Protecting Children In The World Of AI with Professor Zahra Takhshid #13
In this episode of AMAL, we speak with Professor Zahra Takhshid, Associate Professor at the University of Denver, and Faculty Associate at the Berkman Klein Center. Professor Zahra specializes in privacy, torts, and intersection of AI and the law. She brings a uniquely interdisciplinary lens to one of today’s most urgent issues: children’s rights in […]
Reshaping Arbitration with Louise Barrington #12
In this episode of AMAL, we speak with Louise Barrington, international arbitrator, Founder of the Vis East Moot, and Co-Founder of ArbitralWomen. Louise shares how a single course in Paris led her into international arbitration at a time when the field was small, male-dominated, and largely invisible to young lawyers, especially women. She reflects on […]
AI in Arbitration with Dr Reza Eftekhar #11
How law meets technology in the arbitration room. In this AMAL episode, we speak with Dr. Reza Eftekhar, Senior Legal Advisor at the Iran–U.S. Claims Tribunal and a leading voice in international arbitration. With both academic depth and practical insight, Dr. Eftekhar explores how Artificial Intelligence is transforming arbitration, from assisting lawyers in research and […]
Youth, Diplomacy, and the Future of Global Cooperation with Giulia Tariello #10
Change begins when you decide to walk into the room.In this AMAL episode, we speak with Giulia Tariello: youth empowerment and UN advocate, and former EU Youth Delegate at the United Nations. From high-level UN discussions on gender equality, cooperation, and sustainable development, Giulia has seen diplomacy from the inside. Yet even in those influential […]
Breaking Barriers in International Arbitration with Christopher Campbell and Christian Campbell #9
International arbitration was designed to deliver justice that is faster, cheaper, and more flexible than litigation. Yet in practice, high costs, procedural complexity, and structural exclusivity often limit access to this global field.In this episode, two leading experts in arbitration, Christopher Campbell and Christian Campbell, explore these challenges from both personal and professional perspectives. They […]
What did the Brexit vote really mean for law, business and people’s lives? w/Ian Forrester #8
Brexit may have officially ended in 2020, but its legal shockwaves continue to shape competition, business, and daily life. In this episode of the AMAL Podcast, we speak with Ian Forrester KC, former UK Judge at the EU General Court, to explore Brexit’s lasting legal impact. From the role of courts in safeguarding legitimacy, to […]
The Code of Capital: Law, Wealth and Inequality with Prof. Katharina Pistor #7
Financial law is often seen as a technical field, but beneath the surface lies a powerful truth: law doesn’t just regulate markets, it shapes them. In today’s globalized economy, understanding the legal foundations of wealth is more important than ever. In this episode of the AMAL Podcast, we speak with Professor Katharina Pistor, author of […]
Competition Law: Landmark Cases and Future Challenges with Assimakis Komninos #6
EU competition law plays a central role in safeguarding fair markets, innovation, and consumer welfare across the European Union. Its enforcement is continuously shaped by case law, regulatory developments, and evolving policy priorities. In this episode, our guest is Professor Assimakis Komninos, one of Europe’s foremost competition litigators, who has represented clients in landmark cases […]
International Law in the Real World: a Conversation with the President of UNIDROIT, Professor Maria Chiara Malaguti #5
In today’s interconnected world, the international legal and economic system faces growing challenges, from rising protectionism to rapid digital innovation and urgent sustainability issues. This episode of the AMAL Podcast features Professor Maria Chiara Malaguti, President of UNIDROIT and an expert in international economic law, who guides us through the evolution of the global legal […]
Protecting foreign investment during armed conflict with Amanda J. Lee #4
In this episode, we explore how international law protects foreign investments in times of war. What happens when assets are destroyed or expropriated during armed conflict? Are current legal mechanisms equipped to handle such disputes? And what alternatives exist? Joined by Amanda Lee FCIArb—consultant at Costigan King in London and New York, and arbitrator […]