This course explores the complex interplay between U.S. administrative law and the United States’ obligations under international law, including treaties, trade agreements, and customary international norms. It is designed for corporate legal teams, regulatory compliance officers, and attorneys who must navigate domestic administrative frameworks that may conflict with or incorporate international commitments. The course emphasizes practical legal strategies for advising clients engaged in cross-border transactions, global regulatory compliance, and litigation involving foreign entities.
Course Objectives:
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
1. Identify and analyze points of interaction and conflict between U.S. administrative law and international legal obligations.
2. Understand how international treaties and agreements affect agency rulemaking, adjudication, and enforcement.
3. Advise corporate clients on regulatory compliance where U.S. rules and international norms diverge.
4. Navigate cross-border administrative investigations and international cooperation between U.S. and foreign agencies.
5. Develop legal responses to agency action that implicates WTO rules, human rights obligations, and bilateral treaties.
