• Avv. Claudio Visco, President-Elect of the International Bar Association

10.20-10.50 - The Environmental Strike - Employment Law and ESG Perspectives

• Avv. Riccardo Sallustio (Partner)
• Avv. Elia Evangelista (Senior Associate) at ADVANT Nctm

10.45-11.00 - The Italian Code of Ethics and Challenges Posed by Society and New Clients' Needs

• Avv. Antonino La Lumia (President Milan Bar Association)
• Avv. Valentina Masi (General Counsel at Legance – Avvocati Associati)

11.00-11.20 - Coffee Break

11.20-11.40 - Before and After the Deal: Challenges and Trends in M&A Disputes

• Avv. Daria Pastore (Partner)
• Avv. Federica Pomero (Partner) at Legance – Avvocati Associati

11.40-12.10 - Extended Confiscation and Non-Conviction Based Confiscation in Europe

• Prof. Paulo Pinto de Albuquerque, Former ECHR Judge, Full Professor at Católica | Lisbon School of Law

12.10-12.35 - Neurorights and Mental Privacy - Legal Barriers and Challenges

• Avv. Stefano Mele (Partner)
• Avv. Francesco Cierciello (Senior Associate) at Gianni & Origoni

12.35-14 - Lunch Break (same venue)

14-14.20 - The Ban on Third-Party Ownership of Law Firms Confirmed by the European Court of Justice

• Anne Riethmüller, President of the Munich Bar Association

14.20-14.40 - Speaker TBC

14.40-15 - Closing Remarks

• EYBA President Shannon Gawle

18:30 – 20:30 – Evening Reception Hosted by Gianni & Origoni

Join us for a hosted reception at the offices of Gianni & Origoni to reconnect with old friends, expand your network, and forge new connections.

Gianni & Origoni, Via delle Quattro Fontane, 20, 00184, Roma RM, Italy

21:30 – Organized Group Dinner at Hostaria Romana (Fully Booked)

This dinner is now full, and registration for it is now closed.

Join us for a group dinner at Hostaria Romana in the Piazza Barberini area. The menu will be based on Roman specialties. Space is limited for this dinner. The cost is 45 Euros per person and will include starter, main course, dessert, and wine.

Hostaria Romana, Via del Boccaccio, 1, 00187 Roma RM, Italy

23:30 Optional Late-Night Activities – Aforisma

Join us at this exclusive loft, overlooking the splendid Piazza Barberini. Aforisma is a dinner club that combines the intimacy of a cocktail bar with the refinement and sophistication of an old-fashioned restaurant. The cost is 30 Euros per person and includes entrance and two cocktails.

Aforisma, Via del Tritone 118, Roma, ITALY

Saturday, March 22

12:00 – 14:30 – Light Luncheon and Reception Hosted by Legance - Avvocati Associati

Join us at the offices of Legance - Avvocati Associati for a hosted reception and light lunch with your fellow alumni.

Legance - Avvocati Associati , Via di S. Nicola da Tolentino, 67, 00187 Roma RM, Italy

15:00 - Optional Group Sightseeing

We have arranged a guided walking tour with an English-speaking guide, starting from the Piazza Barberini area. The tour, lasting 2 to 3 hours, will not include museum or attractions requiring separate admission but will offer an opportunity to explore the city alongside fellow alumni.

21:45 – Organized Group Dinner at La Gattabuia

Join us for a group dinner at La Gattabuia in the Trastevere area. The cost 35 Euros per person and will include typical Roman starters, pizza or pasta, wine, dessert, and coffee.

La Gattabuia, Via del Porto, 1, 00153 Roma RM, Italy

If you prefer to engage with the attendees of the EYBA instead of attending an alumni dinner, you can purchase an “Only Saturday” ticket that includes the EYBA’s Gala Dinner directly from the EYBA.

Optional Late-Night Activities – Location TBD

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