ICC YAAF: YCAP Spring Symposium

01 May 2023

Calgary and Online English
Start: 15.00 (MT) | 23.00 (CEST) || End: 18.00 (MT) | 02.00 (CEST)

Join the Young Canadian Arbitration Practitioners in conjunction with ICC Young Abitration and ADR Forum for our Spring Symposium.

This symposium will feature two panel discussions from the perspectives of Canadian in-house counsel, arbitration practitioners, and notable academics followed by a cocktail reception. The first panel will examine new frontiers in arbitration regarding national security in Canada and beyond. The second panel will give practical advice and discuss recent developments in evidentiary matters in arbitration.

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

Programme

(MT Time Zone)

15:00

Registration

15:30 – 16:00

New Frontiers in Arbitration: National Security in Canada and Beyond

  • Professor Elizabeth Whitsitt, PhD, Associate Professor, University of Calgary, Calgary
  • Chidinma B. Thompson, PhD, FCIArb; Partner, Borden Ladner Gervais, Calgary

16:00 – 17:00

Arbitration 301: Practical Tips and Recent Developments regarding Evidentiary Matters

  •  Emily Sherkey, Senior Associate, Torys, Toronto
  • Eric van Eyken, Senior Counsel, Clyde & Co, Montreal
  • Sarah McEachern, Partner, Borden Ladner Gervais, Vancouver
  • Tyler McRobbie, Legal Counsel, Shell Canada Limited, Calgary

17:00 – 18:00

Cocktail


Eric van Eyken

Senior Counsel, Clyde & Co, Montreal

Sarah McEachern

Partner, Borden Ladner Gervais, Vancouver

Tyler McRobbie

Legal Counsel, Global Litigation, Shell Canada Limited, Calgary

Emily Sherkey

Senior Associate, Torys, Toronto

Chidinma B. Thompson

PhD, FCIArb; Partner, Borden Ladner Gervais, Calgary

Professor Elizabeth Whitsitt

PhD, Associate Professor, University of Calgary, Calgary

Venue

Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer’s Office,

2400, 525 - 8th Avenue S.W.

Calgary, Alberta T2P 1G1

Canada

For further information, please contact:

Kiara Williams

Assistant, Arbitration & ADR, North America, ICC Resolution Services

iccdrs-northam@iccwbo.org 

Organiser