Young Institute of Modern Arbitration (Young IMA) is a platform for young professionals in alternative dispute resolution based in Russia and abroad.

Young IMA Mission

To promote and advance the use of alternative dispute resolution methods in Russia and abroad

To establish a cohesive and collaborative community of young professionals in alternative dispute resolution

To access career support and broaden professional opportunities

To foster communication and exchange between Russian and international alternative dispute resolution communities of young professionals

Young IMA Co-Chairs

• Young IMA is led by its Co-Chairs, who set the community’s development priorities and coordinate its key projects and initiatives.
• Their responsibilities include launching and overseeing Young IMA projects, engaging participants in the community’s activities, supporting project teams, and developing cooperation with Russian and international organizations.
• The Co-Chairs also represent Young IMA in its engagement with the wider professional community and help create new opportunities for the professional and career development of its members.

• Ellina Izotkina

  Head of the Council of Young Institute of Modern Arbitration (YIMA), advisor in the practice of international litigation and sanctions regulation, LEVEL Legal Services

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• Stepan Sultanov

  Partner at KIAP, Head of the International Commercial Arbitration Practice at KIAP Law Firm
• Stanislava Sosnina

  Head of the Dispute Resolution Department at JSC ROSATOM ENERGY INTERNATIONAL
• Mikhail Bychikhin

  Counsel, Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP
• Darya Zavershinskaya

  A lawyer specializing in dispute resolution at the law firm “Monastyrsky, Zyuba, Stepanov & Partners”