ACICA is pleased to announce that Alex Baykitch, President, today signed the Equal Representation in Arbitration Pledge on behalf of the institution.
The two key objectives of the Pledge, which was launched last month, are to improve the profile and representation of women in arbitration and to appoint women as arbitrators on an equal opportunity basis. Those involved in drafting the Pledge have recognised the need to support an increase in diversity in all forms in the field of arbitration. Commentary to the Pledge notes that the intention is not to exclude other diversity initiatives but rather that the Pledge aspires to be “a first step in the direction of achieving more equal representation of all under-represented groups in our arbitration community”.
ACICA has added its signature to those of other leading arbitral institutions, law firms, organisations and individuals around the world, to demonstrate its commitment to the aspirations and objectives of the Pledge and support efforts to improve diversity in all areas.
ACICA encourages its members and others involved in the arbitration community to sign up to the pledge at http://www.arbitrationpledge.com/.
