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Our Statement Regarding the Russian Federation’s Decision to List the CEELI Institute as an “Undesirable Organisation”

by Cris_admin | Jul 16, 2022 | All, featured, Press Releases, Resources

15 July 2022 The CEELI Institute is disappointed by the decision of the Russian Prosecutor General’s Office to designate the Institute as a so-called “undesirable organization.” Since our founding in 2000, the CEELI Institute has worked with more than 12,000 judges,...

The 12th Conference of Chief Justices of Central and Eastern Europe

by Lauriane Labourel | Jun 9, 2022 | All, Supporting Civil Society

The CEELI Institute was honored to welcome presidents and representatives of the Supreme Courts of sixteen countries for the 12th Conference of Chief Justices of Central and Eastern Europe. The Conference meets annually in one of the participating countries, most...

Dr. Mark Ellis Appointed as New Chair of the CEELI Institute’s Management Board

by Lauriane Labourel | Jun 9, 2022 | All, featured, Highlights

We are delighted to announce that Dr. Mark Ellis was appointed as the new Chair of the CEELI Institute Management Board at our 2022 board meeting on May 14. Dr. Ellis brings a wealth of experience and institutional knowledge to the position. As executive director of...

Legal Skills in a Time of War

by Lauriane Labourel | May 30, 2022 | All, Building Legal Skills and Capacity, Events at Villa

Legal Skills in a Time of War FREE SUMMER SCHOOL FOR UKRAINIAN LAW STUDENTS AND JUNIOR LAWYERS 4 – 15 July 2022, Villa Grebovka, Prague (arrivals: July 3rd, departures: July 16th) 2-week in-person course The CEELI Institute, an NGO based in Prague that provides...

Welcoming Julia Fromholz as new Executive Director of the CEELI Institute

by Lauriane Labourel | Apr 12, 2022 | All, featured, Highlights

The CEELI Institute is delighted to announce the appointment of Julia Fromholz as its new Executive Director, officially taking the reins from Christopher Lehmann on March 28, 2022. Julia joins the Institute from Arizona State University’s Sandra Day O’Connor College...

The CEELI Institute Supports Ukrainian War Refugees

by Lauriane Labourel | Apr 12, 2022 | All, Supporting Civil Society

Since the outbreak of the war in Ukraine on February 24, 2022, the Institute has received a steady stream of requests for assistance from our many colleagues, partners, and friends directly affected by the violence in the country. They are seeking immediate help for...