The Public International Law & Policy Group, a Nobel Peace Prize nominee, operates as a non-profit, global pro bono law firm providing free legal assistance to its clients, which include governments, sub-state entities, and civil society groups worldwide. PILPG provides pro bono legal counsel to clients on peace negotiation, drafting of post-conflict constitutions, creation and operation of transitional justice mechanisms, and ways to strengthen the rule of law and effective institutions. Since 1995, we have worked with over 40 state and non-state parties and provided legal assistance to all major war crimes tribunals. We maintain close partnerships with 12 of the top 15 law firms and have over 700 alumni working in the fields of law, government, foreign policy, business, and social advocacy around the world. 

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Dr. Paul R. Williams

Nikhil Narayan

Dr. Brianne McGonigle Leyh

Milena Sterio

Christina Sheetz

Ryan Westlake

Marina del Greco

Katie Hetherington

Sindija Bēta

Kateryna Kyrychenko

Cailan Cumming

The Research Team at the Public International Law & Policy Group is responsible for conducting in-depth legal and policy research to support the organization's pro bono legal assistance. This includes gathering and analyzing data, drafting reports, and providing expert insights on peace negotiations, post-conflict constitution drafting, transitional justice mechanisms, and strengthening the rule of law for governments and civil society groups worldwide.

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