April 25, 2026
Soul Arbitration – Film Screening
Fordham Law School Screening and Panel Discussion
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Location: Fordham University School of Law
The Leitner Center for International Law and Justice
150 West 62nd Street
New York, NY 10023
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Overview
The Leitner Center for International Law and Justice at Fordham Law School will host a special screening of the documentary Soul Arbitration, directed by Sophia Romma, followed by a panel discussion examining the legal and humanitarian dimensions of the atrocities of the war in Ukraine on Tuesday, April 28th.
The event brings together a global coalition of legal and arts organizations to spotlight the devastating human cost of the conflict and the role of international law in addressing modern war crimes.
Soul Arbitration offers a powerful and intimate portrayal of the lives of women and children displaced by the violence and systemic atrocities in Ukraine. Through firsthand testimony, the film documents stories of survival, separation, and resilience, shedding light on the urgent humanitarian crisis and the legal challenges facing refugees.
Following the screening, Sophia Romma will be joined by distinguished experts in international humanitarian and human rights law for a panel discussion exploring the film's themes. Grounded in the project's concept of the "Logic of the Eye," the conversation will analyze the evidentiary power of visual testimony in documenting war-time atrocities and shaping legal and moral accountability.
Panel Speakers
Professor Martin S. Flaherty
Leitner Family Professor of International Human Rights Law at Fordham University School of Law and Founding Co‑Director of the Leitner Center for International Law and Justice. A leading scholar of constitutional law, foreign relations law, and international human rights, his work explores judicial independence and the rule of law in domestic and global contexts. He has led human rights missions worldwide and previously clerked for U.S. Supreme Court Justice Byron R. White and Judge John Gibbons of the Third Circuit. Professor Flaherty currently serves as President of the American Association of the International Commission of Jurists.
Yveline Dalmacy, Esq.
Immigration attorney, mediator, and community advocate dedicated to access to justice and economic empowerment. She is the founder of Dalmacy Law, PLLC, providing nationwide immigration representation, and the Founder and President of the Blue Lotus Women Empowerment Network. A Haitian immigrant, Ms. Dalmacy brings lived experience to her advocacy. Her background includes service with FEMA, Nassau‑Suffolk Law Services, and the New York State Assembly. She holds a J.D., an M.A. in Diplomacy and International Relations, an MBA in International Banking and Finance, and is a certified mediator and FINRA arbitrator.
Dr. Ugoji Adanma Eze, Ph.D., Esq.
International human rights lawyer, barrister, academic, and global civil society leader. She is admitted to practice in England and Wales and Nigeria and is a Barrister of Gray's Inn. Dr. Eze is the Founder and President of Renew Our Earth and a frequent contributor to United Nations forums on global security, climate resilience, public health, and refugee protection. In 2026, she was appointed Professor of International Affairs and Relations at the Latin Leadership Empowerment Institute. Her work has earned multiple international and civic recognitions.
Chris Pioch, Esq.
Commercial litigator and international regulatory attorney and the founder of Christopher Pioch & Associates in New York. His practice focuses on complex commercial disputes, sanctions and foreign‑affairs law, white‑collar matters, and regulatory compliance. He advises clients on OFAC sanctions, FCPA, FARA, and AML frameworks and conducts internal investigations. Mr. Pioch is an Adjunct Professor of Trial Advocacy at Fordham Law School and a former law clerk in the New York Supreme Court Commercial Division. He is an active leader in the New York City Bar Association.
Dr. Sophia Murashkovsky Romma, Ph.D., Esq.
International human rights attorney and scholar specializing in refugee protection, migration law, and the rights of women and children affected by conflict. She currently serves as Chair of the United Nations Committee of the New York City Bar Association, where she leads engagement on UN processes and international legal accountability. Dr. Romma has authored published draft statements on migratory rights and refugee safeguards for the NYC Bar and UN‑related advocacy initiatives. Her regional expertise includes Eastern Europe, particularly Ukrainian displacement, and she works fluently across multiple languages.