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Team and Coaches

The Team

Our team’s mission for the ICC Mediation Competition is to promote the spirit of collaboration, dialogue, and empathy in conflict resolution. We aim to develop a deeper understanding of diverse perspectives and enhance our communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills through real-life mediation scenarios. By embracing professionalism, respect, and creativity, we strive to find mutually beneficial solutions that reflect fairness and understanding. Our ultimate goal is to contribute to a culture of peace, where dialogue replaces discord and mediation becomes a bridge between differences.

 

Elias Barret is 21 years old and a French law student who recently completed his bachelor’s degree in private law at the University of Tours. He is currently spending a year at the University of Marburg before beginning his master’s studies. Participating in the ICC Mediation Competition is a great opportunity for him to put his legal background into practice in an international environment. Through this experience, he aims to strengthen his communication and negotiation skills, an essential asset for his ambition to become a lawyer.

Maria Böhm is studying law in her third semester at the University of Marburg. She is excited meeting new international students and having an intercultural exchange during the ICC Mediation Competition. Further, she is looking forward to get a professional look into mediation and develop a wide skill set.

Ambareen Farid is a dedicated and conscientious individual from Assam, India, deeply committed to promoting cultural representation, peace, and social equity. She is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Peace and Conflict Studies at the University of Kent, an interdisciplinary program that explores conflict resolution, human rights law, international diplomacy, and global security. As part of this dual-degree program, she is in her second year at the University of Marburg in Germany, further strengthening her academic foundation in international peacebuilding and conflict management.

 

Andreas A. D. Liess is a 23-year-old German mathematics student at the University of Marburg, currently finalizing his bachelor’s degree with a semester abroad at Kyungpook National University in South Korea under the Global Korea Scholarship. He works part-time at PwC in AI Business Transformation, automating audit processes with LLMs and LangChain frameworks, and has led AI prototyping projects that translate technical innovations into measurable efficiency gains for auditing teams. Participating in the ICC Mediation Competition allows him to blend his analytical precision with real-time negotiation under pressure – an extension of the stakeholder coordination and intercultural strategy he applies in hackathons and professional settings. He aims to sharpen his ability to uncover hidden value in complex disputes, particularly those involving technology, data rights, and digital infrastructure, while contributing a global perspective shaped by his experiences across Europe and Asia.

The Coaches

for the Marburg Team for the 21st ICC Mediation Competition 2025/26 are Ricardo Walldorf-Correll and Xueqian Wang.

Ricardo Walldorf-Correll completed his Master’s degree in Media and Cultural Practices at the University of Marburg. He participated in the 17th ICC International Commercial Mediation Competition, followed by the first European mediation training in 2022. After starting his professional career in Japan, Ricardo is now working as a consultant for change management and is looking forward to supporting and coaching the upcoming team.

Xueqian Wang is a PhD student in law at the University of Marburg, where she also completed her LL.M. after earning her LL.B. at Wuhan University. During her LL.M. studies in Marburg, she participated as a team member in the 16th ICC International Commercial Mediation Competition. Following this experience, she returns as a coach to support the upcoming team with her intercultural perspective and her background in law.