Past Event: 2/19/2026
International Law Program
Thursday, February 19th, 2026
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Troutman Pepper Locke
3000 Two Logan Square
100-120 N. 18th Street, 30th Floor
Between Arch & Cherry Streets
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Lunch Provided - Program was in English
Program Overview
The International Law Committee of
The Philadelphia Bar Association
was pleased to host presentations conducted by
Troutman Pepper Locke's International Interns
Strangers in a Strange Land:
Online Gatekeepers and Locked In Workers
Meet the Speakers
The first speaker was Theo Arcin, visiting French intern at Troutman Pepper Locke and Élève-Avocat à l’École des Avocats de Rhône-Alpes.
The Non-Compete Clause:
Between Freedom of Work and Competition
A comparative look at France and the U.S.
Can an employee be prevented from working after leaving a company... and at what cost?
His presentation analyzes non-compete clauses as a reflection of the fundamental choices made by legal systems with regard to freedom of work, competition, and innovation. While French law offers a stable but costly framework, recent events in the United States have transformed a common contractual practice into a major political and regulatory issue.
The second speaker was Matteo Rubolino, visiting Italian Law Clerk at Troutman Pepper Locke, LLM graduate, candidate at New York State Bar and Italian Bar.
The Responsibilities of
Hosting Providers in the Digital Age
Have you ever paused to question the truth of what you read online? Or whether the content you encounter is verified, secure, and respectful of your privacy? In an online world where misinformation spreads easily and personal data is vulnerable, hosting providers play a crucial role. He will explore the different protections and regulations that shape these responsibilities in the European Union and the United States.
About the International Law Committee (ILC)
For more than 28 years, French interns have come to Philadelphia to undertake a 6-month internship. As part of this program, it has become a tradition for them to finish their visit by presenting about a matter of interest of French and European Law.
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