This week we travel (virtually) to Mexico City for a powerful conversation with arbitrator, law firm founder, entrepreneur, wine enthusiast—and CIArb North America Chair—Cecilia Flores Rueda! 🎙️ In this episode, Cecilia shares: Her early legal journey, how she discovered arbitration by accident, and helped build Canaco’s ADR center from the ground up What it means to be a woman in arbitration and the importance of just doing it—even when the doors don’t open easily Tips for young lawyers: building a niche, gaining real-world experience, and not being afraid to network boldly Reflections on her entrepreneurial ventures, including Real Hearing, which provides AI-powered transcription services And her newest challenge? Studying to become a certified sommelier 🍷 Whether you’re an aspiring practitioner, an established arbitrator, or just here for good storytelling—this is one not to miss. 🕒 Timestamps Opening Notes – 00:32 Interview Begins – 03:20 Closing Notes – 26:22 📚 Books Mentioned Arbitration texts by Gary Born, Martin Hunter, and Manuel Gallardo(Note: no specific titles provided, but likely references include Born’s International Commercial Arbitration and Redfern & Hunter.) Wine & classical music books (general reference; no specific titles cited) 🎶 Music Mentioned 🎼 Amazon Prime’s “Concentration Playlist” (Classical music for focused work)🎧 Listen here 🎧 Platinum Pop Playlist (Workout/fun)🎧 Listen here 🎻 Summer concert season of the Minari Orchestra (Mexico) (Live performances)🎻 Local event link – search “Orquesta Minería” 🔗 After the Show Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/40833847/admin/ Check out our website: TalesOfTheTribunal.com Feedback, comments or submissions: TalesOfTheTribunal@Gmail.com None of the views shared today or any episode of Tales of the Tribunal is presented as legal advice nor advice of any kind. No compensation was provided to any organization or party for their inclusion on the show nor do any of the statements made represent any particular organization, legal position or view point. All interviewees or organizations included appear on an arms-length basis and their appearance should not be construed as any bias or preferred affiliation with the host or host’s employer. All rights reserved.