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We are excited to announce that the IBA Young Lawyers' Committee is organizing its flagship training event, Fundamentals of International Legal Business Practice, on 8 November 2024 at Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh. I am honored to co-chair this event with Pranav Srivastava, Co-Vice Chair of the IBA Young Lawyers' Committee, from Phoenix Legal, New Delhi, and Arush Khanna, FCIArb, Membership Officer of the IBA Young Lawyers' Committee, from Numen Law Offices, New Delhi. We are privileged to welcome Lalit Bhasin, Honorary Life Member of the International Bar Association and President of the Society of Indian Law Firms, as our Guest of Honour, and to have R. Venkatramani, Attorney General for India, delivering the Keynote Address. The course will cover essential topics for young professionals in the international legal field, including: -Introduction to the IBA Young Lawyers' Committee: starting young at the IBA opportunities and challenges -Hot topics and recent trends in international arbitration: an international perspective -Navigating cross-border M&A: challenges, strategies, and emerging trends We will also be joined by distinguished speakers such as Alipak Banerjee, Dr. Shashwat Bajpai, FCIArb, Neeti Sachdeva, Tanya Chakraborty, Manjula Chawla, and Vani Mehta, who will provide their invaluable insights on these critical subjects. Be sure to join us for a day of learning and networking! #IBAYLC #IBA #YoungLawyers #LegalBusinessPractice #M&A #InternationalArbitration #Networking https://lnkd.in/dMdP9X35

As I start my new role as an ICC YAAF representative, I highly encourage you to attend the upcoming ICC YAAF event during Dubai Arbitration Week, taking place on 13 November at 17:30 at the White & Case LLP offices. The event, "The Art of Persuasion: Effective Advocacy in International Arbitration," will offer valuable insights into one of the most essential skills in arbitration. To register for the event, please visit: https://lnkd.in/dTBFZtNU A special thanks to Amr Omran for his incredible contributions over the past two years and for organizing this exciting event. I am also honored to moderate a panel alongside such distinguished colleagues and experts in the field, and I look forward to engaging in thought-provoking discussions. A special thank you to all the speakers who will be sharing their knowledge: -Chiann Bao, Independent Arbitrator, Singapore -Paul Blakeway, Senior Counsel, Horizons & Co, Dubai -Efat Elsherif, Associate, White & Case LLP, New York -Athina Fouchard Papaefstratiou Fouchard, Independent Arbitrator, AFP Arbitration, Paris -Nora Jox Fredstie, Partner, DAC Beachcroft, London; ICC YAAF Representative for Europe -Dr Mahmood Hussain, Founding Partner, M&Co Legal, Dubai -Lillian Khoury, Associate, Steptoe LLP, Washington, D.C. -Zaynab PENOT, Founding Partner, Averroes Law, Abu Dhabi -Abdallah Salam, Senior Associate, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP, New York -Khushboo Shahdadpuri, Senior Counsel, Al Tamimi & Co, Dubai Looking forward to seeing everyone at this exciting event! #ICCYAAF #InternationalArbitration #EffectiveAdvocacy #YoungArbitrators #Networking #Arbitration

The IBA's Young Lawyers Committee is working on this survey that will provide valuable insight to all law firms on topics relevant to the younger generation of lawyers for firm policies. Please help us share and complete the survey! https://lnkd.in/dKDpbzJA

I am honored to share that I have been reappointed as a delegate to the ICC Commission on Arbitration and ADR for the 2024-2027 term. This esteemed position with the #ICCCommissionArbitrationADR offers a fantastic chance to engage with ICC Disputes Resolution Services' unique think tank, fostering thought leadership and offering insights on both practical and legal aspects in arbitration and ADR. I look forward to working with distinguished colleagues, including our new Vice-Chairs, to advance justice, transparency, and efficiency in international dispute resolution. Here's to a future of impactful decisions and significant advancements! Thank you all for your support @ICCArbitration @melanievanleeuwen @helenevanlith #ICCArbitration #ICCCommissionArbitrationADR #WeAreICC

I am extremely proud and honored to share that @ICC Arbitration has elected me as an ICCYAAF representative for Lebanon and Dubai for the 2024-2026 mandate. ICC YAAF is a global network open to young practitioners ages 40 and under. Offering networking events, skills development and opportunities to better understand ICC’s  Dispute Resolution Services. I look forward to working with Sherif AKL, Head of Chapter and my fellow YAAF regional representatives @Ahmed Habib, @Abdollahi, Fatma Al Amri , Haifa Al-Huwaidi, Karim Mariey @Mala Nasreddine, @Salma Nasreddine. See the complete list of representatives here: https://lnkd.in/dmki7EeS #ICCYAAF @ICCArbitration #ICCCourt #WeAreICC #ICCYAAF