Afsana Gibson-Chowdhury is a trailblazing figure in the field of alternative dispute resolution, recognized as the founder of ‘Gibson Chowdhury Mediation’. Afsana addresses workplace discrimination with specialized knowledge and expertise concerning human rights violations. She facilitates multiparty dialogues and mediated processes on anti-Black, anti-Indigenous, Islamophobia, anti-Semitism and all forms of hate. She also mediates civil and commercial disputes, including employment, property and contract disputes. Afsana has facilitated many dialogues and mediated processes for clients, including Universities, education Boards, local communities, religious organizations, law firms, charities, music and theatre companies and countless corporate organizations.  Prior to launching her mediation practice, Afsana enjoyed several years working as a successful lawyer in England and Wales, where she was called to the Bar and the Roll of Solicitor in 2007 and 2010 respectively. As a civil trial litigator, Afsana represented clients in Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice and Public Liability lawsuits. A respected figure in the international mediation community, Afsana is a member of the International Academy of Mediators’ DEI committee. In this capacity, she actively contributes to developing tools aimed at dismantling gender and racial barriers for lawyers and mediators. Afsana’s commitment to education is reflected in her creation of Continuing Legal Education (CLE) programs on Equity Diversity and Inclusion and intercultural communications and regularly speaks on these topics to global audiences.

Areas of Expertise: Human Rights, workplace discrimination, religious conflicts, civil, commercial, dialogues, restorative processes, educator, facilitator, anti-Black and anti-Indigenous discrimination
Country of Origin: England
Country of Residence: Canada/England
Languages: English, Bangla