Bio
Arthur Appleton is Adjunct Professor of International Trade Law at SAIS Europe
Partner, Appleton Luff International Lawyers
Senior Trade and Investment Consultant, World Bank
Consultant, US Commercial Law Development Program
Partner, Appleton Luff – International Lawyers; Senior Trade Consultant, US Commercial Law Development Program; Visiting Faculty and Board Member, World Trade Institute, University of Bern (from 2004); Member of the Editorial Advisory Board,
Legal Issues of Economic Integration; Member of the Advisory Committee,
The Latin American Journal of International Trade Law; List of Expert Chairpersons for Trade and Sustainable Development disputes (numerous EU FTA arbitration panels); Arbitrator in commercial law disputes. Formerly: Senior Trade and Investment Consultant, World Bank (2014-2017); Visiting Faculty, International Economic Law and Policy Programme (IELPO), University of Barcelona (2009-2018). He has recently lectured in London, Washington, DC, New Delhi, Barcelona, Bern, Nairobi, and Kiev. PhD and DES, University of Geneva (Graduate Institute); JD, University of Maryland School of Law; BA, William & Mary.
A full list of publications can be found
here.
Courses
- International Trade Law
Suitable for non-lawyers, this introduction to international trade law will explore the legal foundation of the international trading system in a highly interactive setting. The emphasis will be on the rules of the World Trade Organization (WTO) that affect trade in goods and services, as well as intellectual property rules. Policy considerations will be emphasized – such as the developmental and public health implications of WTO rules (in particular Covid) and the relationship between WTO rules and the rules governing foreign direct investment, free trade agreements, environmental protection, human rights and labor rights. Particular attention will be given to current events, as well as important WTO Appellate Body decisions. In addition to regular readings, and PowerPoint presentations, students will learn by working on case studies. Class participation will be emphasized. (IL)
