Building the Next Generation of Arbitration Leaders: Practical Skills, Mentorship, Sponsorship, and Career Advancement

Friday, October 30 – Washington, D.C. Building the Next Generation of Arbitration Leaders: Practical Skills, Mentorship, Sponsorship, and Career Advancement Hybrid You’ve got the skills. But do you know how to actually get in? And once you’re in, how do you survive the first few years without imploding? The arbitration profession loves to mystify itself.   Mentorship happens by accident. Sponsorship by privilege. Women and lawyers from developing nations hit a glass ceiling before landing their first gig. This panel tears back the curtain and gets real about how to break into arbitration, ace the interview, and build a career that doesn't burn you out.  Breaking In: CVs that work, networking that doesn’t feel slimy, timing the job hunt, and whether that LL.M. actually matters (spoiler: sometimes no).   The Interview: What senior partners actually want to see? Red flags, they spot in two minutes. Candid confessions from panelists on what they got wrong and right.   The First Few Years: How to manage brutal deadlines without drowning in imposter syndrome? What “strong work product” really means when you’re junior? How to build habits that stick and know when to ask for help?   Panelists are rising stars and established leaders who’ve been where you are. They’ll tell you what they wish they’d known, what worked, and what didn’t. Come ready to take notes. Venue Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP 1775 I St NW Washington, D.C., United States View map Session Team Moderators - Momin b. Mohsin, Xtrategy LLP Panelists Gaela Gehring Flores, Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP Karol Ward, Performance Coach Lauren Acres, Beacon Hill Marija Ozolins, Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP