Scholarship

Selected Books

• The Law of International Organizations: Problems and Materials, Third Edition, Dr. Paul R. Williams and Michael Scharf (Carolina Press, 2013)
• Customary International Law in Times of Fundamental Change: Recognizing Grotian Moments, Michael Scharf Cambridge University Press (2013)
• Shaping Foreign Policy in Times of Crisis: The Role of International Law and the State Department Legal Adviser, Paul R. Williams and Michael Scharf (Cambridge University Press 2010)

Selected Presentations

• Language of Peace - Research Tool Workshop, co-hosted with the University of Cambridge (Washington, DC, 2017)
• The Future of the ICC: Facing the Challenges & Strengthening its Legitimacy - Roundatable Discussion, co-hosted with the Netherlands (ICC Assembly of the Party of States - The Hague, 2016)
• PILPG staff has led over 500 presentations around the world to groups including students, academics, professional colleges, lawyers, governments, civil society organizations, marginalized populations, military officials, rebel groups, NGOs, UN officials, women’s organizations, youth organizations, victims of atrocities, and tribal elders, among others.

Selected Scholarly Articles

• Utrecht Journal of International and European Law - Bridging Scholarship and Practice: 20 Years of the Public International Law and Policy Group
• How the War Against ISIS Changed International Law, Michael Scharf (Case Western Reserve Journal of International Law, 2016)
• Reflections on Shared Law School Leadership, Michael Scharf with Jessica Berg (University of Toledo Law Review, 2015)

Congressional Testimony

PILPG has been called to testify before Congress as experts on a range of issues relating to international law.

Selected Congressional Testimony

• “Standards of Military Commissions and Tribunals,” Michael Scharf testimony before the United States House of Representatives Armed Services Committee Hearing on the Standards of Military Commissions and Tribunals, July 26, 2006.
• “S. Policy Opportunities in Southeastern Europe,” James Hooper testimony before the United States House of Representatives International Relations Committee, July 11, 2001.
• “Winning the Peace in Kosovo – Time to Formulate a Strategy,” Paul R. Williams testimony before the United States Senate Sub-Committee on European Affairs of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, June 8, 2000.

Lawyering Peace Negotiation Simulations

PILPG hosts negotiation simulations for law school students and summer associates to build skills including creating and applying negotiation strategies, exploring opposing interests, dealing with high-pressure situations, and working on a team. The simulation series follows the methodology employed by the United States Department of State's National Foreign Affairs Training Institute, which runs similar negotiations to train U.S. diplomats.

War Crimes Watch

PILPG produces several regular publications on issues relevant to its clients and practice areas. Among thsee publications is a War Crimes Watch, a bi-weekly e-newsletter that compiles official documents and articles from major news sources detailing and analyzing salient issues pertaining to the investigation and prosecution of war crimes throughout the world. To subscribe, please email warcrimeswatch@pilpg.org and type "subscribe" in the subject line.

Tea With PILPG Podcasts

Tea with PILPG is a podcast hosted by Paul Williams, the Co-founder of the Public International Law & Policy Group (PILPG). Professional excellence and thematic issues - like current ceasefires and peace negotiations, post-conflict constitution drafting, and more - will be discussed over tea. The podcast series is available for free on the PILPG iTunes here.

Broadcast Media Interviews

PILPG has been called to testify before Congress as experts on a range of issues relating to international law.

Op-Eds, Interviews, Editorials

PILPG has been called to testify before Congress as experts on a range of issues relating to international law.

Tool-kits and Handbooks

PILPG has been called to testify before Congress as experts on a range of issues relating to international law.

Talking Foreign Policy Radio Show