Latin America & Caribbean Chapter Event "Diversity in Action: Building Conflict-Resilient Agreements Beyond the BATNA Threshold"

8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Thursday, October 2, 2025

Fairmont Copacabana, Terrace Room  |  Av. Atlântica 4240, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 22070-002

In conjunction with Dispute Resolution in the International Energy Business

Elisabeth Eljuri, Independent Arbitrator, Elisabeth Eljuri P.A.
Monica Kauffman, Associate Genereal Counsel Upstream & Head of Legal, Shell Brasil Ltda.
Meg Kinnear, Founding Member, LKDR
Moderator: Luciano Claudio Mendes, Energy Transition Advisor, Petrobras

Join our Latin America & Caribbean Chapter for a breakfast discussion on how diversity is reshaping international negotiations in the oil & gas industry. In this session, we’ll explore how diverse perspectives - across gender, culture, professional backgrounds, and worldviews - may foster complementarity and innovation in complex deal-making. The nuanced interplay of viewpoints empowers negotiators to move beyond rigid frameworks and engage in strategic dialogue that balances flexibility, safeguards commercial interests, and enhances the overall value of the project.
 
Our speakers will share real-world experiences from international negotiations, highlighting how interest-based approaches - focused on identifying the most valuable alternative options available to each party - can lead to more effective and sustainable outcomes. The session will be an open conversation, inviting all participants to contribute their insights on how clarity, collaboration, and diversity can reduce conflict risks and strengthen long-term partnerships.

Prior to the panel discussion, there will be networking and light refreshments.

Registration is complimentary for members and students, and $15 USD for non-members. Please register at the link to the right by October 1. 

Special thanks to event-sponsor: