Gabriel Vincent Tese to Defend at Berlin Summit on Ecocide
Spector Gadon Rosen Vinci P.C. Member Gabriel Vincent Tese will defend at an international tribunal focusing on the topic of Ecocide, hosted by The Court of Citizens of the World (CCW), from February 16-20 in Berlin, Germany.
The proceedings will be conducted in two distinct but legally connected parts: a civil trial addressing State responsibility under international environmental law, and criminal proceedings examining individual and collective liability for crimes against humanity arising from environmental destruction.
The Court of Citizens of the World (CCW), a People’s Tribunal, is a quasi-judicial organization that aims to bridge gaps in access to international justice by holding political and military leaders to account through considering allegations of violations of specific standards of international law in light of documentary and oral evidence presented in formal proceedings.
CCW commits to providing daily human rights updates through social media, ensuring broad awareness and transparency regarding ongoing human rights issues, in addition to organizing lecture events to promote a deeper understanding of human rights and international law, featuring insights from experts, scholars, and practitioners. They provide evidence for international courts, including witness and victim statements, emphasizing accountability for international crimes. This evidence can be utilized by the ICC or other courts if requested. Beyond advocacy, CCW provides practical assistance to individuals affected by violations of international law, informing them about legal options, rights, and obligations free of charge.
The Court of Citizens of the World’s mission rests on 3 cornerstones:
Input: the method by which CCW was created with the intention of challenging official statist narratives about atrocities and, at the core of its mandate, opening up new avenues for justice, acknowledgment and recognition of victims. CCW was created under the patronage of Benjamin Ferencz, Nuremburg Prosecutor and Oleksandra Matviichuk, Nobel Peace Prize laureate.
Procedure: CCW conducts open and transparent hearings. A strong commitment to a formal legalistic approach in the proceedings negates any potential indication of bias and reinforces the notion of fair proceedings in the wider international justice system.
Output: CCW aims to establish an evidence-based record of atrocity crimes in accordance with recognized laws and procedural standards and delivers legally reasoned, deeply considered and publicly available Judgments by renowned legal professionals, including the Hon. Stephen Rapp, former US Ambassador-at-large for War Crimes Issues. The proceedings are filmed and professionally edited by the Cinema for Peace for wider outreach, public education and collective impact.
Gabriel V. Tese previously served as Founder of Tese Law LLC, a veteran-owned boutique litigation firm focused on technology, cyber and criminal law serving individuals and businesses faced with unique legal issues related to emerging technologies. He also served as a Partner at Eckert Seamans, where he worked in the Commercial Litigation, Contract and Emerging Technologies practice groups. Before that, he was Chief Counsel at Letterkenny Army Depot, leading a team of attorneys and managing legal matters for a half-billion-dollar manufacturing complex within the U.S. Army. His career also includes significant experience as in-house counsel for private companies (Deloitte LLP, Farmers Insurance Company), where he handled complex litigation and eDiscovery matters.
Spector Gadon Rosen Vinci P.C. has represented clients nationally and internationally for over 50 years and provides counsel and expertise across the entire spectrum of legal practice, from complex litigation to sophisticated transactional and corporate matters. The firm has offices in Philadelphia, New Jersey, Florida, and New York.
