James Bacchus — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Recipient of the 2024 Weeramantry Award for contributions to international law and global justice.
Distinguished University Professor of Global Affairs and Director of the Center for Global Economic and Environmental Opportunity at the University of Central Florida since 2017.
Served as one of the seven founding judges and twice as chairman of the Appellate Body of the World Trade Organization (1996-2003).
Former Member of the Congress of the United States from Florida (1991-1995).
Author of 'The Willing World: Shaping and Sharing a Sustainable Prosperity' (2018) and 'Trade Links: New Rules for a New World' (2022), both named Best Books by the Financial Times.
Chaired the global practice of Greenberg Traurig for 14 years until 2017.
Holds a Juris Doctor (J.D.) and a Master of Arts (M.A.) in History.

Biography

James Bacchus is a Distinguished University Professor of Global Affairs and Director of the Center for Global Economic and Environmental Opportunity (GEEO) at the University of Central Florida, a position he has held since 2017. He is a worldwide activist and advocate for freer and more sustainable international trade and investment, more ambitious climate action, global sustainable development, and democracy.