Ciarb and Jus Connect announced a strategic partnership to enhance the visibility, diversity, and accessibility of arbitration professionals worldwide in June 2024. Clémence Prévot explores the transformative impact of this partnership and recent updates enabling members to integrate Ciarb credentials into their Jus Connect profiles.

Just months into the collaboration, Ciarb members are already benefiting from tools that elevate their profiles, showcase their expertise, and connect them with clients globally. Jus Connect, powered by the global legal intelligence platform Jus Mundi, is the world’s first professional network dedicated to connecting arbitration practitioners with clients seeking qualified experts in dispute resolution.

Expanding Ciarb members’ reach on Jus Connect

With over 19,000 members across 150 jurisdictions, Ciarb has long set the gold standard in arbitration, mediation, and adjudication. Through Jus Connect—a platform with over 50,000 page views per month, 2,500 member profiles, and more than 600 clients from 80 countries—Ciarb members can now showcase their qualifications more effectively, attracting clients who prioritise certified expertise.

Advanced search filters allow users to find Ciarb members within 74,000 profiles (including 14,000 arbitrators) by factors like location, gender, nationality, industry, and applicable law. This added visibility gives Ciarb members a competitive edge and expands their opportunities for appointments across a diverse array of cases.

Creating a global network of opportunity

A standout feature of this partnership is the ability for Ciarb members to display their membership on Jus Connect at no extra cost. This feature, visible on both individual and institutional profiles, aligns members with Ciarb’s reputation for excellence and integrity. For clients, it offers a streamlined path to locating reliable, experienced professionals, reinforcing standards of quality.

Through Jus Connect’s global network, Ciarb members are accessible to clients across various industries and legal contexts, which helps them build influence and seize new opportunities in international arbitration.

Promoting diversity in arbitration

At the heart of the Ciarb-Jus Connect partnership is a commitment to diversity and inclusivity. Arbitration has historically faced challenges in gender and nationality representation. Jus Connect addresses this through diversity filters, enabling clients to consider factors such as gender and nationality in their search. This feature empowers law firms to curate balanced panels, giving arbitrators from underrepresented regions greater access to cases.

For Ciarb members, these diversity-focused tools serve as strategic differentiators, enhancing their profiles and positioning them for cases that may have previously been out of reach. In line with this commitment, Jus Connect also offers free profile options, helping younger professionals establish themselves and access arbitration opportunities without barriers.

Highlighting panels and certifications

An additional advantage of Jus Connect is the ability to display panel memberships and certifications, providing a clear testament to an arbitrator’s qualifications. Membership in these respected panels reflects rigorous vetting and high standards, signalling credibility to clients.

Through Jus Connect, Ciarb members can highlight these credentials, adding authority to their profiles. Clients can filter searches by panel membership, ensuring they find professionals with specific qualifications. This commitment to transparency boosts clients’ confidence, knowing they are selecting from a vetted pool of experts.

The partnership with Ciarb bolsters this feature, making it easy for members to underscore their affiliations with esteemed panels. In a field where reputation is crucial, the ability to showcase panel memberships adds significant value to member profiles and facilitates clients in finding qualified experts.

Looking ahead: building on success

The Ciarb-Jus Connect partnership is advancing with a focus on growth and innovation. Integrating Ciarb membership within Jus Connect profiles has already proven beneficial, and future updates promise even greater enhancements for visibility.

As the partnership evolves, deeper integration between Ciarb’s Member Directory and Jus Connect will enable seamless connections between clients and professionals. This enhanced visibility will keep Ciarb members at the forefront of the international arbitration field, reinforcing their influence and growth in a global market.

Paving the way for future opportunities

The Ciarb-Jus Connect partnership is successfully elevating dispute resolution professionals by offering advanced search filters, profile certifications, and regular updates. Ciarb members now have more access to arbitrator appointment opportunities, positioning them for greater success. This collaboration is setting new standards and fostering an inclusive, accessible, and effective arbitration community.

For Ciarb members and arbitration professionals worldwide, this partnership marks a major milestone. As it continues to develop, it promises exciting opportunities, underscoring the importance of qualifications, diversity, and connectivity within the global arbitration landscape.

To enhance your professional visibility and connect with a global network of clients, create your free Jus Connect profile today.

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