ICC YAAF & PVYAP: From administrative secretary to arbitrator

14 Jun 2023

Paris English
Start: 18:00 (CEST) | End: 21:30 (CEST)

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Join ICC YAAF, PVYAP and our stellar panellists to discuss the role of administrative secretaries and how to secure your first appointment as an arbitrator.

Our panellists will share how they secured their first arbitrator appointment, tips and tricks on how to handle your first case as administrative secretary/sole arbitrator, the ICC Secretariat’s perspective and how acting as an arbitrator can influence your work as counsel.

Who should attend? 

  • Students interested in arbitration
  • Academics
  • Lawyers specialised in dispute resolution or interested in arbitration 
  • In-house counsel

Open to those aged 40 and under, YAAF provides opportunities for individuals to gain knowledge, develop their skills and understand ICC’s arbitral procedure and other dispute resolution services.

What is ICC YAAF?

At ICC, we believe that through training and mentorship, we can mould 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. 

Learn more about ICC YAAF  | Join the network

(Paris Time Zone)

17:30-18:00

Registration

18:00-18:10

Welcoming remarks

  •  Nil Daver, Member, Steering Committee, PVYAP; Associate in International Arbitration, Mayer Brown, Paris
  • Isabela Lacreta, ICC YAAF Representative for Europe; Senior Associate, Mayer Brown, Paris

18:10-19:30

Panel discussion

  •  Antonio Gordillo, Associate, Dechert, Paris
  • Ana Maric, Associate, Audit Duprey Fekl, Paris
  • Yann Schneller, Partner, Cartier Meyniel Schneller, Paris
  • Sophie Varenne, Deputy Counsel, ICC International Court of Arbitration

Moderated by

  • Esperanza Barron-Baratech, Senior Associate, Latham & Watkins, Paris

19:30-19:45

Q & A session

19:45-19:50

Closing remarks

19:50-21:30

Cocktail & networking

Esperanza Barron-Baratech

Senior Associate, Latham & Watkins, Paris

Nil Daver

Member, Steering Committee, PVYAP; Associate in International Arbitration, Mayer Brown, Paris

Antonio Gordillo

Associate, Dechert, Paris

Ana Maric

Associate, Audit Duprey Fekl, Paris

Yann Schneller

Partner, Cartier Meyniel Schneller, Paris

Sophie Varenne

Deputy Counsel, ICC International Court of Arbitration

Venue

Latham & Watkins

45 Rue Saint-Dominique,

75007, Paris

France

Working language English

For further information, please contact:

Isabela Lacreta

ICC YAAF Representative for Europe; Senior Associate, Mayer Brown, Paris

ilacreta@mayerbrown.com

Sophia Zaia

Executive Assistant, ICC Arbitration and ADR, Dispute Resolution Services, Europe

Iccdrs-europe@iccwbo.org

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