Albert A. Ehrenzweig Conference in Vienna
Many will remember the brilliant Austrian-American conflicts scholar Albert A. Ehrenzweig. He is associated with the ‘lex fori theory’, according to which courts faced with cross-border situations should primarily follow their own national law. He is also, together with Eric Jayme, the author of a multi-volume treatise on private international law. This short description does not do justice to all of his achievements.
June 2024 marks the fiftieth anniversary since Ehrenzweig passed away. On this occasion, the University of Vienna and the University of Berkeley – Ehrenzweig has taught at both of them – will organise a joint conference. The event will take place on 20 June 2024 at the Austrian Ministry of Justice in Vienna, with a welcome address by the Minister. Confirmed speakers are Richard Buxbaum (University of Berkeley), Eric Jayme (University of Heidelberg), Andrew Bradt (University of Berkeley), and Jeremy Heymann (University Lyon III).
More details can be found here. Participation is free of charge. Please register under office@igkk.org.
We sincerely hope that the conference will kick-start a new dialogue on the conflict of laws between the EU and the US. Everybody who can make it: Please come to Vienna!
Florian Heindler contributed to this post.