Season 7, Episode 10. — Kelly Ann Shaw, Partner at Akin Gump.
I first met Kelly Ann when I was beginning my own work in international trade. At the time, she was my counterpart in the U.S. Delegation, handling disputes and other complex issues. Since then, her career has soared—spanning the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, the U.S. House of Representatives, and even the White House.
We recently reconnected during the WTO Public Forum in Geneva, a gathering of some of the most influential thinkers, policymakers, and practitioners in the field of trade. There, I had the opportunity to sit down with Kelly Ann to discuss her career, her perspectives on the current state of international trade, and what the future may hold. With her wealth of experience and unique vantage point, she brings insights you won’t want to miss.
Beyond her impressive résumé, Kelly Ann is also a warm and engaging conversationalist, with a fascinating life story that makes this conversation both thoughtful and enjoyable.
So, without further ado, here’s my conversation with Kelly Ann.
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Kelly Ann Shaw
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Join me in a quest for the perfect conversation. Chronicling International Geneva and beyond. Currently in season seven and going strong!
Our guests are talented individuals across various fields (lawyers, diplomats, entrepreneurs, academics, filmmakers, etc.). Ranked in the top 10% of podcasts in the world.
Some of our guests include Dr. Willy Mutunga (former Chief Justice Kenya), Dr. Chang-fa Lo (former Constitutional Court Justice), Dr. Grethel Aguilar (DG of IUCN), Dr. Peter Van den Bossche (fmr. Chairman of the Appellate Body WTO), Jesus Seade (Undersecretary for North America Mexico's MFA), Amb. Angel Villalobos (Mexico to WTO), Petros Mavoridis (Columbia Law School & CAS Arbitrator), Johanna Hill (DDG WTO), Edward Kwakwa (ADG at WIPO), Howard Stupp (two-time Pan American gold medalist & fmr. Director of Legal Afrs. at IOC), Marco Aleman (ADG at WIPO), David Bisbee (DPR Mission of US to WTO), Lenka Nahlovska (Secretary Czech Arbitration Court), Barbara Ramos (Chief Research & Strategies ITC), Ralph Ossa (Chief Economist WTO), David Zonana (filmmaker), Amb. James Baxter (Australia to WTO), Amb. Nadia B. Theodore (Canada to WTO), Anna Kazejak (filmmaker), Andreas Koefoed (filmmaker), and Andres Veiel (filmmaker).
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Season 7, Episode 10. — Kelly Ann Shaw, Partner at Akin Gump.
I first met Kelly Ann when I was beginning my own work in international trade. At the time, she was my counterpart in the U.S. Delegation, handling disputes and other complex issues. Since then, her career has soared—spanning the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, the U.S. House of Representatives, and even the White House.
We recently reconnected during the WTO Public Forum in Geneva, a gathering of some of the most influential thinkers, policymakers, and practitioners in the field of trade. There, I had the opportunity to sit down with Kelly Ann to discuss her career, her perspectives on the current state of international trade, and what the future may hold. With her wealth of experience and unique vantage point, she brings insights you won’t want to miss.
Beyond her impressive résumé, Kelly Ann is also a warm and engaging conversationalist, with a fascinating life story that makes this conversation both thoughtful and enjoyable.
So, without further ado, here’s my conversation with Kelly Ann.
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Musical theme by Hugo Torres.
Featuring:
Kelly Ann Shaw
https://www.akingump.com/en/lawyers-advisors/kelly-ann-shaw
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-ann-shaw-7312555/
https://www.csis.org/people/kelly-ann-shaw
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About The Rodolfo Rivas Project:
Join me in a quest for the perfect conversation. Chronicling International Geneva and beyond. Currently in season seven and going strong!
Our guests are talented individuals across various fields (lawyers, diplomats, entrepreneurs, academics, filmmakers, etc.). Ranked in the top 10% of podcasts in the world.
Some of our guests include Dr. Willy Mutunga (former Chief Justice Kenya), Dr. Chang-fa Lo (former Constitutional Court Justice), Dr. Grethel Aguilar (DG of IUCN), Dr. Peter Van den Bossche (fmr. Chairman of the Appellate Body WTO), Jesus Seade (Undersecretary for North America Mexico's MFA), Amb. Angel Villalobos (Mexico to WTO), Petros Mavoridis (Columbia Law School & CAS Arbitrator), Johanna Hill (DDG WTO), Edward Kwakwa (ADG at WIPO), Howard Stupp (two-time Pan American gold medalist & fmr. Director of Legal Afrs. at IOC), Marco Aleman (ADG at WIPO), David Bisbee (DPR Mission of US to WTO), Lenka Nahlovska (Secretary Czech Arbitration Court), Barbara Ramos (Chief Research & Strategies ITC), Ralph Ossa (Chief Economist WTO), David Zonana (filmmaker), Amb. James Baxter (Australia to WTO), Amb. Nadia B. Theodore (Canada to WTO), Anna Kazejak (filmmaker), Andreas Koefoed (filmmaker), and Andres Veiel (filmmaker).
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Season 7, Episode 10. — Kelly Ann Shaw, Partner at Akin Gump.
I first met Kelly Ann when I was beginning my own work in international trade. At the time, she was my counterpart in the U.S. Delegation, handling disputes and other complex issues. Since then, her career has soared—spanning the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, the U.S. House of Representatives, and even the White House.
We recently reconnected during the WTO Public Forum in Geneva, a gathering of some of the most influential thinkers, policymakers, and practitioners in the field of trade. There, I had the opportunity to sit down with Kelly Ann to discuss her career, her perspectives on the current state of international trade, and what the future may hold. With her wealth of experience and unique vantage point, she brings insights you won’t want to miss.
Beyond her impressive résumé, Kelly Ann is also a warm and engaging conversationalist, with a fascinating life story that makes this conversation both thoughtful and enjoyable.
So, without further ado, here’s my conversation with Kelly Ann.
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Musical theme by Hugo Torres.
Featuring:
Kelly Ann Shaw
https://www.akingump.com/en/lawyers-advisors/kelly-ann-shaw
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-ann-shaw-7312555/
https://www.csis.org/people/kelly-ann-shaw
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About The Rodolfo Rivas Project:
Join me in a quest for the perfect conversation. Chronicling International Geneva and beyond. Currently in season seven and going strong!
Our guests are talented individuals across various fields (lawyers, diplomats, entrepreneurs, academics, filmmakers, etc.). Ranked in the top 10% of podcasts in the world.
Some of our guests include Dr. Willy Mutunga (former Chief Justice Kenya), Dr. Chang-fa Lo (former Constitutional Court Justice), Dr. Grethel Aguilar (DG of IUCN), Dr. Peter Van den Bossche (fmr. Chairman of the Appellate Body WTO), Jesus Seade (Undersecretary for North America Mexico's MFA), Amb. Angel Villalobos (Mexico to WTO), Petros Mavoridis (Columbia Law School & CAS Arbitrator), Johanna Hill (DDG WTO), Edward Kwakwa (ADG at WIPO), Howard Stupp (two-time Pan American gold medalist & fmr. Director of Legal Afrs. at IOC), Marco Aleman (ADG at WIPO), David Bisbee (DPR Mission of US to WTO), Lenka Nahlovska (Secretary Czech Arbitration Court), Barbara Ramos (Chief Research & Strategies ITC), Ralph Ossa (Chief Economist WTO), David Zonana (filmmaker), Amb. James Baxter (Australia to WTO), Amb. Nadia B. Theodore (Canada to WTO), Anna Kazejak (filmmaker), Andreas Koefoed (filmmaker), and Andres Veiel (filmmaker).
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Season 7, Episode 9. — Sally Bardayán Rivera, Deputy Permanent Representative of the Mission of Panama in Geneva, Switzerland
In a remarkably short time, Sally has established herself as one of the most active and respected delegates in Geneva. Her openness, empathy, and collaborative spirit have earned her admiration across missions and institutions. She approaches complex issues with clarity and creativity, but also with a sense of humanity that makes people feel heard and included.
In this episode, I had the opportunity to sit down with Sally soon after her appointment as Deputy Permanent Representative of Panama. We spoke about her path into diplomacy—the interests that first drew her in, the challenges she has overcome, and the successes that have marked her journey to Geneva. She reflected on what this new role means to her and how she sees it as both a responsibility and a vote of confidence in her abilities.
It was a true joy to record this episode with her. Sally embodies the best of what diplomacy can be: intelligent, principled, and compassionate, with an energy that uplifts those who work with her.
I trust you’ll enjoy our conversation as much as I did.
If you haven’t already, be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss future episodes.
Here is my conversation with Sally.
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Join me in a quest for the perfect conversation. Chronicling International Geneva and beyond. Currently in season seven and going strong!
Our guests are talented individuals across various fields (lawyers, diplomats, entrepreneurs, academics, filmmakers, etc.). Ranked in the top 10% of podcasts in the world.
Some of our guests include Dr. Willy Mutunga (former Chief Justice Kenya), Dr. Chang-fa Lo (former Constitutional Court Justice), Dr. Grethel Aguilar (DG of IUCN), Dr. Peter Van den Bossche (fmr. Chairman of the Appellate Body WTO), Jesus Seade (Undersecretary for North America Mexico's MFA), Amb. Angel Villalobos (Mexico to WTO), Petros Mavoridis (Columbia Law School & CAS Arbitrator), Johanna Hill (DDG WTO), Edward Kwakwa (ADG at WIPO), Howard Stupp (two-time Pan American gold medalist & fmr. Director of Legal Afrs. at IOC), Marco Aleman (ADG at WIPO), David Bisbee (DPR Mission of US to WTO), Lenka Nahlovska (Secretary Czech Arbitration Court), Barbara Ramos (Chief Research & Strategies ITC), Ralph Ossa (Chief Economist WTO), David Zonana (filmmaker), Amb. James Baxter (Australia to WTO), Amb. Nadia B. Theodore (Canada to WTO), Anna Kazejak (filmmaker), Andreas Koefoed (filmmaker), and Andres Veiel (filmmaker).
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I’ve been attending the Neuchâtel Film Festival for years, and this year, I had the pleasure of attending the screening of Johanna Moder’s Mother’s Baby, a psychological thriller inspired by her own experiences of becoming a mother.
In this episode, I sit down with Arne Kohlweyer, the film’s co-writer and a consummate storyteller. Our conversation covers his early fascination with cinema, the path that led him to screenwriting, and the balancing act of sustaining a career in the film industry. We also dive into how Mother’s Baby came to him, the creative challenges he and Johanna navigated in shaping the story, and the themes they wanted to bring forward.
Arne was incredibly generous with his time, and his insights into the writing process and the collaborative nature of filmmaking were invaluable.
I trust you’ll enjoy our conversation.
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Here’s my talk with Arne.
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Join me in a quest for the perfect conversation. Chronicling International Geneva and beyond. Currently in season seven and going strong!
Our guests are talented individuals across various fields (lawyers, diplomats, entrepreneurs, academics, filmmakers, etc.). Ranked in the top 10% of podcasts in the world.
Some of our guests include Dr. Willy Mutunga (former Chief Justice Kenya), Dr. Chang-fa Lo (former Constitutional Court Justice), Dr. Grethel Aguilar (DG of IUCN), Dr. Peter Van den Bossche (fmr. Chairman of the Appellate Body WTO), Jesus Seade (Undersecretary for North America Mexico's MFA), Amb. Angel Villalobos (Mexico to WTO), Petros Mavoridis (Columbia Law School & CAS Arbitrator), Johanna Hill (DDG WTO), Edward Kwakwa (ADG at WIPO), Howard Stupp (two-time Pan American gold medalist & fmr. Director of Legal Afrs. at IOC), Marco Aleman (ADG at WIPO), David Bisbee (DPR Mission of US to WTO), Lenka Nahlovska (Secretary Czech Arbitration Court), Barbara Ramos (Chief Research & Strategies ITC), Ralph Ossa (Chief Economist WTO), David Zonana (filmmaker), Amb. James Baxter (Australia to WTO), Amb. Nadia B. Theodore (Canada to WTO), Anna Kazejak (filmmaker), Andreas Koefoed (filmmaker), and Andres Veiel (filmmaker).
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Season 7, Episode 7 Aashish Chandorkar, Counsellor with the Mission of India to the World Trade Organization.
This episode has been in the pipeline for a while. Still, it was worth the wait, as the conversation I had with Aashish Chandorkar, Counsellor with the Mission of India to the World Trade Organization, was thoughtful, informative, and inspiring.
I had a blast discussing Aashish’s career and the long and winding path that led him to Geneva. Aashish’s reflections bring a fresh perspective to the work we do in Geneva, and I look forward to your listening to this conversation.
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This is me talking with Aashish.
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Aashish Chandorkar
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Join me in a quest for the perfect conversation. Chronicling International Geneva and beyond. Currently in season seven and going strong!
Our guests are talented individuals across various fields (lawyers, diplomats, entrepreneurs, academics, filmmakers, etc.). Ranked in the top 10% of podcasts in the world.
Some of our guests include Dr. Willy Mutunga (former Chief Justice Kenya), Dr. Chang-fa Lo (former Constitutional Court Justice), Dr. Grethel Aguilar (DG of IUCN), Dr. Peter Van den Bossche (fmr. Chairman of the Appellate Body WTO), Jesus Seade (Undersecretary for North America Mexico's MFA), Amb. Angel Villalobos (Mexico to WTO), Petros Mavoridis (Columbia Law School & CAS Arbitrator), Johanna Hill (DDG WTO), Edward Kwakwa (ADG at WIPO), Howard Stupp (two-time Pan American gold medalist & fmr. Director of Legal Afrs. at IOC), Marco Aleman (ADG at WIPO), David Bisbee (DPR Mission of US to WTO), Lenka Nahlovska (Secretary Czech Arbitration Court), Barbara Ramos (Chief Research & Strategies ITC), Ralph Ossa (Chief Economist WTO), David Zonana (filmmaker), Amb. James Baxter (Australia to WTO), Amb. Nadia B. Theodore (Canada to WTO), Anna Kazejak (filmmaker), Andreas Koefoed (filmmaker), and Andres Veiel (filmmaker).
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Season 7, Episode 6 Louise Wong, the Secretary General of the Asian Domain Name Dispute Resolution Centre (ADNDRC).
I have been a panelist with the ADNDRC for many years, and it was the first center to include me on its roster. I have enjoyed working with them throughout the years, and during the 25th anniversary of the UDRP in Geneva, I had the pleasure of meeting Louise Wong in person.
Louise's life journey is truly fascinating, as she has lived and worked in various locations. Our conversation explored her experiences, as well as her current work and future plans. It was a genuine pleasure to gain insights into her rich and varied life.
I’m confident you will enjoy this conversation!
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Some of our guests include Dr. Willy Mutunga (former Chief Justice Kenya), Dr. Chang-fa Lo (former Constitutional Court Justice), Dr. Grethel Aguilar (DG of IUCN), Dr. Peter Van den Bossche (fmr. Chairman of the Appellate Body WTO), Jesus Seade (Undersecretary for North America Mexico's MFA), Amb. Angel Villalobos (Mexico to WTO), Petros Mavoridis (Columbia Law School & CAS Arbitrator), Johanna Hill (DDG WTO), Edward Kwakwa (ADG at WIPO), Howard Stupp (two-time Pan American gold medalist & fmr. Director of Legal Afrs. at IOC), Marco Aleman (ADG at WIPO), David Bisbee (DPR Mission of US to WTO), Lenka Nahlovska (Secretary Czech Arbitration Court), Barbara Ramos (Chief Research & Strategies ITC), Ralph Ossa (Chief Economist WTO), David Zonana (filmmaker), Amb. James Baxter (Australia to WTO), Amb. Nadia B. Theodore (Canada to WTO), Anna Kazejak (filmmaker), Andreas Koefoed (filmmaker), and Andres Veiel (filmmaker).
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Season 7, Episode 5. Ambassador Gustavo Lunazzi, Argentine Ambassador to Switzerland and the Principality of Liechtenstein & Permanent Representative to the WTO.
Ambassador Lunazzi, a consummate diplomat with a long career representing Argentina in the Multilateral Trading System, brings unique insights from his experience in the dispute settlement system.
I had heard nothing but good things about him from close friends, and still, I was impressed by his candidness, openness, and overall warmth.
We talked about how he got into trade, which had to do with luck, some lessons he learned through his various postings and representing Argentina in various dispute settlement processes. He also talks about how things have changed in the WTO over the years. We also discussed his current dual role, which includes serving as Argentina's ambassador to Switzerland and the Principality of Liechtenstein, and as Permanent Representative to the WTO.
Even though he has a very busy schedule, he was gracious enough to meet with me and have a thoughtful and delightful conversation.
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Featuring:
Amb. Gustavo Lunazzi
https://www.linkedin.com/in/gustavo-lunazzi-506b3716/
https://esuiz.cancilleria.gob.ar/es/contacto-sede
https://www.wti.org/media/filer_public/ca/91/ca919176-d26c-4636-9783-4486b443c7a2/bio_lgu_engl.pdf
X: @ArgenSuiza_
Host:
Rodolfo Rivas
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rodolforivas.com/
rodolforivasproject.com/
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About The Rodolfo Rivas Project:
Join me in a quest for the perfect conversation. Chronicling International Geneva and beyond. Currently in season seven and going strong!
Our guests are talented individuals across various fields (lawyers, diplomats, entrepreneurs, academics, filmmakers, etc.). Ranked in the top 10% of podcasts in the world.
Some of our guests include Dr. Willy Mutunga (former Chief Justice Kenya), Dr. Chang-fa Lo (former Constitutional Court Justice), Dr. Grethel Aguilar (DG of IUCN), Dr. Peter Van den Bossche (fmr. Chairman of the Appellate Body WTO), Jesus Seade (Undersecretary for North America Mexico's MFA), Amb. Angel Villalobos (Mexico to WTO), Petros Mavoridis (Columbia Law School & CAS Arbitrator), Johanna Hill (DDG WTO), Edward Kwakwa (ADG at WIPO), Howard Stupp (two-time Pan American gold medalist & fmr. Director of Legal Afrs. at IOC), Marco Aleman (ADG at WIPO), David Bisbee (DPR Mission of US to WTO), Lenka Nahlovska (Secretary Czech Arbitration Court), Barbara Ramos (Chief Research & Strategies ITC), Ralph Ossa (Chief Economist WTO), David Zonana (filmmaker), Amb. James Baxter (Australia to WTO), Amb. Nadia B. Theodore (Canada to WTO), Anna Kazejak (filmmaker), Andreas Koefoed (filmmaker), and Andres Veiel (filmmaker).
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Season 7, Episode 4. Marco Molina, founder of Molina & Associates, in Geneva, Switzerland.
Marco officially becomes my first guest to come back for a second conversation, since a lot has changed since the last time we spoke!
In our conversation, we will start where we left off, discussing the informal process Marco facilitated on World Trade Organization (WTO) dispute settlement reform, how he approached it, and the lessons he learned.
We also discuss his transition from a long-serving government official to the private sector, where he has been providing his expertise to a wide range of clients. You will not want to miss some of the key insights he has gained from this process and his views on what may come next.
It is always a pleasure to talk to Marco; this conversation was no exception!
Subscribe if you haven’t!
This is me talking to Marco.
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Featuring:
Marco Molina
https://www.linkedin.com/in/marco-molina-t/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/molina-associates
https://www.molina-associates.com/
Host:
Rodolfo Rivas
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About The Rodolfo Rivas Project:
Join me in a quest for the perfect conversation. Chronicling International Geneva and beyond. Currently in season seven and going strong!
Our guests are talented individuals across various fields (lawyers, diplomats, entrepreneurs, academics, filmmakers, etc.). Ranked in the top 10% of podcasts in the world.
Some of our guests include Dr. Willy Mutunga (former Chief Justice Kenya), Dr. Chang-fa Lo (former Constitutional Court Justice), Dr. Grethel Aguilar (DG of IUCN), Dr. Peter Van den Bossche (fmr. Chairman of the Appellate Body WTO), Jesus Seade (Undersecretary for North America Mexico's MFA), Amb. Angel Villalobos (Mexico to WTO), Petros Mavoridis (Columbia Law School & CAS Arbitrator), Johanna Hill (DDG WTO), Edward Kwakwa (ADG at WIPO), Howard Stupp (two-time Pan American gold medalist & fmr. Director of Legal Afrs. at IOC), Marco Aleman (ADG at WIPO), David Bisbee (DPR Mission of US to WTO), Lenka Nahlovska (Secretary Czech Arbitration Court), Barbara Ramos (Chief Research & Strategies ITC), Ralph Ossa (Chief Economist WTO), David Zonana (filmmaker), Amb. James Baxter (Australia to WTO), Amb. Nadia B. Theodore (Canada to WTO), Anna Kazejak (filmmaker), Andreas Koefoed (filmmaker), and Andres Veiel (filmmaker).
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Season 7, Episode 3. Amb. Ronald Saborío, Mission of Costa Rica to the World Trade Organization (WTO) in Geneva, Switzerland.
I had an insightful conversation with Ambassador Saborío, who has had a long and successful career in trade diplomacy, becoming a reference point in everything to do with the WTO.
We dived into a wide range of topics, including the future of international trade and diplomacy.
I met him at the beginning of my career in trade when I attended my first meeting of the Dispute Settlement Body Special Session a few years back. The discussions during those sessions were very technical and detailed, and they have informed the way I view discussions and negotiations at the WTO ever since.
Ambassador Saborío also discussed his career, the good, the bad, and the ugly, but overall, he had a very optimistic view of what lay ahead.
It was a pleasure talking to him, and I just wished I had recorded the conversation after the episode because he shared some great stories about what has happened in the WTO and how we got to where we are today. Some of these stories made it into the episode, so you are lucky.
This is me talking to Ambassador Saborío.
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About The Rodolfo Rivas Project:
Join me in a quest for the perfect conversation. Chronicling International Geneva and beyond. Currently in season seven and going strong!
Our guests are talented individuals across various fields (lawyers, diplomats, entrepreneurs, academics, filmmakers, etc.). Ranked in the top 10% of podcasts in the world.
Some of our guests include Dr. Willy Mutunga (former Chief Justice Kenya), Dr. Chang-fa Lo (former Constitutional Court Justice), Dr. Grethel Aguilar (DG of IUCN), Dr. Peter Van den Bossche (fmr. Chairman of the Appellate Body WTO), Jesus Seade (Undersecretary for North America Mexico's MFA), Amb. Angel Villalobos (Mexico to WTO), Petros Mavoridis (Columbia Law School & CAS Arbitrator), Johanna Hill (DDG WTO), Edward Kwakwa (ADG at WIPO), Howard Stupp (two-time Pan American gold medalist & fmr. Director of Legal Afrs. at IOC), Marco Aleman (ADG at WIPO), David Bisbee (DPR Mission of US to WTO), Lenka Nahlovska (Secretary Czech Arbitration Court), Barbara Ramos (Chief Research & Strategies ITC), Ralph Ossa (Chief Economist WTO), David Zonana (filmmaker), Amb. James Baxter (Australia to WTO), Amb. Nadia B. Theodore (Canada to WTO), Anna Kazejak (filmmaker), Andreas Koefoed (filmmaker), and Andres Veiel (filmmaker).
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Season 7, Episode 2. Stephen Fevrier, Senior Advisor to the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) in Geneva, Switzerland.
Stephen's career has been deeply intertwined with trade and development, particularly revolving around the WTO. His extensive experience means that if it happened at the WTO, he likely witnessed it firsthand!
Hailing from Saint Lucia, a Caribbean gem, Stephen is part of a cadre of exceptional trade professionals from the island. He is the second of these professionals to grace my podcast, and he has a compelling theory on why Saint Lucians excel in the field.
Stephen has worked for the Commonwealth and the Organization of the Caribbean States, serving as Ambassador to the United Nations before taking his current role at the WTO.
Stephen is very knowledgeable and has some great stories. We tried to cover many topics, but there was still much more to discuss. In any case, what we manage to cover will have to do for now.
Take a listen.
This is me talking to Stephen.
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Stephen Fevrier
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About The Rodolfo Rivas Project:
Join me in a quest for the perfect conversation. Chronicling International Geneva and beyond. Currently in season seven and going strong!
Our guests are talented individuals across various fields (lawyers, diplomats, entrepreneurs, academics, filmmakers, etc.). Ranked in the top 10% of podcasts in the world.
Some of our guests include Dr. Willy Mutunga (former Chief Justice Kenya), Dr. Chang-fa Lo (former Constitutional Court Justice), Dr. Grethel Aguilar (DG of IUCN), Dr. Peter Van den Bossche (fmr. Chairman of the Appellate Body WTO), Jesus Seade (Undersecretary for North America Mexico's MFA), Amb. Angel Villalobos (Mexico to WTO), Petros Mavoridis (Columbia Law School & CAS Arbitrator), Johanna Hill (DDG WTO), Edward Kwakwa (ADG at WIPO), Howard Stupp (two-time Pan American gold medalist & fmr. Director of Legal Afrs. at IOC), Marco Aleman (ADG at WIPO), David Bisbee (DPR Mission of US to WTO), Lenka Nahlovska (Secretary Czech Arbitration Court), Barbara Ramos (Chief Research & Strategies ITC), Ralph Ossa (Chief Economist WTO), David Zonana (filmmaker), Amb. James Baxter (Australia to WTO), Amb. Nadia B. Theodore (Canada to WTO), Anna Kazejak (filmmaker), Andreas Koefoed (filmmaker), and Andres Veiel (filmmaker).
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Season 7, Episode 1. Tyesha Turner, J.P., Deputy Permanent Representative of the Mission of Jamaica to the UN in Geneva, Switzerland.
To kick off the seventh season of this podcast, I can’t think of a better guest than the impressive and delightful Tyesha.
She is my neighbor during long meetings at the WTO, and I am happy to have her as a guest. She had some great stories to tell about her life and career and some of the lessons she had learned along the way, bringing a unique diplomatic perspective to our conversation. She even asked me a couple of questions!
I’ve had some great guests, and I have a couple of favorite episodes, but this one will surely be among my favorite.
I have some exciting plans for our seventh season, and although it has taken a bit longer than usual to get off the ground, I assure you, it will be worth the wait!
I am sure you will enjoy this conversation.
So, without further ado, let's dive into this fascinating conversation with Tyesha. And remember, this is just the beginning of what promises to be an incredible season. Stay tuned!
This is me, talking to Tyesha.
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Tyesha Turner, J.P.
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Host:
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About The Rodolfo Rivas Project:
Join me in a quest for the perfect conversation. Chronicling International Geneva and beyond. Currently in season seven and going strong!
Our guests are talented individuals across various fields (lawyers, diplomats, entrepreneurs, academics, filmmakers, etc.). Ranked in the top 10% of podcasts in the world.
Some of our guests include Dr. Willy Mutunga (former Chief Justice Kenya), Dr. Chang-fa Lo (former Constitutional Court Justice), Dr. Grethel Aguilar (DG of IUCN), Dr. Peter Van den Bossche (fmr. Chairman of the Appellate Body WTO), Jesus Seade (Undersecretary for North America Mexico's MFA), Amb. Angel Villalobos (Mexico to WTO), Petros Mavoridis (Columbia Law School & CAS Arbitrator), Johanna Hill (DDG WTO), Edward Kwakwa (ADG at WIPO), Howard Stupp (two-time Pan American gold medalist & fmr. Director of Legal Afrs. at IOC), Marco Aleman (ADG at WIPO), David Bisbee (DPR Mission of US to WTO), Lenka Nahlovska (Secretary Czech Arbitration Court), Barbara Ramos (Chief Research & Strategies ITC), Ralph Ossa (Chief Economist WTO), David Zonana (filmmaker), Amb. James Baxter (Australia to WTO), Amb. Nadia B. Theodore (Canada to WTO), Anna Kazejak (filmmaker), Andreas Koefoed (filmmaker), and Andres Veiel (filmmaker).
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Season 6, Episode 13. Gustavo Adolfo Guarín Duque, Trade Counsellor at the Mission of Colombia to the World Trade Organization.
My guest is another Colombian, the nationality most represented in the show, hence the joke!
This is season six's last episode, and I had to close the season with a great guest!
Gustavo is a friend and colleague whose story will inspire you.
While I count Gustavo as a close friend, our conversation revealed new aspects of his life that I found fascinating, and I'm excited for you to listen in.
I was thrilled to host and engage in a profound and insightful conversation with him. We delved into his upbringing in Colombia and his unwavering commitment to his goals despite the challenges.
Gustavo's journey is a powerful testament to resilience and the relentless pursuit of excellence and knowledge.
When I’ve invited him to guest lecture in my classes, I always learned a lot from his patience and knowledge. Now, I know more all this comes from his nature and his nurturing.
This is my conversation with Gustavo.
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Musical theme by Hugo Torres.
Featuring:
Gustavo Adolfo Guarín Duque
https://www.linkedin.com/in/gustavo-adolfo-guar%C3%ADn-duque-3ba24552/
https://www.uexternado.edu.co/profesores/gustavo-adolfo-guarin/
https://www.mincit.gov.co/mincomercioexterior/temas-de-interes/organizacion-mundial-del-comercio/contenido/colombia-en-la-omc/mision-permanente-de-colombia-ante-la-omc
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Rodolfo Rivas
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About The Rodolfo Rivas Project:
Join me in a quest for the perfect conversation. Chronicling International Geneva and beyond. Currently in season six and going strong!
Our guests are talented individuals across various fields (lawyers, diplomats, entrepreneurs, academics, filmmakers, etc.). Ranked in the top 10% of podcasts in the world.
Some of our guests include Dr. Willy Mutunga (former Chief Justice Kenya), Dr. Chang-fa Lo (former Constitutional Court Justice), Dr. Grethel Aguilar (DG of IUCN), Dr. Peter Van den Bossche (fmr. Chairman of the Appellate Body WTO), Jesus Seade (Undersecretary for North America Mexico's MFA), Amb. Angel Villalobos (Mexico to WTO), Petros Mavoridis (Columbia Law School & CAS Arbitrator), Johanna Hill (DDG WTO), Edward Kwakwa (ADG at WIPO), Howard Stupp (two-time Pan American gold medalist & fmr. Director of Legal Afrs. at IOC), Marco Aleman (ADG at WIPO), David Bisbee (DPR Mission of US to WTO), Lenka Nahlovska (Secretary Czech Arbitration Court), Barbara Ramos (Chief Research & Strategies ITC), Ralph Ossa (Chief Economist WTO), David Zonana (filmmaker), Amb. James Baxter (Australia to WTO), Amb. Nadia B. Theodore (Canada to WTO), Anna Kazejak (filmmaker), Andreas Koefoed (filmmaker), and Andres Veiel (filmmaker).
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Season 6, Episode 12. Andres Veiel, Filmmaker.
Andres is a successful filmmaker with a long career stretching back to the early 90’s. I met with him after the screening of his latest film at the Zurich Film Festival, the documentary “Riefenstahl”, which unearths new information on the controversial filmmaker Leni Riefenstahl.
During our conversation, we talked about how he got into films and learned from Krzysztof Kieslowski, and we also talked about memory and the stories we tell ourselves. He discussed the development of his latest film and some of the main challenges in telling this story.
It was a great conversation, and the film may be the definite story of how Riefenstahl's complicated artistic legacy will be viewed.
I am confident you will enjoy this conversation and the film!
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About The Rodolfo Rivas Project:
Join me in a quest for the perfect conversation. Chronicling International Geneva and beyond. Currently in season six and going strong!
Our guests are talented individuals across various fields (lawyers, diplomats, entrepreneurs, academics, filmmakers, etc.). Ranked in the top 10% of podcasts in the world.
Some of our guests include Dr. Willy Mutunga (former Chief Justice Kenya), Dr. Chang-fa Lo (former Constitutional Court Justice), Dr. Grethel Aguilar (DG of IUCN), Dr. Peter Van den Bossche (fmr. Chairman of the Appellate Body WTO), Jesus Seade (Undersecretary for North America Mexico's MFA), Amb. Angel Villalobos (Mexico to WTO), Petros Mavoridis (Columbia Law School & CAS Arbitrator), Johanna Hill (DDG WTO), Edward Kwakwa (ADG at WIPO), Howard Stupp (two-time Pan American gold medalist & fmr. Director of Legal Afrs. at IOC), Marco Aleman (ADG at WIPO), David Bisbee (DPR Mission of US to WTO), Lenka Nahlovska (Secretary Czech Arbitration Court), Barbara Ramos (Chief Research & Strategies ITC), Ralph Ossa (Chief Economist WTO), David Zonana (filmmaker), Amb. James Baxter (Australia to WTO), Amb. Nadia B. Theodore (Canada to WTO), Anna Kazejak (filmmaker), Andreas Koefoed (filmmaker), and Andres Veiel (filmmaker).
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Season 6, Episode 11. Johanna Hill, Deputy Director General at the WTO.
DDG Johanna Hill has been involved with the WTO since its inception and has worked directly with it at various points in her career. Her career in multilateral and bilateral affairs is long, and she has also worked in the private sector.
We had an insightful conversation covering a wide range of topics, from her early years in El Salvador to her commitment to education, which led her to Tufts University and Columbia University.
She then worked for El Salvador’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Economy, where she was appointed as Vice Minister of Economy.
This solid and long experience has brought her to the WTO, where she now serves as DDG.
It was a pleasure talking to her and hearing more about her story and thoughts on the Multilateral Trade System.
I am confident you will enjoy this conversation!
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Johanna Hill
https://www.linkedin.com/in/johanna-hill-09a7b75b
https://www.wto.org/english/thewto_e/dg_e/ddgs_e.htm
https://www.tradeexperettes.org/volunteerteam/johanna-hill
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Join me in a quest for the perfect conversation. Chronicling International Geneva and beyond. Currently in season six, and going strong!
Our guests are talented individuals across various fields (lawyers, diplomats, entrepreneurs, academics, filmmakers, etc.). Ranked in the top 10% of podcasts in the world.
Some of our guests include: Dr. Willy Mutunga (former Chief Justice Kenya), Dr. Chang-fa Lo (former Constitutional Court Justice), Dr. Grethel Aguilar (DG of IUCN), Dr. Peter Van den Bossche (fmr. Chairman of the Appellate Body WTO), Jesus Seade (Undersecretary for North America Mexico's MFA), Amb. Angel Villalobos (Mexico to WTO), Petros Mavoridis (Columbia Law School & CAS Arbitrator), Johanna Hill (DDG WTO), Edward Kwakwa (ADG at WIPO), Howard Stupp (two-time Pan American gold medalist & fmr. Director of Legal Afrs. at IOC), Marco Aleman (ADG at WIPO), David Bisbee (DPR Mission of US to WTO), Lenka Nahlovska (Secretary Czech Arbitration Court), Barbara Ramos (Chief Research & Strategies ITC), Ralph Ossa (Chief Economist WTO), David Zonana (filmmaker), Amb. James Baxter (Australia to WTO), Amb. Nadia B. Theodore (Canada to WTO), Anna Kazejak (filmmaker), Andreas Koefoed (filmmaker) and Robin Tallendier (Co-Founder Atelier Wen).
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Season 6, Episode 10. Ambassador Nadia B. Theodore. Mission of Canada to the WTO.
Ambassador Nadia Theodore has been in Geneva for around two years, but she has already made her mark. She is involved in several initiatives, and one of her goals is making the WTO more inclusive and telling the story of the MTS to everyone. And I can say she has really succeeded in that.
We had an insightful and fun conversation, covering her multicultural upbringing, her foray into law, how she experienced the WTO during her first post in Geneva, and how things have changed with her return as Ambassador.
Ambassador Theodore was delightful and graceful, but if you have heard her before you already knew that. I also found out I have a couple of similarities with her. I was thrilled to host her and get to know her better.
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About The Rodolfo Rivas Project:
Join me in a quest for the perfect conversation. Chronicling International Geneva and beyond. Currently in season six, and going strong!
Our guests are talented individuals across various fields (lawyers, diplomats, entrepreneurs, academics, filmmakers, etc.). Ranked in the top 10% of podcasts in the world.
Some of our guests include: Dr. Willy Mutunga (former Chief Justice Kenya), Dr. Chang-fa Lo (former Constitutional Court Justice), Dr. Grethel Aguilar (DG of IUCN), Dr. Peter Van den Bossche (fmr. Chairman of the Appellate Body WTO), Jesus Seade (Undersecretary for North America Mexico's MFA), Amb. Angel Villalobos (Mexico to WTO), Petros Mavoridis (Columbia Law School & CAS Arbitrator), Edward Kwakwa (ADG at WIPO), Howard Stupp (two-time Pan American gold medalist & fmr. Director of Legal Afrs. at IOC), Marco Aleman (ADG at WIPO), David Bisbee (DPR Mission of US to WTO), Lenka Nahlovska (Secretary Czech Arbitration Court), Barbara Ramos (Chief Research & Strategies ITC), Ralph Ossa (Chief Economist WTO), David Zonana (filmmaker), Amb. James Baxter (Australia to WTO), Amb. Nadia B. Theodore (Canada to WTO), Anna Kazejak (filmmaker), Andreas Koefoed (filmmaker) and Robin Tallendier (Co-Founder Atelier Wen).
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Season 6, Episode 9. Ambassador James Baxter. Mission of Australia to the WTO. Ambassador James Baxter, is a friend of International Trade and Multilateralism who has made his career around the WTO. He is a consummate diplomat who got into Trade and never left. He was posted in Geneva as the Deputy Permanent Representative for the Mission of Australia to the WTO back in 2012, and although he didn’t initially intend to return, he is back as Ambassador with the intention and goal to deliver on many of the pending items we are currently working on at the WTO. Ambassador Baxter provided great insights into the mind of a diplomat, and we had a great conversation. He also provided some great replies to my questionnaire, so listen until the end. I am certain you will enjoy this conversation. Subscribe! -- The Rodolfo Rivas Project is available on all major platforms or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also find us on Instagram, X, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Please help spread the word by recommending us to your friends or enemies! A small act like liking, subscribing, and/or reviewing is greatly appreciated. Thank you! The views, thoughts, and opinions shared in the conversation belong to the individuals sharing them and do not necessarily represent the views of their employers. Musical theme by Hugo Torres. Featuring: Ambassador James Baxter https://www.dfat.gov.au/about-us/our-people/homs/ambassador-and-permanent-representative-to-the-wto-geneva X: ausWTO Host: Rodolfo Rivas www.linkedin.com/in/rivasrodolfo/ rodolforivas.com/ rodolforivasproject.com/ www.imdb.com/name/nm10789558/ works.bepress.com/rivas_rodolfo/ rivasrod.medium.com/ papers.ssrn.com/sol3/cf_dev/AbsBy…fm?per_id=1665778 X: @rivasrod About The Rodolfo Rivas Project: Join me in a quest for the perfect conversation. Chronicling International Geneva and beyond. Currently in season six, and going strong! Our guests are talented individuals across various fields (lawyers, diplomats, entrepreneurs, academics, filmmakers, etc.). Ranked in the top 10% of podcasts in the world. Some of our guests include: Dr. Willy Mutunga (former Chief Justice Kenya), Dr. Chang-fa Lo (former Constitutional Court Justice), Dr. Grethel Aguilar (DG of IUCN), Dr. Peter Van den Bossche (fmr. Chairman of the Appellate Body WTO), Jesus Seade (Undersecretary for North America Mexico's MFA), Amb. Angel Villalobos (Mexico to WTO), Petros Mavoridis (Columbia Law School & CAS Arbitrator), Edward Kwakwa (ADG at WIPO), Howard Stupp (two-time Pan American gold medalist & fmr. Director of Legal Afrs. at IOC), Marco Aleman (ADG at WIPO), David Bisbee (DPR Mission of US to WTO), Lenka Nahlovska (Secretary Czech Arbitration Court), Barbara Ramos (Chief Research & Strategies ITC), Ralph Ossa (Chief Economist WTO), David Zonana (filmmaker), Amb. James Baxter (Australia to WTO), Anna Kazejak (filmmaker), Andreas Koefoed (filmmaker) and Robin Tallendier (Co-Founder Atelier Wen). Available at: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon, SoundCloud, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Facebook podcasts, Deezer, Stitcher etc. Follow Us: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/therodolforivasproject/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/rodolforivasproject Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/403QS0daxl70yRzgVDTkwt Apple: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-…ct/id1449383945 Deezer: www.deezer.com/en/show/2137032?u…7032&deferredFl=1 Amazon: www.amazon.com/The-Rodolfo-Rivas…ect/dp/B08JJSRY8X Pandora: lnkd.in/efzftdth
Season 6, Episode 8. Jennifer Brant. Founder and Principal at Innovations Insights.
Jennifer heads a boutique consulting firm specializing in strategic communications and government affairs.
If you work in International Geneva, you may encounter Jennifer. I have been following her career due to its intersection with many of the same topics we work on, and I met her a couple of years ago. Due to her experience covering law firms, policy, and the private sector, I wanted to hear more about her journey, and my conversation with her did not disappoint.
Jennifer's career has taken her across the globe, from Sidley Austin LLP in Geneva to Oxfam in Washington, D.C., and Geneva, and Gianni Origoni & Partners in Milan. Her experiences are not just stories but a treasure trove of valuable insights that will captivate and inspire you.
In this episode, we delve into her experiences in global policy research and advocacy, her work on World Trade Organization dispute settlement and policy, and the lessons she learned at UCLA, Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS), and the Geneva Graduate Institute.
Engaging in a conversation with Jennifer was an absolute joy, and I'm confident you'll be equally captivated with this episode.
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About The Rodolfo Rivas Project:
Join me in a quest for the perfect conversation. Chronicling International Geneva and beyond. Currently in season six, and going strong!
Our guests are talented individuals across various fields (lawyers, diplomats, entrepreneurs, academics, filmmakers, etc.). Ranked in the top 10% of podcasts in the world.
Some of our guests include: Dr. Willy Mutunga (former Chief Justice Kenya), Dr. Chang-fa Lo (former Constitutional Court Justice), Dr. Grethel Aguilar (DG of IUCN), Dr. Peter Van den Bossche (fmr. Chairman of the Appellate Body WTO), Jesus Seade (Undersecretary for North America Mexico's MFA), Amb. Angel Villalobos (Mexico to the WTO), Petros Mavoridis (Columbia Law School & CAS Arbitrator), Edward Kwakwa (Assistant DG at WIPO), Howard Stupp (two-time Pan American gold medalist & fmr. Director of Legal Affairs at IOC), Marco Aleman (Assistant DG at WIPO), David Bisbee (DPR Mission of US to the WTO), Lenka Nahlovska (Secretary of the Czech Arbitration Court), Barbara Ramos (Chief Research and Strategies ITC), Ralph Ossa (Chief Economist, WTO), David Zonana (filmmaker), Anna Kazejak (filmmaker), Andreas Koefoed (filmmaker) and Robin Tallendier Co-Founder at Atelier Wen.
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Season 6, Episode 7. Dmitry Grozoubinski. Executive Director at Geneva Trade Platform in Geneva.
Dmitry wears many hats, including author and overall point of reference for International Trade. If you want to learn more about Trade, you will probably run into him.
Before all this, he had a successful career as an Australian Trade Diplomat, where I met him. I found out we are sort of kindred spirits. We both appreciate a good Aaron Sorkin dialogue and are both introverts. Many people find this last part difficult to believe.
We talk about many things: his journey to Australia, why he became interested in International Relations, his experiences at the WTO, how he transitioned to the ICTSD, and how he suffered its demise. This actually turned out to be a blessing in disguise, leading him to become a personality in social media. All this led him to his current position at the Geneva Trade Platform.
We also delve into his latest book, “Why Politicians Lie About Trade... and What You Need to Know About It!” This book, with its unique voice and ability to simplify complex concepts, is a must-read for anyone interested in trade policy.
This was a great conversation, and all the credit goes to Dmitry.
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https://www.explaintrade.com/founder
https://genevatradeplatform.org/about-us/governance/
https://www.canburypress.com/products/why-politicians-lie-about-trade-by-dmitry-grozoubinski-isbn-9781914487118
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About The Rodolfo Rivas Project:
Join me in a quest for the perfect conversation. Chronicling International Geneva and beyond. Currently in season six, and going strong!
Our guests are talented individuals across various fields (lawyers, diplomats, entrepreneurs, academics, filmmakers, etc.). Ranked in the top 10% of podcasts in the world.
Some of our guests include: Dr. Willy Mutunga (former Chief Justice Kenya), Dr. Chang-fa Lo (former Constitutional Court Justice), Dr. Grethel Aguilar (DG of IUCN), Dr. Peter Van den Bossche (fmr. Chairman of the Appellate Body WTO), Jesus Seade (Undersecretary for North America Mexico's MFA), Amb. Angel Villalobos (Mexico to the WTO), Petros Mavoridis (Columbia Law School & CAS Arbitrator), Edward Kwakwa (Assistant DG at WIPO), Howard Stupp (two-time Pan American gold medalist & fmr. Director of Legal Affairs at IOC), Marco Aleman (Assistant DG at WIPO), David Bisbee (DPR Mission of US to the WTO), Lenka Nahlovska (Secretary of the Czech Arbitration Court), Barbara Ramos (Chief Research and Strategies ITC), Ralph Ossa (Chief Economist, WTO), David Zonana (filmmaker), Anna Kazejak (filmmaker), Andreas Koefoed (filmmaker) and Robin Tallendier Co-Founder at Atelier Wen.
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Season 6, Episode 6. Pablo M. Bentes is a partner at Baker McKenzie Geneva and heads the firm's global WTO disputes practice.
I've known Pablo for a while and I even shared his office while at the WTO's Appellate Body. One of the things I was glad to find there was the sense of camaraderie; it was like a big family. So, we had to talk about that, but I wanted to cover much more than that since Pablo has had an exciting career beyond that.
We discussed how he left Brazil to study and his experiences working abroad, eventually leading him to the WTO. We also talked about what led to his decision to leave the WTO, which I found very interesting.
Pablo's successful career is a testament to his hard work, knowledge, and being in the right place at the right time. I had a blast talking to him; he did a great job with the questionnaire.
I am confident you will enjoy our conversation!
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Join me in a quest for the perfect conversation. Chronicling International Geneva and beyond. Currently in season six, and going strong!
Our guests are talented individuals across various fields (lawyers, diplomats, entrepreneurs, academics, filmmakers, etc.). Ranked in the top 10% of podcasts in the world.
Some of our guests include: Dr. Willy Mutunga (former Chief Justice Kenya), Dr. Chang-fa Lo (former Constitutional Court Justice), Dr. Grethel Aguilar (DG of IUCN), Dr. Peter Van den Bossche (fmr. Chairman of the Appellate Body WTO), Jesus Seade (Undersecretary for North America Mexico's MFA), Amb. Angel Villalobos (Mexico to the WTO), Petros Mavoridis (Columbia Law School & CAS Arbitrator), Edward Kwakwa (Assistant DG at WIPO), Howard Stupp (two-time Pan American gold medalist & fmr. Director of Legal Affairs at IOC), Marco Aleman (Assistant DG at WIPO), David Bisbee (DPR Mission of US to the WTO), Lenka Nahlovska (Secretary of the Czech Arbitration Court), Barbara Ramos (Chief Research and Strategies ITC), Ralph Ossa (Chief Economist, WTO), David Zonana (filmmaker), Anna Kazejak (filmmaker), Andreas Koefoed (filmmaker) and Robin Tallendier Co-Founder at Atelier Wen.
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Season 6, Episode 5. Anna Morawiec Mansfield. Legal Counsel at the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
I recently met Anna and was so impressed that I had to invite her to the podcast. Even then, I could not have imagined the amazing conversation we would have. I have been doing this for a while, but a few conversations have really stood out, and this is one of them.
Anna's story is a testament to resilience, determination, and character. Like many immigrants, she has faced numerous challenges, but as Anna herself describes it, overcoming challenges is her and many immigrants' superpower.
Anna tells us about growing up in Poland and moving to the United States. Then, before going to law school, she worked in many places, always with an international outlook, and eventually decided that law school would give her the tools to continue pursuing what she really wanted to do. Then, almost as if she was destined to, she made it to the State Department, which eventually brought her to Geneva. After a few years, she moved to the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). I talked to her a few days after the successful conclusion of the WIPO Treaty on Intellectual Property, Genetic Resources, and Associated Traditional Knowledge.
I was truly inspired by Anna's story, and I look forward to sharing it with you. I can't wait for you to listen to this.
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Join me in a quest for the perfect conversation. Chronicling International Geneva and beyond. Currently in season six, and going strong!
Our guests are talented individuals across various fields (lawyers, diplomats, entrepreneurs, academics, filmmakers, etc.). Ranked in the top 10% of podcasts in the world.
Some of our guests include: Dr. Willy Mutunga (former Chief Justice Kenya), Dr. Chang-fa Lo (former Constitutional Court Justice), Dr. Grethel Aguilar (DG of IUCN), Dr. Peter Van den Bossche (fmr. Chairman of the Appellate Body WTO), Jesus Seade (Undersecretary for North America Mexico's MFA), Amb. Angel Villalobos (Mexico to the WTO), Petros Mavoridis (Columbia Law School & CAS Arbitrator), Edward Kwakwa (Assistant DG at WIPO), Howard Stupp (two-time Pan American gold medalist & fmr. Director of Legal Affairs at IOC), Marco Aleman (Assistant DG at WIPO), David Bisbee (DPR Mission of US to the WTO), Lenka Nahlovska (Secretary of the Czech Arbitration Court), Barbara Ramos (Chief Research and Strategies ITC), Ralph Ossa (Chief Economist, WTO), David Zonana (filmmaker), Anna Kazejak (filmmaker), and Andreas Koefoed (filmmaker).
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Season 6, Episode 4. Marisa Goldsteinis Counsellor at the World Trade Organization (WTO).
Marisa Goldstein is an experienced lawyer who has worked in the Legal Affairs Dvision at the WTO for many years, and she has certainly left her mark.
I have known her since the beginning of my career in International Trade, and she is a well-known and well-liked figure in the community. We have collaborated a couple of times and even raced in the same races.
In our conversation, we delved into her career, law school, international relations, and the fascinating journey that led her to Geneva. We also explored the impactful work she's been doing at the WTO, including the upcoming 22nd edition of the John H. Jackson Moot Court Competition with the European Law Students' Association (ELSA). We discussed the challenges she faced, the lessons she learned, and her advice for aspiring international trade practioners. Her career path is truly inspiring.
My conversation with Marisa was a delightful and insightful experience. I am thrilled to share it with you and I'm sure you'll find it as engaging as I did!
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About The Rodolfo Rivas Project:
Join me in a quest for the perfect conversation. Chronicling International Geneva and beyond. Currently in season six, and going strong!
Our guests are talented individuals across various fields (lawyers, diplomats, entrepreneurs, academics, filmmakers, etc.). Ranked in the top 10% of podcasts in the world.
Some of our guests include: Dr. Willy Mutunga (former Chief Justice Kenya), Dr. Chang-fa Lo (former Constitutional Court Justice), Dr. Grethel Aguilar (DG of IUCN), Dr. Peter Van den Bossche (fmr. Chairman of the Appellate Body WTO), Jesus Seade (Undersecretary for North America Mexico's MFA), Amb. Angel Villalobos (Mexico to the WTO), Petros Mavoridis (Columbia Law School & CAS Arbitrator), Edward Kwakwa (Assistant DG at WIPO), Howard Stupp (two-time Pan American gold medalist & fmr. Director of Legal Affairs at IOC), Marco Aleman (Assistant DG at WIPO), David Bisbee (DPR Mission of US to the WTO), Lenka Nahlovska (Secretary of the Czech Arbitration Court), Barbara Ramos (Chief Research and Strategies ITC), Ralph Ossa (Chief Economist, WTO), David Zonana (filmmaker), Anna Kazejak (filmmaker), Andreas Koefoed (filmmaker) and Robin Tallendier Co-Founder at Atelier Wen.
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Season 7, Episode 10. — Kelly Ann Shaw, Partner at Akin Gump.
I first met Kelly Ann when I was beginning my own work in international trade. At the time, she was my counterpart in the U.S. Delegation, handling disputes and other complex issues. Since then, her career has soared—spanning the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, the U.S. House of Representatives, and even the White House.
We recently reconnected during the WTO Public Forum in Geneva, a gathering of some of the most influential thinkers, policymakers, and practitioners in the field of trade. There, I had the opportunity to sit down with Kelly Ann to discuss her career, her perspectives on the current state of international trade, and what the future may hold. With her wealth of experience and unique vantage point, she brings insights you won’t want to miss.
Beyond her impressive résumé, Kelly Ann is also a warm and engaging conversationalist, with a fascinating life story that makes this conversation both thoughtful and enjoyable.
So, without further ado, here’s my conversation with Kelly Ann.
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Featuring:
Kelly Ann Shaw
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Host:
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