R.E.A.L. - Racial Equality for Arbitration Lawyers Information

Racial Equality for Arbitration Lawyers (REAL) REAL is a group of global lawyers practicing in international arbitration and striving to achieve racial equality for ALL arbitration lawyers. We do not have a single racial demographic that we focus on instead we focus on all unrepresented groups. REAL aims to: - focus on racial equality and representation of un(der)represented groups within one’s own country and at the international level more generally; - address unique problems posed by intersectionality; - create a platform for addressing discrimination and implicit bias issues; - making international arbitration more equitable by collaborating and supporting other initiatives dealing with diversity and inclusion; and - create a safe space for un(der)represented groups in international arbitration. With these underlying goals in mind, REAL has crafted a series of initiatives under: ACCESS and ADVOCACY. ACCESS: REAL plans to develop initiatives to enable access to international arbitration without any socio-economic limitations. Some of the planned initiatives are: Access to Opportunities (e.g. fellowships, scholarships, awards in the field of international arbitration); Access to Knowledge (share the knowledge on international arbitration to create a level playing field); Access to Mentorship (bespoke mentorship program to be run by REAL); Access to Events (list and details of events dealing with diversity); and Access to Information (work along with other initiatives in international arbitration). ADVOCACY: REAL aims to raise awareness and spotlight the absence of racial diversity in international arbitrations. Another aim is to address the lack of racial parity in arbitral appointments with the involvement of other stakeholders – arbitral institutions, law firms, third-party funders etc. Does this interests you? We are open to everyone but we do not focus on any one demograph Since we are a body advocating for 'access', we do not charge a membership fee.