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Members Invited to Submit Statements of Interest to Serve as ArbitralWomen’s Representative at Upcoming UNCITRAL Working Group Sessions
The ArbitralWomen Board invites ArbitralWomen members to submit a statement of interest to serve as ArbitralWomen’s representative at the forthcoming UNCITRAL Working Group sessions: Working Group II (Dispute Settlement) 81st Session to be held from...
10 January, 2025
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Hana Doumal Will Represent ArbitralWomen as an Observer at UNCITRAL’s Working Group III Session in Vienna
ArbitralWomen member Hana Doumal has been selected to represent ArbitralWomen as an observer at the fiftieth session of UNCITRAL’s Working Group III on Investor-State Dispute Settlement Reform. The session will take place from 20-24 January...
10 January, 2025
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Call for Article Submissions to the Kluwer Arbitration Blog
Since 2011 ArbitralWomen has enjoyed affiliate status with the Kluwer Arbitration Blog. Through this collaboration, ArbitralWomen members may publish articles which comply with the editorial guidelines of the blog. ArbitralWomen invites its members to submit articles to Kluwer...
10 January, 2025
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Don’t Miss Out — Renew Your ArbitralWomen Membership Today!
We truly value your presence in our vibrant community! Renew your membership today to continue enjoying exclusive benefits and opportunities for growth, connection, and advancement. Timely renewal ensures uninterrupted access to all ArbitralWomen has to...
10 January, 2025
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LCIA Launches New EDI Guidelines for International Arbitration
In what is believed to be a first for an arbitral institution, the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA) launched its new Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Guidelines in December 2024. The Guidelines stem from the...
10 January, 2025
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IBA’s 50:50 by 2030: A longitudinal study into gender disparity in the law project progress report
In December 2024, the International Bar Association (IBA) launched its 50:50 by 2030: A longitudinal study into gender disparity in the law project progress report (50:50 by 2030 Progress Report). Findings of the 50:50 by...
10 January, 2025
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Call for Article Submissions to the Kluwer Arbitration Blog
Since 2011 ArbitralWomen has enjoyed affiliate status with the Kluwer Arbitration Blog. Through this collaboration, ArbitralWomen members may publish articles which comply with the editorial guidelines of the blog. ArbitralWomen invites its members to submit articles to Kluwer...
12 December, 2024
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ArbitralWomen and Jus Mundi Partner to Boost ArbitralWomen Members’ Profiles via Jus Connect, Increasing Opportunities for Women Dispute Resolution Practitioners Worldwide
ArbitralWomen and Jus Mundi are thrilled to announce a new partnership aimed at expanding opportunities for women dispute resolution practitioners worldwide. This collaboration will elevate the profiles of AW members by integrating the Jus Connect platform with the AW...
5 December, 2024
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Burford Capital Expands Commitment to Diversity in Legal Leadership Through the Equity Project
Burford Capital, the world’s largest provider of commercial legal finance, has announced the launch of phase three of its award-winning Equity Project. Building on ongoing efforts to address the underrepresentation of diverse leaders in commercial...
5 December, 2024
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SOAS 2024 Arbitration in Africa Survey Report: Appointment of Female Arbitrators in Africa Connected Disputes
The findings of the SOAS 2024 Arbitration in Africa survey Report for the first time dedicated a section on gender and the appointment of females as arbitrators in Africa-connected arbitrations. The report also found that...
5 December, 2024
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ArbitralWomen Members Encouraged to Participate in White & Case and QMUL 2025 International Arbitration Survey
Queen Mary University of London and White & Case are partnering once again for the fourteenth major empirical survey in international arbitration, titled The Path Forward: Realities and Opportunities in Arbitration. The survey will explore...
17 November, 2024
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Members Invited to Submit Statements of Interest to Serve as ArbitralWomen’s Representative at UNCITRAL Working Group III’s 50th Session in Vienna
The ArbitralWomen Board invites ArbitralWomen members to submit a statement of interest to serve as ArbitralWomen’s representative at the forthcoming UNCITRAL Working Group III (Investor-State Dispute Settlement Reform) 50th Session. The session will be held...
17 November, 2024
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Popularity of Arbitration Lunch Match Initiative Continues
The second week of October saw the latest edition of the extremely popular Arbitration Lunch Match initiative take place, this time in 45 cities across the world, from San Francisco to Tokyo and from Helsinki...
16 November, 2024
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The ERA Pledge – New Guidelines for the Bar
September 2024 saw the launch of a new diversity initiative for the Bar of England & Wales: the Equal Representation in Arbitration (ERA) Pledge Guidelines for the Bar. The Guidelines promote gender equality and access...
16 November, 2024
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Newly Established Abu Dhabi International Arbitration Centre Signs ERA Pledge, Reaffirming Commitment to Diversity
The newly established arbitral institution Abu Dhabi International Arbitration Centre (arbitrateAD), based in Abu Dhabi, has recently signed the Equal Representation in Arbitration (ERA) Pledge, reaffirming its commitment to fostering diversity within its ranks. From...
15 November, 2024
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