Dimitry Afanasiev, member of the Partners' Committee at EPAM, has been appointed as a Vice-Chair to the International Law Practice Management Forum of the ABA Section of International Law (ABA International). His term runs for a year from 10 August 2011.

This forum provides a unique opportunity for managers of global law firms and international practices of law firms to share ideas on important issues such as business ethics, key market trends, quality of legal services, and the development of legal associations and networks.

The board committee of the Forum includes recognized leaders of the legal market who represent the needs of international community from their respective market positions. This appointment at the managerial level of the ABA Section of International Law is a testimony to the recognition and good reputation of the candidate on the international market and is regarded as a great honour.

The ABA Section of International Law is the preeminent U.S.-based international legal organization founded in 1993. It acts as a bridge between the U.S. and non-U.S. legal communities. The ABA Section of International Law is the leader in policy development in the international arena, promotion of the rule of law and education of international law practitioners. The diverse international expertise of this section offers its members the opportunity to deal efficiently with emerging issues and to serve their clients’ most complex needs.