Board and Committees​

ArbitralWomen Board is composed of dedicated professionals who lead our mission to promote gender equality in alternative dispute resolution (ADR).

With extensive experience and diverse expertise, these leaders are committed to bringing ArbitralWomen’s mission forward.

Our leadership team reflects regional and generational diversity and talents present in the global ADR community, serving as an example of inspiration and support for all our members. They work tirelessly to strengthen the purpose of ArbitralWomen, creating an inclusive and equitable environment where every female voice is valued.

Meet the professionals who make up our board and are steering ArbitralWomen towards greater gender equality in ADR, fostering significant and sustainable change.

Board Members 2024-2026

Executive Committee

Rebeca Mosquera
Rebeca Mosquera

President
Saudi Arabia

Katherine Bell
Katherine Bell

Vice President
Switzerland

Nata Ghibradze
Nata Ghibradze

Secretary
Germany

Alina Leoveanu
Alina Leoveanu

Treasurer
France

Cherine Foty
Cherine Foty

Communications Director
United States

Louise Barrington
Louise Barrington

Co-Founder
Hong Kong

Mirèze Philippe
Mirèze Philippe

Co-Founder
France

Board of Directors

 Clea Bigelow-Nuttall
Clea Bigelow-Nuttall
Catherine Bratic
Catherine Bratic
Kate Corby
Kate Corby
Dilber Devitre
Dilber Devitre
Sally El Sawah
Sally El Sawah
Elena Guillet
Elena Guillet
Shanelle Irani
Shanelle Irani
Anna Kelly
Anna Kelly
Niamh Leinwather
Niamh Leinwather
Nesreen Osman
Nesreen Osman
Nicola Peart
Nicola Peart
Rekha Rangachari
Rekha Rangachari
 Mary Thomson
Mary Thomson

Advisory Council

Lorraine M. Brennan
Lorraine M. Brennan
Dominique Brown-Berset
Dominique Brown-Berset
Gillian Carmichael Lemaire
Gillian Carmichael Lemaire
Gaëlle Filhol
Gaëlle Filhol
Gabrielle Nater-Bass
Gabrielle Nater-Bass
Karen Mills
Karen Mills
5 May 1942—11 August 2025
Juliette Fortin
Juliette Fortin
Yasmine Lahlou
Yasmine Lahlou
Amanda Lee
Amanda Lee
Dana MacGrath
Dana MacGrath
Patricia Nacimiento
Patricia Nacimiento
Rose Rameaux
Rose Rameaux
Donna Ross
Donna Ross
Maria Beatriz Burghetto
Maria Beatriz Burghetto
Gisele Stephens-Chu
Gisele Stephens-Chu
Louise Woods
Louise Woods

ArbitralWomen Committees

General Contact

Any question that does not relate to one of the listed Committees

Connect Committee

Matches ArbitralWomen members with each other one-on-one or in small groups to expand networks in the international arbitration community

Cooperation Committee

Requests related to dispute resolution organisations and groups that wish to partner with ArbitralWomen

Diversity Toolkit Committee

Offers a unique training programme designed to help men and women see the role played by biases and explore ways to address and overcome bias

Educational Programmes

Requests for support of moot teams and other educational programmes

Events Committee

Any request for organisation of events involving ArbitralWomen members

Membership Committee

Questions related to ArbitralWomen membership

Mentorship Programme

Connects experienced practitioners with ArbitralWomen practitioners seeking guidance and support to advance their careers in international dispute resolution

Marketing & Sponsorship Committee

Any request for promotion and logo sponsorship of events involving ArbitralWomen members

News Committee

News related to dispute resolution, ArbitralWomen members’ promotions and professional developments

Newsletter & Kluwer Arbitration Blog Committee

Publication of information, news, reports, articles by ArbitralWomen members related to dispute resolution

Parental Mentorship Programme

Platform for ArbitralWomen members to share their experiences, concerns, strategies for managing both professional and parental responsibilities

Social Media Committee

Promotion of events, ArbitralWomen activities, ArbitralWomen members’ promotions and professional developments

UNCITRAL Committee

ArbitralWomen observer status allows members to attend some sessions

Young ArbitralWomen Practitioners (YAWP)

Committee in charge of organising gatherings and events for under-40 ArbitralWomen Members

Website Committee

Questions related to the website

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