IBA Young Lawyers’ Committee training: next generation legal summit
3 Oct 2026
Session information
Panel three: career development – how to succeed in a changing world
Saturday 3 October (1515 - 1630)
Description
This panel will be a practical session focused on supporting sustainable and people-focused career development for young lawyers and junior members of the profession.
The key subjects include:
- mental health and burnout prevention;
- neurodiversity and inclusion;
- building a personal brand;
- cross-cultural communication and client interactions; and
- junior lawyers’ career transitions.
Session / Workshop Chair(s)
| Chiara Caliandro | Studio Legale De Berti Jacchia, Milan, Italy; AIJA Liaison Officer, Young Lawyers' Committee |
Speakers
| Ajra Azhar | Colombo Associates, Colombo 12, Sri Lanka; Asia Pacific Regional Forum Liaison Officer, Young Lawyers' Committee |
| Agustin Ferrari | NTMA - Naveira Truffat Martinez Ferrari & Mallo, Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| Arush Khanna | Numen Law Offices, New Delhi, Delhi, India; Membership Officer, Young Lawyers' Committee |
| Maria Mazzawi | The Abu Dhabi International Arbitration Centre , Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates |
| Naeem Shahzad | Lahore Law Associates, Narowal, Punjab, Pakistan |