S7 E4 Kevin Nash, LCIA

S7 E4 Kevin Nash, LCIA

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September 12, 2025 · 1h 6m · Episode 187

About this episode

Kevin Nash discusses his journey and insights on international arbitration and leadership.

Welcome back to Season 7 of Tales of the Tribunal! After a short August break, we’re back with another global voice shaping the practice of international arbitration: Kevin Nash, Director General of the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA). Kevin’s career spans Canada, Asia, and now London, where he’s helping lead one of the world’s most prominent arbitral institutions into a new era. In this episode, Kevin shares: His journey from Western Canada to Singapore and now London Lessons from team sports that apply directly to leadership in arbitration The LCIA’s priorities around AI, diversity, and potential rule changes Why transparency in institutional data matters—and what LCIA is doing about it Advice for students and young practitioners navigating their careers Plus, a few book and music recommendations you might not expect 🎶📚 And this episode is extra special—our intern Lidia joins the conversation to add her own perspective and questions. 🕒 Timestamps Opening Notes – 00:33 Interview Begins – ~03:04 Person Interest - 51:00 Closing Notes – ~1:03:49 📚 Books Mentioned The Road – Cormac McCarthy → Amazon Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas – Hunter S. Thompson → Amazon…

People in this episode

Guests: Kevin Nash, Lidia

Topics covered

  • international arbitration
  • leadership
  • AI in arbitration
  • diversity
  • institutional transparency
  • career advice

Keywords

  • LCIA
  • team sports
  • book recommendations
  • music recommendations

Mentioned in this episode

Products: The Road, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, Blindness, The Tragically Hip, K-Pop Mix

Books & works: Tales of the Tribunal, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, The Tragically Hip

Places: Canada, Asia, London, Western Canada, Singapore

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