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.
AAD-NY Arbitration Moot
Law students with an interest in Africa-related arbitration apply to participate in an international commercial arbitration moot as part of the Africa Arbitration Day – New York conference. CPR has awarded a scholarship fund to applicants meeting selection criteria to reimburse travel expenses.
The AAD-NY Moot has been approved to utilize the Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot (“Vis Moot”) problem and provides an excellent opportunity for students preparing to compete at the annual Vis Moot competition in Vienna.
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.
Sponsors
CPR and the AAD-NY Steering Committee are grateful to all the sponsors and supporting organizations who have made this initiative possible each year!
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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