Public International Law & Policy Group
Ryan Westlake is a professional with diverse experience in public service and legal recruitment. Currently serving as Special Assistant to the President at the Public International Law & Policy Group since August 2022, Ryan previously worked as a Legal Recruiting Coordinator at Seward & Kissel LLP, overseeing the recruitment process for various attorney positions. Additional experience includes roles such as Project Coordinator at the Bergen County Superintendent of Elections Office, where Ryan facilitated early voting procedures, and Research Assistant at Penn State University, focusing on the impact of social media on political movements. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Arts in International Politics with a minor in Arabic Language from the Schreyer Honors College at Penn State, complemented by study experiences at the University of Haifa and the University of Vienna.
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Public International Law & Policy Group
The Public International Law & Policy Group, a Nobel Peace Prize nominee, operates as a non-profit, global pro bono law firm providing free legal assistance to its clients, which include governments, sub-state entities, and civil society groups worldwide. PILPG provides pro bono legal counsel to clients on peace negotiation, drafting of post-conflict constitutions, creation and operation of transitional justice mechanisms, and ways to strengthen the rule of law and effective institutions. Since 1995, we have worked with over 40 state and non-state parties and provided legal assistance to all major war crimes tribunals. We maintain close partnerships with 12 of the top 15 law firms and have over 700 alumni working in the fields of law, government, foreign policy, business, and social advocacy around the world.