The Hauser Learning Center

A prime objective of ASIL's 2001-2002 headquarters renovation was to create more expansive and flexible public meeting space. The Society accomplished this by devoting Tillar House’s entire second floor – the original main living quarters' dining room, parlor, and den – to meeting space that could accommodate small meetings or larger public lectures.

The Hauser Learning Center was the result. Named in appreciation of the generous financial support provided by Rita E. Hauser and the Hauser Foundation, the Hauser Center is notable for its preserved historic character, best exemplified by the restored wood paneling and floors, preserved mouldings, and original leaded glass French windows.

The Center’s flexibility is defined by new oversized pocket doors that enable the two main meeting rooms – the board room and conference room – to be united as one large space. Modular furniture makes possible events from committee and board meetings to theatre-style lectures and classroom-style presentations, and even elegant dinner programs.

Just off the Hauser Center is the Rogers Room, the receiving lobby or breakout space for public events. The Rogers Room is dedicated in honor of William D. Rogers, former ASIL President (1972-1974) and retired Senior Partner, Arnold & Porter.

Host an ASIL Briefing, Lecture or Panel Discussion

ASIL conducts a wide variety of educational programs in the Hauser Learning Center at Tillar House. The topics range from the implications of specific trade cases to the effects on human rights protections of international decisions. Program formats also can vary widely, from lectures for large groups to roundtable discussions for a few participants. Depending on the topic and format, attendees are drawn from area law firms, government agencies, international bodies, local universities, corporate offices, embassies and other NGOs.

ASIL invites firms and institutions to join in hosting or sponsoring such events, on topics of either particular or general interest. Hosts/sponsors of public events receive a package of associated recognition benefits in exchange for their financial support of the Society. Such sponsorships begin at $1,000, depending on event details. To learn more, contact Rick LaRue, ASIL Deputy Director, at 202-939-6000.