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Justice Behind the Lines: How Ukrainian Lawyers Are Empowering War Crime Victims in Their Fight for Accountability

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Kyiv, Ukraine — As war criminals face prosecution in Ukraine, the role of victim advocates has grown increasingly vital. For countless survivors, navigating the legal system is not a mere formality but a crucial step toward justice. However, many victims lack the resources and strength to engage deeply in this process. This is where attorneys specializing in victim advocacy come into play, possessing both legal expertise and the sensitivity to manage the traumatic nature of these cases. Iryna Kapalkina, a prominent lawyer with the Ukrainian Legal Advisory Group (ULAG), highlights the dual role practitioners have … Read more

rising Salaries for Junior Lawyers Spark Concern Among In-House Counsel: Is the Pay War Sustainable?

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London, England — The escalating pay rates for junior lawyers in London’s legal sector are causing growing concern among clients, who feel the impact on their bills. According to a recent survey of in-house legal professionals, many are questioning the sustainability of increasing compensation amid rising legal fees. One lawyer specializing in technology and media expressed frustration, highlighting the discrepancy between reported salary hikes for newly qualified lawyers and the corresponding inflating invoices clients receive. This sentiment was echoed by another in-house attorney in infrastructure, who argued that the significant salary increases for junior staff … Read more

Amidst Unprecedented Changes, Immigration Law Advocate Declares ‘War on Due Process’ in Trump Administration’s Policy Shift

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Oklahoma City, Okla. — Kelli Stump, the outgoing director of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, reflects on a tumultuous year marked by seismic shifts in U.S. immigration policy. Stump has spent 19 years advocating for immigrants and will conclude her leadership of the organization founded nearly eight decades ago that now boasts a membership of 17,000. The landscape of immigration law shifted dramatically on January 20, when Donald Trump resumed the presidency with aggressive promises to enforce extensive deportation measures. Stump describes the current environment as one of unprecedented challenges, noting a concerning trend away … Read more

Human Rights Advocate Neri Colmenares Defends ICC’s Rights to Investigate Drug War Abuses

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MANILA, Philippines — Human rights attorney Neri Colmenares, a prominent advocate for victims of the government’s anti-drug campaign, has expressed support for the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) ongoing investigation into the controversial drug war. Colmenares emphasized that the inquiry falls well within the jurisdiction of the ICC, contributing to a growing dialogue surrounding human rights violations in the country. The ICC’s investigation stems from allegations of extrajudicial killings and other human rights abuses linked to President Rodrigo Duterte’s brutal anti-drug initiative, which has faced international scrutiny since its inception. Colmenares and fellow attorneys representing victims … Read more