Episode 140

International Arbitration in Germany, Cultural Gaps, and the Work Experience Advantage with Marlene Wette

April 20, 2026 00:20:49

This week on Studying Law Around the World, I had the pleasure of hosting Marlene Wette, a Senior Associate at BODENHEIMER in Germany. Marlene specializes in international arbitration and cross-border litigation. She holds an LL.M. from the University of Amsterdam and has acted as counsel, tribunal secretary, and arbitrator in cases spanning from Vancouver to Dubai.In this episode, we discuss how to bridge the gap between different legal cultures, the strategic advantage of sitting as a tribunal secretary, and the critical interpersonal skills that artificial intelligence will never be able to replace.