Welcome to Young California Arbitration (Young CalArb).  We are sponsored by California Arbitration and dedicated to fostering the next generation of lawyers in international arbitration.

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Our Mission

We are dedicated to empowering and engaging young professionals under 40 and law students with a keen interest in international arbitration.

At Young CalArb, we believe that the future of international arbitration in California lies in the hands of our promising young professionals. Our mission is to provide a dynamic platform that nurtures their growth and strengthens their network within the arbitration community. To this end, we organize a variety of events, workshops, and networking opportunities tailored for our young members. Through these initiatives, we aim to cultivate a shared understanding of best practices, stimulate constructive dialogues, and inspire innovation in international arbitration.

We are committed to advancing the cause of California Arbitration in developing and promoting California as a hub for international arbitration. Our vision is to shape a progressive future for international arbitration in California.

Young CalArb Steering Committee

Co-Chairs

Steering Committee Members

Membership

All law students and young practitioners under 40 or within their first 10 years of practicing are encouraged to join Young CalArb. Membership is free. Fill out the form here to register and start your journey with us in shaping the future of international arbitration in California.

Young CalArb is now a Permanent Contributor to the Kluwer Arbitration Blog

Since 2022, Young CalArb has proudly collaborated with the Kluwer Arbitration Blog, providing a platform for our members to publish articles. Through these contributions, Young CalArb members have provided updates on the latest arbitration-related developments in California, including landmark cases and significant events like the annual California International Arbitration Week. This ongoing initiative aims to enhance the visibility of California’s arbitration community and inform the global audience about key arbitration updates in California. Now, Young CalArb is excited to announce that it is a permanent contributor to the blog.

If you are a member of Young CalArb and are interested in publishing an article on the Kluwer Arbitration Blog, please reach out to our Co-Chairs, Katie Connolly and Ernesto M. Hernández. Send us a writing sample and a topic suggestion, if you have one. We also welcome CalArb members who have a topic they would like to write about, who would like to partner with a Young CalArb member for an article, to reach out to Tuyana and Katie to be paired with a Young CalArb member.

You can explore the articles published in collaboration with Young CalArb here. Some notable topics covered by our members include:

  • 2023 Year in Review: A Look at International Arbitration in California by Katie Connolly, Courtney Dolinar-Hikawa (Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP), and Tuyana Molokhoeva (Quandary Peak Research), January 29, 2024
  • McConnell v. Advantest America, Inc.: California Court of Appeal Finds Subpoena of Nonparties for Production/Appearance at Discovery Hearing Exceeds Arbitrator’s Power by Anlin Ye (Pepperdine Caruso School of Law), January 17, 2024
  • Coinbase v. Bielski: Uniform Automatic Stay in Interlocutory Arbitrability Appeals Across the 12 U.S. Federal Circuits by Ibrahim Ati (American Bar Association), December 20, 2023
  • California International Arbitration Week 2024: Navigating Technology Disputes in the Modern Era by Alisha Sharma (Devlin Law Firm) and Tuyana Molokhoeva (Quandary Peak Research), May 12, 2024
  • California International Arbitration Week 2024: AI in ADR: Building Consensus Around The Path Forward by Rabia Batool (California Arbitration Membership Committee) and Scarlet Tunney, May 12, 2024

Upcoming Events

More events coming soon!

Past Events

Stanford Panel

On May 13, 2025, Young CalArb Board Member Tuyana Molokhoeva and CalArb and CalArb Officer Nicolas Wiegand shared their personal career journeys, discussed the day-to-day realities of arbitration practice, and offered practical advice for students and professionals interested in this dynamic field.

Young CalArb Panel at the International Arbitration Association at Berkeley Law (IAABL)

In April of 2025, IAABL hosted a dynamic and insightful panel on “Private Sector Careers in International Litigation and Arbitration,” featuring distinguished attorneys from Foley Hoag LLP, Covington & Burling LLP, Arnold & Porter, Freshfields and Norton Rose Fulbright. Panelists offered students a rare behind-the-scenes look at how international dispute practices are structured, sharing strategic approaches to representing sovereigns and multinationals, the shifting landscape between public and private international law, and the advocacy skills that drive success in cross-border disputes.

Day in the Life of an Arbitration Practitioner

On November 18, 2024, attendees learned about a day in the life of an arbitration practitioner in Los Angeles. The event was held in collaboration with the UCLA Law School International & Comparative Law Program and featured CalArb members TJ Auner, associate attorney at Jones Day; Giorgio A. Sassine, associate attorney at Musick Peeler; and Tuyana Molokhoeva, general counsel at Quandary Peak.