In this episode of International Arbitration at a Crossroads, Regional Managing Partner for the Americas and international arbitration practitioner, Richard Lorenzo, is joined by Juliana De Valdenebro of Hogan Lovells and Enrique Molina of White & Case to discuss the future of international arbitration through the lens of the next generation.

Together, they explore the opportunities and challenges facing younger practitioners, including access to the profession, mentorship, AI, work-life balance, and whether international arbitration is evolving in a way that will remain relevant and sustainable for years to come.

In this opening episode, Richard Lorenzo, Regional Managing Partner for the Americas and an international arbitration practitioner, sets the stage for the series, exploring how international arbitration has evolved over the past three decades, and why it now faces a critical inflection point. From rising costs and delays to enforcement challenges and shifting geopolitical dynamics, he outlines the key issues shaping the future of the practice.