The Institute for Transnational Arbitration (ITA), a division of The Center for American and International Law (CAIL), proudly announces the incoming leadership team of Young ITA for the 2025–2027 term. The appointments reflect the group’s continued global growth and its deepened investment in mentorship, education, and engagement for the next generation of arbitration practitioners.
During the previous term, Young ITA surpassed 4,000 members and hosted more than 40 events across six continents. Building on this momentum, the newly appointed leadership team will enhance Young ITA’s global presence and reinforce its acclaimed Mentorship Program.
Incoming Young ITA Leadership (2025–2027 Term):
- Ciara Ros, Chair – London, UK
- Santiago Peña, Vice-Chair – Bomchil, Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Mevelyn Ong, Vice-Chair – Sidley Austin, Hong Kong SAR, China
- Emily Sherkey, Internal Communications Co-Chair – Torys LLP, Toronto, Canada
- Malcolm Robach, External Communications Co-Chair – Mannheimer Swartling, Stockholm, Sweden
- Mark Konstantinidis, Thought Leadership Co-Chair – University of Luxembourg, Luxembourg
- Julio Olortegui, Mentorship Co-Chair – Clifford Chance US LLP, Washington D.C., USA
- Camille Ramos-Klee, Mentorship Co-Chair – Independent arbitrator, New York, USA
- Dr. Rüdiger Morbach, Mentorship Co-Chair – King & Spalding, Frankfurt, Germany
- Harriet Foster, Programs Co-Chair – Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, London, UK
- Joy Mgbado, Africa Co-Chair – Aluko & Oyebode, Lagos, Nigeria
- Eugenia Stavropoulou, Asia Co-Chair – Kim & Chang, Seoul, South Korea
- Sam Wong, China Co-Chair – Han Kun Law Offices LLP, Hong Kong SAR, PRC
- Shravan Yammanur, India Co-Chair – Dentons Link Legal, New Delhi, India
- Joshua Wong, Oceania Co-Chair – Holman Fenwick Willan, Melbourne, Australia
- Fabio Núñez del Prado, South America Co-Chair – Rebaza, Alcázar & De las Casas, Lima, Peru
- Julia Teixeira, Brazil Co-Chair – Quinn Emanuel, Washington D.C., USA
- Rodrigo Macín, Mexico and Central America Co-Chair – Bufete Asali, Mexico City, Mexico
- Candace Barfield, North America Co-Chair – FTI Consulting, New York, USA
- Matteo Angelini, UK Co-Chair – Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale & Dorr LLP, London, UK
- Dragana Nikoli?, Central and Eastern Europe Co-Chair – Queritius, Belgrade, Serbia
- Sebastián Green, Western Europe Co-Chair – Uría Menendez, Madrid, Spain
In addition to these new appointments, several current leaders will remain in their roles, ensuring continuity and strategic alignment. Continuing board members include Julianne Jaquith (Programs Co-Chair), Angélica María Perdomo (External Communications Co-Chair), Derya Durlu Gürzumar (Internal Communications Co-Chair), Rob Bradshaw (Thought Leadership Co-Chair), Patricia Snell (Mentorship Co-Chair), Paul Kimani (Africa Co-Chair), Angelia Thng (Asia Co-Chair), Iuri Reis (Brazil Co-Chair), Edgar Eduardo Mendez Zamora (Central America Co-Chair), Tímea Csajági (Eastern Europe Co-Chair), Aayushi Singh (India Co-Chair), Louise Willneff, Ibrahim Ati, and Dhouha Oueslati (Middle East & North Africa Co-Chairs), Alejandro Martínez de Hoz (North America Co-Chair), Alexandra Einfeld (Oceania Co-Chair), Fernando Ayala (South America Co-Chair), Ana Martínez Valls (UK Co-Chair), and Alexis Foucard (Western Europe Co-Chair).
“We are delighted to welcome this dynamic and diverse group of leaders into the Young ITA network,” said Thomas (T.L.) Cubbage, ITA Director. “Their experience and global perspective will enrich Young ITA’s mission to educate, connect, and empower young arbitration professionals worldwide.”
For more information about Young ITA or to view upcoming programming, visit cailaw.org/ITA.