International Section 2025 Global Conference in Hamburg

WHO ARE WE? New York State Bar Association and the International Section 

The New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) is the largest voluntary state bar organization in the United States. NYSBA’s International Section has over 1,500 members and chapters in more than 70 countries around the world.  The International Section brings members together to learn from one another, advocate for the rule of law, and contribute to the development of a truly international legal community. 

WHAT IS THE GLOBAL CONFERENCE? 

Each year, NYSBA’s International Section hosts a conference in a different city outside of the United States to provide American and foreign colleagues the opportunity to meet, network, and expand their international practices. Our most recent conferences have been held in Seoul, Mexico City, London, New York City, Tokyo, Montréal, Antigua, Guatemala, Paris, São Paulo, Vienna, Hanoi, Lisbon, Panama, Sydney, and the list goes on! 

The Global Conference will feature three days of Continuing Legal Education (CLE) panels and plenaries, covering a range of pressing topics in international law. This year’s event will take place in Hamburg, Germany, providing exceptional networking opportunities through extended breaks, luncheons, a Welcome Reception at The Parlament, a Legal Dine-Around hosted by sponsoring law firms, and our signature Gala Reception and Dinner at the International Maritime Museum Hamburg.

STEERING COMMITTEE

International Section Chair: 

Torsten Kracht, Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP, Washington, D.C., U.S.A.

Conference Co-Chairs: 

Torsten Kracht, Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP, Washington, D.C., U.S.A.

Carlos Ramos-Mrosovsky, BakerHostetler LLP, New York, U.S.A.

Steering Committee Members:

Marco Amorese, AMSL Avvocati, Italy

Howard A. Fischer, Moses & Singer LLP, New York, U.S.A. 

Daniel L. Morriss, Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP, Chicago and New York, U.S.A.

Helen Naves, HNaves Advogados, Sao Paulo, Brazil

Mohamed Sweify, Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP, New York, NY, U.S.A.

ACCOMMODATION

Discover Le Méridien Hamburg, the Design Hotel, and the city in completely new ways. Situated on the banks of the Outer Alster Lake in the trendy St. Georg district, the city center is just a short boat trip away. Stay at our family-friendly hotel and choose from a variety of newly renovated guest rooms with modern designed interiors. Enjoy our on-site HERITAGE Restaurant and Bar and plan your next event in our meeting space with a spectacular view. Worried about leaving your pet behind, not to worry our hotel is pet friendly. If you are heading to the sea why dont you just book a night or two at Le Méridien Hamburg with its perfect Alster Lake location. Our hotel is also within easy reach of the main station and attractions like Hamburg's historic districts, trade fair grounds, the harbor, the UNESCO world heritage sites Speicherstadt and Kontorhausviertel and the music halls. After a long day take a dip in our indoor pool, work out at the gym or relax in our sauna.

• Group: New York State Bar Association
• Start Date: Tuesday, October 14, 2025
• End Date: Sunday, October 19, 2025
• Hotel(s) offering your special group rate: Le Méridien Hamburg for 194.00 EUR per night
• Last Day to Book : Wednesday, August 20, 2025 
• Book your group rate for New York State Bar Association 
• Contact: Florian Seeler | Manager – Event Operation Center | T +49 40 2100 2048 | florian.seeler@lemeridienhamburg.com

PROGRAM AGENDA 

To follow.

SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES

PRE-CONFERENCE 

Executive Committee Dinner (For EC Members only and invited guests)
Date: Tuesday, October 14, 2025 | Time: 6:30 p.m.
Venue: Der Übersee-CLub e.V., Neuer Jungfernstieg 19, D – 20354 Hamburg, Germany

DAY 1: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2025 

Whole-day Programming

Time: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Venue: Le Méridien Hamburg Hotel, An der Alster 52, Hamburg, Germany, 20099

Note: Includes morning coffee break, lunch, and afternoon coffee break

Welcome Reception

Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Venue: The Parlament, Rathausmarkt 1, 20095 Hamburg, Germany

DAY 2: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2025

Whole-day Programming

Time: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Venue: Le Méridien Hamburg Hotel, An der Alster 52, Hamburg, Germany, 20099

Note: Includes morning coffee break, lunch, and afternoon coffee break

Legal Dine-Around 

Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Venue: Different sponsoring law firms

Note: More information to come.

DAY 3: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2025

Whole-day Programming

Time: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Venue: Le Méridien Hamburg Hotel, An der Alster 52, Hamburg, Germany, 20099

Note: Includes morning coffee break, lunch, and afternoon coffee break

Gala Reception & Dinner

Time: 6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Venue: International Maritime Museum Hamburg, Korea Street 1, 20457 Hamburg, Germany

REGISTRATION FEE

IMPORTANT:

• For questions or assistance in signing up or cancelling your registration, contact our Member Resource Center (MRC) at mrc@nysba.org or at 800-582-2452 / 518-463-3724.
• Notice of registration cancellation must be received by Monday, September 15, 2025, in order to obtain a refund of fees.
• We do NOT accept on-site registrations.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

Platinum

Download the sponsorship brochure here.

• For sponsorship questions, reach out to Carra Forgea at cforgea@nysba.org and to Ernesto Guerrero at eguerrero@nysba.org .
• For registration assistance or questions, reach out to our Member Resource Center (MRC) at mrc@nysba.org or at 800-582-2452 / 518-463-3724.