ICC YAAF and Georgetown Law: Trends in Energy Arbitration in Latin America (Industry Series)
This event marks many firsts: the first 2025 ICC YAAF industry series event, and the first collaboration with the Georgetown University Law Center in Latin America! We will have an open debate about the energy sector´s current trends both in Mexico and Latin America from the perspective of practitioners and Georgetown alumni. This event is open to everyone, particularly young lawyers or law students interested in arbitration and the energy markets.
Venue: Galicia Abogados
Torre del Bosque Blvd. Manuel Ávila Camacho 24, Lomas de Chapultepec, Mexico City, Zip Code 11000
Gabriela Schafler Villalobos
Deputy Director, Arbitration and ADR, Latin America, ICC Dispute Resolution Services
gabriela.schaflervillalobos@iccwbo.org
+525640150491
Isabella Szpaler
Project Officer, Arbitration and ADR, Latin America, ICC Dispute Resolution Services
18:30-18:50 Registration
18:50-19:00 Opening Remarks
- Juan Pablo Cervantes, Counsel, Galicia, Mexico City
- Gabriela Schafler Villalobos, Deputy Director, ICC, Mexico City
19:00-20:00 Arbitration and Energy: Trends in Mexico and Latin America
Speakers:
- Paola Aldrete, ICC YAAF Representative for Latin America; Partner, Aldrete Arbitration, Mexico City
- Cecilia Azar, Partner, Galicia, Mexico City
- Gaela K. Ghering Flores, Partner, Hughes, Hubbard & Reed, Washington D.C.
- Patricia Ríos, Associate, Hogan Lovells, Mexico City
- Daniel García Barragán, Partner, García Barragán Abogados, Mexico City
20:00-20:10 Closing Remarks
- Andrea Rodríguez Escobedo, Director of the International LL.M. Programs, Georgetown University Law Center, Washington D.C.
- Juan Pablo Cervantes, Counsel, Galicia, Mexico City
20:10-20:30 Cocktail
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.
