The IPBA accepts members from any country in the world.
We realize that as international lawyers, you may live in one country but are licensed there and/or in other jurisdictions. We consider the country in which you live to be your "country", and the country or countries in which you are licensed to be your "jurisdiction(s)".
Any jurisdiction with 25 or more members is eligible to elect a leader known as a Jurisdictional Council Member (JCM), who is in charge of membership issues for that jurisdiction. Currently, the following jurisdictions have a JCM:
| Australia | Canada | China | France |
| Germany | Hong Kong | India | Indonesia |
| Japan | Korea | Malaysia | New Zealand |
| Pakistan | The Philippines | Singapore | Switzerland |
| Taiwan | Thailand | United Kingdom | United States |
| Vietnam |
An At-Large Council Member is elected either to support the JCM, or to support IPBA members in a jurisdiction or region without a leader. The following jurisdictions or regions have an At-Large Council Member:
| China | Europe | India |
| Latin America | Osaka | USA |
In addition, Regional Coordinators are recommended for appointment by the IPBA President to support and promote membership in a larger geographical area. The following regions have Regional Coordinators:
| Australasia & SW Pacific Islands | East Asia | Hawaii & N Pacific Islands |
| Middle East | SE Asia |
Contact the local or regional representative if you have any questions about IPBA members, or want to get involved in IPBA activities in that area!
Looking forward to my tenure as the JCM for India jurisdiction and work towards increasing the Indian footprint at the IPBA and also ensure that there is maximization of visibility of IPBA and its activities across relevant domestic events.
Shweta Bharti
January 1, 2020
