Strategic Committees

Communications

The Communications Committee mission is to promote effective communication among ITA members and with the global arbitration community in support of ITA’s programs, activities, and educational mission.

Rachel Howie, Co-Chair
Dentons
Calgary

Samuel Pape, Co-Chair
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
London

Diversity & Inclusion

The Diversity & Inclusion Committee leads ITA’s efforts to build and maintain a diverse and inclusive community and to provide opportunities for diverse professionals within ITA.

Hamid Abdulkareem, Co-Chair
Three Crowns
London

Christina L. Beharry, Co-Chair
Foley Hoag
Washington, D.C.

Membership

The membership committee is responsible for attracting new members, retaining current members, increasing Advisory Board representation, and optimizing ITA member benefits.

Julie Bédard, Co-Chair
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
New York

Aaron Rofkahr, Co-Chair
Chevron Corp.
San Ramon

Laura Sinisterra, Co-Chair
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
New York

Programs

The Programs Committee is responsible for enhancing ITA’s educational programs and networking activities, recommending new topics and opportunities, and identifying effective technologies and practices.

Dr. Kabir Duggal, Co-Chair
Arnold & Porter
New York

Hugh Meighen, Co-Chair
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
Toronto

Diora Ziyaeva, Co-Chair
Dentons
New York

Strategic Planning

The strategic planning committee develops and oversees the implementation of ITA's strategic plan.

Luke Sobota, Co-Chair
Three Crowns LLP
Washington, D.C.

Sarah Vasani, Co-Chair
Vasani International Arbitration Ltd.
London