Harvard International Arbitration Law Students Association (HIALSA)

We are pleased to introduce the 2024-2025 HIALSA Executive Board!  We are excited to begin this new term with an exceptional team of professionals dedicated to advancing the field of international arbitration within the Harvard Law School community. Building on the incredible work of past boards, we look forward to continuing HIALSA’s growth and impact. Meet the members of our Executive Board who will be leading our initiatives and events throughout the year: President: Jaebok Lee VP Secretary: Paula Ibargüen Ponce VP Finance: Giancarlo Carrazza VP Outreach & Partnerships: Sylvia Elena Dávila Arsuaga VP Conference: Casey Wang VP Conference: Abril Elverdin VP Events: Wen Sun VP Events: Gülnur Ceylan VP Masterclass: Jose Luis Repetto Deville VP Masterclass: Isabella Mejía Sierra VP Media & Communications: Alejandra Morales Anderson VP Publications: David von der Thannen VP Publications: Giulia Ferrigno We look forward to a year filled with engaging events and initiatives, including the return of our Annual Conference, which we are committed to making an extraordinary experience. Stay tuned for more updates!

📢 Exciting Announcement! 📢 The Harvard International Arbitration Law Students Association (HIALSA) is proud to present the HIALSA Arbitration Review (HAR) – the first arbitration-focused publication edited by Harvard Law School students! This groundbreaking publication features: Interviews with globally renowned arbitrators Franco Ferrari and Alfredo Bullard. Practitioner's Guides providing insightful practical tips and advice from seasoned arbitration practitioners prepared by Noiana Marigo, Santiago Gatica 盛地哥, Elizabeth Chan (陳曉彤), Courtney Lotfi, Isabel Lightbody, Elizabeth Silbert, Samaa Haridi, Jessica Beess und Chrostin, Emma Nguyen, Julio Rivera Ríos, Sebastian Briceno, Jorge Asali Harfuch, Luis Asali Harfuch, Santiago Escobar Magaña, and Tom Villalón. The winning academic commentaries, handpicked from over 50 submissions, of our year-long collaboration with the Harvard International Law Journal written by Ariq Hatibie, José Ramón Villarreal, Csongor István Nagy, and Batuhan Betin. We invite you to explore our inaugural issue and join us in celebrating this milestone for HIALSA and Harvard Law School! Stay tuned for more updates, and thank you for your continued support! HAR Editorial Team: Roberto Cuchí Olabuenaga, Ana Isabel Cobo Ordóñez, Casey Wang, Lloyd Lyall, Vishwajeet Deshmukh, Haoyu Rao, and Rui Wang HIALSA Executive Board: Hafsa Ahmad, K. Berkay Arslan, Rininta Ayunina, Carolina Carla Catanzano, Roberto Cuchí Olabuenaga, Carlos Enrique Guerrero Alarcón, Sara Lucía Dangón-Novoa, Julia Jelenska, Jaebok Lee, Haoyu Rao, Ana Sofía Sapiña and Bastien Tirel. Editorial Design: Maria Elena Basualdo Nahle #HIALSA #HarvardLawSchool #HLS #Law #Arbitration #LegalStudies #InternationalArbitration

Curious to know how to be appointed arbitrator and decide a dispute? HIALSA and HLS-BR invite you to come and meet Natália Mizrahi Lamas, Carolina Silva, Gwenllian Kern-Allely, Esq., and Antonio Gordillo Fernández de Villavicencio – four independent arbitrators and members of arbitral institutions from different countries, who will share their tips on how to secure your first appointment and do a good job at arbitrating your first dispute. Join us in Hauser Hall 105 at 4pm tomorrow!

We're delighted to share that registration for the Penn Law International Arbitration Conference 2024 is now open. This year's conference will be on the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School campus in Philadelphia, and will be on March 29, 2024. We're looking forward to have Gary Born, Chair of the International Arbitration Practice Group at WilmerHale as our keynote speaker onsite, and we'd love for you to be there too. This year's panels are:  - Identifying Global Trends: ESG in Investment Arbitration - The Resolution of Technology Disputes through International Arbitration - Choice of Law and Venue in International Arbitration: Evolution or Revolution? - 66 Years of the New York Convention: Time for a Change? Join us for an engaging time discussing the future of international arbitration, and come ready to engage with industry leaders. Secure your spot at the conference: https://lnkd.in/eZP_bgh5 #InternationalArbitration #InternationalLaw #Arbitration #DisputeResolution

Join HIALSA on Wednesday, March 6, from 4:00 – 6:00 pm in WCC 1015 for a Masterclass in International Arbitration in the Mining Sector, the Third Session of the 2024 HIALSA Masterclass Workshop featuring Gibson Dunn and Resource Capital Funds, and a networking event thereafter! You will have a unique opportunity to hear about real international arbitration disputes in the mining sector from the dual perspective of counsel and clients. The Masterclass will feature Gibson Dunn’s Co-Chair of the firm’s International Arbitration Group, Rahim Moloo, as well as the General Counsel of the Resource Capital Funds. RSVP at https://lnkd.in/eDFgXgkE . See you there!

We're thrilled to present the speakers and panels for our 2024 symposium, in collaboration with Harvard Law & International Development! This year's conference is headlined by Mr. Hassane Cisse, Former Deputy General Counsel & Governance Director at the World Bank. Register now and join us on March 2: https://shorturl.at/gprMV.

The board members of HIALSA all decked out on what was one of the most memorable moments of our days at Harvard Law School!✨ Once again, thank you to every panelists and participants for an amazing Conference!

🌟 Closing the 10th Harvard International Conference 🌟 With immense gratitude, we conclude the 10th Harvard International Arbitration Conference. We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to our keynote speakers, panelists and moderators, whose insights enriched our discussions. Your passion, intellect and enthusiasm have illuminated the conference halls and fueled discussions that will resonate long after the lights dim. We also sincerely thank every participant who contributed to the success of this fantastic event. To our sponsors and partners, your support has been invaluable, laying the foundation for the success of this event. Your belief in the power of collaboration and dialogue has made a lasting impact on the Harvard International Arbitration Conference. As we conclude this chapter, we carry forward the inspiration and knowledge gained over these enlightening days. Thank you, one and all, for making the 10th Harvard International Arbitration Conference unforgettable!

✨CONFERENCE DAY 3✨ Take a look at some of the fun we had today at Day 3 of the Conference! Thank you very much for coming & we hope you had fun at Harvard Law School!

✨CONFERENCE DAY 3✨ It was very nice to hear what Ana María Ordoñez has to say about her experience in the Conference, and the importance of passion for us hopefuls in the field of international arbitration! We are officially at our last day of the Conference. We hope you had a great time at Harvard Law School!