Oral advocacy, cross examination and the emergence of AI in dispute resolution
26 Jan 2026
Session information
Session 1: Fundamentals of oral advocacy – finding your voice as an advocate
Monday 26 January (1000 - 1115)
Description
This session will delve into the art and technique of oral advocacy, guiding young lawyers on how to build their presence in the courtroom and make their voice heard. Through practical insights shared by legal luminaries the panel will discuss key skills essential for oral advocacy, such as structuring arguments, crafting impactful opening and closing submissions, and more.
Session / Workshop Chair(s)
| Fatima Balfaqeeh | Fatima Abdulla Balfaqeeh Advocates & Legal Consult, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; Secretary, Arab Regional Forum |
Speakers
| Arush Khanna | Numen Law Offices, New Delhi, Delhi, India; Membership Officer, Young Lawyers' Committee |
| Salma Nasreldine | Shahid Law Firm, Cairo, Egypt |
| Amr Omran | Freshfields, Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Conference Quality Officer, Arbitration Committee |
| Serena Salem | DLA Piper, Paris, France |