Tales of The Tribunal

This week we travel (virtually) to Mexico City for a powerful conversation with arbitrator, law firm founder, entrepreneur, wine enthusiast—and CIArb North America Chair—Cecilia Flores Rueda! 🎙️ In this episode, Cecilia shares: Her early legal journey, how she discovered arbitration by accident, and helped build Canaco’s ADR center from the ground up What it means to be a woman in arbitration and the importance of just doing it—even when the doors don’t open easily Tips for young lawyers: building a niche, gaining real-world experience, and not being afraid to network boldly Reflections on her entrepreneurial ventures, including Real Hearing, which provides AI-powered transcription services And her newest challenge? Studying to become a certified sommelier 🍷 Whether you’re an aspiring practitioner, an established arbitrator, or just here for good storytelling—this is one not to miss. 🕒 Timestamps Opening Notes – 00:32 Interview Begins – 03:20 Closing Notes – 26:22 📚 Books Mentioned Arbitration texts by Gary Born, Martin Hunter, and Manuel Gallardo(Note: no specific titles provided, but likely references include Born’s International Commercial Arbitration and Redfern & Hunter.) Wine & classical music books (general reference; no specific titles cited) 🎶 Music Mentioned 🎼 Amazon Prime’s “Concentration Playlist” (Classical music for focused work)🎧 Listen here 🎧 Platinum Pop Playlist (Workout/fun)🎧 Listen here 🎻 Summer concert season of the Minari Orchestra (Mexico) (Live performances)🎻 Local event link – search “Orquesta Minería” 🔗 After the Show Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/40833847/admin/ Check out our website: TalesOfTheTribunal.com Feedback, comments or submissions: TalesOfTheTribunal@Gmail.com None of the views shared today or any episode of Tales of the Tribunal is presented as legal advice nor advice of any kind. No compensation was provided to any organization or party for their inclusion on the show nor do any of the statements made represent any particular organization, legal position or view point. All interviewees or organizations included appear on an arms-length basis and their appearance should not be construed as any bias or preferred affiliation with the host or host’s employer. All rights reserved.

Welcome back to Tales of the Tribunal – Season 7 is here! After a bit of a break, we’re thrilled to be back with a new season of global stories, personal journeys, and bold conversations from the world of international law and dispute resolution. Thanks for sticking with us! We’re kicking off this season with a long-overdue conversation with none other than Tafadzwa “Tafi” Pasipanodya, Partner at Foley Hoag LLP in Washington, D.C., and a fierce advocate for sovereign states in high-stakes international disputes. In this powerful and wide-ranging discussion, Tafi shares her journey from Harare to Princeton to NYU Law, and how her passion for international justice and post-conflict reconstruction led her to represent states at the ICJ, in investor-state arbitrations, and beyond. She also dives deep into: How she manages the balance between technical complexity and compelling storytelling in arbitration The legitimacy crisis in ISDS and what true diversity means in global adjudication Her work with the ICC Court of Arbitration, the African Society of International Law, and an upcoming book on Africa and the Law of the Sea Plus: surf lessons, parenting in the tech age, and dancing to Afrobeats in Lisbon 🌍🎶 ⏱️ Timestamps: Opening Notes: 00:00:36 Interview Begins: ~00:02:30 Closing Notes: ~00:59:20 📚 Books Mentioned: The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness – Jonathan Haidt➤ Link 🎶 Music & Genres Mentioned: Afrobeats – 🎧 Essence by Wizkid ft. TemsA defining track in the modern Afrobeats movement. Salsa – 💃 Vivir Mi Vida by Marc AnthonyA modern salsa classic with broad appeal and great energy. Classical Music – 🎻 Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major – J.S. Bach (Yo-Yo Ma)An iconic cello performance by one of the most famous cellists. 🔗 After the Show Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/40833847/admin/ Check out our website: TalesOfTheTribunal.com Feedback, comments or submissions: TalesOfTheTribunal@Gmail.com None of the views shared today or any episode of Tales of the Tribunal is presented as legal advice nor advice of any kind. No compensation was provided to any organization or party for their inclusion on the show nor do any of the statements made represent any particular organization, legal position or view point. All interviewees or organizations included appear on an arms-length basis and their appearance should not be construed as any bias or preferred affiliation with the host or host’s employer. All rights reserved.

DISPUTES DIGEST Week of February 24, 2025 Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/40833847/admin/ Check out our website: TalesOfTheTribunal.com For Feedback, comments or submissions contact TalesOfTheTribunal@Gmail.com News: How Russia’s legal tactics are undermining international dispute resolution; here and here The Senegal-ArcelorMittal dispute: can a billion-dollar settlement can be undone? here Libya’s legal struggles: failed appeals, investment disputes, and the limits of arbitration; here Nigeria’s brand new ADR policies None of the views shared today or any episode of Disputes Digest is presented as legal advice nor advice of any kind. No compensation was provided to any organization or party for their inclusion on the show nor do any of the statements made represent any particular organization, legal position or viewpoint. All interviewees or organizations included appear on an arms-length basis and their appearance should not be construed as any bias or preferred affiliation with the host or host’s employer. All rights reserved.

In a Tales of the Tribunal exclusive, we provide an audio version of the 32nd Wilhelm C. Vis Moot Case Problem. The same will be loaded on our forthcoming YouTube Channel. This was an ambitious and exciting undertaking and we are eager to know your thoughts! If you would like your work--legal article, arbitral rules, or other documents produced in similar fashion, please get in touch at: TalesOfTheTribunal@Gmail.com Track List for Vis Problem (2024-2025) Intro – Vis Moot Case File Intro 2 (The Problem Description) 00h 00m 39s Letter by Langweiler – July 31, 2024 00h 01m 37s Request for Arbitration 00h 04m 00s Claimant’s Exhibit 1 (CE1) – Request for Quotation, Equatoriana Ren Power 00h 32m 26s Claimant’s Exhibit 2 (CE2) – Purchase and Service Agreement 00h 39m 09s Claimant’s Exhibit 3 (CE3) – Article from Transition News 00h 51m 24s Claimant’s Exhibit 4 (CE4) – Email from GreenHydro dated August 26, 2023 00h 56m 19s Claimant’s Exhibit 5 (CE5) – Witness Statement of Poul Cavendish 00h 59m 37s Claimant’s Exhibit 6 (C6) – Letter from GreenHydro dated 29 February 2024 01h 11m 19s Claimant’s Exhibit 7 (C7) – Letter from GreenHydro dated 25 May 2024 01h 14m 09s FAI Letters beginning 31 July, 2024 01h 16m 14s Letter from Fastrack dated 14 August 2024 01h 23m 07s Answer to Request for Arbitration 01h 24m 37s Respondent Exhibit 1 (RE1) – Witness Statement of Johanna Ritter 01h 38m 10s Respondent Exhibit 2 (RE2) – Email from GreenHydro dated 12 July 2023 01h 46m 38s Respondent Exhibit 3 (RE3) – Email from GreenHydro dated 10 July 2023 01h 49m 38s Respondent Exhibit 4 (RE4) – Article from Vindobona Legal 01h 52m 05s Letter by Langweiler dated 14 August 2024 to FAI making Objection 01h 55m 22s Claimant’s Exhibit 9 (CE8) – Witness Statement of August Wilhelm Deiman 01h 59m 18s Letter by FAI dated 15 August 2024 regarding Procedure 02h 02m 48s Letter by FAI, dated 27 August 2024 concerning decisions of the Board 02h 07m 34s Letter by FAI, dated 6 September 2024 – Confirming Appointment of Arbitrators 02h 10m 57s Letter by FAI, beginning 20 September 2024, concerning Appointment of Presiding Arbitrator 02h 13m 06s Letter by Greenhouse date 27 September 2024 02h 25m 48s Procedural Order No. 1 02h 27m 35s Procedural Order No. 2 02h 34m 05s Outro 02h 55m 55s

Dr. S.I. Strong Season 6 Finale! It has been action packed season here at Tales of the Tribunal and we have exciting new content and initiatives to bring you in the weeks and months ahead. But before we get there, we bring you one more conversation -- This week, Chris sits down with Dr. Stacie Strong—a Californian at heart who built a career in international law, spanning continents and disciplines. From groundbreaking arbitration cases to her insights on AI, legal tech, and navigating the field of international dispute resolution, this episode is packed with inspiration, humor, and practical advice for aspiring lawyers and seasoned practitioners alike. ARB-Tech: https://www.arbtech.io/podcast VIAC Congress: https://www.viac.eu/en/service/upcoming-events/3rd-viac-can-congress Time Stamps: Opening Notes - :40 Interview Begins - 5:00 Personal Interest - 52:333 Closing Notes - 1:02:59 Books: @ 54:50 Murder Your Employer: The McMasters Guide to Homicide by Rupert Holmes Music: @ 57:35 Choral Music The Monkees Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/40833847/admin/ Check out our website: TalesOfTheTribunal.com For Feedback, comments or submissions contact TalesOfTheTribunal@Gmail.com None of the views shared today or any episode of Tales of the Tribunal is presented as legal advice nor advice of any kind. No compensation was provided to any organization or party for their inclusion on the show nor do any of the statements made represent any particular organization, legal position or view point. All interviewees or organizations included appear on an arms-length basis and their appearance should not be construed as any bias or preferred affiliation with the host or host’s employer. All rights reserved.

Ng Jern-Fei, KC Developing a global career is uniquely difficult task. Doing that while building a reputation as an experienced King’s Counsel is even more amazing - In this episode of Tales of the Tribunal, we sit down with Jern-Fei Ng, a King's Counsel and barrister with a truly global practice spanning multiple jurisdictions including London, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, and Hong Kong. Jern-Fei shares insights into his journey from initially uncertain career ambitions to becoming an international arbitration specialist, describing himself as an "accidental" practitioner. The episode delves into Jern-Fei’s diverse legal experience, his involvement in multiple arbitration centers, and the influence of Singapore as a leading hub for international dispute resolution. Jern-Fei also offers candid advice for aspiring legal professionals, discusses the future of arbitration, and shares his thoughts on avoiding the pitfalls of "defensive arbitrating" and over-reliance on PowerPoint/Demonstratives in legal advocacy. The conversation touches on the importance of versatility, mentorship, and the role of language in international law. ARB-Tech: https://www.arbtech.io/podcast Time Stamps: Opening Notes - :34 Interview Begins - 1:50 Personal Interest - 45:06 Closing Notes - 59:42 Books: @ 54:50 The Musings by George Yeo Music: @ 57:35 Cold Play Hans Zimmer Taylor Swift Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/40833847/admin/ Check out our website: TalesOfTheTribunal.com For Feedback, comments or submissions contact TalesOfTheTribunal@Gmail.com None of the views shared today or any episode of Tales of the Tribunal is presented as legal advice nor advice of any kind. No compensation was provided to any organization or party for their inclusion on the show nor do any of the statements made represent any particular organization, legal position or view point. All interviewees or organizations included appear on an arms-length basis and their appearance should not be construed as any bias or preferred affiliation with the host or host’s employer. All rights reserved.

SVAMC-Y: Mauricio Duarte, Nathan Aduddell, Viktor Rykov The tech-industry is one of the fastest industries across the globe. From AI, to Crypto, to how we live and work. Technology is every where! And where there is interest, there are also disputes, in particular, arbitration! On this week’s episode we welcome Mauricio Duarte, Nathan Auddell, Viktor Rykov and (Me) - leaders of the SVAMC-Y to talk about their experience in tech and importantly, what is going on with the organization. Long time listeners will recall that we had the SVAMC-Y leaders on the show back in season two. Its a fast conversation where you’ll hopefully learn a bit about tech and how you can get involved with the organization. ARBBalance Event on Imposter Syndrome: Register here or via the QR Code on the flyer: https://lnkd.in/dGbPk9KF The SVAMC-Y: Website: https://svamc.org/ ARB-Tech: https://www.arbtech.io/podcast Time Stamps: Opening Notes - :36 Interview Begins - 3:45 What is the SVAMC? - 49:10 Personal Interest - 58:43 Closing Notes - 1:08:40 Books: @ 58:51 Nathan’s Reads:The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese (Nathan’s Read) Fates and Furies by Lauren Goff Rework by Jason Fried Viktor’s Reads:The Two Towers (Lord of the Rings) by J.R.R. Tolkien The Anglo-Saxons: A History of the Beginnings of England by Marc Morris AI 2041 by Kai Fu Lee Mauricio Unreasonable Hospitality by The Anxious Generation by Music: @ 1:05:06 MauricioEDM Arizona Band ViktorDavid Bowie Russian Modern Music NathanIndie Folk 80s Synth Taylor Swift Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/40833847/admin/ Check out our website: TalesOfTheTribunal.com For Feedback, comments or submissions contact TalesOfTheTribunal@Gmail.com None of the views shared today or any episode of Tales of the Tribunal is presented as legal advice nor advice of any kind. No compensation was provided to any organization or party for their inclusion on the show nor do any of the statements made represent any particular organization, legal position or view point. All interviewees or organizations included appear on an arms-length basis and their appearance should not be construed as any bias or preferred affiliation with the host or host’s employer. All rights reserved.

Deborah Tomkinson, ACICA Last year we ran a special informational campaign for the Australian Arbitration week hosted by the Australian Center for International Commercial Arbitration. We ran ads and even hosted several of the organizers on the show. This season, we are glad to team up with ACICA again to bring a special conversation with ACICA Secretary General, Deborah Tomkinson. Deborah has had a fascinating career across a number of sectors and across jurisdictions all of which led her to her current role and she discusses that journey, her professional philosophy and things to come in one of these final conversations from our time at ICCA. Enjoy the show! Time Stamps: Opening Notes - :38 Interview Begins - 2:00 Personal Interest - 37:07 Closing Notes - 52:55 Books: @ 40:00 The Seven Skins of Esther Wilding by Holly Ringland The Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Williams Three Women by Lisa Taddeo Music: @ 41:44 Kylie Minogue Taylor Swift Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/40833847/admin/ Check out our website: TalesOfTheTribunal.com For Feedback, comments or submissions contact TalesOfTheTribunal@Gmail.com None of the views shared today or any episode of Tales of the Tribunal is presented as legal advice nor advice of any kind. No compensation was provided to any organization or party for their inclusion on the show nor do any of the statements made represent any particular organization, legal position or view point. All interviewees or organizations included appear on an arms-length basis and their appearance should not be construed as any bias or preferred affiliation with the host or host’s employer. All rights reserved.