MESSAGE FROM THE EDITORS
Dear Friend and Colleague,
Welcome to the fifth issue of the Racial Equality for Arbitration Lawyers (“R.E.A.L.”) Newsletter! It has been a while since our last newsletter but we are positive it has been worth the wait!
Earlier this year marked the beginning of the Year of the Dragon. According to Chinese astrology, 2024 is meant to be a year marked by “growth, vitality and, the blossoming of wisdom”. However, to navigate through such good fortunes, one needs to make their way through a “tapestry of opportunities and challenges”. This resonates with many people’s journeys through the world of international arbitration. Behind every success story is a tale of persistence, courage and determination given that each person’s path is paved with different opportunities and challenges.
This Newsletter (with the R.E.A.L. Blog) aims to amplify the many voices of underrepresented international arbitration professionals, increase accessibility to the arbitration field, and continue to lay the groundwork to making arbitration more equal for new generations of international arbitration practitioners and scholars.
In support of this goal, this issue features (i) #REALSpotlight on two incredible arbitration practitioners from Eastern Europe; (ii) summary of a R.E.A.L. collaborative event during New York Arbitration Week; (iii) the inaugural episode of the #REALPodcast which considers the progress made in the field in enhancing diversity; (iv) short reflections from three R.E.A.L. Scholarship recipients; and . . . wait for it . . . Yes! . . . Your favorite! . . . (v) #R.E.A.L. Trivia!
As always, R.E.A.L. is grateful for the efforts of each of the contributors to this edition of the Newsletter as well as our diverse member base for their continuing interest and support of the work of R.E.A.L.
Please consider contributing to the next issue! If you are interested in submitting content or providing feedback on the R.E.A.L. Newsletter (or the R.E.A.L. Blog), please feel free to contact us at newsletter@letsgetrealarbitration.org.
Forever grateful,
R.E.A.L. Newsletter & Blog Committee
Download our newsletter here – https://letsgetrealarbitration.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/REAL-Newsletter-March-2024.pdf
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