This program will discuss the application of Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act and Torture Victim Protection Act of 1991 for bringing justice to victims of torture and terrorism in United States. Review practical lessons from litigating cases against sovereign states in Courts, alternative laws when the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act (FSIA) and Torture Victim Protection Act of 1991 (TVPA) do not support the facts of the case and the mechanism of collection of judgments under FSIA.

Presented by Ali Herischi, Esq. of Herischi & Associates LLC. 

One hour of CLE credit will be offered to the surrounding MCLE states. This program is also approved for 1.0 general credits by the National Federation of Paralegal Associations Inc. (NFPA).