Association of American Law Schools
2001 Annual Meeting
Wednesday, January 3, 2001 - Saturday, January 6, 2001
San Francisco, California
Saturday, January 6, 2001
8:30–10:15 a.m.

Imperial B
Hilton San Francisco and Towers
Ballroom Level


Section on Civil Procedure
Wendy Collins Perdue, Georgetown University, Chair

Comparative Civil Procedure

Moderator:

Wendy Collins Perdue, Georgetown University

Speakers:
David S. Clark, The University of Tulsa
Antonio Gidi, Lecturer, University of Pennsylvania [View Program Material]
James Vincent Feinerman, Georgetown University
John C. Reitz, University of Iowa [View Program Material]


A look at the procedural systems of other countries offers multiple benefits. First, with growing globalization, it is increasingly likely that American lawyers will encounter other procedural systems and will need to have at least some familiarity with these systems. Second, there may be lessons to be learned from other countries' procedural systems and reform efforts. Finally, comparative law offers a lens through which we can better understand ourselves. Differences in procedures may arise from fundamental beliefs about government and the distribution of power.

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