ICC YAAF: The Art of Oral Advocacy

18:45 (GMT+02:00)
21:15 (GMT+02:00)
ClassroomWardyński & Partners, Al. Ujazdowskie 10, 00-478 Warsaw, Poland
English

Join us for an ICC YAAF masterclass on oral advocacy in international arbitration, followed by a reception, held at the occasion of Vis Moot Fall Bootcamp 2025 organized by SWPS University in Warsaw in cooperation with the Commercial Law and Development Program of the US Department of Commerce.

This ICC YAAF event will focus on the art of oral advocacy, including (but not limited to), the process of strategising and preparing to be an effective advocate, use of advocacy during the case management conference, opening submissions, closing arguments, cooperation between counsel, cultural considerations, and the use of technology for the purpose of advocacy.

Participants of all ages are welcome.

Venue: Wardyński & Partners, Al. Ujazdowskie 10, 00-478 Warsaw, Poland

Piotr Paprota, ICC YAAF Representative for Europe and Central Asia; Senior Associate, GESSEL, Warsaw: p.paprota@gessel.pl 

 

18:45-19:00 Registration
19:00-19:15 Opening remarks
19:15-20:15

Discussion and Q&A

  • Ieva Baumane, Senior Associate, ArbLit, Milan
  • Piotr Golędzinowski, Partner, Wardyński & Partners, Warsaw
  • Manuela Grosu, Senior Associate, DLA Piper, Budapest
  • Sergii Melnyk, Counsel, KNOETZL, Vienna
  • Nika Rassadina, Senior Associate, CMS, Munich


Moderated by

  • Dominik Horodyski, Assistant Professor at the SWPS University in Waraw, Counsel at the Office of the General Counsel to the Republic of Poland, Warsaw, Poland
20:15-21:15 Reception

 

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.

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Ieva Baumane
Senior Associate, ArbLit
Milan, Italy
Piotr Golędzinowski
Partner, Wardyński & Partners
Warsaw, Poland
Manuela Grosu
Senior Associate, DLA Piper
Budapest, Hungary
Dominik Horodyski
Assistant Professor , SWPS University in Waraw, Counsel at the Office of the General Counsel to the Republic of Poland
Warsaw, Poland
Sergii Melnyk
Counsel, KNOETZL
Vienna, Austria
Nika Rassadina
Senior Associate, CMS
Munich, Germany
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Price
Free of charge