In this episode, we talk tea with Claudia Salomon, the first woman President of the ICC International Court of Arbitration in its 100-year history.  We get a glimpse into what it is like to be at the helm of one of the world’s leading and most trusted international arbitration institutions, the ICC’s recent Guide for Disability Inclusion in International Arbitration and ADR, the future of  and challenges facing the ICC, and the importance of authenticity and effective communication in leadership. To learn more about or join the D.C. Bar International Law Community, ⁠⁠CLICK HER ..read more

In this Tea we indulge in the world of investigations and asset recovery. Ashley Messick, managing director and leader of the London disputes and sovereign debt advisory teams at JS Held, sheds light on what companies like hers do, how investigations and asset recovery work in real life and in practice (and how they should not), and how this field helps parties from the outset determine legal strategy, acquire evidence to win cases, and of course, recover judgments. So tune in for yet another exciting episode and join our journey as we dive into this world and hear stories and anecdotes f ..read more

In this episode we talk to thought leaders, Sofia Klot, Orlando Cabrera and Elizabeth Chan, about their organization's proposed guidelines: the Silicon Valley Center’s Proposed Guidelines for the Use of AI in Arbitration. We discuss with drafters of the AI Guidelines the impetus behind the rules, how the public is reacting to them, the hurdles they have faced, the positive feedback they have received, and how they will eventually implement them and put them into practice. To learn more about or join the D.C. Bar International Law Community, CLICK HERE. Please note, the positions a ..read more

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. 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 org ..read more

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. Visit Georgetown's GIAS page HERE.  ..read more

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!). 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, it ..read more

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. 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 ..read more

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. To learn more about or join the D.C. Bar International Law Community, CLICK HERE. Please note, the positions and opinions expressed by the speak ..read more

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 ..read more

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. 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 repr ..read more