The Tea on International Arbitration
By D.C. Bar Communities
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Theme Music: "The Zeppelin" by Blue Dot Sessions
The Tea on International ArbitrationJun 05, 2023
Reading the Tea Leaves: The future of AI in international dispute resolution
Gaela and Nicole invite Alejandra Parra-Orlandoni, VP of Ethical Innovation & Privacy for the Global Portfolio Division at Takeda, to share her thoughts on AI – specifically Generative AI – its potential upsides, downsides and epistemological implications in the field of international dispute resolution.
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Please note, the positions and opinions expressed by the speakers are strictly their own, and do not necessarily represent the views of their employers, nor those of the D.C. Bar, its Board of Governors or co-sponsoring Communities and organizations.
The Tea on Enforcement: A peek into a complex web of laws and politics
A conversation with Adrián Magallanes, Shaparak Saleh, and Lindsey Schmidt, three leading practitioners from Mexico, France, and the United States, about challenges that can arise in the enforcement of international arbitration awards, idiosyncrasies in and differences between jurisdictions, the importance of having a creative and early enforcement plan, and how politics might lend a hand.
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Please note, the positions and opinions expressed by the speakers are strictly their own, and do not necessarily represent the views of their employers, nor those of the D.C. Bar, its Board of Governors or co-sponsoring Communities and organizations.
Tea with Prof. Anne Marie Whitesell of Georgetown University Law Center
Talking Tea and the building blocks of modern day commercial arbitration with the one and only Ann Marie Whitesell. In this episode, we look back on Anne Marie’s illustrious and diverse career and learn how to best navigate and succeed in a career in international arbitration.
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Please note, the positions and opinions expressed by the speakers are strictly their own, and do not necessarily represent the views of their employers, nor those of the D.C. Bar, its Board of Governors or co-sponsoring Communities and organizations.
TRAILER: The Tea, 2023
Welcome to our 2023 Season. First up: a trailer for 'Sippin' Tea with Prof. Anne Marie Whitesell' to come later this month. This episode will air in conjunction with Georgetown University Law Center's International Arbitration Month, which the D.C.'s Bar's very own 'The Tea on International Arbitration' is proud to sponsor.
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Talking Tea with CAC Specialty: An Episode on Contingency Risk Insurance
Join as we sip tea with Megan Easley and Andrew Mutter and discuss and learn about protecting against potential loss in arbitration. We bet you never knew how exciting and groundbreaking this topic can be, and we promise you will learn something new about this exciting product (which can be used by claimants and respondents alike!).
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Please note, the positions and opinions expressed by the speakers are strictly their own, and do not necessarily represent the views of their employers, nor those of the D.C. Bar, its Board of Governors or co-sponsoring Communities and organizations.
Talking Tea with Dmitri Evseev about his new Tech Venture: Arbitration City
Join us as we dive into the world of tech, featuring a conversation with Dmitri about his new vision Arbitration City, a community and social platform for arbitration users and fans. In this episode, we also take a trip down memory lane, discuss Dmitri’s career trajectory, and his plans to serve as arbitrator.
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Please note, the positions and opinions expressed by the speakers are strictly their own, and do not necessarily represent the views of their employers, nor those of the D.C. Bar, its Board of Governors or co-sponsoring Communities and organizations.
Meg Kinnear, ICSID Secretary-General, Spills the Tea
Gaela and Nicole share Tea with Meg Kinnear, Vice President of the World Bank Group and Secretary-General of the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID). We hear a bit about Meg’s origin story, look back on 13 years at ICSID, and get a taste for what is in store for Meg in the future. We also get answers to burning questions about the new ICSID Rule Amendments, what Meg might do if she had a magic wand, the diversity imperative, and having a sidebar with Elizabeth Warren.
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Please note, the positions and opinions expressed by the speakers are strictly their own, and do not necessarily represent the views of their employers, nor those of the D.C. Bar, its Board of Governors or co-sponsoring Communities and organizations.
Talking Tea with Baiju Vasani
In this episode Nicole and Gaela discuss with International Arbitration counsel and arbitrator Baiju Vasani his recent decision to withdraw from his representation of Russia following its invasion of Ukraine, whether everyone is entitled to representation, and if so, on what terms, the importance of mentorship in “big law”, and how to tackle problems of diversity and integration.
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Please note, the positions and opinions expressed by the speakers are strictly their own, and do not necessarily represent the views of their employers, nor those of the D.C. Bar, its Board of Governors or co-sponsoring Communities and organizations.
Talking Tea with Matthew Stennes of Medtronic
In this episode, Nicole and Gaela speak with Matthew Stennes, Vice President, Chief Litigation & Investigations Counsel for Medtronic. Our discussion focuses on disputes in the life sciences sector, offers a fresh perspective on arbitration (and even a compelling plug for litigation), thoughts on supply chain issues, exciting strategies for increasing diversity, and a reminder about the importance of facts and science and how they can save lives.
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Please note, the positions and opinions expressed by the speakers are strictly their own, and do not necessarily represent the views of their employers, nor those of the D.C. Bar, its Board of Governors or co-sponsoring Communities and organizations.
Tea at 30,000 Feet with Karl Hennessee of Airbus
Gaela and Nicole start the New Year off right, sharing tea with Karl Hennessee, Senior Vice President, and Global Head of Litigation, Investigations, and Regulatory Affairs at Airbus. Karl shares his thoughts on intriguing topics including International Arbitration practice in the age of Omicron, who is responsible for diversity (or lack thereof) in international arbitration?, the supply chain debacle, and who would win in a cage match US Litigation or International Arbitration?
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Please note, the positions and opinions expressed by the speakers are strictly their own, and do not necessarily represent the views of their employers, nor those of the D.C. Bar, its Board of Governors or co-sponsoring Communities and organizations.
The Tea, Czech Edition (Part 2)
Part 2 of 2. To listen to Part 1, CLICK HERE.
Join Gaela, Nicole, and special guest Bart Wasiak, as they get the tea from Anna Bilanová and Jarek Kudrna, Deputy Head and Head of the International Arbitration and Investment Protection Unit at the Ministry of Finance of the Czech Republic. Anna and Jarek share their wisdom and insight from the perspective of one of the sovereign legal teams with the most experience handling investment treaty arbitrations. Get the tea on hot issues like transparency, reform in investor-state dispute settlement, intra-EU bilateral investment treaties, and what Anna and Jarek might do with a magic wand.
To learn more about or join the D.C. Bar International Law Community, CLICK HERE.
Please note, the positions and opinions expressed by the speakers are strictly their own, and do not necessarily represent the views of their employers, nor those of the D.C. Bar, its Board of Governors or co-sponsoring Communities and organizations.
The Tea, Czech Edition (Part 1)
Part 1 of 2. Join Gaela, Nicole, and special guest Bart Wasiak, as they get the tea from Anna Bilanová and Jarek Kudrna, Deputy Head and Head of the International Arbitration and Investment Protection Unit at the Ministry of Finance of the Czech Republic. Anna and Jarek share their wisdom and insight from the perspective of one of the sovereign legal teams with the most experience handling investment treaty arbitrations. Get the tea on hot issues like transparency, reform in investor-state dispute settlement, intra-EU bilateral investment treaties, and what Anna and Jarek might do with a magic wand.
To learn more about or join the D.C. Bar International Law Community, CLICK HERE.
Please note, the positions and opinions expressed by the speakers are strictly their own, and do not necessarily represent the views of their employers, nor those of the D.C. Bar, its Board of Governors or co-sponsoring Communities and organizations.
Third Party Financing with Dana MacGrath
On this International Women’s Day, join Nicole and Gaela as they interview Dana C. MacGrath, Investment Manager and Legal Counsel at Omni Bridgeway, for the tea on all things dispute financing. Diversity and inclusion issues in international arbitration also make a cameo in this episode, highlighted through Ms. MacGrath’s experience as current president of the Board of Directors of ArbitralWomen.
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Please note, the positions and opinions expressed by the speakers are strictly their own, and do not necessarily represent the views of their employers, nor those of the D.C. Bar, its Board of Governors or co-sponsoring Communities and organizations.
The Tea on Damages, Part 2: Damages Experts Isabel Kunsman, Rebecca Vélez, & Yelena Aleksandrovich
Part 2 of 2. International arbitration damages experts Isabel Kunsman, Rebecca Vélez, and Yelena Aleksandrovich sit down for another round with Gaela and Nicole to discuss all things quantum. In Part Two, we get the tea on fascinating concepts like Monte Carlo simulations, the Latin Hypercube, the potential effect that the pandemic might have on valuations, and how international arbitration lawyers might improve their damages game. Teen Talk Barbie even makes an appearance!
To listen to Part 1, CLICK HERE.
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Please note, the positions and opinions expressed by the speakers are strictly their own, and do not necessarily represent the views of their employers, nor those of the D.C. Bar, its Board of Governors or co-sponsoring Communities and organizations.
The Tea on Damages, Part 1: Damages Experts Isabel Kunsman, Rebecca Vélez, & Yelena Aleksandrovich
Part 1 of 2. International arbitration damages experts Isabel Kunsman, Rebecca Vélez, and Yelena Aleksandrovich sit down with Gaela and Nicole to discuss all things quantum. In Part One, we get the tea on what damages principles and strategies are the most challenging for both attorneys and experts to truly understand and implement. Listen in to get the tea on valuation certainty, market risk, and the importance of independent damages experts. Part 2 will be released on December 14.
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Please note, the positions and opinions expressed by the speakers are strictly their own, and do not necessarily represent the views of their employers, nor those of the D.C. Bar, its Board of Governors or co-sponsoring Communities and organizations.
A Chat with Professor Zachary Douglas
Nicole and Gaela sit down with Professor Douglas to hear his thoughts on best practices for counsel and arbitrators alike, as well as the current state of affairs for international arbitration – where it’s been, where it’s going, and how best to ensure it remains relevant and just.
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Please note, the positions and opinions expressed by the speakers are strictly their own, and do not necessarily represent the views of their employers, nor those of the D.C. Bar, its Board of Governors or co-sponsoring Communities and organizations.
Diversity and Inclusion in International Arbitration - Part 2
Part 2 of 2. Nicole and Gaela get into some of the thornier issues surrounding diversity and inclusion in international arbitration with Arif Ali, Co-chair of Dechert's International Arbitration practice. For Part 1, CLICK HERE.
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Please note, the positions and opinions expressed by the speakers are strictly their own, and do not necessarily represent the views of their employers, nor those of the D.C. Bar, its Board of Governors or co-sponsoring Communities and organizations.
Diversity and Inclusion in International Arbitration - Part 1
Part 1 of 2. Nicole and Gaela get into some of the thornier issues surrounding diversity and inclusion in international arbitration with Arif Ali, Co-chair of Dechert's International Arbitration practice. For Part 2, CLICK HERE.
To learn more about or join the D.C. Bar International Law Community, CLICK HERE.
Please note, the positions and opinions expressed by the speakers are strictly their own, and do not necessarily represent the views of their employers, nor those of the D.C. Bar, its Board of Governors or co-sponsoring Communities and organizations.
Critical Issues in International Arbitration: Present and Future
Nicole and Gaela have a casual chat with Patrick Pearsall, Esq. about critical issues facing International Arbitration today and shaping the field for tomorrow.
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Please note, the positions and opinions expressed by the speakers are strictly their own, and do not necessarily represent the views of their employers, nor those of the D.C. Bar, its Board of Governors or co-sponsoring Communities and organizations.
The Intersection of the U.S. Supreme Court & International Arbitration, Part 2
Part 2 of 2. Nicole and Gaela are joined by independent Arbitrator Mark Kantor, Esq. to discuss recent U.S. Supreme Court Decisions and their impact on international arbitration. For Part 1, CLICK HERE.
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Please note, the positions and opinions expressed by the speakers are strictly their own, and do not necessarily represent the views of their employers, nor those of the D.C. Bar, its Board of Governors or co-sponsoring Communities and organizations.
The Intersection of the U.S. Supreme Court & International Arbitration, Part 1
Part 1 of 2. Nicole and Gaela are joined by independent Arbitrator Mark Kantor, Esq. to discuss recent U.S. Supreme Court Decisions and their impact on international arbitration. Part 2 will be released on July 27.
To learn more about or join the D.C. Bar International Law Community, CLICK HERE.
Please note, the positions and opinions expressed by the speakers are strictly their own, and do not necessarily represent the views of their employers, nor those of the D.C. Bar, its Board of Governors or co-sponsoring Communities and organizations.
The Future of Investment Treaty Arbitration in the EU
Nicole Silver, Esq. and Gaela Gehring Flores, Esq. speak with Mahnaz Malik, Esq., a barrister with Twenty Essex in London, about the recent Treaty terminating 130 intra-EU BITs and what it and the Achmea decision mean for the future of arbitration and foreign direct investment in Europe and beyond.
To learn more about or join the D.C. Bar International Law Community, CLICK HERE. You do not have to be a D.C. Bar Member to join!
Please note, the positions and opinions expressed by the speakers are strictly their own, and do not necessarily represent the views of their employers, nor those of the D.C. Bar, its Board of Governors or co-sponsoring Communities and organizations.
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