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IBA Asia Pacific Arbitration Group Symposium: Beyond the comfort zone – rethinking arbitrator appointments, AI and enforcement of awards
25 Aug 2025
Maxwell Chambers, SingaporeSpeaker information
Michele Sonen
Biography
Head of APAC, Jus Mundi Michele Sonen is the Head of APAC at Jus Mundi, a global legal AI company that powers global justice. In this role, she works with law firms, corporates, and governments across the region to leverage Jus Mundi’s AI technology to boost productivity and access comprehensive legal intelligence in international arbitration. Michele is qualified as an attorney in the United States and brings deep expertise in international arbitration. Prior to joining Jus Mundi, she held a leadership role at a leading arbitral institution, where she oversaw strategy and stakeholder engagement in Northeast Asia and the Middle East. She also practiced international arbitration at a top-tier law firm in Seoul, representing clients from Asia, North America, and Europe, in commercial arbitrations under the rules of major arbitral institutions. Michele has been recognized as a Future Leader in arbitration by Who’s Who Legal.
Session
Panel discussion two: Smart arbitration: How AI is changing the game (like it or not)
Monday 25 August (1515 - 1615)
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