Global Business Law Institute

Global commerce and trade fundamentally impact business lawyers and—through economic development—provide a vehicle to promote impact in Washington and the world.

The Global Business Law Institute builds on UW Law’s strengths in comparative law and international programs, its established global network and the active involvement of world leaders from the business community. The Institute compliments robust programs within the law school — including intellectual property, tax, sustainable international development and law and entrepreneurship — and across the University, thus providing a strong interdisciplinary foundation.

The Global Business Law Institute benefits from the UW School of Law’s longstanding global network of companies, firms and universities. Joint projects with various international universities contribute to scholarship and broaden the student experience.

The Institute positions UW Law at the center of teaching, research, scholarship, policy and practice relating to global business law.


Recognizing Professor Jeffrey Wool's role in the GBLI

With gratitude, the Institute would like to recognize the invaluable contribution of Jeffrey Wool, one of the founding directors of the Institute, on his stepping down from its Advisory Board. Professor Wool’s vision, energy, and passion were instrumental in the successful launch of the Institute. His commitment and vision made possible the Institute’s early — and ongoing — partnerships with the global business community, support for developing scholars and students, and thought-leadership in teaching and innovation in the areas of international commercial law and corporate compliance, among others.


Academics

  • Global Business Law J.D. concentration track
    This J.D. track readies students for international and U.S. transactional practice and legal policy work in law firms, industry and government.
  • LL.M. in Global Business Law
    International and U.S. lawyers build cutting-edge knowledge and skills in preparation for careers in transactional practice and legal policy work.
  • Global Business Law Fellows program
    This program provides J.D. and LL.M. students with hands-on work experience, networking and mentorship from organizations within the advisory board.
  • International Business Compliance Course
    Beginning Winter 2019, this course covers national compliance issues with lectures and panels featuring leading compliance practitioners and academic experts.

GBLI Programs & Projects

  • India Trade and Transactions Project
    A regular forum to discuss law, issues, developments and practicalities related to business transactions in India, developed in partnership with Jindal Global Law School.
  • China Trade and Transactions Project
    A regular forum to discuss law, issues, developments and practicalities related to business transactions in China.
  • Events
    ​With UW Foster School of Business and International Studies, the Global Business Law Institute holds interdisciplinary events on timely global business, law and policy topics.

Industry Advisory Board

Seattle’s vibrant business community — with world leaders in global manufacturing, IT, retail and electronic commerce — allows the Global Business Law Institute to draw on the region’s expertise. The industry advisory board is a key element of the Institute, and members of the board include senior legal executives from prominent companies and law firms.


Upcoming Events

There are no upcoming events.

GBLI News

Follow-Up: Exploring the Future of Global ESG

Follow-Up: Exploring the Future of Global ESG

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Jeannine Lemker, Co-Director, Global Business Law Institute, University of Washington Law School, and Mariola Lisewska, Assistant Director, Global Business Law Institute, University of Washington Law School with contributions from Meriem Debbih, University of Washington Law School.

Space Course: Defense Regulations in the Space Business
Space Course

Space Course: Defense Regulations in the Space Business

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This webinar focuses on how activities in the space domain intersect with export controls and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFARS).

Environmental, Social and Governance Symposium, Nov. 3, 2023
GBLI Environmental, Social and Governance Symposium

Environmental, Social and Governance Symposium, Nov. 3, 2023

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GBLI will host three (3) 60-minute panels focused on emerging issues in ESG through the lens of international law, policy, and compliance.