KJSL Women Arbitrator’s Conclave 2026: Register by June 6

About Kristu Jayanti School of Law

Kristu Jayanti School of Law (KJCL), under the aegis of Kristu Jayanti (Deemed to be University), is a premier institution recognised by the Bar Council of India and managed by the CMI Fathers. The School is dedicated to nurturing principled, competent, and globally competitive legal professionals. Through experiential and holistic legal education, KJCL promotes action-based learning through moot courts, trial advocacy, case analysis, seminars, conferences, and interactions with eminent judges, legal practitioners, academicians, and industry leaders. The institution strives to foster academic excellence, ethical values, civic responsibility, and leadership qualities among its students.

The Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Cell of the School of Law actively promotes awareness and practical understanding of ADR mechanisms. Through mediation competitions, workshops, training sessions, and expert interactions, the Cell provides students with opportunities to develop skills in arbitration, mediation, conciliation, and Online Dispute Resolution (ODR). The ADR Cell has successfully organised several prestigious events, including the Inter-Collegiate Mediation Competition, ACCORDO, which witnessed participation from institutions across India.

About the Summit

The ADR Cell, School of Law, Kristu Jayanti (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, is organising THE ADR SUMMIT 2026 on 6 June 2026.

Central Theme

“Voices of Resolution: Women at the Vanguard of Arbitration and ODR Mechanisms”

Objective of the Summit

The Summit seeks to foster meaningful dialogue on the evolving role of women in shaping the future of Arbitration and Online Dispute Resolution (ODR). It aims to highlight the contributions of women professionals, practitioners, scholars, and policymakers in advancing inclusive, technology-driven, and accessible dispute resolution mechanisms. The Summit provides a platform to discuss innovation, digital justice, institutional arbitration, and emerging trends in ODR while encouraging greater participation of women in the global ADR ecosystem.

Learning Outcomes

Participants will:

• Gain insights into the transformative role of women in modern arbitration and ODR.
• Understand innovations in digital justice and technology-driven dispute resolution.
• Explore institutional frameworks and emerging global trends in ADR.
• Learn practical strategies to overcome barriers to women’s leadership in ADR.
• Develop perspectives on fostering diversity, inclusion, and equitable access to justice.
• Enhance their understanding of future-ready dispute resolution mechanisms.

Eligibility

• Open to students enrolled in 3-year or 5-year LL.B. programmes from universities and colleges recognised by the Bar Council of India.
• Each institution may nominate a maximum of five participants.

Structure of the Summit

Keynote Speakers and Panellists

Dr. Deepika Saini

• Advocate
• Global Chair, Social Justice, Legal Reforms & ADR
• National President, WICCI

Gawry Cootaiah

• Dispute Resolution Expert & Advocate
• Principal Associate
• Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co.

Poornima Hatti

• Independent Counsel & Commercial Arbitrator
• Specialist Mediator
• Singapore International Mediation Centre

Asees Jasmine Kaur

• Independent International Arbitration Practitioner
• Counsel and Tribunal Secretary

Registration Fee

• ₹ 200/- per participant
• Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Participants must register individually.
• No refund shall be provided once the registration fee is paid.

Registration Process

• Complete the payment through UPI/Bank Transfer.
• Fill out the registration form to finalise participation.
• Confirmation of registration will be sent via email by the ADR Cell.
• All registered participants will receive an Official Certificate of Participation.

Important Dates

• Date of the Summit: 6 June 2026
• Last Date for Registration: 5 June 2026 (5:00 PM)

Registration Procedure

Click Here to Register.

Contact Details

Email: [email protected]

Faculty Coordinators

• Prof. Navya G: Email: [email protected]
• Prof. Binitha M Abi: Email: [email protected]

Student Coordinators

• Ann Kochikunnel: +91 95625 22605
• Kowstubh Sarma: +91 94904 75840