CUNY Seminar Bridges Gap for US Lawyers Navigating Italian Legal Terminology

Four-day program offers specialized training on Italian legal system, contracts, and more

Mar. 29, 2026 at 2:52pm

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The John D. Calandra Italian American Institute at the City University of New York (CUNY) is hosting a four-day seminar from May 26-29, 2026 titled 'Italian Legal Terminology: A Journey through the Most Common and Frequently Used Italian Legal Terms.' The seminar aims to provide US legal professionals with the linguistic tools necessary to understand Italian legal terminology, as they increasingly encounter Italian clients, documents, or cases in their practice.

Why it matters

The growing interconnectedness of global commerce and personal affairs is driving the need for US lawyers to navigate international legal systems. This seminar directly addresses this need by equipping professionals with the knowledge to better serve clients involved in Italian legal matters, such as cross-border transactions, commercial disputes, and international estate planning.

The details

The seminar's curriculum is structured around four core areas: understanding the Italian legal system and key legal professions, successions and testaments, contracts and businesses, and companies and corporations. The program is led by Alessandro Gaglione, an attorney qualified to practice in Italy, England and Wales, as well as a notary public. His experience working with the Italian community in the UK provides valuable insight into the practical challenges faced by legal professionals dealing with Italian law.

  • The seminar will take place from May 26-29, 2026.

The players

Alessandro Gaglione

An attorney qualified to practice in Italy, England and Wales, as well as a notary public. His experience working with the Italian community in the UK provides valuable insight into the practical challenges faced by legal professionals dealing with Italian law.

Anthony Julian Tamburri

The Dean of the Calandra Institute, which organized the seminar.

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What they’re saying

“This seminar directly addresses the need by equipping professionals with the knowledge to better serve clients involved in Italian legal matters, such as cross-border transactions, commercial disputes, and international estate planning.”

— Anthony Julian Tamburri, Dean, Calandra Institute

What’s next

The Consulate General of Italy in New York maintains a list of legal studies that can provide additional resources for US lawyers seeking expertise in Italian legal matters.

The takeaway

This seminar reflects a broader trend of increasing demand for lawyers with expertise in international law. As global commerce and personal affairs become more interconnected, US legal professionals will need to continue developing specialized skills to navigate foreign legal systems and serve a diverse client base.