IATA World Legal Symposium 2024 | International Air Transport Association (IATA) | 21 February 2024 | The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver, 1601 Bayshore Dr., Vancouver, BC V6G 2V4, Canada

It is the world's premier annual aviation law event, with a reputation for insight, relevance and value among in-house counsel, private practitioners and government lawyers alike. The event is well known for its engaging subject matter, outstanding speakers, lively debate and, of course, some of the best networking opportunities you'll find anywhere in the industry.

Why should you attend?

• Gain valuable insights into latest developments, challenges, trends, and best practices in aviation law.
• Engage with industry leaders from across the globe who share their unique expertise and engage in lively debates.
• Connect with in-house counsel, private practitioners, and government lawyers, fostering collaborations and expanding your network.

Who will you meet?

• Airlines and airport representatives
• Academia and government agencies
• In-house counsel, private practitioners, and government lawyers

2024 Speakers

Kendal Netmaker
International Keynote Speaker, Kendal Netmaker Enterprises

Michael Gill
Director, Legal Affairs & External Relations, ICAO

Leslie MacIntosh
Acting General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, IATA

Kevin Welsh
Vice President of Environment and Chief Sustainability Officer, A4A

Mildred Troegeler
Director, Global Regulatory Strategy, and Executive Liaison to ICAO, Boeing

Vincent Correia
Co-Director, Centre and Institute of Air and Space Law, McGill University

Averil Edwards
Managing Counsel, Environmental Sustainability, United Airlines

Claudia Hess
Managing Partner, Urwantschky Dangel Borst

Tom van der Wijngaart
Partner, Clyde & Co

Olivia Warwick
Special Counsel, Minter Ellison

Erik Van Goor
Senior Corporate Legal Counsel, KLM

Kim Murray
Barrister

Renee Martin-Nagle
Special Counsel, Eckert Seamans

Robert van Galen
Advisor, Nauta Dutilh

Kathy O’Neill
Partner, Cooley

Marc Wiesner
Legal Counsel, Lufthansa

Miranda Cole
Partner, Norton Rose

Steven Truxal
Professor of Air and Space Law and Director, International Institute of Air and Space Law, Leiden University

Clay Hunter
Partner, Paterson MacDougall LLP

Kathryn Ward
Of Counsel, DLA Piper

Ricardo Bernardi
Managing Partner, Bernardi & Schnapp Advogado

Jennifer Coyne
General Counsel, project44

Patrick Wilson
Managing Director, Antifragile Limited

Daniel Nazar
Director & Senior Attorney - Data Privacy, American Airlines

Kirsten Thompson
Partner, National Practice Group Lead, Privacy and Cybersecurity, Dentons Canada LLP

Paula Barrett
Partner and Co-lead of Global Privacy & Cybersecurity

Shahreyar Nawabi
Senior Vice President, General Counsel Emirates & Group Data Privacy Officer, Emirates

Andrew Harakas
Partner, Clyde & Co

Cedric Newcombe
Vice President and Deputy General Counsel, Emirates

Michael Dery
Partner, Aviation Practice Group Leader, Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP

Shereena Rai
Senior Regulatory & Litigation Lawyer, British Airways

Jack Shane
Partner, Wiley Rein LLP

John W. Boscariol
Partner, McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Zia Ullah
Partner, Eversheds

Alejandro Piera
Partner, GHP Abogados

Anita M. Mosner
Partner, Holland & Knight LLP

Charlotte Thijssen
Head of Consumer and Legal Affairs, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

Louise-Hélène Sénécal
Vice-President & General Counsel-Litigation, Air Canada

Pierre Frühling
Partner, HFW

Roy Goldberg
Partner, Stinson LLP

2024 Sponsors

HOST AIRLINE SPONSOR:
• Air Canada

PLATINUM SPONSORS:
• Haynes Boone
• Sidley

GOLD SPONSORS:
• Alexander Holbourn
• Cooley
• Dac Beachcroft
• Eversheds Sutherland

SILVER SPONSORS:
• Clyder&Co
• Condon/Forsyth
• Dentons
• Pierallini
• UDB
• Winstead Attorneys

BRONZE SPONSORS:
• ASBZ
• Bernardi & Schnapp
• Cozen O'Connor
• Eckert Seamans
• HFW
• Holland & Knight
• NAV Canada
• Norton White

SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS:
• Airline Suppliers
• Airlines
• Airport Suppliers
• ASJ
• International Comparative Legal Guides
• Le Journal De L'Aviation
• Wolters Kluwer