Women in Arbitration (WIA) is pleased to launch the "WIA Coffee Roulette 2024" series, a platform for arbitration practitioners worldwide to connect with each other and engage in cross-cultural exchange. The events will be held every two months and will be in a hybrid format (i.e., in-person and online).

Each event will have two parts:

1. A 45-minute plenary discussion between a WIA host and a guest speaker.
2. Followed by a 30 to 45-minute networking session. 

Our unique networking session in the WIA Coffee Roulette 2024 series is designed to foster meaningful connections. Participants attending in person will be paired for a private and informal chat. Online participants will be paired in Zoom breakout room for a private and informal chat.

The plenary discussion will be broadcast on Zoom and available to online participants.

The details of the second WIA Coffee Roulette 2024 are as follows:

Guest speaker: Foo Yuet Min, Director at Drew & Napier LLC 

WIA Host: Angelia Thng, Partner at Braddell Brothers LLP

Date: 11 September 2024

Time:18:30-20:00 HKT

Location (for those attending in person): Braddell Brothers LLP , 11 Beach Road #04-01, Singapore 189675

Location (for those attending online): A Zoom link will be provided. 

Registration link: https://hkiac.glueup.com/event/116508/register/ 

Foo Yuet Min is a leading female practitioner in the arbitration scene. She is a Director in the Dispute Resolution department of Drew & Napier, a leading firm in Singapore. She graduated with First Class Honours from the National University of Singapore in 2006. Prior to joining Drew & Napier in 2008, Yuet Min was a Justices' Law Clerk at the Supreme Court of Singapore. Yuet Min has an active arbitration practice. Many of her matters involve SIAC and ICC arbitrations as well as arbitration-related Court proceedings. Yuet Min also has particular interest and experience in multi-lingual proceedings.

In the plenary session, Yuet Min will share captivating insights and lessons learnt throughout her distinguished career, offering valuable advice to younger practitioners. Yuet Min will also discuss the advantages and challenges of being a woman in arbitration, the purpose and highlights of her journey, and how she balances a demanding career with her other passions and commitments. Attendees will gain practical tips and professional advice from Yuet Min and her extensive experience.