The Role of Tribunal Secretaries | Arbitration Boot Camp Session 19

In Arbitration Bootcamp Session 19, Lisa Munro, FCIArb, Q.Arb explores the often misunderstood but critically important role of the tribunal secretary in arbitration. Our guest, David Campbell, Tribunal Secretary at Arbitration Place, shares his real-world experience as the Tribunal Secretary at Arbitration Place, as well as supporting complex domestic and international arbitrations. Key Topics Covered: What a tribunal secretary does — and doesn’t do How tribunal secretaries support arbitrators without crossing decision-making lines Drafting procedural histories, managing evidence, and proofreading awards The importance of neutrality, independence, and conflict checks How tribunal secretaries help reduce costs and increase efficiency Institutional rules (ICC, LCIA, PCA) and how they shape the secretary’s role Career pathways: how to become a tribunal secretary and where to start The value of tribunal secretaries in large infrastructure and commercial disputes Virtual vs. in-person hearings post-pandemic -------- Lisa Munro is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIAb) and has received the Qualified Arbitrator (Q.Arb.) designation from the ADR Institute of Canada (ADRIC). She is a roster arbitrator for Arbitration Place, the Toronto Commercial Arbitration Society (TCAS), and the Vancouver International Arbitration Centre (VanIAC). More about Lisa: https://lerners.ca/arbitration/lisa-m... Connect with Lisa on LinkedIn:   / lisa-munro