In this video, captured during JAMS’ 2021 “Cocktails and Conversations” event on diversity in international arbitration, leading international arbitration practitioners discuss the crucial role diversity plays in dispute resolution and how appointing diverse practitioners positively impacts decision-making in international ADR.

The panelists provide insight on how promoting diversity in arbitration can address the needs of parties who come from various backgrounds and bridge differences in legal systems, business practices and cultures. The speakers also discuss their hopes for the future as organizations adopt more practices promoting diversity.