Europe with(out) the U.S. — the Future of NATO and the European Union
Date/Time: Friday, October 24, 2025 7:00-8:30PM
Location: TBD
Admission:
- General Admission (Early Bird Pricing) $25
- Preferred Seating (Early Bird Pricing) $50 (Closest Section Near the Stage)
Additional Fees: Amusement Tax, Processing Fee
Parking: TBD
Ambassador Mark Gitenstein began his role as U.S. Ambassador to the European Union in January 2022. A retired partner from Mayer Brown LLP, he previously served as U.S. Ambassador to Romania (2009–2012) and spent 17 years in the U.S. Senate, including 13 with then-Senator Joe Biden on the Judiciary and Intelligence Committees.
Over the past decade, Gitenstein has focused on strengthening democracy in Central and Eastern Europe, particularly Romania, through work on market transparency, anti-corruption, and rule of law initiatives. He also co-led Biden’s transitions to the vice presidency (2008) and presidency (2020).
He holds a BA from Duke University and a JD from Georgetown Law. He was awarded Romania’s highest civilian honor in 2012 and the ABA’s Silver Gavel Award in 1993 for his book Matters of Principle on the Bork Supreme Court nomination.
