The Swiss Branch of the International Law Association was founded in 1929. It works in close cooperation with the Swiss Society for International Law (SVIR/SSDI) and ensures the participation of its members in the ILA Executive Council as well as at the biennial conferences. The main objectives of the ILA are the study, clarification and development of both public and private international law. It is in the work of the various International Committees that these aims are pursued and biennial conferences provide a forum for comprehensive discussion and endorsement for the work of these committees. The Swiss Branch hosted the biennial meetings in 1874 (Geneva), 1880 (Berne), and 1952 (Lucerne). In 1952/3 Max Gutzwiler, then President of the Swiss Branch presided also the ILA.The International Law Association was founded in Brussels in 1873. Today, it has branches around the world and a growing membership of academics and practising professionals with an interest in international law. Current Branch Officers: Professor Dr Andreas R Ziegler, President Stefan Wehrenberg, Secretary and Treasurer Rabab Yasseen, Member of the Board Roberta Arnold, Member of the Board Debora Ponce, Member of the Board