American Lawyer Reports on Hillman's Role in Liberia
Robert Hillman, Fair Business Practices Distinguished Professor of Law at UC Davis, was mentioned for his lead role in the review and negotiation of major concession agreements for Liberia in the July issue of The American Lawyer. The article, “A New Deal for Liberia,” describes the process in which the West African nation, which is rich in iron ore but short on negotiating prowess, negotiated with the world's largest steelmaker, Arcelor Mittal, to pour more than $1 billion in investment into the country.
Prior to joining the Law School faculty in 1984, Hillman was general counsel for Star-Kist Foods, a job that took him throughout Southeast Asia, West Africa, Latin America, and Europe. He has evaluated Chinese law schools as a consultant for the World Bank and taught two semesters at the University of International Business and Economics in Beijing. He has also taught at New York University, Duke, Georgia, and Florida State.
"The job of the private international lawyer is neither easy nor glamorous," Hillman says. "There are long hours on the road, negotiating in stressful environments without the support mechanisms you would have at home. On the other hand, there's a diversity about what you're doing that is not to be found in domestic practice. And your working environments are certainly different and stimulating."
Hillman traveled to Liberia in 2006 and met with President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf and various ministers.
The Liberia Review of Contracts was a recent economic development project through the ISLP. The ISLP provides volunteer legal services by skilled and experienced attorneys to advance democracy and the rule of law, protect human rights, and promote equitable economic development worldwide.
The American Lawyer/July 2007
Prior to joining the Law School faculty in 1984, Hillman was general counsel for Star-Kist Foods, a job that took him throughout Southeast Asia, West Africa, Latin America, and Europe. He has evaluated Chinese law schools as a consultant for the World Bank and taught two semesters at the University of International Business and Economics in Beijing. He has also taught at New York University, Duke, Georgia, and Florida State.
"The job of the private international lawyer is neither easy nor glamorous," Hillman says. "There are long hours on the road, negotiating in stressful environments without the support mechanisms you would have at home. On the other hand, there's a diversity about what you're doing that is not to be found in domestic practice. And your working environments are certainly different and stimulating."
Hillman traveled to Liberia in 2006 and met with President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf and various ministers.
The Liberia Review of Contracts was a recent economic development project through the ISLP. The ISLP provides volunteer legal services by skilled and experienced attorneys to advance democracy and the rule of law, protect human rights, and promote equitable economic development worldwide.
The American Lawyer/July 2007