Join Hamza Nizam Kazi, Co-Chair of CGA MENA, as he presents CGA initiatives and discusses the Green Protocols at this webinar. Hamza will join panelists Ank Santens (White & Case), Ahmer Bilal Soofi (ABS & Co), Eugenia Stavropoulou (Kim & Chang) and moderator Ibrahim Ati (New York City Bar Association, EU) in this session of #YoungITATalks series.

Webinar begins at 7:00 PM CET (6:00 PM BST / 12:00 Noon Houston time).

Find more information and register here.

Details to follow

Registration: https://parisarbitrationweek.com/event/the-campaign-for-greener-arbitrations-panel/

Venue: Linklaters LLP, 25 Rue de Marignan, 75008 Paris

Join the Campaign for Greener Arbitrations & Sopra Legal for a picturesque stroll through Central Park prior to NYAW’s “Welcome to NY” Reception. Take in the beautiful greenery of the park while connecting with fellow CGA supporters and learning more about sustainability in international arbitration. Leaders of the CGA will share how they have put the Green Pledge into practice, implemented the Green Protocols, and institutionalized sustainable behaviors and Green Actions within their structures.

We will end our walk at the New York Historical Society, just in time for those attending NYAW’s opening cocktail reception!

During this walk, we will announce the winner of CGA's NYAW Sustainability Contest, which will take place during New York Arbitration Week. The contest will reward sustainable actions taken during NYAW (and beyond). The aim is to encourage sustainable behavior amongst NYAW attendees and encourage those who are making efforts to reduce their environmental impact. Details of the Sustainability Contest to be announced shortly.

This event will take place on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 ▫ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm ET

Register to join the walk here: https://forms.gle/VCRYuE4Cpz26pZHq6

Queries: hello@sopralegal.com

Persons with a health condition or impairment who require special assistance to attend the event are invited to let us know how we can assist.

From Commitment to Action: Corporate ESG Strategies & The Future of Green Arbitration. 

An increasing number of companies commit to ESG principles to improve the sustainability of their operations, bolster their long-term financial performance and gain a competitive edge.  At this event organized by the Campaign for Greener Arbitrations North America Committee, an interactive panel of corporate counsel and practitioners will discuss the business implications of these ESG principles, the disclosure requirements they comply with, and how the principles of the Campaign for Greener Arbitrations can be integrated in their sustainability programs, while also improving efficiency and cost-effectiveness in their arbitrations.  The program will be held in-person simultaneously at Freshfields in New York and Reed Smith in Miami.

Speakers to be announced shortly.

This event will take place on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 ▫ 4:00 pm - 5:15 pm ET

To register to attend the event at Freshfields in New York, click here. From Commitment to Action: Corporate ESG Strategies & The Future of Green Arbitration (eventogy.com)

To register to attend the event at ReedSmith in Miami, click here. Nov 14 - Commitment to Action: Corporate ESG Strategies & The Future of Green Arbitration | RSVP (Prefill) (reedsmith.com)

NY/NJ/CA CLE credit will be provided.

Supporting Organizations:

AAA-ICDR | CPR | JAMS | The Florida Bar International Law Section | Miami International Arbitration Society | Miami Arbitration Week | New York International Arbitration Center

Join CGA-NA for a hybrid interactive breakfast roundtable presented by the Campaign for Greener Arbitrations North America Committee (CGA-NA), taking place just before CanArbWeek registration on Monday, October 16 from 8:30 – 9:30 ET at BLG. We invite you to join remotely if you are unable to join in-person.

We will discuss trends in green initiatives for cost-effective and efficient arbitrations. The discussion will be facilitated by CGA-NA members Eleanor Dennis (Baker McKenzie), Glenn Gibson (BLG) and Ryan Hicks (Freshfields). This hybrid event will be hosted by BLG.

Details here: https://canarbweek.org/events/campaign-for-greener-arbitrations-roundtable-separate-registration/

Register to attend in person or remotely here: https://www.eventcreate.com/e/cga-canarbweek23

More on CanArb week here: https://canarbweek.org/

Greener Arbitrations MENA invites you to a talk organised with Opus 2, the legal technology company, and supported by ADGM.

Moderated by Khushboo Shahdadpuri.

Speakers: Taryn Auchecorne (Opus 2), Julian Haslam-Jones (CCi), Alison Eslick (Reed Smith) and Aarta Alkarimi (Chrysalis).

Find out how Opus 2 has been enabling dispute resolution proceedings globally to become more sustainable, productive and efficient.

• Discuss key challenges in achieving greater productivity and efficiency

• Learn ways to conduct more sustainable and secure proceedings, in person and remote

• Take away practical insights on how to use technology to achieve these goals from the outset of the dispute

  Register here: https://go.opus2.com/adgm-cga-event

Olivier André, Client Relationship Advisor at Freshfields and Chair of the Campaign for Greener Arbitrations North America Committee, will be facilitating a tertulia panel titled “Has Arbitration Lost Its Edge, and If So, How Do We Fix It? The Length and Costs of International Arbitration Proceedings” at the upcoming Atlanta International Arbitration Society’s 12th Annual Conference.  The panel will take place on October 2, 2023 between 3:40-4:50 pm ET, and will also be an opportunity to learn how adopting greener arbitration practices can improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness in arbitration.  Other facilitators include Anna Kozmenko, (Partner, Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd., Zurich, Switzerland), Shelby Grubbs (Arbitrator, Mediator, and Special Master, JAMS, Atlanta) and Nancy Baughan (Partner, Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP, Atlanta). 

For more information and registration visit https://arbitrateatlanta.org/12th-annual-atlas-conference/

Cherine Foty, Vice President of CGA Global Steering Committee, will speak at the 2023 Corporate Counsel Women of Color (CCWC) 19th Annual Career Strategies Conference - Panel on "Everything ESG - 2023 Trends and Updates on ESG Disputes" on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 (2:00-3:00pm ET) at the Gaylord National Harbor near Washington, D.C.

The panel will discuss ESG Disputes including within international commercial arbitration, investment treaty arbitration, climate change litigation and arbitration, and United Nations, EU, and OECD NCP mechanisms, including the CGA Green Protocols. The panel will also address the backlash against ESG in the United States, the implementation of company net-zero commitments, and trends in greenwashing litigation and enforcement. Other speakers include Shanda Galloway Botts, CCEP, Sofia Martos, and Melissa Colon-Bosolet.

Corporate Counsel Women of Color was founded in 2004 with the mission to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion in the legal profession. Today, CCWC is the nation’s largest organization for corporate in-house women of color attorneys, who work for Fortune 1000 and Forbes 2000 Legal Departments. In addition, CCWC represents over 10,000 lawyers, judges, lawyer entrepreneurs, and law students. CCWC’s breadth and reach extend to every region of the United States, as well as Asia, Europe, Africa, and South America. Corporate Counsel Women of Color is in Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council since 2023.

Register here: https://ccwomenofcolor.org/events/

Participate in World Zero Emissions Day by following the Green Protocols!

WORLD ZERO EMISSIONS DAY

In 2008, activist Ken Wallace, from Nova Scotia, Canada, proposed a day free from carbon emissions. This day is now known as Zero Emissions Day, or ZeDay, and is celebrated on September 21st. Its concise slogan, "Giving our Planet a day off a year," portrays the main goal of this event.

The date represents balance, with the autumnal equinox in the Northern Hemisphere and the vernal equinox in the Southern Hemisphere symbolizing the balance between humans and nature.

Since its inception, ZeDay has gained a global following, with over 100 countries participating by 2020. Even influential organizations like the United Nations and environmental NGOs support the initiative.  Source

UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE

2023 Theme Actions for peace: Our ambition for the #GlobalGoals

Each year the International Day of Peace (IDP) is observed around the world on 21 September. The UN General Assembly has declared this as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, through observing 24 hours of non-violence and cease-fire. Never has our world needed peace more.

This year’s theme is Actions for Peace: Our Ambition for the #GlobalGoals. It is a call to action that recognizes our individual and collective responsibility to foster peace. Fostering peace contributes to the realization of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals will create a culture of peace for all.

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said, "Peace is needed today more than ever. War and conflict are unleashing devastation, poverty, and hunger, and driving tens of millions of people from their homes. Climate chaos is all around. And even peaceful countries are gripped by gaping inequalities and political polarization."

Together with the Campaign for Greener Arbitrations and the Equal Representation in Arbitration Pledge, Freshfields is hosting a panel discussion to explore these ideas. The panel, comprising law firm practitioners, in-house counsel and representatives from arbitration institutions, promises to offer a range of perspectives on these topical issues.

The panel will feature Stephanie Mbonu, Co-Chair of CGA’s Africa Regional Committee.

The panel discussion will last for approximately one hour and will be followed by networking drinks on the terrace of Freshfields Berlin office.

RSVP to secure your spot:

https://freshfields.eventogy.com/c/thefutureofarbitrationisgreendiverseandtech-savvy/registration

This event will take place on July 20, 2023 at 12 pm PT / 3 pm ET.

The AAA-ICDR and the Campaign for Greener Arbitrations North America Committee are organizing a workshop with the West Coast AAA-ICDR arbitrators to discuss the CGA and its Green Pledge Protocols, as well as share valuable insights into what arbitrators can do to become more eco-friendly. Additionally, we will explore the latest tech tools that can help arbitrators work more efficiently and make proceedings greener.

Speakers will include Jeff Zaino (Vice President, Commercial Division at the AAA), Aaron Gothelf (Vice President, Commercial Division at the AAA), Iman Hyder-Eliz. (Vice President, Construction Division at the AAA), Dana MacGrath (Founder of MacGrath Arbitration), Olivier André (Chair of CGA North America Committee and Client Relationship Advisor at Freshfields), and Dan Torba (Head of US E-discovery at Freshfields).

For more information, please contact Jeff Zaino (ZainoJ@adr.org).

Online Event via MS Teams / 14:00 - 15:00 GST

Join our Greener Arbitrations Campaign webinar designed to enable in-house legal counsel to better understand and support greener arbitrations. During this interactive webinar, leading legal practitioners in private practice, institutions and in-house positions will come together to share their insights and experiences in leading their organisations and clients to a greener future in law.

Global emissions produced by the legal sector remain a concern. It was reported that 20,000 trees would need to be planted to offset carbon emissions from just one arbitration. The need to tackle climate change is a priority and lawyers can play a truly meaningful role in paving the way for a greener future.

The Campaign for Greener Arbitrations is shifting the dial significantly in the international and regional legal community, having won the Global Arbitration Review Award for Best Development.

In this webinar, we will cover:

•Taking a greener approach to the delivery of legal and strategic advice.

•The central role of in-house counsel in meeting the sustainability goals of a business through thedelivery of legal and strategic advice.

•What the Campaign for Greener Arbitrations is and why its protocols and underpinning principles arerelevant to the role of lawyers working in-house.

•The efficiency and innovation benefits of taking a sustainable approach, including the use of technologyto streamline data reviews.

Speakers

•Dalal Alhouti, Knowledge Development Lawyer, Charles Russell Speechlys LLP

•Seema Bono, Partner, Pinsent Masons

•Fatima Balfaqeeh, Director, Saudi Centre for Commercial Arbitration (SCCA)

•Nadia Isabelle Bardawil, Chief Legal Counsel, Tabreed

•Douglas Cadbury, Senior Legal Counsel, Standard Chartered Bank

If you would like to attend, please register here to book your place.

We very much look forward to welcoming you to the session.

Further info

For further information please contact:

Pritte Vlaarkamp

Business Development & Marketing Assistant

+97143739644

Pritte.Vlaarkamp@pinsentmasons.com

CGA is proud to support Bucharest Arbitration Days 2023.

Details to follow.

Join CGA Latin America for an exciting event in partnership with MAMG Advogados and Arbitration Channel on 𝐌𝐚𝐲 4𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐭 5 𝐩𝐦 𝐔𝐓𝐂-3.00, as we delve into what law firms can do to promote sustainability in their cases and internally.
 
In today's world, where sustainability and climate change are hot topics, it's essential for law firms to understand their role in promoting a more sustainable future. That's why we're bringing together a panel of experts to discuss what law firms can do in their cases and internally to make a difference.
 
We're thrilled to have Elis Wendpap and Joana Nabuco as our esteemed panelists, with Augusta Vezzani Diebold, member of the Latin American Committee of the Campaign for Greener Arbitrations: The Green Pledge, and Patricia Pimentel, Chair of the Latin American Committee, moderating the event.
 
You do not want to miss this important conversation on sustainability in the legal industry. Make sure to tune in to the live broadcast on YouTube!

Join the Campaign for Greener Arbitrations for a picturesque stroll through the Tuileries Gardens near Place de la Concorde. Take in the beautiful greenery of the park filled with over eight hundred trees while connecting with fellow CGA supporters and learning more about sustainability in international arbitration. Leaders of the CGA will share how they have put the Green Pledge into practice, implemented the Green Protocols, and institutionalized sustainable behaviors and Green Actions within their structures.

During this walk, the Campaign will announce the winner of its PAW Sustainability Contest, which will take place during Paris Arbitration Week. The contest will reward sustainable actions taken during PAW (and beyond). The aim is to encourage sustainable behavior amongst PAW attendees and encourage those who are making efforts to reduce their environmental impact. Details of the CGA's PAW Sustainability Contest will be announced shortly on the CGA's LinkedIn page here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/green-arbitrations/.

Venue: Tuileries Garden (Jardin des Tuileries) - Meet at Exit/Sortie 1 - Jeu de Paume Jardin des Tuileries of the Concorde Metro Station (lines 1, 8, 12)

Join CGA at our hybrid Paris Arbitration Week Event!

The Campaign for Greener Arbitrations began as a promise by an international arbitrator to manage her arbitrations in an environmentally friendly manner. In 2019, Lucy Greenwood launched what she termed her ‘Green Pledge’ to minimise the impact of her arbitration practice on the environment. She brought together representatives of key stakeholders in international arbitrations to spearhead the Campaign for Greener Arbitrations. Since its launch in 2020, the Campaign has gained a strong following across the globe. This interactive discussion will present the sustainable principles of the Campaign, share the past accomplishments and future plans to reduce the carbon footprint of the arbitration industry, and feature testimonials of key stakeholders who have successfully implemented sustainable behaviors.

 Christine Falcicchio - The Campaign's Achievements Over the Past Two Years
 Cherine Foty - Actions Speak Louder Than Words - Green Actions in 2023
 Chiara Tondini - The Model Clause for Company Outside Counsel Retention
 Olivier André - Implementing the Campaign's Principles at Freshfields and Green Roundtables with Arbitrators
 Nathalie Allen - From Global to Regional - The Work of the Europe Committee

Register here: https://parisarbitrationweek.com/event/greening-arbitration-actions-speak-louder-than-words/

Visit the CGA MENA booth at RESOLVE - Abu Dhabi International Dispute Resolution Forum!

RESOLVE is an ambitious Forum that seeks to provoke, challenge and encourage the local and international dispute resolution community to drive change for a sustainable future. Its focus is on thought leadership and bringing together the dispute resolution community in ADGM to engage with speakers of outstanding expertise and experience who will tackle the biggest issues facing global industries and explore strategies for their resolution.

More details here: https://www.adgm.com/events/resolve-2023

Washington Arbitration Week to host this hybrid panel discussion on December 1, 2022 at 12:00 pm ET

Moderator: Marinn Carlson (Sidley Austin LLP)
Panelists:
• Antolín Fernández Antuña (Antolín Fernández Antuña)
• Ian A Laird (Crowell & Moring LLP)
• Cherine Foty (Covington & Burling LLP)
• Garrett Rush (Secretariat)

To learn more visit: https://lnkd.in/e6SaTxSC

In-Person Registration: https://lnkd.in/gUsuuVD4

Virtual Registration: https://lnkd.in/gXWPB-md