Law School - Roundtable Discussion with Moldova’s Ambassador to the UN and Moldova’s Honorary Consul in New York

February 21, 2013 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Law School | mattone Family Atrium | Fourth Floor

The Center for International and Comparative Law presents:

The Republic of Moldova, the United Nations, and the United States: A Roundtable Discussion with Moldova’s Ambassador to the UN and Moldova’s Honorary Consul in New York

Moldova, a former Soviet republic at the crossroads of Western and Eastern Europe, is involved in a secessionist conflict and may seek European Union membership. Join us for an engaging conversation with Vlad Lupan, Moldova’s Ambassador to the United Nations, and Mark A. Meyer ’71, ’07 HON, Moldova’s Honorary Consul in New York and an Adjunct Professor of Law at St. John’s. The discussants will share their perspectives on diplomacy, international business, and the United Nations.

Hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be served.

Vlad Lupan
Ambassador Lupan has been a Member of Parliament, a political party leader, presidential adviser, a conflict negotiator, a journalist, and a diplomat with multiple postings.

Mark A. Meyer
Professor Meyer, a member of Herzfeld & Rubin P.C., has extensive private practice experience in emerging markets and has advised numerous presidents of Moldova and Romania. He chaired the New York City Bar’s Mission concerning the separatist dispute in Moldova.

Moderator
Christopher J. Borgen, Associate Dean for International Studies and Co-Director, St. John’s Center for International and Comparative Law

Date
Thursday, February 21, 2013

Time
2:30 – 4 p.m.

Location
Mattone Family Atrium | 4th Floor

More Information
Professor Christopher J. Borgen
borgenc@stjohns.edu