Event
Art Theft, Artifact Repatriation and Restitution Efforts: Challenges and Progress
73rd Annual International Law Symposium
Experts will discuss challenges and progress in the field of artifact repatriation and restitution efforts for the 73rd annual international law symposium. The keynote address will be delivered by art law expert and litigator Amelia K. Brankov, founder of the firm Brankov, who represents clients in disputes concerning the title, authenticity and copyright interests of artwork, as well as business disputes among various players in the art world.
International and Comparative Law
Event Details
10-10:30 a.m.
Coffee & Pastries
10:30-10:40 a.m.
Opening Remarks
- Mishan Kara, Editor-in-Chief, Virginia Journal of International Law
- JJ Citron, Symposium Director
10:45-11:45 a.m.
Panel 1: Modern Litigation Approaches to Restitution Claims
- L. Eden Burgess (Col ’96), Of Counsel, Art Law Group, Schindler Cohen & Hochman
- William L. Charron ’98, Partner and Co-Chair of Art Law, Pryor Cashman
- Jonathan C. Hamilton ’98, Partner and Head of Latin American Arbitration, White & Case
- Jake Archer, Special Agent, Federal Bureau of Investigation
11:50-12:50 p.m.
Keynote Address
- Amelia K. Brankov, Founder, Brankov
12:50-1:50 p.m.
Lunch
1:55-2:55 p.m.
Panel 2: Institutional and Individual Approaches to Transitional Justice, Memory, and Repatriation
- Deborah A. DeMott, David F. Cavers Distinguished Professor of Law, Duke University School of Law
- Ndubuisi C. Ezeluomba, Curator of African Art, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
- Lorie J. Nierenberg, Senior Counsel, U.S. Department of State Office of the Legal Advisor, Office of Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs
- Ashley D. Fry, Indigenous Affairs Officer, Cultural Heritage Center, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, U.S. Department of State