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Publications

ArbitralWomen members regularly publish articles in highly-regarded legal and ADR journals.

ArbitralWomen is also an Affiliate of Kluwer Arbitration Blog (KAB); all articles posted by ArbitralWomen Members on KAB under Affiliate are available under Publications.

Women in Arbitration in Brazil

  • Article Summary: Authors Eleonora Coelho and Ana Carolina Weber examine female participation in domestic and international arbitration in Brazil. The article analyzes statistical trends from major Brazilian arbitral institutions, identifying a persistent gender disparity in tribunal appointments despite the growing presence of qualified female practitioners and counsel. The analysis highlights institutional initiatives, awareness efforts, and targeted strategies required to achieve greater diversity and equal representation across arbitral tribunals in Brazil.
  • Non-ArbitralWomen Co-Author/s: Eleonora Coelho
  • Kluwer Arbitration Blog

The authors analyzed the present situation regarding women in arbitration in Brazil. Despite the encouraging developments in arbitration in Brazil, the authors found the current panorama not as promising as desired. Local statistics show that the percentage of female arbitrators listed with the most prominent Brazilian chambers is low. Lack of role models, unequal treatment between men and women, and a conservative attitude in the process of appointment are only some of the factors that perpetuate the imbalance. The authors call for solidarity between older and younger generations of female arbitrators, and invite the new-comers to reach out and use the institutional assistance on access of women to arbitration and to the legal field in general that many law firms and non-governmental organizations provide.