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?????? ?????????????? ??????????????????????! The Campaign for Greener Arbitrations: The Green Pledge is pleased to announce that our North America Committee - CGA and the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University have launched a writing competition for anyone interested in the intersection of arbitration and environmental law. The paper that will be chosen for this award should make a substantial contribution to legal literature and reflect original research and/or major developments in previously reported research. The winning submission will be awarded $5,000. The deadline for submissions is 30 August 2025. Learn more, here: https://lnkd.in/e_pzCQ47. Download the flyer, here: https://lnkd.in/euUECKx9. Many thanks to our many promotional partners: American Arbitration Association, ADR Institute of Canada (ADRIC) / Institut d'arbitrage et de médiation du Canada (IAMC), Arbitration Place, the Canadian Forum for Arbitration Academics (CFAA)/Forum canadien des chercheurs en arbitrage (FCAA), the Canadian Journal of Commercial Arbitration (CJCA), the Center for International Investment and Commercial Arbitration (CIICA), the CPR Institute (CPR), the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), JAMS, the McGill Arbitration Student Society/Société étudiante d'arbitrage de McGill (McGill ARBIT), the Miami International Arbitration Society (MIAS), the New York International Arbitration Center (NYIAC), NYLON Arbitration, R.E.A.L. - Racial Equality for Arbitration Lawyers, the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC), Tales of The Tribunal, the Toronto Commercial Arbitration Society (TCAS), the Vancouver International Arbitration Centre (VanIAC), and the Young Canadian Arbitration Practitioners (YCAP). #writingcompetition #sustainability #internationalarbitration

It was a privilege to speak on the topic of “Women in Arbitration: West Coast Stories” on the last day of the Litigation Section of the California Lawyers Association ADR Committee and California Arbitration (CalArb)’s 2025 California International Arbitration Week in #LosAngeles today with Charles E. Harris, II, FCIArb of Mayer Brown, international arbitrator Lexi Menish, Charline Yim of GIBSON, DUNN AND CRUCHTER and Ariel Solose of Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP. All major arbitral organizations including CPR Dispute Resolution, International Centre for Dispute Resolution? (ICDR), JAMS, ICC Arbitration, Singapore International Arbitration Centre, etc. have identified and trained a rich community of well qualified, experienced international women arbitrators - but it is now up to those who are selecting arbitrators to appoint them. When the audience was polled on who had been before or served with an arbitral tribunal of three women, only one hand rose up. The audience was invited to reflect on the reasons why, if they had a negative reaction to the idea of three women serving on a tribunal - but have no such reaction to an all male arbitration panel.

Coming up soon! We invite you to join CPR for our Arbitration Committee Meeting on March 19th, from 12:30 to 2:00 PM EST, hosted via Zoom. This event is open to all CPR members, and we encourage your participation in this valuable opportunity to engage and collaborate. Join CPR for a nuts and bolts discussion on litigation and arbitration funding featuring Chair Viren Mascarenhas of Milbank LLP, interviewing: >Nick Sage, Vice President, Bench Walk Advisors >Rebecca Berrebi, Esq., CEO, Avenue 33, LLC >Enrique Molina, Investment Manager and Legal Counsel, Omni Bridgeway Visit https://lnkd.in/gCfqYUAP to register today! We hope to see you there. With Serena Lee, Helena Tavares Erickson #LessConflictMorePurpose #Arbitration #LitigationFunding #ADR

CPR Institute and CPR Dispute Resolution’s panel at the Litigation Section of the California Lawyers Association and California Arbitration (CalArb)’s 2025 California International Arbitration Week generated great discussions on the factors corporations consider when deciding where to seat an arbitration. The panel offered both the challenges and benefits of selecting California, including a qualified community of arbitrators, local law firms well versed with both subject matter expertise and with arbitrating in both civil and common law jurisdictions, its proximity to the Pacific Rim, and a judicial system that is very favorable to arbitration. Jordan Teti, a partner with the Los Angeles office of Hogan Lovells, successfully moderated a very engaging panel featuring Mary Beth Cantrell, Senior Associate General Associate of Amgen, Ken Korea, a former in house counsel of an international technology company and now a neutral of CPR Dispute Resolution and the American Arbitration Association/International Centre for Dispute Resolution? (ICDR) and Jo Levy of Norton law firm, who spent 15 years in Asia as an in house counsel for a U.S. technology company.

We are pleased to extend a warm welcome to McAfee, our newest corporate member. ? McAfee is a worldwide leader in online protection. Their solutions adapt to their customers’ needs and empower them to confidently experience life online through integrated, easy-to-use solutions. ? Welcome McAfee! ? Learn more about membership benefits and opportunities at?https://lnkd.in/en8eaTGt?or contact Elizabeth (Lizzi) Merrill at?[email protected] With Serena Lee, Elizabeth Merrill ? #LessConflictMorePurpose #GeneralCounsel #InHouseCounsel #Membership #Leadership #Corporate #Members

The CalArb Week has begun! The CPR Institute is excited to participate. California Arbitration (CalArb) >Learn more about the panels below!

CPR Members are invited to attend the CPR Institute Dispute Prevention Committee Meeting, "Innovations in Dispute Prevention: Business Case Studies to Emulate." Speakers: Carol Hannud, Pact Tatiane Alves, iFood Most business leaders, when they think about it, realize that dispute prevention makes good business sense. But, when it comes to actually investing in mechanisms designed to prevent small conflicts from escalating into disputes, those common sense instincts often falter. This presentation will review case studies of successful implementation and supply the data necessary to nudge businesses toward adoption. Come learn about an innovative dispute prevention program adopted by one of the largest food delivery services in Brazil. We will discuss the why, what and how of the program and how some of its core insights could be adopted by creative businesses in the United States.? Learn more and register at https://lnkd.in/gWtm8S8R With Ellen Waldman #DisputePrevention #Brazil #CaseStudies

?? Intern Highlight! Kaylee Vampola?is originally from Omaha, Nebraska, and is currently a second-year J.D. Candidate at Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law. She is participating in the joint degree J.D./LL.M. Program at Villanova University and will pursue an International Dispute Settlement and Arbitration degree for completion of the LL.M. In the future, she intends to work in international commercial arbitration and is excited to gain knowledge and insight into the alternative dispute resolution world through the CPR Institute. Welcome Kaylee! You can read all interns articles published on our blog, CPR Speaks https://lnkd.in/e6mHFhMQ With Russ Bleemer #Intern #Internship #DisputeResolution #LawStudent #Spring

Thank you to all who joined our Y-ADR Speed Mentoring program online! This engaging and interactive?mentoring and skills-building program?consisted of three parts: a professional development presentation, personal career stories from eight mentors from across practice areas, and time to connect one-on-one with each of the mentors to ask questions. ? CPR is grateful to Kate Germano and Fringe Professional Development for donating their time and expertise to this program. The Fringe presentation was extremely valuable and included many helpful tips for professionals to successfully engage with colleagues and clients alike. ? Thanks also to our Y-ADR Steering Committee members who developed and presented this program, moderated this year by Sara Little of Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP, and including the following members as mentors: In-house counsel: Andrew Edelman (LyondellBasell) Jhale Ali (Visa) Kate Gonzalez (Airbus) Patrick Lawler (Syneos Health) Stephanie Davies (Raytheon Technologies) Private Practice: Sara Little (Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP) Independent neutrals: Tatevik Kechiyants (mediator) Velislava Hristova (international arbitrator) We enjoyed connecting with so many young professionals and hope to see you at another upcoming Y-ADR or CPR event soon! You can subscribe to receive the quarterly Y-ADR newsletter and updates here https://lnkd.in/eq_kqvZw We also invite eligible candidates to apply for a position on the Y-ADR Steering Committee for the 2025-2028 term. Applications are now open! https://lnkd.in/gaf9bbpj ? With Knar A. Nahikian, Esq. #YADR #ADR #Mentorship ?

The CPR Institute and CPR Dispute Resolution are proud to support and participate in the California International Arbitration Week, taking place on March 10-13! On Tuesday, March 11, at 2:50 pm (PT) the CPR Institute will present?"California Bound? Factors in Deciding on the Seat of an International Arbitration from the Drafters’ & Users POV." Join this moderated discussion on the factors that corporations and transactional attorneys consider when drafting and negotiating international contracts – and both the benefits and challenges selecting California as the seat for arbitration. This conversation will provide a realistic discussion on how California can be the ideal seat and offer insights that can make the Golden State even more attractive to corporations but in the U.S. and abroad. Speakers:? Jordan Teti, Hogan Lovells - moderator Jo Levy, The Norton Law Firm Mary Beth Cantrell, Amgen Ken Korea, Colev Law ? Thursday, March 13, 2025 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Women in Arbitration: West Coast Stories Presented by ArbitralWomen and Equal Representation in Arbitration North American Subcommittee The panel will be a compelling and insightful exploration into diversity in arbitration, with a focus on the progress made and the challenges that remain. The panel will feature prominent women in arbitration who will discuss their paths to arbitrating in California and throughout the west coast, their vision for women and minorities in arbitration going forward, innovative approaches to improving diversity, and ways the arbitration community can achieve gender parity and greater minority presence. Moderator: Charles E. Harris, II, FCIArb, Partner, Mayer Brown Speakers: Charline Yim, Partner, GIBSON, DUNN AND CRUCHTER Ariel Solose, Partner, Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP Lexi Menish, Menish Arbitration and Adjunct Professor of Law, Vanderbilt University Serena Lee, CPR Institute, President & CEO We hope you can join us - register at https://lnkd.in/grRiHvyg #California #CaliforniaArbWeek #LA #Arbitration