Summary of Young-OGEMID Symposium No. 2: "Sound Off: How to Get a Speaking Slot in International Arbitration (February 2016)"
Article from: TDM 1 (2017), in Discussion / OGEMID
Summary
Young-OGEMID's second virtual symposium advised junior practitioners and academics on how obtain a seat at the speaker's table during conferences and symposia. As YO moderator S.I. (Stacie) Strong advised when introducing the event, "Junior members of the international dispute resolution community are often told that getting speaking engagements is a good way to further their careers. However, getting on a presentation panel can be challenging for a young lawyer, particularly given the lack of transparency regarding the process." Throughout the ten days of lively online discussion, ...