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The George C. Marshall Center for Security Studies and EUCOM Staff Judge Advocate co-host an annual International Legal Conference to encourage collaboration between European neighbors and the United States on mutual legal challenges they face in conducting joint operations and combating terrorism. This initiative supports EUCOM’s mission by advancing partner capacity for democratic defense establishments and increasing U.S.-NATO partner interoperability. The ILC provides a unique opportunity to discuss lessons learned from coalition operations and facilitates formal and informal consultation on complex military and policy legal issues.

The conference adheres to a strict policy of non-attribution and consists of keynote addresses; panel-style debates; and elective, small-group topical discussions. Attendees include senior civilian and military advisers at Ministries of Defense and general staff levels of their respective governments; mid-level subject matter experts; academics; and non-government organization representatives. More than 40 European and Eurasian nations have participated in the conference.

U.S. participants include EUCOM attorneys; component staff judge advocates, representatives from the Defense Institute of International Legal Studies; and attorneys and policy advisers from the Joint Staff, the Office of the General Counsel, the DASD for the Rule of Law and branches of the Armed Services.

Speakers and facilitators are invited from both the U.S. and partner nations and include presentations by recognized experts on rule of law in the deployed environment, anti-corruption efforts, rules of engagement and operational law ‘in the field’, public procurement and a host of other pertinent legal topics. 

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  • September 7, 2012

    Reflections on 5th annual joint EUCOM/ Marshall Center International Legal Conference

    EUCOM's Attorney and Legal Engagement Coordinator Reflects on the 5th Annual Joint EUCOM/Marshall CEnter International Legal Conference
  • January 17, 2012

    Preparing for ILC 2012

    We’ve set a date for this year’s International Legal Conference – Sept. 7-9 – now we just have to find a location.
  • October 2, 2009

    The International Legal Conference promotes lively exchange between 33 EUCOM nations

    Over 100 senior military and civilian attorneys from 33 nations joined together in Garmisch, Germany last week for the EUCOM / Marshall Center International Legal Conference.
  • September 18, 2009

    EUCOM Legal Conference

    Senior legal experts from over 30 European nations are meeting at the EUCOM International Legal Conference beginning Sep. 22, 2009,  in Garmisch, Germany.  Co-sponsored by the George C. Marshall Center, this week-long event will encourage discussion on such emerging legal questions as:  what is the military role for ensuring energy security in Europe?  What are the legal and military challenges facing the future of the Arctic/High North in the decades to come? A multinational panel will also discuss trends in Status of Forces Agreements (SOFAs).