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

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

REGISTRATION FOR IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE CLOSES ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, AT 12:00 NOON (ET)

Date: November 1, 2024

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

White & Case is located at 1221 Avenue of the Americas (6^th Avenue) between 48^th & 49^th Streets.  All registered guests should arrive (with ID) to the 1221 Lobby on the 48^th Street side and proceed to the W&C Security Desk. 

Security will admit guests and direct to the elevators with access to the 49^th floor, once on the 49^th floor Concierge will greet guests and escort to the meeting room.

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: CLE credits for the two panels will be provided by White & Case LLP as follows:

White & Case LLP has been certified by the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board as an Accredited Provider of continuing legal education. 3 hours of CLE in Areas of Professional Practice will be awarded upon completion of this activity. The content is appropriate for lawyers of all experience levels.

In-person attendees must sign in and out for each panel. Panels are each eligible for 1.5 hours of NY CLE for a total of 3 hours of NY CLE. Remote attendees will be provided with a CLE code during the program and an affirmation form to submit to White & Case following the conclusion of the program.

Registration: Registration is open to the public; discounted rate for CPR members. Advance registration is required. In-person registration closes on 10/31 at 12:00 pm (ET).

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 Jennifer Glasser (White & Case)
• Opening Remarks by Knar Nahikian (CPR) and 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 for the two panels will be provided by White & Case LLP as follows:

White & Case LLP has been certified by the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board as an Accredited Provider of continuing legal education. 3 hours of CLE in Areas of Professional Practice will be awarded upon completion of this activity. The content is appropriate for lawyers of all experience levels.

In-person attendees must sign in and out for each panel. Panels are each eligible for 1.5 hours of NY CLE for a total of 3 hours of NY CLE. Remote attendees will be provided with a CLE code during the program and an affirmation form to submit to White & Case following the conclusion of the program.

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)