Celebrating 25 Years as Editor-in-Chief of International Lawyer

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• Marc I. Steinberg reflects on the past twenty-five years serving as Editor-in-Chief of The International Lawyer.

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I have the honor of serving as the Editor-in-Chief (EIC) of The International Lawyer (TIL) for twenty-five years, the longest tenure as EIC in TIL’s history.  During this period, TIL has continued to excel as one of the premier international law journals in the world.  From locales including New York, Toronto, Mexico City, Buenos Aires, London, Paris, Prague, Rome, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Johannesburg, Cairo, Tel Aviv, and Sydney, by way of example, our Journal is respected and relied upon by practitioners and academicians.

During many of these twenty-five years, two of my colleagues and friends have contributed greatly to TIL’s success: I wish to thank Professors Beverly Duréus and Patricia Heard for their continual excellence in serving TIL’s best interests.  During my tenure, TIL has received the strong support of three SMU Law deans: John Attanasio, Jennifer Collins, and our current Dean, Jason Nance.  In addition, administrative assistant Ms. TaLibra Ferguson has provided substantial support for the Journal.  Also critically important are the student editors through these twenty-five years who have cumulatively toiled tens of thousands of hours to help ensure TIL’s success.  And, of course, I thank the International Law Section, the members of the Council, and the publications officers for their strong support of our mission.

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During these twenty-five years, some Issues of TIL understandably stand out for me more than others.  Six such Issues have this impact for me.  The first is the Fall 2001 Issue, which was the inaugural Issue during which I commenced serving as EIC.  The second is the Spring 2002 Issue, which featured a symposium focusing on “Terrorism’s Burdens on Globalization.” Published in the aftermath of the September 11 terrorist attacks, this Issue addressed many of the multifaceted burdens that terrorism exacts on globalization.  The third is the Spring 2003 Issue, which was a symposium on International Company and Securities Law.  Several of the authors contributing to this Issue were preeminent academicians and practitioners.  As this area of the law has been my specialty since becoming an SEC enforcement attorney in the late 1970s, I very much enjoyed organizing and contributing an article to this Issue.  The fourth is the Spring 2009 Issue, which contained The Rule of Law Papers.  Lord Hacking served as Editor of this compilation of fourteen contributions authored by several eminent authors.  It was fitting that this important collection of papers was published in TIL in view of the Section of International Law’s steadfast commitment to the Rule of Law.  The fifth is TIL’s 50th Year Anniversary Issue, published in 2017.  This Issue contained tributes from leaders of our Section as well as several excellent articles on key international law subjects.  The recognition that was given in honor of TIL’s 50th Year Anniversary at the Section’s spring meeting that year in Washington, D.C. was memorable.  The sixth is the Fall 2024 Issue, in which my son, A.B. Steinberg, commenced his tenure as the student EIC of TIL.  Having my son serve as TIL’s student EIC, elected by his peers, makes me a proud Dad!

With distinction, TIL continues to play an instrumental role in the global understanding of important concepts, principles, and developments impacting comparative and international law.  As a highly respected journal, TIL continues to have influence and earn admiration among judges, practicing attorneys, and academicians.  I am confident that TIL will remain a premier, influential resource enhancing global understanding and the rule of law.  I appreciate having had the opportunity to serve as the Journal’s EIC for the past twenty-five years and extend my gratitude for the support provided through the years.

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Author

Marc Isaac Steinberg

SMU Dedman School of Law

Rupert and Lillian Radford Chair in Law and Professor of Law, SMU Dedman School of Law. Editor-in-Chief, The International Lawyer. Author of approximately 50 books and 150 law journal articles, including Rethinking Securities...

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Marc Isaac Steinberg

SMU Dedman School of Law