Midnight in Moscow | Cocktails and Conversation with Ambassador John Sullivan

An Exclusive Conversation
Join us for an exclusive evening of cocktails and conversation with our partner, Ambassador John J. Sullivan, former US Ambassador to the Russian Federation. The event will feature a discussion with Ambassador Sullivan moderated by Neil Wasserstrom, Managing Partner of Mayer Brown's Houston office, followed by a book signing. This is an opportunity to engage with the author directly and gain deeper insight into how a former diplomat grapples with the current and future challenges of the US-Russia relationship.

Inside Moscow the Night the War Began
Ambassador Sullivan was in Russia as the Ukraine invasion began. Hear firsthand insights into diplomacy, danger, and decisions that shaped history. 

For weeks before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Ambassador Sullivan was sounding the alarm that the region was on the brink of war. When troops finally crossed the border, he was woken in the middle of the night with a prearranged code that signaled a crisis even more bracing than the February cold. Immediately, Ambassador Sullivan needed to collect his bodyguards and get to the embassy. The war had begun, and the world would never be the same.

A Gripping Memoir from the Front Lines
Each of you will receive a copy of Ambassador Sullivan's gripping memoir,Midnight in Moscow: A Memoir from the Front Lines of Russia’s War Against the West, his behind-the-scenes account of a pivotal period in international relations—and a playbook for understanding the unfolding global confrontation.

Tuesday, September 16, 2025
5:30 p.m. Arrival and Cocktails
6:00 p.m. Book Discussion and Q&A
7:00 p.m. Reception and Book Signing

Location
Mayer Brown
700 Louisiana Street, Suite 3400
Houston, TX 77002-2730

For additional information, please contact Irene Morgan at imorgan@mayerbrown.com or +1 312 701 8377.