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 2026-2028
Executive Committee
Rebeca Mosquera
President
Saudi Arabia
Katherine Bell
Vice President
Switzerland
Nata Ghibradze
Secretary
Germany
Alina Leoveanu
Treasurer
France
Clea Bigelow-Nuttall
Communications Director
United Kingdom
Louise Barrington
Co-Founder
Hong Kong
Mirèze Philippe
Co-Founder
France
Board of Directors
Sanaa Babaa
United Kingdom
Manini Brar
India
Maria Beatriz Burghetto
France
Kate Corby
United Kingdom
Elena Guillet
United Kingdom
Shanelle Irani
United Kingdom
Anna Kelly
Australia
Niamh Leinwather
Austria
Assunta Ndami
Kenya
Suzanne Rattray
Zambia
Vanessa Meireles Schilling
Germany
Vilija Vaitkute Pavan
Lithuania
Advisory Council
Gaëlle Filhol
Cherine Foty
Dana MacGrath
Gisele Stephens-Chu
Louise Woods
ArbitralWomen Committees
General Contact
Any question that does not relate to one of the listed Committees
Director: Mirèze Philippe
News & Social Media Committee
News related to dispute resolution, events, ArbitralWomen activities, Members’ promotions and professional developments
Directors: Elena Guillet, Vanessa Meireles Schilling
Newsletter & Kluwer Arbitration Blog Committee
Publication of information, news, reports, articles by ArbitralWomen Members related to dispute resolution
Directors: Sanaa Babaa, Maria Beatriz Burghetto, Shanelle Irani, Assunta Ndami
Events Committee
Any request for organisation of events involving ArbitralWomen Members
Directors: Manini Brar, Nata Ghibradze, Vilija Vaitkute Pavan
Marketing & Sponsorship Committee
Any request for promotion and logo sponsorship of events involving ArbitralWomen Members
Directors: Manini Brar, Kate Corby
Membership & Website Committee
Questions related to ArbitralWomen membership and to the website
Directors: Sanaa Babaa, Vanessa Meireles Schilling
Mentorship & Parental Mentorship Committee
Mentorship connects experienced ArbitralWomen practitioners with Members seeking guidance and support to advance their careers in international dispute resolution; Parental Mentorship connects Members to share experiences, concerns and strategies for balancing professional and parental responsibilities
Directors: Kate Corby, Assunta Ndami
Cooperation Committee
Requests related to dispute resolution organisations and groups that wish to partner with ArbitralWomen
Directors: Mirèze Philippe, Vilija Vaitkute Pavan
Educational Programmes
Requests for support of moot teams and other educational programmes
Directors: Niamh Leinwather, Suzanne Rattray
AW Diversity Toolkit Committee
Unique training programme designed to help men and women see the role played by biases and explore ways to address and overcome bias
Directors: Shanelle Irani, Niamh Leinwather, Suzanne Rattray
AW Connect Committee
Matches Members with each other one-on-one or in small groups to expand networks in the international dispute resolution community
Directors: Elena Guillet, Anna Kelly
UNCITRAL Committee
ArbitralWomen observer status allows Members to attend some sessions
Director: Alina Leoveanu
Young ArbitralWomen Practitioners (YAWP)
Committee in charge of organising gatherings, events and initiatives for under-40 Members
Director: Katherine Bell