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Applications for the ArbitralWomen Mentorship Programme Will Open Soon!
The ArbitralWomen Mentorship Programme links experienced dispute resolution practitioners (general counsel, lawyers in private practice, mediators, arbitrators and experts) with talented, ambitious women with high potential, enabling the latter to benefit from the advice and...
7 August, 2023
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Launch of ERE in France, on 4 July 2023, in Paris, France
ERE, the Equal Representation for Expert Witnesses, celebrated its launch in France on 4 July 2023 at the premises of the law firm GIDE. The evening was opened by three ArbitralWomen members: Jana Lefranc, Alina...
24 July, 2023
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Riding the Arbitration Bicycle: The Importance of Achieving Balance in Your Arbitration Career – Washington Arbitration Week , on 29 November 2022, in Washington DC, US
Authors: Michelle Vasco, Munia El Harti Alonso The panel Riding the Arbitration Bicycle: The Importance of Achieving Balance in Your Arbitration Career took place on 29 November 2022, in the context of the Third Edition...
22 May, 2023
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ArbitralWomen Members Encouraged to Participate in Equal Representation for Expert Witnesses Survey
Expert witnesses play a crucial role in the justice system, but women are often underrepresented in this field. In May 2022, the Equal Representation for Expert Witnesses (ERE) Pledge was launched to address this issue...
8 May, 2023
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The Stockholm Chamber of Commerce (SCC) Appoints a Majority of Female Arbitrators for the First Time
2022 was yet another turbulent year for the world. Just as normalcy was beginning to emerge after the Covid-19 pandemic, the year was abruptly impacted by the war in Ukraine. That, and the challenging economic...
8 May, 2023
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ArbitralWomen Calls for New Initiatives to Commemorate its 30th Anniversary
The ArbitralWomen Educational Funding Committee consisting of ArbitralWomen Board members Mary Thomson, Louise Barrington and Sally el Sawah calls for nominations for its New Initiative Award. The ArbitralWomen Board considers education to be a...
11 April, 2023
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Careers in Arbitration Celebrates International Women’s Day 2023 with In-House Counsel Campaign
To celebrate International Women’s Day 2023, Careers in Arbitration, founded by ArbitralWomen Advisory Council Member Amanda Lee, launched its fourth annual International Women’s Day campaign. Launched in 2019, Careers in Arbitration is a social media-based...
11 April, 2023
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ArbitralWomen Members Encouraged to Participate in London Chamber of Arbitration and Mediation (LCAM) and Royal Holloway, University of London Survey on Diversity & Inclusion in ADR
ArbitralWomen members are encouraged to participate in a new study on diversity and inclusion in alternative dispute resolution being conducted by the London Chamber of Arbitration and Mediation (LCAM) and Royal Holloway, University of London....
9 March, 2023
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Young ArbitralWomen Practitioners’ (YAWP) will soon launch its “Meet the Arbitral Institution” Series
In March 2023, the Young ArbitralWomen Practitioners’ group will launch the “YAWP Meet the Arbitral Institution” series, an initiative to benefit its young female members who wish to further their careers as arbitrators in international...
1 February, 2023
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Mute Off Thursdays Releases Compendium of Unicorns – A Global Guide to Women Arbitrators
On 15 December 2022, Mute Off Thursdays released the first edition of its Compendium of Unicorns – A Global Guide to Women Arbitrators, profiling more than 170 women arbitrators from around the globe, with diverse professional, cultural and ethnic backgrounds, industry...
5 January, 2023
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The Scottish Arbitration Centre References the Equal Representation in Arbitration Pledge and Racial Equality for Arbitration Lawyers in New Rules
The Scottish Arbitration Centre has always had a focus on diversity and inclusion. We have gender parity on our Board and more women than men sit on our new Court, which has a female President...
8 December, 2022
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ICC UK Annual Arbitration & ADR Conference: Dispute resolution in a changing world, on 10 and 11 November 2022 – in London, UK – by Webinar
The International Chamber of Commerce United Kingdom welcomed participants and guests to its Annual Arbitration & ADR Conference: Dispute resolution in a changing world, held as a hybrid event on 10 and 11 December in...
11 November, 2022
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The Renewed ICC Commission on Arbitration and ADR Achieves Record Regional and Gender Diversity and Female Leadership Including Many ArbitralWomen Members
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has appointed a renewed Commission on Arbitration and ADR featuring record regional and gender diversity. The ICC Commission is now led by Melanie van Leeuwen who serves as Chair...
9 November, 2022
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ArbitralWomen Members encouraged to join the VIAC Community Ambassador Network – VIAC CAN!
The Vienna International Arbitral Centre (VIAC) has launched a new initiative under the motto, “VIAC CAN and so CAN you”. ArbitralWomen members are encouraged to take this unique opportunity to raise their profile by becoming...
7 November, 2022
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“Women in Arbitration Day” Initiative Shines a Weekly Spotlight on Female Achievement in Arbitration
Over the last four months, ArbitralWomen Advisory Council Member Amanda Lee has shared news about the achievements, promotions, and career developments of hundreds of women in arbitration, including many members of ArbitralWomen, every Friday as...
7 November, 2022
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