The Tea on International Arbitration Podcast

The Tea on International Arbitration

D.C. Bar Communities
Hosted by Gaela Gehring Flores, Esq. and Nicole Silver, Esq. of the D.C. Bar International Law Community, "The Tea on International Arbitration" gives bite-size information regarding international arbitration topics of interest. To learn more about or join D.C. Bar Communities, visit www.dcbar.org/communities Presented by the D.C. Bar Communities Podcast Network. Other network channels include "Brief Encounters," which gives sneak peeks into upcoming Communities programming , and "Let's Brief It," by the D.C. Bar Law Student Community. Theme Music: "The Zeppelin" by Blue Dot Sessions
Sipping Tea with Claudia Salomon, President of the ICC International Court of Arbitration
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 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 organizations.
Jan 29, 2024
37 min
Beyond the Shadows: A Tea with Ashley Messick
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 from one of the best in the field. 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 organizations.
Dec 4, 2023
31 min
Silicon Valley Weighs In on AI in International Arbitration
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 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 organizations.
Nov 22, 2023
42 min
Reading the Tea Leaves: The future of AI in international dispute resolution
Gaela and Nicole invite Alejandra Parra-Orlandoni, VP of Ethical Innovation & Privacy for the Global Portfolio Division at Takeda, to share her thoughts on AI – specifically Generative AI – its potential upsides, downsides and epistemological implications in the field of international dispute resolution. 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 organizations.
Jun 5, 2023
49 min
The Tea on Enforcement: A peek into a complex web of laws and politics
A conversation with Adrián Magallanes, Shaparak Saleh, and Lindsey Schmidt, three leading practitioners from Mexico, France, and the United States, about challenges that can arise in the enforcement of international arbitration awards, idiosyncrasies in and differences between jurisdictions, the importance of having a creative and early enforcement plan, and how politics might lend a hand. 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 organizations.
May 8, 2023
59 min
Tea with Prof. Anne Marie Whitesell of Georgetown University Law Center
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 organizations.
Feb 27, 2023
35 min
TRAILER: The Tea, 2023
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. 
Feb 8, 2023
1 min
Talking Tea with CAC Specialty: An Episode on Contingency Risk Insurance
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, its Board of Governors or co-sponsoring Communities and organizations.
Dec 19, 2022
52 min
Talking Tea with Dmitri Evseev about his new Tech Venture: Arbitration City
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 co-sponsoring Communities and organizations.
Nov 21, 2022
31 min
Meg Kinnear, ICSID Secretary-General, Spills the Tea
Gaela and Nicole share Tea with Meg Kinnear, Vice President of the World Bank Group and Secretary-General of the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID).  We hear a bit about Meg’s origin story, look back on 13 years at ICSID, and get a taste for what is in store for Meg in the future. We also get answers to burning questions about the new ICSID Rule Amendments, what Meg might do if she had a magic wand, the diversity imperative, and having a sidebar with Elizabeth Warren. 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 organizations.
Oct 24, 2022
41 min
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