Join the New York Young Republican Club for an exclusive evening with both Robert Amsterdam, an internationally acclaimed attorney, and Father Michael Barone, Chaplain for the Traditional Latin Mass Community of Jersey City.
Come hear these two men discuss the rising threats to global liberties, specifically the global persecution of Christians, with unique perspectives on what it takes to defend foundational human rights, build international legal solidarity, and stand firm for freedom on the world stage.
When: Wednesday, September 2nd, 2026
Time: 7PM – 10PM
Price: $15 for Members / $25 for Non-Members (Enter the email address associated with your Club Membership as a promo code to unlock your Member Ticket!)
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Location: Midtown Manhattan (Location revealed 24 hours prior to event in automated email from noreply@event.eventbrite.com. Please contact us at Location@NYYRC.com if you do not receive the location within 24 hours from the event.)
Dress Code: Business casual
BYOB Encouraged, complimentary drinks provided.
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About Robert Amsterdam:
Robert Amsterdam is a world-renowned international lawyer and founding partner of Amsterdam & Partners LLP, bringing decades of experience handling high-stakes political, commercial, and human rights cases across emerging markets. Throughout his career, he has represented sovereign states, political leaders, global corporations, and high-net-worth individuals. Currently, Amsterdam serves as legal counsel to the Ukrainian Orthodox Church amid ongoing political persecution.
Celebrated for his relentless human rights advocacy, he was awarded The American Lawyer’s prestigious Global Pro Bono Dispute Award. A frequent commentator on geopolitical affairs, his analyses have been published in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and Financial Times, with broadcast appearances on Tucker Carlson, BBC, Bloomberg, CNN, and Al Jazeera. He also hosts the foreign policy podcast Departures. Licensed as a solicitor in both Ontario and England & Wales, Amsterdam holds degrees from Carleton University and Queen’s University. This panel is Mr. Amsterdam’s second event to date with the NYYRC.
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About Father Michael Barone:
A priest since 2008, Father Michael Barone provides ministry for the Office of Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Newark while serving as the Chaplain for the Traditional Latin Mass Community of Jersey City, and has regularly celebrated and lectured on the Latin Mass in New York and New Jersey for over 18 years. A Knight of Ecclesiastical Grace in the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of Saint George, Father holds Masters Degrees in Theology and Church History from Mount Saint Mary’s University in Emmitsburg MD, and Seton Hall University, as well as one in Archives and Public History from New York University. This panel is Father’s first opportunity to contribute to the NYYRC.
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