On May 20th, Les will be a speaker for the ITechLaw “Disputes in Space: Mediate and Arbitrate” Webinar. Aerospace is one of the most technically diverse and innovative industries today. Technology development, […]
SVAMC Awards Janet Martinez for her Outstanding Contribution to Technology Dispute Resolution
PALO ALTO, Calif. – November 10, 2020 – Silicon Valley Arbitration & Mediation Center (SVAMC) announced today that Dr. Janet Martinez, Senior Lecturer at Stanford Law School, Director of Stanford’s […]
SVAMC – YP: Field Note on Virtual Proceedings
Thomas Walsh, Sofia Klot, Tim Chen, and Matheus Bastos Oliveira Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer US LLP Our team participated in one of the first virtual merits hearings held under the auspices […]

An Interview with the CEO
Interviews with Our Editors: Arbitrating Silicon Valley Disputes with Lester Schiefelbein, CEO of the Silicon Valley Arbitration & Mediation Center (SVAMC). Read the full interview on the Kluwer Arbitration blog […]

COVID-19 Resources for Arbitration and Mediation Practitioners
With the onset of the Coronavirus – COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020, videoconferencing has taken on new attention and importance for use in technology arbitration proceedings as well […]

International Women’s Day 2020
On March 8th, International Women’s Day, SVAMC would like to recognize the outstanding achievements of women in mediation and arbitration.

Silicon Valley Arbitration and Mediation Center (SVAMC) Coronavirus Advisory – March 2020
In light of ongoing coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreaks in the US and internationally, Silicon Valley Arbitration and Mediation Center (SVAMC) encourages everyone engaged in the technology ADR sector to review and […]
Drinks & Data-Practical Tips for Navigating Cybersecurity and Data Protection in International Arbitration
On January 14th, SVAMC and Morrison & Foerster co-hosted a program titled “Drinks & Data-Practical Tips for Navigating Cybersecurity and Data Protection in International Arbitration.” Programs speakers, listed from left […]
SVAMC First Annual All-Members Meeting
Dear SVAMC Members, As you know, SVAMC conducted its First Annual All-Member Meeting on April 30th at Farella Braun + Martell in San Francisco. With Gary and Chris, I want to thank […]

New Survey Launched by SVAMC on Tech Use and Disputes in Latin America/Caribbean
This survey is designed as a tool to learn more about what technologies are being used in the region and how disputes over these can be resolved more quickly, inexpensively […]