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October 13, 2017 Career Booster Germany
Learn more about universities, scholarships, internships, exchange programs, work and research opportunities in Germany – and how German can boost your career. To watch the video from last year, click here.
June 16, 2017 Energy Finance: Fostering Low-Carbon Investments
American Friends of Bucerius and Ecologic Institute US cordially invite you to a conversation and breakfast on Energy Finance: Fostering Low-Carbon Investments! The unique event will be structured as a round-table conversation where our experts sit around the table intermingled with our guests to promote a dynamic and inclusive conversation with all of the participants. Register Read More
June 9, 2017 International Alumni Reunion
All Bucerius International Alumni and ZEIT-Stiftung Alumni are warmly invited to attend an international alumni reunion this June in Washington, D.C.—catch up with former classmates and get to know foundation alumni while exploring one of the most exciting cities in the world! For more information, visit the official website here or email Balin Loftus balin.loftus[at]law-school.de.
June 9, 2017 Post-Carbon Cities of Tomorrow: Lessons in Urban Sustainability
American Friends of Bucerius and The American Council on Germany cordially invite you to a Discussion and Luncheon as part of the 2017 Transatlantic Global Agenda Series with Max Gruenig, President of Ecologic Institute US, who will speak on Post-Carbon Cities of Tomorrow: Lessons in Urban Sustainability Speaker Bio Max Gruenig is the President of Ecologic Institute US and has been with Ecologic Institute since Read More
May 12, 2017 German4Success (Washington DC)
Being able to communicate in German opens up many doors for new and exciting career opportunities. Attend free workshops and presentations, listen to our panel discussion, and stop by information booths for an overview of ways to learn German and study in Germany. Click here to learn more and register.
April 28, 2017 Germany Grad Fair 2017 in New York City
Germany is a popular destination for American students seeking a graduate degree abroad: with many tuition-free, English-taught graduate programs, German universities equip students with a top-notch international education and unique edge to adapt to the global marketplace. The Germany Grad Fair 2017 in New York City will introduce you to a wide range of graduate Read More
December 8, 2016 The Future of Multilateralism: A View from the UN (New York City)
American Friends of Bucerius and The American Council on Germany cordially invite you to a Discussion and Luncheon as part of the 2016 Transatlantic Global Agenda Series with Ambassador Heiko Thoms Deputy Permanent Representative of Germany to the United Nations who will speak on “The Future of Multilateralism: A View from the UN” There will be Read More
December 5, 2016 Deadline – Helmut Schmidt Fellowship
2015 saw the death of German statesman Helmut Schmidt. As a long-standing member of the board of trustees of the ZEIT-Stiftung Ebelin und Gerd Bucerius, he was a role model in word and deed. In his honor, the ZEIT-Stiftung and The German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF) are proud to announce the Helmut Read More
November 17, 2016 Booming Populism – On the Practice and Language of Political Polarization
The German Center for Research and Innovation, the Bremen International Graduate School of Social Sciences (BIGSSS), Columbia’s Journalism School, the ZEIT-Stiftung Ebelin and Gerd Bucerius and the German Research Foundation (DFG) cordially invite you to a panel discussion on Booming Populism – On the Practice and Language of Political Polarization on Thursday, November 17, 2016, Read More
November 4, 2016 What’s Next in Turkey and Why That Will Matter to the Next American President (New York City)
American Friends of Bucerius and The American Council on Germany cordially invite you to a Discussion and Luncheon as part of the 2016 Transatlantic Global Agenda Series with Ambassador James Jeffrey Philip Solondz Distinguished Fellow, The Washington Institute who will speak on What’s Next in Turkey and Why That Will Matter to the Next American Read More
October 21, 2016 Career Booster Germany (New York City)
October 21, 2016 Russia Rising: How to Deal with President Putin and His New Russia? (New York City)
American Friends of Bucerius and The American Council on Germany cordially invite you to a Discussion and Luncheon as part of the 2016 Transatlantic Global Agenda Series with Katja Gloger Editor-at-Large at Stern Magazine who will speak on Russia Rising: How to Deal with President Putin and His New Russia? Click here to RSVP. Katja Gloger studied Eastern Read More
October 14, 2016 German4Success (DC)
Meet with representatives from German companies, universities, foundations, exchange organizations, and the German Embassy to learn more about how you can succeed with German. At this exciting networking event, you can explore options for career paths, professional training, German university degree programs without tuition fees, scholarships, and apprenticeships in Germany and in the USA. Don’t Read More
September 27, 2016 German Power and Leadership (DC)
The Transatlantic Academy’s ninth fellowship year will focus on how the roles of Germany and the United States are evolving in Europe and the world, as well as the implications for bilateral and wider transatlantic relations, for the future of Europe, and global affairs and international order. This opening conference will examine the politics and Read More
September 7, 2016 Improving Access to Capital Markets – Regulatory Strategies in the US and Europe (New York City)
** THE EVENT HAS BEEN MOVED TO ROOM 3-01 AT FORDHAM LAW SCHOOL** American Friends of Bucerius and Fordham University School of Law cordially invite you to Improving Access to Capital Markets – Regulatory Strategies in the US and Europe with Prof. Dr. Rüdiger Veil Professor at Bucerius Law School and Director of the Institute for Corporate Read More
August 19, 2016 Other Opportunities in Germany (New York City)
American Friends of Bucerius will be representing Bucerius Law School at this year’s DAAD Young Ambassadors Workshop at Pace University. DAAD Young Ambassadors are undergraduate students from North America that recently studied abroad in Germany and promote study in Germany at their home universities with help from the DAAD. They help to inspire their fellow Read More
June 13, 2016 Managing the Renewable Grid: A Transatlantic Dialogue (New York)
In 2015, renewable energy resources supplied approximately 33% of Germany’s electricity demand. Yet, despite the influx of intermittent resources, the German grid appears as reliable as ever. If anything, reliability has improved in recent years. What regulatory and technical innovations has Germany implemented to accomplish this feat and what challenges has it encountered along the Read More
March 22, 2016 Women’s Issues in Current German Politics: From Equal Pay to the Refugee Crisis (New York City)
American Friends of Bucerius and The American Council on Germany cordially invite you to a Discussion and Luncheon as part of the 2016 Transatlantic Global Agenda Series with Ursula Groden-Kranich Member of the German Bundestag (CDU) who will speak on “Women’s Issues in Current German Politics: From Equal Pay to the Refugee Crisis” Read More
February 25, 2016 The Global Growth of Impact Investing (New York City)
American Friends of Bucerius and PHINEO gAG cordially invite you to a continental breakfast and panel discussion on The Global Growth of Impact Investing with Brinda Ganguly Senior Associate Director at Rockefeller Foundation Giselle Leung Director Global Impact Investing Network Graham Macmillan Senior Program Officer for Impact Investing Ford Foundation Dr. Andreas M. Rickert Chief Read More
February 17, 2016 Turkish-Israeli Relations: Security, Energy and Global Implications (New York City)
American Friends of Bucerius and the American Council on Germany, with the support of Alston + Bird, cordially invite you to a panel discussion and luncheon on Turkish-Israeli Relations: Security, Energy and Global Implications with Professor Brenda Schaffer Visiting Researcher and Adjunct Professor Center for Eurasian, Russian and East European Studies (CERES) at Georgetown University Read More
February 11, 2016 Leniency Applications in Multi-Jurisdictional Antitrust Cases (New York City)
On February 11th, Fordham Law School with American Friends of Bucerius, Fordham Law Office of International and Non-J.D. Programs, Fordham Competition Law Institute, French American Bar Association, German American Lawyers Association, and Swiss American Lawyers Association will hold a discussion on “Leniency Applications in Multi-Jurisdictional Antitrust Cases.” Speakers: Daniel L. Zelenko, Crowell & Moring Adam C. Read More
January 12, 2016 Helmut Schmidt: The Life and Legacy of a German Statesman (Washington DC)
with Welcoming Remarks Karen Donfried President, The German Marshall Fund of the United States Panel Discussants Henry Kissinger Former U.S. Secretary of State and National Security Advisor Theo Sommer Former Editor and Publisher, DIE ZEIT Constanze Stelzenmüller Robert Bosch Senior Fellow, Center on the United States and Europe The Brookings Institution Moderator David Ignatius Columnist, Read More
January 12, 2016 Discussion with Dr. Theo Sommer, DIE ZEIT
This is a special Discussion and Reception program for American Friends of Bucerius and American Council on Germany program alumni with Dr. Theo Sommer Editor-at-Large, DIE ZEIT Introduced by Ambassador Peter Wittig German Ambassador to the United States Dr. Theo Sommer has been Editor-at-Large of the German weekly DIE ZEIT since 2000. Prior to his Read More
December 14, 2015 Lessons from Afar – Innovative Energy Efficiency Policies from Across the Atlantic (CLE)
On December 14th, the Guarini Center on Environmental, Energy and Land Use Law at NYU School of Law, Sabin Center for Climate Change Law at Columbia Law School and Urban Green Council, with American Friends of Bucerius, the Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany, Transatlantic Climate Bridge, Pérez-Llorca and the Universidad Carlos III de Read More
December 9, 2015 TGA Luncheon: “Syrian Refugees, Turkey, and the EU” with Dr. Kemal Kirişci
American Friends of Bucerius and American Council on Germany, in partnership with Alston + Bird LLP, cordially invite you to attend the Transatlantic Global Agenda Luncheon with Dr. Kemal Kirisci on the topic “Syrian Refugees, Turkey, and the EU”. Dr. Kemal Kirişci is the TÜSİAD Senior Fellow and Director of the Center on the United States Read More
December 8, 2015 Briefing on Energy, Security and Geopolitics with Max Gruenig- New York, NY
Recent geopolitical events have drawn attention to the need for energy security, while continuing the pathway to de-carbonisation of the energy system. While the Ukrainian crisis revolves to a large degree around European energy supply with Russian natural gas, the global policy community is also facing continuous pressure through extended droughts and extreme weather events, Read More
December 3, 2015 Erdverkabelung gegen Freileitung – Strategiewechsel bei den Stromautobahnen – Hamburg, Germany
Der Netzausbau ist ein wesentlicher Baustein auf dem Weg zur erfolgreichen Energie-wende. Nach großem Widerstand, insbesondere von betroffenen Bürgern, gegen die Beeinträchtigungen durch die geplanten überregionalen Freileitungen reagierte die Politik und will fortan vorrangig auf Erdverkabelungen zurückgreifen. Damit kann zwar auf eine größere Akzeptanz seitens mancher Betroffener gehofft werden, gleichwohl entstehen einige neue Herausforderungen: Wer Read More
November 23, 2015 China’s Global Strategy with Prof. Dr. Eberhard Sandschneider – New York City
Speaker Biography Dr. Eberhard Sandschneider has been Otto Wolff Director of the German Council on Foreign Relation’s (DGAP) Research Institute since August 2003. He has held a chair in Chinese politics and international relations at the Freie Universität Berlin since 1998. Between 1995 and 1998, he was professor of international relations at the Johannes-Gutenberg Universität in Mainz. Read More
November 19, 2015 The Double Deontology Problem – Whose Professional Ethics Rules Apply? – Atlanta, GA
In today’s market, attorneys have to understand cross border transactions to thrive. According to a study by Grant Thornton IBR, the global average for respondents expecting their acquisitive growth to be cross border was 39%, a significant number that includes not only developed countries, but also the emerging nations that have seen a steady increase Read More
November 18, 2015 The Double Deontology Problem – Whose Professional Ethics Rules Apply? – New York, NY
American Friends of Bucerius, the German American Chamber of Commerce, Inc., and the Bucerius Center on the Legal Profession, in partnership with Thomson Reuters, cordially invite you to a discussion and continuing legal education program on: The Double Deontology Problem – Whose Professional Ethics Rules Apply? In today’s market, attorneys have to understand cross Read More
October 29, 2015 2015 Transatlantic Lecture with Ambassador Thomas R. Pickering – Dallas, TX
American Friends of Bucerius and The American Council on Germany, in cooperation with University of Texas at Dallas School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences, cordially invite you to the 2015 Transatlantic Lecture with Ambassador Thomas R. Pickering on Welcome by Consul General Ricarda Redeker Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany – Houston Read More
October 27, 2015 Investing in Change: The Global Growth of Impact Investing – Houston, TX
American Friends of Bucerius and the Houston Committee on Foreign Relations cordially invite you to the HCFR October Dinner “Investing in Change: The Global Growth of Impact Investing” with Giselle Leung, Global Impact Investing Network Joel Wittenberg, W.K. Kellogg Foundation Nicola Fritz, Impax Investing On behalf of American Friends of Bucerius (AFB) and the Houston Committee on Foreign Read More
October 23, 2015 Studying and Working in Germany – New York City
American Friends of Bucerius, together with The Goethe-Institut and its partners, showcases stunning opportunities for German-speakers in Germany as well as in the USA. The info day will be about studying in Germany without tuition fees, as well as scholarships, internships, exchange programs, work and research opportunities. Program 10:00am- 5:30pm Information booths of participating universities Read More
October 20, 2015 ABA International’s 2015 Fall Meeting in Montreal
American Friends of Bucerius board member Friedrich Blase and Bucerius Center on the Legal Profession’s Jakob Weberstaedt will be speaking at the ABA International’s 2015 Fall Meeting in Montreal from October 20 – 24, 2015! They are participating in the plenary session titled “Vive la Evolution – Or How the World of Legal Practice Will Never Read More
September 21, 2015 BMW Foundation Island Dialogue: Europe in the World – Munich, Germany
The close German-American relations have been lost over the past few years. According to a study by the Transatlantic Task Force of the German Marshall Fund US, only 35% of Germans saw the US as a trustworthy partner in 2014. The NSA wiretapping scandal is only the preliminary point of alienation over the past years. Read More
September 18, 2015 International Alumni Reunion 2015
Join friends and former professors to retrace your steps through Hamburg and the Bucerius grounds – find out what’s changed (and what’s remained the same) since your time in the city! The weekend will kick off on Friday afternoon with a professional talk to explore a current issue from practice; an evening reception and dinner Read More
September 14, 2015 Bucerius Energy Day in Hamburg
American Friends of Bucerius pleased to announce the first transatlantic energy program – Bucerius Energy Day in Hamburg! Held at the beautiful Bucerius Law School campus, this event will bring together academics, policymakers, and industry groups, to discuss the implementation and regulation of smart grids and smart meters (Digitalisierung der Energiewirtschaft). Professor Christian Pielow, Managing Read More
July 14, 2015 Briefing with Werner Schnappauf – Breaking News from Germany: The Status of the German Energy Transition
American Friends of Bucerius and The American Council on Germany cordially invite you to a Discussion and Breakfast with Werner Schnappauf Senior Advisor, Bank of America Merrill Lynch Chair, Initiative on Energy Law and Policy at Bucerius Law School who will speak on Breaking News from Germany: The Status of the German Energy Transition Speaker Read More
June 10, 2015 Dr. Martin Ney: The Nuremberg Principles and Modern International Law
American Friends of Bucerius and The American Council on Germany cordially invite you to a Discussion and Luncheon as part of the 2015 Transatlantic Global Agenda Series with Ambassador Dr. Martin Ney The Legal Adviser, German Federal Foreign Office who will speak on The Nuremberg Principles and Modern International Law Ambassador Dr. Martin Ney is Read More
May 12, 2015 TGA Program with Bruce Stokes, Director of Global Economic Attitudes at the Pew Research Center
American Friends of Bucerius and The American Council on Germany cordially invite you to a Discussion and Luncheon as part of the 2015 Transatlantic Global Agenda Series with Bruce Stokes Director of Global Economic Attitudes Pew Research Center who will speak on Germany and the United States: Reliable Allies Who Disagree Look for the invitation Read More
April 29, 2015 Doing Business: Protecting Products in a Global Economy
American Friends of Bucerius and Nixon Peabody LLP cordially invite you to Doing Business: Protecting Products in a Global Economy A moderated discussion by scholars and practitioners from the US and European Union in the fields of commercial law, export regulation and controls, and intellectual property with Alexandra Lopez-Casero Partner, Nixon Peabody LLP Kevin Curran Global Patent Read More
April 14, 2015 Germany, Russia, and the Rise of Geo-Economics with Dr. Stephen F. Szabo
The American Friends of Bucerius and the American Council on Germany cordially invite you to a Discussion and Luncheon as part of the 2015 Transatlantic Global Agenda Series with Dr. Stephen F. Szabo, Executive Director, Transatlantic Academy, who will speak on his new book, Germany, Russia, and the Rise of Geo-Economics. In his book Germany, Russia and the Rise Read More
April 14, 2015 The Federal Constitutional Court of Germany – Where Does It Stand in the Multi-layer Jurisdictional System in Europe?
Doris König, Justice of the Second Senate of Germany’s Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) and former Bucerius Law School President, will discuss the challenges the country’s highest court navigates within the European Union’s legal landscape. In its role as the “guardian of the constitution” and interpreter of the Basic Law (Grundgesetz), the court has been balancing Read More
March 31, 2015 Ukraine – The Unwinding of Post-Cold War Order
The American Council on Germany and American Friends of Bucerius cordially invite you to a Discussion and Luncheon as part of the 2015 Transatlantic Global Agenda Series with Dr. Rajan Menon, the Anne and Bernard Spitzer Chair in Political Science at the Powell School of City College of New York/City University of New York and Read More
March 27, 2015 Recovered Treasures: Rescuing Europe’s Stolen Artworks
American Friends of Bucerius, in collaboration with NYU Skirball and Deutsches Haus at New York University, presents a panel discussion given by scholars and experts in the field of Art, Law, and History. Join us as they share their perspectives and insights into the world of stolen art in Europe during the two World Wars, and Read More
March 26, 2015 Transatlantic Deals and Disputes: What U.S. and European Lawyers Must Know
Join U.S. and European lawyers March 26-27, 2015 for the first Europe Forum of the ABA Section of International Law – a “must” for any lawyer involved in transatlantic legal issues! The Forum will present the insights and experiences of attorneys representing governments, academia, NGOs, corporations and law firms from the United States and various Read More
March 12, 2015 Shifting Alliances: The ISIS Crisis & US-Kurdish Cooperation
The American Council on Germany and American Friends of Bucerius cordially invite you to a Discussion and Luncheon as part of the 2015 Transatlantic Global Agenda Series with David L. Phillips, Director of the Program on Peace-building and Rights at Columbia University’s Institute for the Study of Human Rights. He will speak on his new book, Shifting Alliances: The ISIS Read More
November 18, 2014 Legal Ethics and Risk Management: Complementary Strategies for the Successful Law Practice
American Friends of Bucerius, Arnall Golden Gregory LLP and the German American Chamber of Commerce of the Southern U.S., Inc. cordially invite you to the continuing legal education program, Legal Ethics and Risk Management: Complementary Strategies for the Successful Law Practice. This program will explain how law firm risk management educates, supports, and reinforces ethical Read More
November 3, 2014 TGA: Decades of Disorder: A Humanitarian View
The American Friends of Bucerius and The American Council on Germany cordially invite you to a Discussion and Luncheon as part of the 2014 Transatlantic Global Agenda series with the Rt Honorable David Miliband, President and CEO of the International Rescue Committee, who will speak on “Decades of Disorder: A Humanitarian View.” David Miliband is the President and CEO of Read More
October 31, 2014 TGA: State Accountability: Dealing with Neo-Nazi Extremism
The American Friends of Bucierus and The American Council on Germany cordially invite you to a Discussion and Luncheon as part of the 2014 Transatlantic Global Agenda series with Dr. Mehmet Daimagüller, Esq., and Alexandra Pyka, LL.B., who will speak on “State Accountability: Dealing with Neo-Nazi Extremism.” Dr. Mehmet Daimagüler is a lawyer based in Berlin. As a co-plaintiff he is Read More
October 15, 2014 Innovation in the Legal Sector
American Friends of Bucerius and the German American Chamber of Commerce, Inc., in cooperation with the Bucerius Center on the Legal Profession and the Deutsch-Amerikanische Juristen-Vereinigung, cordially invite you to the continuing legal education program: “Innovation in the Legal Sector.” This course deals with the concept of innovation in law firms, providing participants with definitions Read More
October 14, 2014 TGA: German Policy on the Middle East
The American Friends of Bucerius and the American Council on Germany cordially invite you to a Discussion and Breakfast as part of the 2014 Transatlantic Global Agenda Series with special guest, Consul General, Brita Wagener, who will speak on “German Policy on the Middle East.” Brita Wagener has served as the German Consul General in New York since August 2014. From 2012 Read More
October 1, 2014 What Does China’s Rise Mean for the West? European Perspectives
Bucerius USA and the Transatlantic Academy cordially invite you to a luncheon and discussion on “What Does China’s Rise Mean for the West? European Perspectives,” with guest speakers Michael Leigh, Christina Lin, and May-Britt U. Stumbaum. The event will be moderated by Stephen Szabo. Space is extremely limited. You must register to attend.
September 18, 2014 The Power Behind New Energy: How Resource Transitions in the US and Europe are Impacting Energy Markets
American Friends of Bucerius, in cooperation with Bucerius Law School, will host a program at the Duquesne Club in Pittsburgh on energy transitions and their impacts on the economy in the US and Europe, as part of a larger delegation to Pittsburgh. Speakers: Peter C. Balash, Deputy Director, Office of Strategic Analysis and Planning, United Read More
September 9, 2014 TGA: Paula Dobriansky
American Friends of Bucerius and The American Council on Germany cordially invite you to a Discussion and Luncheon as part of the 2014 Transatlantic Global Agenda Series with Ambassador Paula Dobriansky Senior Fellow at the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government There will be no charge for this Read More
August 19, 2014 International Energy Security
Amos J Hochstein currently serves as the Acting Special Envoy and Coordinator for International Energy Affairs leading the Bureau of Energy Resources (ENR) at the U.S Department of State. He oversees U.S. foreign policy engagement in the critical intersection of energy and national security. In this role, he advises the Secretary on global energy security Read More