BLB&G Managing Director and Senior Counsel Catherine van Kampen Appointed Chair of the ABA ILS Human Rights & Corporate Social Responsibility Division

July 8, 2025

BLB&G Managing Director of Staff Attorneys and Senior Counsel Catherine van Kampen has been appointed Chair of the American Bar Association International Law Section’s Human Rights & Corporate Social Responsibility Division. In this leadership role, Catherine will oversee Section and Committee initiatives, provide strategic guidance, and serve as a voting member in advisory meetings.

Catherine manages BLB&G’s staff attorneys and has extensive experience in complex litigation and settlement administration. She has earned numerous honors for her international pro bono work advocating for immigrant and refugee women and children, including recognition as a Global Goals Ambassador by the United Nations Association of the USA. Catherine is also an active leader in legal organizations, serving on advisory boards and committees focused on advancing leadership, human rights, and gender equity.