ICC YAAF: Profile Building and Business Development in the Practice of Arbitration
Join us in a discussion on how to develop commercial skills that are necessary for the practice of arbitration. Panelists will provide practical insights and share their knowledge on building a professional profile in the field and enhancing your commercial skills.
This event is addressed to young practitioners in the field of arbitration who are seeking to develop commercial skills required to advance in their careers. How can you build your technical profile? How to authentically approach marketing and offer your professional services? How to develop your network?
Alberto Zuleta, Partner at Cuatrecasas and Chair of the ICC Colombia National Committee, will kick off this session with opening remarks. Afterwards, a panel discussion moderated by Laura Vengoechea from Posse Herrera Ruiz, with the participation of Alberto Madero and María Lucia Casas, will share their experiences and provide tips on the development of commercial skills for young practitioners.
Cámara de Comercio de Bogotá, Sede Chapinero, Calle 67 # 8-32, Chapinero, Bogotá, Cundinamarca, Colombia
7:20-7:30 Registration
7:30-7:45 Opening Remarks on Commercial Skills in Arbitration
- Alberto Zuleta, Partner, Cuatrecasas; ICC Colombia National Committee, Bogota
7:45-8:55 Panel : Profile Building and Business Development in the practice of arbitration
Panelists:
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María Lucía Casas, Independent Practitioner, Bogota
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Alberto Madero, Arbitrator, Dean Universidad del Norte, Barranquilla
Moderator :
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Laura Vengoechea, Senior Associate, Posse Herrera Ruiz, Bogota
8:55-9:00 Closing Remarks
- María Angélica Burgos, Partner, Baker McKenzie, Bogota; ICC YAAF Representative for Latin America
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.



