Venue: Virtual. The use of investment treaties – including bilateral investment treaties (BITs) and free trade agreements (FTAs) - has exploded in recent years. Almost 3000 such treaties are in effect. Foreign investors have used BITs to initiate hundreds of international arbitration disputes against host governments with amounts ranging from a few million to several billion dollars in connection with foreign investments. This seminar teaches participants about international investment treaties and also how to prevent and resolve disputes arising from them. Additionally, it includes advanced instruction in how and when international arbitration proceedings are initiated against nations that violate international treaties. Course advisors include: Ian A. Laird, Crowell & Moring LLP and adjunct professor at Columbia University School of Law and Georgetown University Law Center; and Dr. Borzu Sabahi, Curtis, Mallet-Prevost Colt & Mosle LLP. For more information and to register, please consult the following link: http://www.ili.org/training/ili-brochure/upcoming-programs-and-events/1032-2020-international-investment-treaties-and-investor-state-arbitration.html.