ICC YAAF: Building Confidence as a Young Advocate and Arbitrator
ICC YAAF is pleased to invite you to an engaging and practical event on “Building Confidence as a Young Advocate and Arbitrator”.
This interactive session will focus on the unique challenges that early-career practitioners face when stepping into the roles of advocate or arbitrator. Through real-world insights, war stories, and hands-on advice from experienced professionals, the event will equip young lawyers with the tools they need to build credibility, communicate effectively, and navigate complex procedural and strategic issues.
The event will conclude with an open Q&A session and networking opportunity, offering attendees a chance to exchange experiences and expand their professional network within the international arbitration community.
Whether you are just starting out or seeking to refine your skills, this session is designed to offer valuable guidance, candid advice, and inspiration for the next generation of arbitration professionals.
Venue: 208A room, 1st building, Tashkent State University of Law, Amir Temur Avenue 13, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Anna Guillard Sazhko, ICC YAAF Representative for Europe and Central Asia; Independent Counsel and Arbitrator, Paris: anna@agslegal.xyz
09:30-10:00 Registration
10:00-10:15 Welcoming remarks
- Feruza Bobokulova, Partner, MyLawyer, Tashkent
- Anna Guillard Sazhko, Independent Counsel and Arbitrator; ICC YAAF Representative for Europe and Central Asia, Paris
- Prof. Dildora Umarxanova, Dean of the Faculty of International law and Comparative legislation, Tashkent State University of Law, Tashkent
10:15-10:30 Keynote address
- Ulrich Kopetzki, Acting Director, Arbitration and ADR, Europe, ICC Dispute Resolution Services
10:30-11:45 Panel discussion
- Sanjar Adenov, Head of Department, Alokabank, Tashkent
- Madina Berdikulova, Associate, Kalikova & Associates, Bishkek
- Feruza Bobokulova, Partner, MyLawyer, Tashkent
- Shokhrukh Khamidov, Lecturer in Law, Tashkent State University of Law, Tashkent
- Artem Timoshenko, Partner, Unicase Law, Almaty
Moderated by:
- Diora Ziyaeva, Partner, Dentons, New York; Member, ICC International Court of Arbitration
11:45-11:50 Closing remarks
11:50-12:15 Light refreshments
At ICC, we believe that through training and mentorship, we can shape the next generation of leading international arbitration and ADR experts. Through the ICC Young Arbitration and ADR Forum (YAAF) network, we are able to better inform, connect and inspire young professionals with interests in dispute resolution and dispute avoidance.
Throughout the world, ICC YAAF organises a number of educational and social events that allow young professionals to discover best practices, discuss topical issues, network and create meaningful connections with experienced practitioners.
