The World Justice Forum V, organized by the World Justice Project, convened over 300 participants from 76 countries in The Hague, Netherlands, from July 10 to 13, 2017. This premier international event brought together global and community leaders from diverse sectors to share insights, explore strategies, and develop solutions aimed at advancing peace, equity, and opportunity through the rule of law.
The forum's agenda encompassed a wide array of critical topics, including economic development, technology, supply chains, women's rights, and freedom of expression. Participants engaged in plenary sessions, interactive working groups, and discussions that addressed these pressing issues, fostering a collaborative environment for knowledge exchange and problem-solving.
Attendees had the opportunity to network with peers, participate in cultural events, and hear from notable speakers such as film director Evgeny Afineevsky and senior counsel Irum Ahsan. These sessions provided practical knowledge and showcased successful solutions to the justice gap from various sectors, enhancing the overall experience of the forum.
The World Justice Forum V was particularly beneficial for high-level representatives from finance, development, environment, education, public health, and tech sectors; parliamentarians, judges, and government officials; corporate leaders; civil society innovators; scholars; journalists; investors; and members of the legal profession. The event offered a unique platform to learn about leading research, build networks, and commit to future actions aimed at increasing access to justice and strengthening the rule of law worldwide.
Speakers(22)
Angela Pinzon
Professor of Medicine at University of El Rosario
Angela Maria Pinzon-Rondon is a full professor at Universidad del Rosario, focusing on the effects of social determinants on health and managing the university's community health program in a low-income neighborhood in Bogota.
Daniel Zovatto
Director for Latin America and the Caribbean at International IDEA
Daniel Zovatto is the Regional Director for Latin America and the Caribbean of International IDEA, with expertise in electoral processes and democratic governance in the region.
Ethan Bronner
Senior Editor at Bloomberg News
Ethan Bronner is a senior editor at Bloomberg News, focusing on international political analysis. He has nearly two decades of experience at The New York Times, serving in various editorial roles including Jerusalem bureau chief.
Fadli Zon
Deputy Speaker at House of Representatives of Indonesia
Fadli Zon is the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives of Indonesia, with a background in political science and international relations, and a focus on cultural preservation and literature.
Gillian Hadfield
Richard L. And Antoinette Schamoi Kirtland Professor of Law and Professor of Economics at University of Southern California
Gillian Hadfield is a professor of law and economics at the University of Southern California, focusing on developing legal frameworks for a complex global economy and making law more accessible and effective.
Harris Pastides
President at University of South Carolina
Harris Pastides is the President of the University of South Carolina, leading a system of more than 50,000 students and emphasizing engagement beyond the classroom through leadership and service learning.
Hilarie Bass
President-Elect at American Bar Association
Hilarie Bass is the President-Elect of the American Bar Association and Co-President of international law firm Greenberg Traurig. She has over 30 years of experience as a trial attorney and has served as national chair of the firm's litigation department.
Hillary Tompkins
Partner at Hogan Lovells
Hilary C. Tompkins is a partner at Hogan Lovells, with expansive experience representing chief executives in the public sector and serving as Solicitor for the U.S. Department of the Interior from 2009 to 2017.
John Temple
Associate Adjunct Professor and Managing Editor - Investigative Reporting Program at Graduate School of Journalism, University of California - Berkeley
John Temple is the managing editor of the Investigative Reporting Program at the University of California, Berkeley’s Graduate School of Journalism, with a focus on investigative journalism and media ethics.
Joshua Geltzer
Executive Director and Visiting Professor of Law at Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection at Georgetown Law Center
Joshua Geltzer is the Executive Director and Visiting Professor of Law at the Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection at Georgetown Law Center, with previous roles at the National Security Council and Department of Justice.
Juan Carlos Botero
Executive Director at World Justice Project
Dr. Juan Carlos Botero is the Executive Director of the World Justice Project and former Director of the Rule of Law Index. He has extensive experience in comparative legal research and has served in various governmental and academic roles.
Linda Klein
President at American Bar Association
Linda Klein is the President of the American Bar Association and senior managing shareholder at Baker Donelson, with extensive experience in business dispute prevention and resolution.
Mansour Sy
Deputy Speaker at Senegalese Parliament
El Hadji Mansour Sy is the Deputy Speaker of the Senegalese Parliament and co-president of the World Council of Religions for Peace, with a background in international development and religious leadership.
Margaret Levi
Director at Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences (CASBS), Stanford University
Margaret Levi is the Director of the Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University, with a distinguished career in political science and numerous honors including election to the National Academy of Sciences.
Minhaj Chowdhury
CEO and Co-Founder at Drinkwell
Minhaj Chowdhury is the CEO and Co-Founder of Drinkwell, a social enterprise addressing the arsenic and fluoride water crisis in South Asia by blending novel filtration technology with a franchise business model.
Patrick Goodness
CEO at The Goodness Company
Patrick Goodness is the CEO of The Goodness Company, a global marketing agency, and a recognized speaker on rule of law communications and global marketing trends.
Robin Wright
Joint Fellow at U.S Institute of Peace & Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
Robin Wright is a contributing writer for The New Yorker and a senior fellow at the U.S. Institute of Peace and the Woodrow Wilson Center, with extensive experience reporting from over 140 countries.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Associate Justice at Supreme Court of the United States
Ruth Bader Ginsburg served as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States from 1993 until her passing in 2020, known for her advocacy for gender equality and civil liberties.
Sarah Chamness Long
Senior Program Associate at World Justice Project
Sarah Chamness Long is a Senior Program Associate for the Rule of Law Index at the World Justice Project, managing the administration of the General Population Poll and household data collection for the annual Rule of Law Index.
Saskia Brechenmacher
Associate Fellow - Democracy and Rule of Law Program at Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Saskia Brechenmacher is an associate fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, focusing on civil society, governance, and institutional reform in post-conflict societies and hybrid political regimes.
Tim Hanstad
Co-Founder and Senior Advisor at Landesa
Tim Hanstad is the Co-Founder and Senior Advisor of Landesa, a top human rights NGO focused on strengthening land rights for the rural poor, with over 25 years of experience in non-profit leadership and international development.
Tom Ginsburg
Leo Spitz Professor of International Law at University of Chicago
Tom Ginsburg is the Leo Spitz Professor of International Law at the University of Chicago, co-directing the Comparative Constitutions Project and serving as a senior advisor on Constitution Building to International IDEA.
Event Details
- Date
- July 8-11, 2013
- 4 days
- Location
- 🇳🇱 The Hague, Netherlands
- World Forum
- Audience
- High-level representatives from various sectors, including finance, development, environment, education, public health, and technology; parliamentarians, judges, and government officials; corporate leaders; civil society innovators; scholars; journalists; investors; and members of the legal profession.
- Attendees
- Over 300 participants from 76 countries