In this episode of International Law Talk Kiran Nasir Gore, Associate Editor of Kluwer Arbitration Blog, interviews Abby Cohen Smutny, Global Head of White & Case’s International Arbitration Practice. Abby discusses the value of professional extra-circular activities to practitioners to maintain perspective on arbitral procedure and practice more broadly. She provides her perspectives on the Task Force’s substantive mandate and goals, highlighting tensions central to practice in a growing and maturing field. Learn more about ICCA and the ICCA Task Force on Standards of Practice in International Arbitration. This podcast episode is part of International Law Talk. Wolters Kluwer will bring you insightful analysis, commentary and discussion from thought leaders and experts on current topics in the field of International Arbitration, IP Law, International Tax Law, Competition Law and other international legal fields. Music tune: Scuba, Metre. #internationallawtalk