Publishing in International Economic Law (I): Blogs and Newsletters, Webinar by the ASIL International Economic Law Interest Group [Online, 5 October 2026]
International Economic Law Interest Group, American Society of International Law (ASIL).About the Webinar
The International Economic Law Interest Group (IELIG) of the American Society of International Law is hosting this webinar as the first event in a multi-part series on publishing in international economic law. The session brings together editors, hosts and contributors from leading international economic law blogs and newsletters. It is listed on ASIL’s own events calendar as an ASIL Event.
What the Session Will Cover
According to the organisers, the panelists will share their experience of publishing through blogs and newsletters, including:
- How these forms of publishing differ from traditional academic journals.
- How blogs and newsletters reach and engage their audiences.
- The potential impact of this kind of writing.
- How scholars can contribute to these platforms.
Speakers and Moderator
- Mona Paulsen, London School of Economics, Substack author
- Olabisi Akinkugbe, Dalhousie University, Co-Founder, Afronomicslaw
- Simon Lester, Founder, International Economic Law and Policy Blog
- Moderator: Wolfgang Alschner, University of Ottawa
Date, Time and Format
The webinar takes place on Monday, 5 October 2026, from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm as listed on ASIL’s Washington DC events calendar (US Eastern Time). Converted for India, that is 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm IST on 5 October 2026. The event is held entirely online.
Who Can Attend
The listing does not restrict attendance to ASIL members or to any jurisdiction, and the registration form accepts registrants from any country, including India. The session will be of particular use to law students, researchers and early-career scholars in international trade and investment law who want to write for blogs and newsletters alongside journal publishing.
Fee and How to Register
ASIL's event page lists no registration fee. Registration is through ASIL's online event registration portal, reached from the “Register” button on the event page. The portal asks registrants to confirm their identity and add basic contact details before completing the registration.