2024 CPR Africa Arbitration Day - New York (AAD-NY)

2024 CPR Africa Arbitration Day – New York (AAD-NY) 

Date: November 1, 2024

Venue: White & Case LLP, 1221 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020

Format: AAD-NY 2024 will primarily be in-person, streamed live, and posted on the CPR website after the event.

Program: AAD-NY 2024 will include an arbitration moot for students, two substantive panels (CLE pending), a coffee break, and a cocktail reception with hors d'oeuvres.

CLE: We expect to offer CLE (continuing legal education credits) for the two panel discussions.  

Registration: Registration is open to the public; discounted rate for CPR members. Advance registration is required. 

Organized by the 2024 AAD-NY Steering Committee.*

About CPR's 2nd Annual AAD-NY

CPR held the inaugural AAD-NY on December 8, 2023 at the New York City Bar Association.  It was such a resounding success that we decided to make it into an annual event. (CPR Members can click here to view the recordings of the 2023 AAD-NY event.)

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.   

AAD-NY 2024 will include an arbitration moot for students, two substantive panels, and a cocktail reception with hors d'oeuvres.

*See below for AAD-NY Arbitration Moot deadline and agenda (for selected participants only) 

1:00 pm
General Registration

1:15 pm
AAD-NY Program Begins

• Welcoming Remarks by Serena Lee (CPR) and Ank Santens (White & Case)
• Opening Remarks by AAD-NY Chair, Nawi Ukabiala (Debevoise & Plimpton)

1:45 pm
Presentation of Arbitration Moot Certificates by Prince-Alex Iwu (Diaz, Reus & Targ LLP) and Moot Awards by Barbri

2:00 pm – 3:15 pm

Panel 1 - Unpacking the SOAS Arbitration in Africa Survey Reports

The SOAS Arbitration in Africa Survey Reports have offered invaluable insight into the state of arbitration in Africa since the first Report was published in 2018.   This panel will explore how the conclusions in those Reports continue to inform our understanding of the state of arbitration in Africa today and how the 2024 Report may deepen that understanding.

Speakers:

3:15 pm – 3:30 pm
Coffee Break

3:30 pm - 4:45 pm

Panel 2 - Arbitrating Natural Resources Disputes in Africa

Disputes are inevitable as Africa’s natural resources continue to attract foreign investments.  Arbitration is expected to play a vital role in resolving those disputes.  This panel will discuss the role of arbitration in revolving natural resources disputes in Africa and the impact that African states’ reforms of their laws related to natural resources could have on the future of foreign investment in Africa.

Speakers:

4:45 pm - 4:50 pm 
Closing Remarks by Nawi Ukabiala

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Cocktail Reception with Hors D'oeuvres

CLE Credit
CLE credits are pending verification but we anticipate this program will offer 3 credits NY CLE* in the category of Professional Practice.

Registration is now open!
Registration is required and is open to the public. Please use the "Register Now" button above. 

Thanks to our sponsors of this event, CPR is pleased to offer this comprehensive program (which includes two substantive panels bearing CLE credits plus a cocktail / networking reception) for:
 $30 (non-members)
 $20 (CPR members) 

CPR Financial Aid Policy
CPR is a non-profit organization.  Under financial hardship guidelines, at its discretion, CPR may waive the fee for attorneys who demonstrate that they are not currently employed (not retirees). CPR may also provide a special discounted price to attorneys, full time judges and administrative law judges practicing in the nonprofit and public sectors full time. Please contact Knar Nahikian at knahikian@cpradr.org to request financial assistance with this program.

*Students and Professors may also receive discounted registration for this program and are instructed to contact Knar Nahikian at knahikian@cpradr.org.

2024 AAD-NY
Arbitration Moot Competition

Moot sponsored by Debevoise & Plimpton LLC

(Applications have closed)

CPR's Africa Arbitration Day – New York Steering Committee invites law students to participate in an international commercial arbitration moot as part of our 2nd annual Africa Arbitration Day – New York conference (AAD-NY), which will be held on November 1, 2024, at White & Case LLP, 1221 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020. 

Participation is open to current JD and LLM students with an interest in Africa-related arbitration.

Applications to compete in the AAD-NY Moot have now closed and student competitors have been selected. There is no fee to apply and there is a limited scholarship fund available by application to reimburse travel expenses.

The AAD-NY Moot has been approved to utilize the Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot (“Vis Moot”) problem. This is an excellent opportunity for students preparing for the 32nd annual Vis Moot competition in Vienna in Spring 2025.

Students selected for the AAD-NY Arbitration Moot Competition are assigned a moot coach to help prepare for oral arguments  and enjoy complimentary access to the full day AAD-NY conference. 

Certificates will be presented for Best Oralist and Best Written Submission. In addition, Barbri has generously agreed to award the winning student of Best Oralist and the winning student of Best Written Submission with a $500 tuition certificate each toward Barbri tuition.

AAD-NY Moot Arbitrators

AAD-NY Moot Student Participants

AAD-NY Arbitration Moot Agenda
(for selected participants only)