Our Mission Statement

The Washington Foreign Law Society, founded in 1952, promotes knowledge and understanding of international legal matters, comparative legal issues, and foreign law.  It is a non-profit, tax-exempt, educational organization located in the District of Columbia.
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Next WFLS Event

  • Careers in International Anti-Money Laundering

    February 6, 2012

    A panel representing a broad spectrum of practitioners who are focused on anti-money laundering issues will present to law students, new grads and those just interested in learning more about careers in AML. Panelists will share how they arrived at their present positions, what helped to get them there, the type of work they do and what they wish they’d known in law school related to AML careers

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Latest WFLS News

  • WFLS Happy Hour

    January 12, 2012

    On January 12, the Washington Foreign Law Society hosted a happy hour on the rooftop of Eden Lounge. A good time was had by all as we met new members and reconnected with old ones. We thank all those who came to celebrate the New Year with us!

  • The Lacey Act and Imported “Plant Products”: Recent Enforcement Trends Generate Calls for Amendment

    January 5, 2012

    The Washington Foreign Law Society was pleased to co-sponsor a panel discussion on the implementation of the 2008 Lacey Act amendments and the various proposals to adjust them. Speakers included representatives from the Department of Justice Environmental Crimes Section, the Environmental Investigation Agency, and the International Wood Products Association

  • Reception Honoring Japan

    November 1, 2011

    On November 1, the Washington Foreign Law Society co-hosted its annual reception with Harold Koh, the Legal Adviser for the U.S. Department of State, in the historic Diplomatic Reception Rooms at the Department of State. The honoree for the 2011 reception was Japan, and Ambassador Ichiro Fujisaki accepted the honors in a keynote address to the more than 250 people in attendance