INSIDE Washington (available version 2013)

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INSIDE WASHINGTON: Law, Development and Diplomacy
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PROGRAM OVERVIEW 2013
The “Inside Washington, Law, Development and Diplomacy” Program is an international career orientation
course taking place in Washington, DC from July 6 to July 27, 2013. Its main objective is to teach Students
of law, international relations and economics, the fundamental pillars of U.S. legal thought and introduce them
to the operations of U.S. and international institutions in charge of addressing issues such as democracy, peace,
justice, economy and poverty around the world.
“Inside Washington” gives these international students a chance to familiarize themselves with the functioning
of the United States government, the media, non-profit and professional organizations, law firms, Federal and
State courts, diplomatic missions established in Washington, DC, and international organizations, such as the
World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, the Inter-American Development Bank, and the Organization of
American States.
The course, in its eleventh year of implementation, is organized by Universidad Pontificia Comillas, Madrid,
Spain and Georgetown University’s Center for Intercultural Education and Development (CIED)* . “Inside
Washington, Law, Development and Diplomacy” owes it success to the participation and enthusiastic support of
more than sixty professionals from different U.S. government agencies, private institutions, and international
organizations, who share their job experiences and missions with young European students preparing to enter
the professional work force.
(*) The Universidad Pontificia Comillas, Madrid was founded in 1890 as a Jesuit University. It is currently home to 1,882
full-time and part-time professors, 7,700 undergraduates and 4,300 students in special or post-graduate study including
over 1,000 foreign students. It offers degrees in the following areas: Law, Business Administration, International
Relations, Industrial and Computer Engineering, Theology, Nursing, Human and Social Sciences. Comillas is involved in
a number of academic exchange programs, with over 200 Higher Education Institutions in Europe, Latin America, North
America and Asia.
(*) Georgetown University’s CIED is a non-profit organization and an integral part of Georgetown University. CIED is
funded by various organizations and foundations. It plays a fundamental role in fulfilling the university’s commitment to
international service. CIED's mission is to promote greater mutual understanding, strengthen democratic values and
support sustainable development.

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PROGRAM ITINERARY
Saturday, July 6 Arrivals at Georgetown University check in at 4:00 pm
Alumni Square
Sunday, July 7 Free day for sightseeing
UNIT 1: LAW, AND THE JUDICIAL PROCESS IN THE U.S.
Monday, July 8
9:00 am PROGRAM OPENING AND ORIENTATION
9.30 am Lecture: Introduction to U.S. History Focusing on Legal and Diplomatic
Issues. Checks and Balances under the U.S. Constitution/U.S. Leadership
12: 00 pm. 5:30 pm Visit Administrative Offices of the U.S. Courts
Lecture: The Constitution and the Federal Judiciary; Justice and
Court/Case Management
The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts is the administrative branch of the Federal Judiciary, which is devoted to
serving the courts in fulfilling the Federal Judicial System's mission of providing justice to the citizens. The agency
provides service to the federal courts in three essential areas: administrative support, program management and policy
development. It is charged with implementing the policies of the Judicial Conference of the United States and supporting
the network of Conference committees. It is the focal point for Judiciary communication, information, program
leadership and administrative reform.
Transportation: Take Metro red line to Union Station; the administrative office of the U.S. Court is just across the
street from the Metro (train) Station.
Tuesday, July 9
9:00 pm Visit Embassy of Spain
The Embassy of Spain in Washington, D.C. is the diplomatic mission of the Kingdom of Spain to the United
States It is located at 2375 Pennsylvania Avenue NW. Spain established diplomatic relations with the United
States in 1790, after the ratification of the 1783 Treaty of Paris ending hostilities between the United States and

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the Kingdom of Great Britain The Embassy and its staff work to foster the further strengthening of the close
relations between the two countries in a vast array of fields (political, economic and trade, cultural and scientific
relations, education, security, press etc). The growth of the institutional networking promotes mutual
understanding and cooperation between our two countries. The Ambassador of Spain in Washington represents
the Spanish government and its institutions in the US. Nominated by the Spanish government, he leads and
coordinates the work of the Embassy and its Consulates. He informs the American government of Spanish
policies and informs the Spanish Government of events in the US and American policies and opinions. He
fosters Spanish relations with the US in a vast array of issues and assures the protection of Spanish interests and
Spanish nationals.
Transportation: Take metro to Foggy Botton
Transportation: Take Red, Blue or Orange Line to Metro Center
11.00 am Visit to Georgetown University Law Center
11:30 am Lecture: Mayor Legislative Initiatives under the Obama Administration:
Health Care Reform
2. 30 pm Visit American Civil Liberties Union
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is the world’s largest public interest law firm, with offices in nearly every
state of the U.S. It is a non-profit, non-partisan organization devoted to ensuring free speech, equal rights, and other civil
liberties. With a membership of over 300,000, the ACLU seeks to defend and expand civil liberties throughout the United
States. Its local chapter in Washington DC is often involved in issues of free speech and the rights of government
employees.
Transportation: Red line to Van Ness/UDC. 4301 Connecticut Avenue is immediately adjacent to the east
exit from that station.
6:30 to 8:30 pm Pretrial orientation at Georgetown University
Wednesday, July 10
9:30 am Visit U.S. Department of Justice
12:00 pm Visit Arnold and Porter, LLP

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Raul R. Herrera is a partner in the corporate and securities group where he concentrates his practice on international
arbitration and international corporate and financing transactions. Mr. Herrera has been involved in transactions in every
country of Latin America and the Caribbean. He represents multilateral and bilateral agencies as well as sponsors in their
project financing and private equity transactions. Previously he served as general counsel for Inter-American Investment
Corporation, a multilateral financial institution affiliated with the Inter-American Development Bank.
Mr. Herrera serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors of CODESPA AMERICA and as Chairman of the Advisory
Council of the Latin American Studies Program of The George Washington University's Elliott School of International
Affairs; on the Board of Advisors of the Inter-American Dialogue's Energy Adviser; and as a member of the John Carroll
Society.
Transportation: Take Metro to Metro Center
3:00 pm Visit to the U.S. Supreme Court
The Role of the Supreme Court in the American Judiciary
The Supreme Court, Article III, section 1, of the constitution of the United States provides that “the judicial Power of the
United States shall be vested in one Supreme Court and in such inferior Courts as the Congress may from time to time
ordain and establish.” The Supreme Court of the United States was created in accordance with this provision and by
authority of the Judiciary Act of September 24, 1789 (1 Stat. 73). It was organized on February 2, 1790. The Supreme
Court comprises the Chief Justice of the United States and such number of Associate Justices as may be fixed by
Congress. Under that authority, and by the virtue of act of June 25, 1948 (28 U.S.C. 1), the number of Associate Justices
is eight. Power to nominate the Justices is vested in the President of the United States, and appointments are made by and
with the advice and consent of the Senate.
Transportation: Take Metro to Union Station
Thursday, July 11
9:00 a.m. Visit Superior Court District of Columbia
The Superior Court is the District of Columbia’s court of general jurisdiction. Judges are appointed for fifteen-year terms
by the President of the United States with approval of the U.S. Senate from a list compiled by the District of Columbia
Judicial Nomination Commission. The court consists of the following statutory divisions: Civil, Criminal, Family and
Probate. The Court protects civilian rights and liberties, upholds and interprets the law, and resolves disputes peacefully,
fairly and effectively in the nation's capital; hears civil, criminal, administrative, family, landlord and tenant, and other
cases involving DC law; issues marriage licenses and accepts filings for divorce; and, the DC Superior Court Jurors'
Office summons District of Columbia residents for jury service.
Transportation: Take Metro to Judiciary Square

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1:15 p.m. Visit U.S. Federal Court for the District of Columbia
District Court for the District of Columbia
Chief of Staff to the Chief Judge of the U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C
1:30 p.m. Mock Trial
This is a practical skills class were students will learn direct and cross examination, how to lay foundations, evidentiary
objections, opening statement and closing argument of a U.S. law suit.
Transportation: Take Metro to Judiciary Square
Friday, July 12 TRIP TO NEW YORK
UNIT 2: MULTILATERAL ORGANIZATIONS, DEVELOPMENT AND DIPLOMACY
Monday, July 15
10:00 a.m. Visit U.S. Department of State
U.S. Foreign Policy and Current Developments in Spanish-U.S. Relations
The Department of State advises the President in the formulation and execution of foreign policy. As Chief Executive, the
President has overall responsibility for U.S. foreign policy. The Department of State’s primary objective in the conduct of
foreign relations is to promote the long-range security and well-being of the United States.
Transportation: Take Metro to Foggy Bottom
3:00 pm Visit Institute of Peace
The United States Institute of Peace is an independent, nonpartisan, national institution established and funded by
Congress. Its goals are to help:
 Prevent and resolve violent international conflicts
 Promote post-conflict stability and development
 Increase conflict management capacity, tools, and intellectual capital worldwide
The Institute does this by empowering others with knowledge, skills, and resources, as well as by directly engaging in
peace building efforts around the globe.
Transportation: Take metro to Foggy Botton

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Tuesday, July 16
9:30 a.m. Visit Inter-American Development Bank (IADB)
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The Inter-American Development Bank, the oldest and largest regional multilateral development institution, was
established in December of 1959 to help accelerate economic and social development in Latin America and the
Caribbean. Today Bank membership totals 46 nations. The Bank's Charter states that its principal functions are to utilize
its own capital, funds raised by it in financial markets, and other available resources, for financing the development of the
borrowing member countries; to supplement private investment when private capital is not available on reasonable terms
and conditions; and to provide technical assistance for the preparation, financing, and implementation of development
plans and projects.
Transportation: Take Red, Blue or Orange Line to Metro Center
3:00 pm Visit PNC BANK
PNC offers a wide range of services for all its customers, from individuals and small businesses, to corporations and
government entities. PNC provides deposit, lending, cash management and investment services to more than 6 million
consumer and small business customers across 19 states and the District of Columbia. Customers can bank whenever and
wherever they want via more than 2,800 branches, online and mobile services along with 7,300 ATM machines, many of
which can be used to make deposits and cash checks
9:30 a.m. Briefing: The Organization of American States (OAS)
Organization, Mission, the Strengthening Freedom of Speech and Thought
As a Basic Human Right; Promoting Greater Participation by Civil Society
In Decision-Making at all Levels of Government.
The Organization of American States (OAS), made up of 35 member states, is the region’s premier political forum for
multilateral dialogue and action. With four official languages – English, Spanish, French and Portuguese – the
Organization reflects the rich diversity of peoples and cultures across the Americas. The OAS promotes and supports
Democracy, Human Rights, Multidimensional Security, Integral Development, and supports Inter-American Legal
Cooperation. The OAS was the first region to adopt a charter in support of democracy in 2001, (Inter-American
Democratic Charter). The OAS seeks to prevent conflicts and to maintain political stability, promote social inclusion and
bring prosperity to the region through dialogue and collective action.
Transportation: Take metro to Metro Center
3:00 p.m. Visit Sidley Austin LLP

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Sidley provides a broad range of legal services to meet the needs of our diverse client base. The strategic establishment of
our offices in the key corporate and financial centers of the world has enabled us to represent a broad range of clients that
includes multinational and domestic corporations, banks, funds and financial institutions. Sidley has a broad transactional
practice. Major practice disciplines include corporate and securities, mergers and acquisitions, securitization, intellectual
property, funds and other pooled investments, bankruptcy and corporate reorganization, bank and commercial lending,
public finance, real estate, project finance, tax and employee benefits, as well as trusts and estates. We offer clients
extensive litigation experience in trial, appellate and arbitration matters spanning virtually every area of substantive law.
Main practice areas include general and commercial litigation, regulatory and financial litigation, antitrust, white collar
criminal defense, environmental, life sciences, patent and other intellectual property litigation, product liability and mass
tort litigation, international
Transportation: Take Metro to Metro Center
4:30 pm Visit ADL Anti-Defamation League
The Anti-Defamation League was founded in 1913 "to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and
fair treatment to all." Now the nation's premier civil rights/human relations agency, ADL fights anti-Semitism and all
forms of bigotry, defends democratic ideals and protects civil rights for all. A leader in the development of materials,
programs and services, ADL builds bridges of communication, understanding and respect among diverse groups, carrying
out its mission through a network of 30 Regional and Satellite Offices in the United States and abroad.
Metro: Farragut North
Thursday, July 18
10:00 a.m. Visit the World Bank
Organization, Mission, Employment Opportunities for Young Professionals
The World Bank Group, founded in 1944, is one of the world's largest sources of development assistance. The World
Bank is owned by more than 184 member countries whose views and interests are represented by a Board of Governors
and a Washington-based Board of Directors. Member countries are shareholders who carry ultimate decision-making
power in the World Bank. Through its loans, policy advice and technical assistance, the World Bank supports a broad
range of programs aimed at reducing poverty and improving living standards in the developing world. Bank programs
give high priority to sustainable, social, and human development and strengthened economic management, with a growing
emphasis on inclusion, governance and institution-building.
3:00 p.m . Visit International Monetary Fund
The International Monetary Fund is an international organization of 184 member countries. It was established to
promote international monetary cooperation, exchange stability, and orderly exchange arrangements; to foster economic
growth and high levels of employment; and to provide temporary financial assistance to countries to help ease balance of
payments adjustment.
Transportation: Take metro to Farragut West

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Friday, July 19:
8:30 am Future Leaders Conference
Capital Visitor Center
Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute
Participation of experts from the public and private sectors, members of Congress, as well as representatives of Fortune
500 companies will be included. More than 200 students, interns, young professionals, congressional staffers, and
community leaders are expected to attend this half-day conference and career networking luncheon. Participants will have
the opportunity to engage with representatives from corporations and different organizations during our networking
luncheon. For more information contact Leo Velasquez at lvelasquez@chli.org or call (202) 347-8280 ext. 304.
4:00 pm Lecture at Georgetown University
Central Intelligence Agency
UNIT 3 - THE LEGISLATIVE PROCESS, SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS AND THE MEDIA
Monday July 22
9:30 a.m. Briefing: U.S. Congress – The U.S. Legislative Process
Office of Congressman Jeff Fortenberry
First District Nebraska
Jeff Fortenberry was elected to the United States House of Representatives in 2004 to serve Nebraska's First
Congressional District. His work in Congress is rooted in the belief that the strength of the United States depends on the
strength of our families and communities. Jeff is a member of the House Appropriations Committee, which appropriates
United States government expenditures. He serves on three subcommittees with importance for Nebraska: Agriculture,
Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Legislative Branch. Jeff previously served on the House Foreign Affairs
Committee where he placed particular focus on human rights concerns, Middle Eastern affairs, and nuclear weapons non-
proliferation. He also represented Nebraska on the Agriculture Committee, where his work on two Farm Bills advanced
opportunities for young and beginning farmers and promoted agricultural entrepreneurship
2:30 pm briefing: Committee on Science, Space and Technology
The Committee on Science, Space, and Technology has jurisdiction over all energy research, development, and
demonstration, and projects therefore, and all federally owned or operated non-military energy laboratories;
astronautical research and development, including resources, personnel, equipment, and facilities; civil aviation
research and development; environmental research and development; marine research; commercial application

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of energy technology; National Institute of Standards and Technology, standardization of weights and measures
and the metric system; National Aeronautics and Space Administration; National Science Foundation; National
Weather Service; outer space, including exploration and control thereof; science scholarships; scientific
research, development, and demonstration, and projects therefore. The Committee on Science, Space, and
Technology shall review and study on a continuing basis laws, programs, and Government activities relating to
non-military research and development.
Transportation: Take Metro to Union Station.
4:00 p.m. Briefing: Cassidy and Associates
Cassidy & Associates is a leader in the government relations industry for over thirty years. Since 1975, the firm has
effectively represented its clients before the federal government by providing targeted, fully-integrated consulting
services. Throughout the firm’s history, its team has enabled corporations, associations and non-profits to promote their
interests through political, legislative and regulatory processes in Washington. Cassidy and Associates helps its clients
create opportunities and solve problems by devising and implementing effective, creative strategies to achieve success in
any political environment.
Transportation: Take Blue or Orange Line to McPherson Square
Tuesday, July 23
9:30 p.m. Visit the Jerusalem Fund for Education and Community Development
In order to fulfill its mission, The Jerusalem Fund is comprised of three programs: the Palestine Center, the Humanitarian
Link and The Gallery. The Palestine Center, the educational program of the Jerusalem Fund, gives voice to the Palestinian
narrative through policy briefings, lecture series, conferences, symposia, scholarly research publications and an extensive
research library. The Center’s analysis emphasizes a Palestinian perspective on the peace process, the Right of Return and
final status negotiations, elections, international law, media coverage of Israel and Palestine and U.S. foreign policy in the
region. The Humanitarian Link program extends grants to hospitals, orphanages, clinics, schools, universities and civil
society organizations in the Occupied Territory and surrounding refugee camps in an effort to sustain the basic conditions
of life in Palestine and to overcome the burdens of occupation. The Gallery, the cultural program of the Jerusalem Fund,
showcases the rich culture and national heritage of the Palestinian people, as well as that of surrounding Arab societies.
The Gallery hosts bi-monthly exhibits of fine art and/or photography, an annual juried art competition, a summer film
screening series, evening musical performances, art workshops and an annual souk and olive harvest celebration.
11:30 a.m. Visit the Washington Foreign Press Center
Meeting with Spanish Foreign Correspondents in the U.S.
Media Relations Officer for Western Hemisphere
Washington Foreign Press Center
U.S. Department of State

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Transportation: Take the Metro to Metro Center
2:30 p.m. Briefing: Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
The mission of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is to enforce the controlled substances laws and regulations
of the United States and bring to the criminal and civil justice system of the United States, or any other competent
jurisdiction, those organizations and principal members of organizations, involved in the growing, manufacture, or
distribution of controlled substances appearing in or destined for illicit traffic in the United States; and to recommend and
support non-enforcement programs aimed at reducing the availability of illicit controlled substances on the domestic and
international markets.
Transportation: Take metro to Pentagon City
5:30 pm “Trends in Cyber Crime: The Enemy Within”
Intercultural Center
Salesforce.com was founded in March 1999 by former Oracle executive Marc Benioff, Parker Harris, Dave Moellenhoff,
and Frank Dominguez as a company specializing in software as a service (SaaS). Harris, Moellenhoff and Dominguez,
three software developers previously at Clarify, wrote the initial sales automation software. In June 2004, the company
went public on the New York Stock Exchange under the stock symbol CRM, raising US$110 million. Marc Benioff and
Magdalena Yesil were the initial basic connection investors and board members. Other early investors include Larry
Ellison, Halsey Minor, Mark Iscaro, and Igor Sill of Geneva Venture Partners.
Wednesday, July 24
9:30 am ABA
International Program Associate
American Bar Association, Section of International Law
ABA-UNDP International Legal Resource Center (ILRC)
Mr. Whitten is an International Trade associate in the Government Contracts, Investigations & International Trade
Practice Group in the firm's Washington, D.C. office. Washington, DC
Transportation: Take Metro to Metro Center or McPherson Square
2:30 pm Visit to AIPAC
AIPAC • The American Israel Public Affairs Committee
AIPAC is a 100,000-member grassroots movement of activists committed to ensuring Israel’s security and protecting
American interests in the Middle East and around the world. AIPAC’s priority is to ensure that both America and Israel
remain strong and that they collaborate closely together Described by The New York Times as "the most important
organization affecting America's relationship with Israel,” AIPAC advocates for U.S. cooperation with Israel on a wide
range of issues. From promoting peace between Israel and its neighbors to facilitating U.S.-Israel exchanges of expertise
and equipment for homeland security, defense and counterterrorism to collaborating on technology, science and

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agricultural products, AIPAC is there to encourage the close working relationship between the countries. AIPAC is
registered as a domestic lobby and supported financially by private donations. The organization receives no financial
assistance from Israel, from any national organization or any foreign group. AIPAC is not a political action committee and
it does not rate, endorse or contribute to candidates.
Thursday, July 25
10:00 a.m. Visit: Pentagon - U.S. Department of Defense
Transportation: Take Metro to Pentagon
2:00 p.m. Fieldtrip: George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens
When George Washington lived here, Mount Vernon was an 8,000-acre plantation divided into five farms. Each farm was
a complete unit, with its own overseers, work force of slaves, livestock, equipment, and buildings. The farm where
Washington and his family lived was called the "Mansion House Farm." This is the part of the plantation that visitors see
today. Washington developed the property's 500 acres to create a fitting setting for a country gentleman. He designed the
grounds to include a deep border of woods, Rolling Meadows, serpentine walkways, a pleasure garden, a kitchen garden,
and groves of trees. Between the Mansion and the shores of the Potomac River lay an extensive park. As nearly as
possible, Mount Vernon was a self-contained community. Nothing was purchased that could be produced on site. Yet
the Mansion House Farm was so well designed that the service lanes did not intrude upon the area reserved for the
enjoyment of Washington, his family, and their many guests. From the Potomac River on the east to the Estate's west gate
entrance ran the pleasure grounds and wide vistas; along the north-south line were the outbuildings, or dependencies,
where much of the work was done. Over the past 150 years, George Washington's architectural achievements at Mount
Vernon have been painstakingly preserved and restored for visitors to appreciate both in person and via our virtual tours.
7:30 – 9:30 p.m. Farewell Get-Together – Copley Hall
Friday, July 26
10:00 a.m. Program Closing and Evaluation
Saturday, July 27 Departure

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