The conference was jointly organised by AIJA (International Association of Young Lawyers) and the American Bar Association Section of International Law. The first of its kind conference on same sex families and covered various aspects of the law including family, private client, employment, immigration, reputation management and tax. Each of eleven panels addressed a different aspect of the law affecting a same sex fictional family of 2 gay men and their 2 children (one born through surrogacy and one adopted). Each member of each panel gave a presentation about the law in their respective jurisdictions. Caroline presented on disputes relating to children on separation with reference to Hong Kong.
