2026 Annual meeting & Elections
The Washington Foreign Law Society (WFLS) held its 2026 Annual Meeting on 8 October 2026 at the offices of K&L Gates LLP in Washington, D.C.
During the meeting, the Society confirmed its leadership for the 2026–2027 term and welcomed both new and returning members to its Board.
The officers for the 2026–2027 term are:
President: Alexandra Bochnakova
Secretary: Alina D. Eldred
Treasurer: Michael D. Esch
Co-Chairs of Programs: Molly O’Casey and Momin b. Mohsin
Student Officer: Natalia Mora Vega
The Society also welcomed Ruth Ann Castillo and Natalya K. Scimeca as new members of the Board. WFLS is delighted to benefit from their experience and perspectives and looks forward to their contributions to the Society’s work in the year ahead.
WFLS congratulates its officers, newly elected Board members and returning members, and extends its sincere thanks to all those who continue to devote their time and expertise to the Society and its mission.
WFLS is pleased to announce the re-election of Alexandra Bochnakova as President for a third consecutive term. Under her continued leadership, WFLS will build on its longstanding role as a Washington, D.C. forum for foreign, comparative and international law.
The Society’s priorities for the coming year include further strengthening its programme of in-person events, continuing its monthly discussions on timely and emerging legal issues, expanding its careers and networking initiatives, and advancing preparations for its Embassy Roundtable and Annual Gala.
WFLS also looks forward to deepening its engagement with the diplomatic community and to continuing preparations for its U.S. Department of State diplomatic reception, whilst fostering closer connections among practitioners, diplomats, academics, students and institutions across Washington’s international legal community.
