Welcome to the 6th issue of the ArbitralWomen Newsletter! This edition explores the crucial role of cultural understanding in effective dispute resolution, as showcased in our roundtable on “The Impact of Culture” at the 2012 ICCA Congress in Singapore. Panelists from across Asia and beyond shared how cultural nuances—such as communication styles, time perception, and concepts of authority—shape the way arbitration and mediation are conducted globally.

Also featured: a student’s inspiring path to the Vis Moot; a spotlight on four women elected to ICCA’s governing board; and reports from ArbitralWomen gatherings in Hong Kong, Frankfurt, London, Stockholm, Washington D.C., and New York. We also bring you updates from the ICANN and ODR Forum in Prague, the World Bank Sanctions Board chaired by Yves Fortier alongside four accomplished women, and the Lewiatan Moot Court in Poland, which is now the country’s largest arbitration competition.