International Litigation and Arbitration Partner Arsalan Suleman will be presented with the Capital Area Muslim Bar Association's Impact Award in recognition of his outstanding leadership and public service, including leading the representation of The Gambia in its case against Myanmar for the Rohingya genocide at the International Court of Justice.
Oral hearing on the merits of the case took place in January, which focused on The Gambia's allegations that Myanmar committed brutal acts of genocide against the Rohingya people during military operations in 2016-2018. Those acts of genocide include mass executions, indiscriminate killings of thousands of innocent civilians including women and children, pervasive acts of sexual and gender-based violence, and the deliberate burning and destruction of hundreds of villages across northern Rakhine State in Myanmar.
The Gambia is seeking a judgment on the merits holding Myanmar accountable for its violations of the Genocide Convention, and is seeking restitution and compensation for the victims.
Arsalan will receive the award this Friday at the Capital Area Muslim Bar Association's 2026 Annual Iftar, an event that brings together Muslim attorneys, judges, law students, and community leaders from across the DMV to break fast together during the holy month of Ramadan.