RUSSIAN WOMEN
IN ARBITRATION
an initiative aimed to promote equality and women leadership in international arbitration
RWA events
RWA is a dynamic community that is committed to promoting gender equality in the field of arbitration. To achieve this goal, RWA organizes and participates in various events that aim to raise awareness and promote the importance of gender equality and inclusivity within and outside of the arbitration community. These events provide a platform for arbitration practitioners to share their experiences, network, and learn from one another.
The Team teachable
November 14, 2024
RWA, together with LGP Middle East, invite lawyers practicing arbitration to an open event – Art.BIT.ration: Talks on Regional Updates in Investment Arbitration – held under the auspices of Dubai Arbitration Week. The event will provide an inclusive forum for discussion of regional perspectives on investment arbitration highlights of 2023–2024 uniting speakers from MENA, CIS, Asia, and Europe.

The event will take place at 18:30 on 14 November 2024 at Capital Club, The Grill (Gate Village, Building 3, DIFC, Dubai). Participation is free of charge. Online participation is excluded.
The Team teachable
July 29 – August 2, 2024
The Summer Academy aims to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of arbitration, covering topics such as drafting an arbitration clause, enforcing an arbitral award, and the intricacies of international asset tracing. During the programme, participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and seek guidance from experts in the arbitration field.

RWA is an information partner of the Summer Academy. Anna Avdulova, a member of the RWA Steering Committee, will conduct a master class on legal research. RWA will also open the Summary Academy's closing party with a welcome speech.
The Team teachable
June 19, 2024
RWA, together with LEVEL Legal Services, held an open event – RWA Grand Get Together. At the event, RWA presented the results of RWA's activities in 2023, officially opened the second cycle of the RWA Mentoring Programme, as well as held a panel discussion on networking in the legal profession. At the end of the event, all participants will had an opportunity to interact and get to know each other.

The event took place at PLART (Moscow, 14 Stoleshnikov Lane).
The Team teachable
November 24, 2023
As part of the RWA Mentoring Programme, we held an open event – the mastermind workshop on negotiations with Marina Akchurina. The format gave participants an opportunity to discuss and brainstorm solutions to the problems related to the topic. Different perspectives from group members served as a source for a new understanding of the problem and shed light on possible solutions.

The workshop took place at the Russian Arbitration Center (Moscow, Kadashevskaya embankment 14, bldg 3).
The Team teachable
October 10, 2023
Russian Institute of Modern Arbitration hosted a large-scale conference titled "Arbitration in the Spotlight" in the halls of Moscow's oldest hotel, "Metropol".

RWA were pleased to support the panel discussion dedicated to the challenges of adapting to the ever-changing business landscape from the perspective of female leaders.
The Team teachable
September 30, 2023
RWA held an open discussion “LL.M. Abroad: Myths and Reality” as part of the RWA MentorIng Programme. RWA talked to graduates of the top universities about the opportunities, challenges and real-life experiences of getting an LL.M. degree outside Russia. The participants also shared details about the admission process, student life and answer questions.
The Team teachable
January 24, 2022
The online event featured among its panellists Dana MacGrath (ArbitralWomen), Veronica Sandler (Women Way in Arbitration), Elijah Putilin (R.E.A.L.), Veronika Burachevskaya (RWA), and was moderated by Elena Burova (RWA).

Elena Burova also has written an article entitled "Diversity and Intersectionality in International Arbitration: Where Do We Stand?" which provides a summary of the panel's discussion on the topic.
Article
September 10, 2021
During the event, RWA presented the preliminary results of a statistical study on arbitrator gender diversity in Russian arbitral institutions. This significant study aimed to examine the representation of male and female arbitrators within these institutions.
March 4, 2021
Clubhouse Discussion
"RWA Abroad: Building Career in International Arbitration"
We had the privilege to engage with inspiring women from Russia who are forging successful careers in the field of international arbitration abroad. The discussion centered around their experiences, challenges, and triumphs as they navigated their professional journeys outside their home country.
Do not hesitate to be in touch with the RWA Steering Committee!

rwa.russianwomenarbitration@gmail.com
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