This advanced course equips legal professionals and corporate counsel with the skills necessary to assess, pursue, or resist the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments in U.S. courts and globally. It explores the legal doctrines, statutory regimes, practical hurdles, and strategic considerations that govern the enforcement of foreign civil and commercial judgments. With a strong focus on hands-on legal strategies, the course provides actionable tools for navigating jurisdictional objections, reciprocity requirements, and public policy exceptions in a cross-border context.
Course Objectives:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
1. Understand the legal basis for recognizing and enforcing foreign judgments under U.S. federal and state law.
2. Evaluate the enforceability of judgments rendered in foreign jurisdictions.
3. Analyze defenses available to resist enforcement and apply public policy considerations.
4. Draft and respond to petitions for recognition in U.S. courts and other jurisdictions.
5. Develop cross-border enforcement strategies and asset recovery frameworks for corporate clients.
