Academy of Justice Hosts CLDP Delegation

On July 27, 2026, the Academy of Justice hosted representatives of the Commercial Law Development Program (CLDP), a program of the Office of the General Counsel within the United States Department of Commerce, implemented in Kosovo in cooperation with the U.S. Embassy in Pristina.

The meeting was chaired by Mr. Enver Fejzullahu, Executive Director of the Academy of Justice. The CLDP delegation included Mr. Levi Latoz, International Program Specialist, CLDP, Mr. Zmarak Khan, Deputy Chief, Office of the General Counsel, U.S. Department of Commerce, Mrs. Cristen Bauer, Director for External Affairs, Institute of Accredited Arbitrators, Mr. Matthew Drossos, Partner, White & Case, Ms. Laura Bajrushi, Political Advisor, U.S. Embassy in Pristina.

From the Academy of Justice, in addition to the Executive Director, participants included Ms. Melihate Rama, Head of the Continuous Training Division, Ms. Luljetë Hetemi, Head of the Research and Publications Division and Ms. Isabelle Sistino, intern from William & Mary Law School.

Discussions focused on opportunities to institutionalize cooperation between the Academy of Justice and CLDP, particularly in developing specialized training programs for judges, strengthening institutional capacities, and advancing the curriculum of the Commercial Court—especially in the area of alternative dispute resolution (ADR).

The Academy of Justice expressed its gratitude to CLDP, the U.S. Department of Commerce, and the U.S. Embassy in Pristina for their partnership and ongoing support. This collaboration represents a significant contribution to strengthening the professional capacities of the judiciary and advancing reforms in commercial law, in line with international standards and best practices.