Africa Arbitration Day -
New York Conference
New York Conference
CPR’s Africa Arbitration Day- New York (AAD-NY) is a day-long conference which includes a student arbitration moot competition, several substantive panel discussions, and a networking cocktail reception.
Mission
The purpose of AAD-NY is to: (i) highlight important issues in international arbitration pertinent to the Africa region (ii) foster greater community among international arbitration practitioners in North America and Africa; and (iii) help develop the next generation of Africa-related arbitration practitioners.
History
CPR held the inaugural AAD-NY on December 8, 2023 at the New York City Bar Association. It was such a resounding success that it has become an annual CPR event.
The 2nd annual CPR AAD-NY was held on November 1, 2024, and hosted by White & Case LLP.
The 3rd annual CPR AAD-NY will be held on November 14, 2025, and will be hosted by DLA Piper.
Sponsors
CPR and the AAD-NY Steering Committee are grateful to all the sponsors and supporting organizations who have made this initiative possible!
Sponsors have included:
- [please list the sponsors from 2023 and 2024 in alpha order]
AAD-NY Steering Committee:
Founded by Nawi Ukabiala of Debevoise & Plimpton LLC and Knar Nahikian of CPR Institute, the Steering Committee has included
- Alice Adu Gyamfi, DLA Piper LLP, New York
- Mohannad A. El Murtadi Suleiman, Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP, New York
- Prince-Alex Iwu, Diaz, Reus & Targ LLP, Miami
- Tiwalade Aderoju, Olympus Solicitors and Advocates, Lagos, Nigeria
- Chinwe Ohanele (Ohanele Law Firm, Los Angeles; Adjunct Professor, USC Gould School of Law)
CPR Members can view previous editions of the AAD-NY:
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