ICC YAAF: Going Solo: Tips on Launching your Career as an Independent Practitioner

06 Dec 2024

Washington, D.C. English
Start: 12:00 (ET) - End: 13:15 (ET)

Join us during Washington Arbitraton Week for an invaluable lunchtime program to learn about starting your independent career path in arbitration.

Are you an international arbitration practitioner contemplating becoming an arbitrator? Are you transitioning from counsel in a big law firm into solo practice? Or are you a student eager to pursue your own unique, independent practice? If so, this panel is for you!

Panelists will share their experiences and provide practical guidance on "going solo" as counsel and/or an independent arbitrator. They will discuss the essential steps to make a transition into your own practice, including acquiring relevant experience, developing a client base, investing in vital skills (not all of them are traditional "legal" skills), networking effectively, and getting yourself noticed by clients and parties. Additionally, you will learn about panelists' motivations for pursuing a solo practice or an arbitrator career, the challenges they have encountered, and what they might have approached differently throughout their journeys. 

Programme

(ET Time Zone)

12:00-12:15

Opening Remarks

  • Abbey Hawthorne, Deputy Director, Arbitration and ADR, North America, ICC Dispute Resolution Services

12:15-13:15

Panel Discussion

  • Diogo Manuel Pereira, Partner, De Almeida Pereira PLLC, Washington, D.C.
  • Diana Tsutieva, Partner, Foley Hoag, Washington, D.C.
  • Tom Villalon, Associate, Three Crowns, Washington, D.C.
  • Kiran Nasir Gore, Independent Arbitrator & Counsel, Law Offices of Kiran N Gore PLLC, Washington, D.C.
  • Julia E. Sullivan, Arbitrator, Law Office of Julia E Sullivan, LLC, Annapolis

 

Kiran Nasir Gore

Independent Arbitrator & Counsel, Law Offices of Kiran N Gore PLLC, Washington, D.C.

Abbey Hawthorne

Deputy Director, Arbitration and ADR, North America, ICC Dispute Resolution Services

Diogo Manuel Pereira

Partner, De Almeida Pereira PLLC, Washington, D.C.

Julia E. Sullivan

Arbitrator, Law Office of Julia E Sullivan, LLC, Annapolis

Diana Tsutieva

Partner, Foley Hoag, Washington, D.C.

Tom Villalon

Associate, Three Crowns, Washington, D.C.

Venue

Baker Botts LLP

700 K St NW

Washington, D.C.

20001, USA

First name, Name

Title

Email

Kiara Williams

Promotion Officer, Arbitration and ADR, North America, ICC Dispute Resolution Services

iccdrs-northam@iccwbo.org

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What is ICC YAAF?

At ICC, we believe that through training and mentorship, we can shape the next generation of leading international arbitration and ADR experts. Through the ICC Young Arbitration and ADR Forum (YAAF) network, we are able to better inform, connect and inspire young professionals with interests in dispute resolution and dispute avoidance.

Throughout the world, ICC YAAF organises a number of educational and social events that allow young professionals to discover best practices, discuss topical issues, network and create meaningful connections with experienced practitioners.

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