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2024–2025 Young ITA Writing Competition 🏆 Klaus Reichert SC (Brick Court Chambers), member of the Final Judging Panel of the 2024–2025 Young ITA Writing Competition shares a writing tip for all participants. For more information on the Young ITA Writing Competition and Award, and instructions on how to submit your paper visit ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gqwyvPYy 🚨The deadline is January 17, 2025 Institute for Transnational Arbitration #Callforsubmissions Mevelyn Ong, Robert Bradshaw, Meredith Craven, Dr. Darya Shirokova

Édgar Eduardo Méndez Zamora, Associate Lawyer in the Dispute Resolution team of Aguilar Castillo Love, recently became the Young ITA Central America Co-Chair for 2024-2026. We asked him what he enjoys the most about his career in arbitration. Read his response below:

#YoungITA at the #ICC Miami Conference Current and past Young ITA Board members recently gathered at the ICC Miami Conference to share ideas and strengthen our mission to empower the next generation of arbitration practitioners. 💡 Stay tuned for upcoming Young ITA events and opportunities —we can’t wait to continue building this incredible community with all of you. Karima Sauma, Alejandro Martinez de Hoz, Édgar Eduardo Méndez Zamora, Enrique Jaramillo, Angélica María Perdomo-Luna, Meredith Craven, Dr. Darya Shirokova

Just two more days until #YoungITATalks at #MiamiArbitrationWeek! In coordination with Institute for Transnational Arbitration Americas Initiative, and R.E.A.L. - Racial Equality for Arbitration Lawyers, Young ITA presents a discussion on the initiatives the International Bar Association and other organizations are implementing to improve the #diversity of voices and perspectives in arbitrator selection. Don't miss the discussion with moderator, Enrique Molina (Omni Bridgeway), and panelists Frida Altamirano Jiménez (Centro de Arbitraje de México), Kimberly Blake (DRRT), Eve Perez Torres (FedEx), Molly García Tafur (Centro de Arbitraje y Conciliación CCB) and Ana (Portal) Ulseth, Esq. (Reed Smith LLP). 📅 December 6 at 9am 📍 Reed Smith LLP, 200 South Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 510, Miami FL ☕ 🥞 🥓 Breakfast provided by our generous sponsor, Reed Smith LLP 🖊️ Register here (space is limited): https://lnkd.in/gVgK5mFs

Register now to join Young ITA, Institute for Transnational Arbitration Americas Initiative, and R.E.A.L. - Racial Equality for Arbitration Lawyers at #MiamiArbitrationWeek! Join moderator Enrique Molina (Omni Bridgeway) and panelists Frida Altamirano Jiménez (Centro de Arbitraje de México), Kimberly Blake (DRRT), Eve Perez Torres (FedEx), Molly García Tafur (Centro de Arbitraje y Conciliación CCB) and Ana (Portal) Ulseth, Esq. (Reed Smith LLP) to learn about initiatives by the International Bar Association and other organizations to enhance #diversity in arbitrator appointments. 📅 December 6 at 9am 📍 Reed Smith LLP, 200 South Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 510, Miami FL ☕ 🥞 🥓 Breakfast provided by our generous sponsor, Reed Smith LLP 🖊️ Register here (space is limited): https://lnkd.in/gVgK5mFs Daniel Ávila II Dr. Darya Shirokova Meredith Craven Angélica María Perdomo Luna Karima Sauma Ciara Ros

Dhouha Oueslati, lawyer at AD-FIDAL TUNISIE recently became the Young ITA Africa Co-Chair for 2024-2026 We asked her what inspired her to start a carreer in arbitration. Read her response below.

✨ What a remarkable morning during #YoungITATalks Costa Rica! 🇨🇷 Yesterday, Young ITA brought together leading voices from corporate law and arbitration to discuss the transformative impact of Costa Rica’s new arbitration law. Our Central America Co-Chair, Édgar Eduardo Méndez Zamora, emphasized the event’s importance, highlighting how this legal development reshapes corporate and arbitral practices in the region. The discussions illuminated the opportunities and challenges posed by this legal development, offering practical insights for practitioners and businesses. 📌 If you attended, we’d love to hear your key takeaways—share your thoughts in the comments below! #Arbitration #LegalReform #CorporateLaw #CostaRica

Congratulations again, Nicolás, for your amazing work! Click here for more information about this year's competition: https://lnkd.in/gqwyvPYy. Submissions are due on or before 12 midnight on EST January 17, 2025‎.

Don't miss Young ITA at #MiamiArbitrationWeek! In a panel presented by Institute for Transnational Arbitration Americas Initiative, Young ITA and R.E.A.L. - Racial Equality for Arbitration Lawyers, moderator Enrique Molina (Omni Bridgeway) and panelists Kimberly Blake (DRRT), Eve Perez Torres (FedEx), Molly García Tafur (Centro de Arbitraje y Conciliación CCB) and Ana (Portal) Ulseth, Esq. (Reed Smith LLP) will discuss concrete initiatives in place at the International Bar Association and other organizations to enhance #diversity in arbitrator appointments, and perspectives on the initiatives from in-house and private practice. 📅 December 6 at 9am 📍 Reed Smith LLP, 200 South Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 510, Miami FL ☕ 🥞 🥓 Breakfast provided by our generous sponsor, Reed Smith LLP 🖊️ Register here (space is limited): https://lnkd.in/gVgK5mFs Daniel Ávila II Meredith Craven Angélica María Perdomo Luna Julianne Jaquith Santiago Lucas Peña Dr. Darya Shirokova

Angelia Thng, Partner at Braddell Brothers LLP in #Singapore recently became the Young ITA Asia Co-Chair for 2024-2026. We asked her what top tip she would give to junior practitioners starting out in arbitration. Read her response below.