HUMBOLDT ADVOCACY WORKSHOPS
& PANEL DISCUSSION
Thursday, 9 March 2023, Berlin
ABOUT
On behalf of Humboldt International Dispute Resolution Association and Humboldt Moot Association, on the occasion of the Berlin Premoot 2023, we cordially invite all mooties, coaches, arbitrators as well as IDR LL.M. students participating in the Premoot, to join us for a series of educational, skill-building workshops and a panel discussion delivered by some of the most recognised German and international dispute resolution experts!
Four different workshops are offered and will be run in paralel in two subsequent sessions. This way our guests have the opportunity to benefit from participating in two workshops in one afternoon!
In order to organise the allocation to the workshop sessions, we ask for your registration. We will do our best to respect your wishes, however, we need to make sure the group composition facilitates the best possible learning experience and provides for a diverse and inclusive environment. In order to achieve this objective, we may need to adjust the final allocation for the workshop groups.
If you wish to join only for the panel discussion, please also mark this in your choices when registering!
We look forward to welcoming you in Berlin.
With best regards,
On behalf of the Organisers
Aina Hannisa and Alicja Zielinska-Eisen
What?
- Humboldt Advocacy Workshops and Panel Discussion
When?
- Thursday, 9 March 2023
Where?
- Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Law Faculty Building, Unter den Linden 9, Berlin - Registration in room E25
Registration:
Programme
12:30 – 13:00 : Room E25 | REGISTRATION
All workshops will be run in parallel for two sessions:
please check for group allocation at registration.
13:00 – 14:30 : Room E25 | WORKSHOP SESSION I
Art of Oral Advocacy
with Dr. Lisa Reiser, Senior Associate, Baker McKenzie, and David Weiss, Associate, Baker McKenzie
– on Persuading Your Way to Victory: Dos and Don’ts of Oral Advocacy in Vis Moot and Beyond
Cross-examination in International Arbitration
with Courtney Lotfi, Of Counsel, Jones Day and Kirstin Schwedt, LL.M., Founder, SCHWEDT dispute resolution
– on Tips and Techniques on How to Conduct Effective Cross-Examinations in International Arbitration
Finding Your Voice: From Stage to Courtroom
with Bianca Radoslav, Attorney, IDR LL.M. Graduate 2020, Professional Actress
– on Acting Techniques to Enhance Legal Advocacy through Effective Use of Voice
The Power of Storytelling for Advocacy
with Dr. Tom Christopher Pröstler, Partner, CMS and Tobias A. Strecker, Lecturer, King’s College London, Counsel, Bodenheimer, CEO, LexMea
– on How Storytelling Can Make or Break Your Legal Argument
All workshops will be run in parallel for two sessions:
please check for group allocation at registration in Room E25
14:30 – 15:30 : Room E25 | REFRESHMENTS AND NETWORKING
15:30 – 17:00 : Room E25 | WORKSHOP SESSION II
Art of Oral Advocacy
with Dr. Lisa Reiser, Senior Associate, Baker McKenzie, and David Weiss, Associate, Baker McKenzie
– on Persuading Your Way to Victory: Dos and Don’ts of Oral Advocacy in Vis Moot and Beyond
Cross-examination in International Arbitration
with Courtney Lotfi, Of Counsel, Jones Day and Kirstin Schwedt, LL.M., Founder, SCHWEDT dispute resolution
– on Tips and Techniques on How to Conduct Effective Cross-Examinations in International Arbitration
Finding Your Voice: From Stage to Courtroom
with Bianca Radoslav, Attorney, IDR LL.M. Graduate 2020, Professional Actress
– on Acting Techniques to Enhance Legal Advocacy through Effective Use of Voice
The Power of Storytelling for Advocacy
with Dr. Tom Christopher Pröstler, Partner, CMS and Tobias A. Strecker, Lecturer, King’s College London, Counsel, Bodenheimer, CEO, LexMea
– on How Storytelling Can Make or Break Your Legal Argument
All workshops will be run in parallel for two sessions:
please check for group allocation at registration in Room E25
17:00 – 18:00 : FREE TIME
18:00 – 19:45 : Room 213 | PANEL DISCUSSION
Lawyers of Tomorrow:
The Future of Legal Practice and International Arbitration
PANEL DISCUSSION
Lawyers of Tomorrow:
The Future of Legal Practice and International Arbitration
Thursday, 9 March 2023
18:00 – 18:15 : Room 213 | WELCOME ADDRESS
Prof. Dr. Giesela Rühl, LL.M. (Berkeley), Humboldt University of Berlin
18:15 – 19:15 : Room 213 | PANEL DISCUSSION
Marjorie Vieira, Foreign Qualified Lawyer, Mayer Brown
– on Hacking the Arbitration Process: Navigating the Practical Implications of Remote Arbitration
Dr. Sebastian Kneisel, Partner, BORRIS HENNECKE KNEISEL
– on From Chatbots to Blockchain: The Impact of Technology on International Arbitration
Dr. Kilian Bälz, Partner, Amereller
– on Embracing Change in a Rapidly Evolving Legal World: What is the Role of Associates?
Dr. Lisa Reiser, Senior Associate, Baker McKenzie
– on Much Ado About Nothing? Why Diverse Teams Really Deliver Better Results!
MODERATORS:
Alicja Zielinska-Eisen, Lecturer and Academic Coordinator, IDR LL.M.; Of Counsel, Queritius
Cut Aina Hannisa, Research Fellow, DFG Graduate School DynamInt, Humboldt University of Berlin
19:15 – 19:30 : Room 213 | Q&A
19:30 – 19:45 : Room 213 | GET TO KNOW THE MOOT ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Agata Zwolankiewicz, Associate, Linklaters
Oguzhan Samanci, Lecturer and Academic Coordinator, IDR LL.M., Humboldt University of Berlin
19:45 onward : RECEPTION
Registration
Apologies, registration for this event is already closed.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
We thank our generous Sponsors for helping us to make this educational event possible:
