Indian Women in International Arbitration Committees
Conferences and Events
The Conferences and Events Committee is responsible for organizing and managing all events hosted by the organization. This includes conferences, workshops, seminars, and social gatherings.
Tasks:
• Plan and coordinate the logistics of events, including venue selection, scheduling, and budgeting.
• Develop event agendas and secure speakers or facilitators.
• Promote events to the membership and broader community.
• Manage event registrations and attendee communications.
• Coordinate with vendors and service providers.
• Collect feedback from attendees to improve future events.
Tasks:
• Plan and coordinate the logistics of events, including venue selection, scheduling, and budgeting.
• Develop event agendas and secure speakers or facilitators.
• Promote events to the membership and broader community.
• Manage event registrations and attendee communications.
• Coordinate with vendors and service providers.
• Collect feedback from attendees to improve future events.
Corporate Legal Analyst, Ambev (AB InBev Group)
Advocate, New Delhi
Principal Associate, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co., New Delhi
Initiatives and Mentorship
The Initiatives and Mentorship Committee oversees the development and implementation of special projects and mentorship programs. This includes identifying opportunities for new initiatives and coordinating mentorship pairings between experienced professionals and newcomers.
Tasks:
• Identify and develop new initiatives that align with the organization's mission.
• Create and manage mentorship programs, including mentor-mentee matching and support.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of initiatives and mentorship programs.
• Provide resources and support to mentors and mentees.
• Organize workshops and training sessions related to professional development.
• Collaborate with other committees to integrate initiatives and mentorship into broader organizational activities.
Tasks:
• Identify and develop new initiatives that align with the organization's mission.
• Create and manage mentorship programs, including mentor-mentee matching and support.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of initiatives and mentorship programs.
• Provide resources and support to mentors and mentees.
• Organize workshops and training sessions related to professional development.
• Collaborate with other committees to integrate initiatives and mentorship into broader organizational activities.
Independent Practitioner, Bengaluru, India
Managing Associate, Bharucha & Partners
Membership
The Membership Committee is responsible for expanding and maintaining the organization's membership base. This includes recruiting new members, managing membership records, and engaging with existing members to ensure their needs and interests are being met.
Tasks:
• Develop and implement membership recruitment strategies.
• Maintain and update the membership database.
• Communicate regularly with members to keep them informed and engaged.
• Organize welcome events and orientation sessions for new members.
• Conduct surveys to understand member needs and preferences.
• Coordinate with other committees to provide value to members.
Tasks:
• Develop and implement membership recruitment strategies.
• Maintain and update the membership database.
• Communicate regularly with members to keep them informed and engaged.
• Organize welcome events and orientation sessions for new members.
• Conduct surveys to understand member needs and preferences.
• Coordinate with other committees to provide value to members.
Partner, Eidos Law
Research Associate, Kovise Foundation Conflict Resolution International (KFCRI)
AZB & Partners, Mumbai
Newsletter and Blog
The Newsletter and Blog Committee is in charge of creating and distributing regular newsletters and maintaining the organization's blog. This includes gathering content, writing articles, and ensuring all communications are timely and relevant.
Tasks:
• Plan the content schedule for newsletters and blog posts.
• Write, edit, and format articles for publication.
• Collaborate with members and industry professionals to gather relevant content.
• Distribute newsletters to the membership and other stakeholders.
• Monitor and analyze the engagement metrics of newsletters and blog posts.
• Ensure that all content aligns with the organization's mission and goals.
Tasks:
• Plan the content schedule for newsletters and blog posts.
• Write, edit, and format articles for publication.
• Collaborate with members and industry professionals to gather relevant content.
• Distribute newsletters to the membership and other stakeholders.
• Monitor and analyze the engagement metrics of newsletters and blog posts.
• Ensure that all content aligns with the organization's mission and goals.
Khaitan and Co
Private Legal Practitioner, Appointed Arbitrator and Mediator
GE Vernova
NUS
Social Media and Marketing
The Social Media and Marketing Committee manages the organization's online presence and public relations. This includes creating and sharing content on social media platforms, as well as developing marketing strategies to promote the organization and its events.
Tasks:
• Develop and implement social media strategies to increase online presence.
• Create and share engaging content across various social media platforms.
• Monitor social media trends and adjust strategies accordingly.
• Develop marketing campaigns to promote events, initiatives, and the organization as a whole.
• Track and report on social media metrics to measure success and impact.
• Coordinate with other committees to ensure consistent messaging.
Tasks:
• Develop and implement social media strategies to increase online presence.
• Create and share engaging content across various social media platforms.
• Monitor social media trends and adjust strategies accordingly.
• Develop marketing campaigns to promote events, initiatives, and the organization as a whole.
• Track and report on social media metrics to measure success and impact.
• Coordinate with other committees to ensure consistent messaging.
Advocate, A for Arbitration Newsletter - Founder & Editor in chief, India
Resident Partner (Delhi-NCR) and Practice Area Head - Transactions, SC&A Legal
Senior Associate, Dispute Resolution team at Trilegal Mumbai
Past Committee Members
Previous members of the steering committee helped get IWIA where it stands now!
Bhavya Chengappa B.
Didon Misri
Ishita Mishra
Kavya Sreekumar
Kriti Srivastava, L.L.M.
Madhulika Bhatnagar
Mayuri Tiwari Agarwala
Mumtaz Bhalla, MCIArb
Niharika Dhall
Sameena Syed
Sanskriti Sidana
Shreya Gupta
Shreya Satheesh
Sneha Jaisingh
Surabhi Dua
Sushmita Gandhi, FCIArb
Tulsi Bhatia
Vishakha Gupta