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SUMMARY:Arbitrating Data-related Disputes: New Trends and Perspectives
DESCRIPTION:The Digital Law Center and the WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center invite you to our webinar “Arbitrating Data-related Disputes: New Trends and Perspectives” which will be held  on Tuesday 23 November 2021 at 10.30 – 12.00 pm CET. \nThe event will begin with an overview by Ignacio de Castro (Director\, IP Disputes and External Relations Division\, WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center) and Margarita Kato (Legal Case Manager\, WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center) of the WIPO alternative dispute resolution (ADR) options which may be used by parties in data-related disputes and an explanation of the advantages of ADR. This will be followed by a discussion of data disputes in International Investment Law and Investment Arbitration. Alejandro Garcia (Partner\, Clyde & Co\, London\, UK) will explain how data may be treated as an investment and how data-related disputes can arise in international investment law and investment arbitration. Mary Walker OAM (barrister\, arbitrator\, mediator\, and expert determiner ADR adviser) will then cover the Australian News Media and Digital Platforms Mandatory Bargaining Code and how it may be an ADR model for solving transnational data disputes. Jacques de Werra (Professor of contract law and of intellectual property and Director of the Digital Law Center at the Law School of the University of Geneva) will moderate the session. \nThe webinar will include a Question & Answer session during which audience members may raise questions with the panelists. \nDate & Time\nTuesday\, November 23\, 2021\n10:30am – 12:00pm Central European Time (CET) \nRegister Here \nSpeakers: \n\nIgnacio de Castro: Ignacio de Castro is a Director in the IP Disputes and External Relations Division of the WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center. Ignacio is a Spanish lawyer and an English solicitor and holds an LL.M. degree from King’s College London. Before joining WIPO in 2002\, he practiced with the law firms Baker & McKenzie\, London and Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer\, London in the areas of international arbitration and litigation.\nMargarita Kato: Margarita Kato works at the WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center in Geneva as a Legal Case Manager. Margarita is an English solicitor and obtained a law degree in the UK (LLB\, London School of Economics). Prior to joining the WIPO Center\, she practiced at an international law firm in London and Singapore.\nJacques de Werra: Jacques de Werra is professor of contract law and of intellectual property and Director of the Digital Law Center at the Law School of the University of Geneva\, Switzerland. He holds a doctoral degree from the University of Lausanne\, obtained an LL.M. degree from Columbia Law School in New York City (2001) and passed the New York bar (2002). He practiced IP and corporate law in a leading Swiss business law firm (and also worked in law firms in Brussels and New York). Jacques de Werra has been appointed as visiting professor at various leading universities (Stanford Law School\, Paris 2 – Panthéon Assas\, Catholic University of Louvain\, City University of Hong Kong\, Nagoya University) and will teach at Harvard Law School as visiting professor a course on International IP transactions (in the winter term 2022). Jacques researches\, publishes and consults on various aspects of intellectual property law\, contract law\, particularly on the commercialization of intellectual property assets with the use of transfer of technology\, licensing and franchising\, IT and Internet and digital law. He has developed (scientific and practical) expertise in alternative dispute resolution mechanisms (including arbitration) particularly for IP and technology disputes.\nAlejandro Garcia: Alejandro is a Partner at Clyde & Co and a member of the International Arbitration Group. Alejandro\, first qualified to practise in 2001\, has considerable dispute resolution experience and his practice focuses on international commercial and investment treaty arbitration. Alejandro has acted as counsel in numerous complex\, high-value international arbitrations both ad hoc and under the rules of the major arbitral institutions. These arbitrations have encompassed disputes in a number of sectors\, including intellectual property (IP)\, renewable energy\, oil & gas\,  infrastructure\, defence\, mining and foreign direct investment. Alejandro also sits as an arbitrator and as a World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) panellist. In particular\, he sat as sole arbitrator in two copyright-related arbitrations. Alejandro obtained law degrees in the USA (LLM\, Harvard Law School (Fulbright Scholar)) and Chile (LLB\, University of Chile Law School (summa cum laude/first-class honours)).  He is admitted to practise in England & Wales\, New York and Chile. Alejandro has written extensively on issues of commercial arbitration and investment treaty arbitration. He is the co-author of the first comprehensive book in the English language on the use of international arbitration for the resolution of intellectual property disputes (“International Intellectual Property Arbitration”\, Kluwer Law International\, 2010).\nMary Walker OAM: Barrister\, arbitrator\, mediator\, expert determiner and ADR adviser. Co-Chair of the International Bar Association Mediation Committee\, Chair Law Council of Australia International Law Section and Co-Chair International Arbitration Committee\, Chair Law Council of Australia Federal Litigation and Dispute Resolution ADR Committee\, NBN Panel Arbitrator approved by the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC)\, Certified as  an Investor-State Mediator with CEDR London Internationally Accredited as a Mediator and Mediator Advocate International Mediation Institute\, NSW Supreme Court\, Appointed Mediator ACT Supreme Court\, Singapore International Mediation Centre Panel\, Japan JIMC-Kyoto Mediator. Mary was sponsored by Harvard University to teach mediation with Professor Frank Sander and is a multi-award winning mediator having mediated approximately 5000 matters. Fellow of the Australian Dispute Resolution Association (ADRA)\, awarded for “Outstanding Contribution to Australian Dispute Resolution”\, a member of the ICC Commission on Arbitration and ADR Task Force on ADR and Arbitration Paris\,  Awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) For Service to the Law in 2021.
URL:https://svamc.org/event/arbitrating-data-related-disputes-new-trends-and-perspectives/
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SUMMARY:New York Arbitration Week 2021: SVAMC Panelists Debate Hot Issues Involving Technology Arbitrations
DESCRIPTION:The Prague Rules on the Efficient Conduct of Proceedings in International Arbitration and the publication of arbitration awards by administering organizations are two hot topics in international arbitration. During the 2021 New York Arbitration Week\, world-class neutrals in the high technology area will discuss these issues as they apply to technology arbitrations. \nThe presentation will consist of two debates. The first panel will debate the proposition “Resolved: The Prague Rules Contain Approaches to Experts and the Role of Arbitrators that are Better for Arbitrating Technology Disputes than the IBA Rules of Evidence.” The second panel will debate the proposition “Resolved: Publication of Arbitration Awards by Administrating Organizations is Beneficial to the Arbitration of Technology Disputes.” \nDate & Time\nNovember 18\, 2021\n12:30pm – 1:30pm Pacific\n3:30pm -4:30pm Eastern \nRegistration\nRegister here\nFor a full list of programs taking place during New York Arbitration Week\, click here.  \nPanelists\nAll panelists are on SVAMC’s 2021 Tech List of the world’s leading technology neutrals. \n\nModerator: Thomas D. Halket – Tom is an independent arbitrator and Adjunct Professor at Fordham Law School where he teaches courses on International Arbitration Law\, Commercial Technology\, Licensing and Entrepreneurship. He was previously the partner in charge the Commercial Technology Practice in Bingham McCutchen’s New York office and Co-Chair of the Technology and the Emerging Company Group of Hughes\, Hubbard & Reed LLP. Tom is a past President of the Chartered institute of Arbitrators\, a member of the College of Commercial Arbitrators\, and Chair of the AAA’s Technology Advisory Committee.\nWilliam Baker – Bill is an independent arbitrator and mediator who practices in New York. He is a member of the College of Commercial Arbitrators\, a former adjunct professor at Cardozo Law School where he taught a course on International Arbitration and Mediation and has been listed numerous times in Best Lawyers in America – International Arbitration. He was previously Co-Chair of the International Litigation Committee of the ABA and Chair of the Arbitration Committee of the Intellectual Property Owner’s Association (IPO). Before becoming a full-time arbitrator and mediator\, he practiced with Fish & Neave and the New York offices of Ropes & Gray and Alston & Bird.\nAngela Foster – Certified as a mediator and arbitrator\, Anji Foster has adjudicated over 500 disputes involving patent infringement/validity\, licensing\, commercial and business ventures\, breach of contract\, negligence\, employment discrimination\, trade secret theft\, and trademark and copyright infringement. She is a member of numerous arbitration panels\, including those of the AAA\, CPR\, WIPO\, FINRA\, and ICDR and serves on the AAA’s Council. She is also the immediate past chair of the Dispute Resolution Section of the New Jersey State Bar Association. In addition to her law degree\, she has a PhD in biochemistry and molecular biology.\nDuarte Henriques – Duarte Henriques is a lawyer and arbitrator based in Lisbon – Portugal\, and partner at Victoria Associates. He is a member of several international associations\, including the LCIA\, IBA\, ICC\, and ICCA. He is also on the ICC Task Force on Financial Institutions and International Arbitration and the Task Force on Third-Party Funding in International Arbitration of the International Council for Commercial Arbitration (ICCA) & Queen Mary University of London Law School. He was a member of the working group that drafted the Prague Rules\nCrenguta Leaua – Crenguta Leaua is an experienced arbitrator and a founding partner of the “Leaua Damcali Deaconu Paunescu – LDDP” law firm in Bucharest\, Romania\, which is included in the top 100 law firms specializing in arbitration worldwide by GAR100 – Global Arbitration Review. She is past Vice- President of the ICC International Court of Arbitration and a member of the ICC Commission on Arbitration\, as well as a member of a number of its task forces. Since 2017\, she has been named as a Thought Leader in International Arbitration by Who’s Who Legal. She is author or co-author of 5 books and over 50 articles on topics such as international arbitration\, intellectual property\, construction law\, commercial law\, and corporate law\n\nSVAMC Members Selected As Panelists During 2021 New York Arbitration Week\nWe are also pleased to share that a number of SVAMC members have been selected as panelists to present on a range of exciting and informative programs during the 2021 New York Arbitration Week. \nThe variety of programming offered throughout the week will showcase New York as a leading global seat for international arbitration and center for thought leadership\, and will be presented in a format designed to take advantage of being both online and in person. \nIncluded below is a list of SVAMC member panelists and a link to find out more information about each panel. \nTeresa Garcia-Reyes\, Vice President of Litigation\, Baker Hughes Company will be speaking on the panel\, “Getting it “Right\,” The In-House Counsel’s Roundtable – Discussion on Their Approach to an International Oil & Gas Arbitration. For more information\, click here.  \nMaria Chedid\, Partner\, Arnold & Porter and Ina C. Popova\, Partner\, Debevoise & Plimpton will be speaking on the panel\, “Top 10 Tips on How to Make an Award Work: Lessons from the ICC Scrutiny Process.” For more information\, click here. \nDana MacGrath\, Independent Arbitrator\, MacGrath Arbitration & President\, ArbitralWomen will be speaking on a panel\, “New York Stories: Career Options\, Opportunities and Challenges in International Arbitration.” For more information\, click here.  \nChiann Bao\, Independent Arbitrator\, Arbitration Chambers\, Conna A. Weiner\, FCIArb; Independent Arbitrator and Mediator\, JAMS and Edna R. Sussman; Independent Arbitrator and Mediator\, Sussman ADR will be speaking on a panel\, “Rethinking Non-Adjudicative Dispute Resolution Processes in International Arbitration – Where are We and Where Do We Go from Here?” For more information\, click here.  \nLaura Kaster\, Independent Arbitrator and Mediator and Edna R. Sussman; Independent Arbitrator and Mediator\, Sussman ADR will be speaking on a panel\, “Launch of the Mixed Mode Task Force Papers; Launch of IMI-CCA-Straus Mixed Mode Task Force.” For more information\, click here.  \nIna Popova\, Partner\, Debevoise & Plimpton will be speaking on a panel\, “Jura Novit Curia: (How) Does This Principle Apply in International Arbitration?” For more information\, click here.   \nPaul Cohen\, Independent Arbitrator & Head of International Group\, 4-5 Gray’s Inn Square Chambers will be speaking on a panel\, “Technology in Arbitral Hearings: The Future is Here.” For more information\, click here.  \nAbby Cohen Smutny; Partner and Global Head of International Arbitration Practice\, White & Case LLP will be speaking on a panel “Changing Roles or Changing Robes: Perceptions and Realities of Judicial Experience in International Arbitration.” For more information\, click here.  \n\nTheo Cheng; Independent Arbitrator\, ADR Office of Theo Cheng and Christina Hioureas; Partner\, Foley Hoag will speak on a panel\, “Getting It Right – Choosing the Right Arbitrator.” For more information\, click here.
URL:https://svamc.org/event/new-york-arbitration-week-2021-svamc-panelists-debate-hot-issues-involving-technology-arbitrations/
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211112
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SUMMARY:YSIAC Conference 2021
DESCRIPTION:SVAMC is pleased to sponsor the 2021 YSIAC Conference. For the first time ever\, the conference will be held virtually\, over three days from 9 to 11 November 2021. This year’s conference will feature an exciting series of webinars\, on topics ranging from ESG disputes\, the impact of cryptocurrency\, blockchain and NFTs to a review of the global arbitration landscape in the Americas and Asia-Pacific. Participants can also look forward to gaining new perspectives from the ArbXTalk sessions\, and interactive events such as Speed Conferencing. \nDate & Time\nNovember 9 -11\, 2021 \nJoin YSIAC for the above event on 9 to 11 November at 07:30am CET. Register here. \n 
URL:https://svamc.org/event/ysiac-conference-2021/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211107
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SUMMARY:ABA Section of Dispute Resolution Mediation & Advocacy Skills Institute
DESCRIPTION:SVAMC is proud to be a cooperating sponsor for the ABA Section of Dispute Resolution Mediation & Advocacy Skills Institute. \nThis three-day virtual Institute – for mediators and advocates – will be held November 4-6\, 2021.  The theme is “Mediation Beyond Boundaries: Competencies and Ethics in a Digital World.” Join us to explore new mediation frontiers in a post-pandemic world of technologies and innovations.  Plenaries will include: \n\n\n\n\nEarly Dispute Resolution — Protocols for Smarter Processes & Swifter Outcomes\nEffective Persuasion & Persuasion in Mediated Settlement Negotiations — the Subtle Science Behind Influence!\nODR — The Digital Age of ADR is Here to Stay!\nEthics in the Real World — How the “Fourth Party” Affects Mediation Ethics\nInternational Focus — The Globalization of Mediation\nTechnology-Driven ADR — Marketing & Branding for Results!\n\nFacilitated small group discussions will follow the plenary sessions led by experts in the field. These discussions provide an opportunity for mediators and advocates to interact in small facilitated groups in a unique environment to enhance their skills\, knowledge and understanding of direct negotiation and third-party mediation processes. \n \nDate \nNovember 4-6\, 2021 \nLink to Register
URL:https://svamc.org/event/aba-section-of-dispute-resolution-mediation-advocacy-skills-institute/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211019T090000
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SUMMARY:The Arbitration of Cybersecurity Breach Disputes: Focus on Lawyers
DESCRIPTION:A panel of SVAMC experts will take on a broad range of challenging questions regarding the arbitration of cybersecurity disputes — especially as they impact lawyers. \n\nWhat kinds of cybersecurity breaches are lawyers dealing with?\nWhat are the ethical rules and requirements that apply to a lawyer’s and arbitrator’s obligation to prepare for security breaches?\nHow have client expectations developed for express assurances of cybersecurity protection?\nWhat new demands related to the risk of breach are insurers making of law firms?\nWhat must a lawyer or arbitrator do when a breach occurs?\nHow do claims involving lawyers or arbitrators come to arbitration?\nWhat kinds of agreements are involved (e.g.\, vendor\, financial services\, insurance\, reinsurance\, legal service agreements)?\nWhat can we learn from war stories of those who have fought in the trenches?\n\nTime will be reserved for questions and observations from the audience. \nOur distinguished speakers include SVAMC members: \n\nGary Benton\nStephanie Cohen\nJoseph DeMarco\nJonathan W. Fitch\, Moderator\nSandra A. Jeskie\nSherman Kahn\nMark Morril\n\nDate & Time\nOctober 19\, 2021\n09:00am Pacific\n11:00am Central\n12:00pm Eastern \nRegister Here
URL:https://svamc.org/event/the-arbitration-of-cybersecurity-breach-disputes-focus-on-lawyers/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211018T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211022T170000
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SUMMARY:ABA Section of Dispute Resolution Mediation Week 2021
DESCRIPTION:SVAMC is proud to be a cooperating sponsor for the ABA Section of Dispute Resolution’s Mediation Week. \nThe future is here – registration for Mediation Week 2021 is now OPEN. Click below to reserve your virtual spot for a festive week of mediation programming from October 18-22. \nDo you ever feel like seeing the future would help you solve your problems? Mediation Week 2021 will show how mediation has the power to do just that. Whether you are a seasoned mediator looking for field-specific tips or new to the field and want to learn more\, this lively week of programming will help you map out even clearer paths to resolution. \n \nDate\nOctober 18 – 22\, 2021 \nLink to Register \nRegistration is free to ABA Dispute Resolution Section Members and open to all
URL:https://svamc.org/event/aba-section-of-dispute-resolution-mediation-week-2021/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211014T080000
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SUMMARY:ABA Section of Dispute Resolution Ombuds Day 2021
DESCRIPTION:SVAMC is proud to be a cooperating sponsor for the ABA Section of Dispute Resolution Ombuds Days 2021. \nOmbuds Day 2021 registration is open! This year’s theme is “Ombuds: exploring options to resolve conflict together.” On October 14th\, join ombuds and leaders from the tech\, immigration\, K-12 education\, and long-term care sectors to understand how ombuds help stakeholders resolve problems. \n \nDate\nOctober 14\, 2021 \nLink to Register \nWhile this event is intended for individuals who are not familiar with the ombuds role\, everyone is welcome to register and attend. If you are not an ABA or Section member\, be sure to use the registration discount code provided for a $25 discount (see attached flyer)!  Note: Attendance is limited to 500.
URL:https://svamc.org/event/aba-section-of-dispute-resolution-ombuds-day-2021/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211012T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211012T133000
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SUMMARY:Accelerating Change from our Blind Spots in International Dispute Resolution
DESCRIPTION:SVAMC is proud to participate in this webinar hosted by the California Lawyers Association (CLA). \nWhere are our blind spots when it comes to culture and diversity in international dispute resolution? Arbitration and mediation are processes premised on their constituencies agreeing to resolve future or existing disputes with the assistance of an independent neutral or group of neutrals. In arbitration\, we rely on the arbitrator to fairly decide the merits; in mediation\, we rely on the mediator to facilitate a sound settlement.  A key component in these arrangements is an inherent trust in not only the decision-making systems and rules but also the independent character of all the individuals involved in the dispute resolution process. We continue to reassure and justify to ourselves that our experiences in arbitration and mediation are sufficiently inclusive\, diverse\, reasonable\, substantive\, and even fair. But we need to acknowledge that there is still a gap between where we think we are and where we need to be with these issues. This panel will discuss and challenge our presumptions and provide valuable insight into what we can do individually and collectively to consciously overcome these dispute resolution blind spots. \nSpeakers\n\nAngela Banks\, Professor of Law\, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law\nGary Benton\, Chairman\, SVAMC\nJeffery Daar\, Principal\, Daar & Newman\nReginald Holmes\, Mediator\, Arbitrator and Settlement Counselor\nMimi Lee\, Managing Counsel\, Chevron\nMontserrat Manzano\, Partner\, Von Wobeser y Sierra\nLuan Tran\, Partner\, King & Spaulding\nSteven Andersen (Moderator)\, Vice President\, ICDR\n\nEligible for 1.5 participatory MCLE credits; 1.5 recognition and elimination of bias \nDate & Time\nOctober 12\, 2021\n12:00pm – 1:30pm Pacific \nPricing\nNon-CLA member price: $25\nCLA member price: $15 \nClick here to register
URL:https://svamc.org/event/accelerating-change-from-our-blind-spots-in-international-dispute-resolution/
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SUMMARY:Arbitration and Trade Secrets - Paris Arbitration Week 2021
DESCRIPTION:As part of Paris Arbitration Week 2021\, Silicon Valley Arbitration & Mediation Center (SVAMC) is delighted to invite you to a virtual panel discussion on Arbitration and Trade Secrets. The event\, moderated by Stan Putter will include an excellent line-up of speakers including Sana Belaid\, Senior Counsel at Cisco Systems\, Ignacio de Castro\, Deputy Director of the WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center\, SVAMC Board member Sarah Reynolds\, SVAMC member Patricia Shaughnessy and SVAMC Board member\, Claire Morel De Westgaver. SVAMC CEO\, Les Schiefelbein will provide the welcoming remarks.  \nTopics to include \n\nTypes of trade secrets typically involved in cross-border disputes\nPreservation of trade secret as part of arbitration proceedings generally\nPreservation of trade secret as a ground to object to documents / data production (discovery)\nArbitrating trade secret disputes\n\nDate & Time\nThursday\, September 23\, 2021\n7:30am – 9:30am PT\n10:30am – 12:30pm ET\n4:30pm – 6:30pm CET \n Panelist Bios \nSana Belaïd is a Senior Legal Counsel of the Cisco “Global Strategy Team” and a Member of the ICC International Court of Arbitration. Sana is also a member of the “User Council” of the Swiss Association of Arbitration (“ASA”). Before joining Cisco in 2006\, Sana was a member of the International Arbitration departments of two major international law firms in Paris\, Coudert Frères and White & Case. Sana holds two post-master’s degrees in International Law and in Comparative Law from the Panthéon-Assas University (Paris\, France) and is qualified to practice as a lawyer with the Paris and the Tunis Courts of Appeal. Sana is also an executive coach\, holding a certification from the Coaching Training Institute (CTI) and a qualification from the Organization and Relationship Systems Coaching Institute (ORSC). Sana is a Tunisian national and is based in Dubai (UAE). She is fluent in Arabic\, English and French. \nIgnacio de Castro is the Deputy Director of the WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center. Ignacio is a Spanish lawyer and an English solicitor. Ignacio holds an LL.M degree from King’s College London. Before joining WIPO in 2002\, he was on the legal staff at the United Nations Compensation Commission in Geneva and\, prior to that\, practiced with the law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer\, London in the areas of international arbitration and litigation. Ignacio is a national of Spain. \nStan Putter is a partner with Smallegange Lawyers in Rotterdam\, Chairman of the Dutch Arbitration Association\, CEO of the Court of Arbitration for Art and SVAMC EMEA committee member. Stan runs an international commercial dispute resolution practice. His practice is primarily focused on international arbitration\, (arbitration related) court litigation\, asset recovery and injunction proceedings. He represents clients in arbitrations with seats across the globe and sits as an international arbitrator as chair\, sole arbitrator and co-arbitrator. He has been involved in about 90 arbitrations\, including those administered by the ICC\, LCIA\, ICDR\, WIPO\, SCC\, PCA\, NAI and others. He draws his mandates particularly for clients from the offshore\, energy\, finance\, technology\, petrochemical and construction and engineering industries. \nSarah Reynolds is Managing Partner at Goldman Ismail Tomaselli Brennan & Baum LLP in Chicago\, Sarah represents technology and pharmaceutical companies before domestic and international arbitral bodies\, including ICC\, ICDR\, AAA\, JAMS\, WIPO\, HKIAC\, and SIAC. Those disputes range from complex commercial supply agreements to IP licensing and technology development agreements. \nDr. Patricia Shaughnessy\, a professor at Stockholm University\, specializes in international dispute resolution and commercial law. Until 2019\, Patricia was the Vice-Chair of the Board of the Arbitration Institute of the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce (SCC)\, having served on the Board since 2006\, and was a member of the committees drafting the SCC Rules. She was a government-appointed expert on the legislative committee that proposed the recent revisions to the Swedish Arbitration Act. She serves as arbitrator and expert in international disputes and as consultant in legal development projects. She is a member of the international boards of the Georgian International Arbitration Centre and the Tehran Regional Arbitration Centre.  \nClaire Morel de Westgaver is a dual-qualified arbitration practitioner admitted to practice law in England & Wales and the U.S. (New York)\, and a partner in the International Arbitration team of Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner. She has particular experience of disputes relating to technology\, corporate transactions\, licenses\, cross-border sale or service agreements\, as well as disputes involving cybersecurity\, secrecy and intellectual property issues. Claire practices in both English and French and also sits as an arbitrator.  Claire is a co-chair of the Young Professionals group of the Silicon Valley Arbitration and Mediation Center. \n CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION \nView recording here
URL:https://svamc.org/event/arbitration-and-trade-secrets-paris-arbitration-week-2021/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210912
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210915
DTSTAMP:20260509T014317
CREATED:20210827T191550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210830T143939Z
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SUMMARY:10th Annual Conference of the Atlanta International Arbitration Society
DESCRIPTION:AtlAS at 10: Past\, Present and A Bold New Future For International Arbitration\nSVAMC is pleased to have four members speaking on panels discussing “Tomorrow Land: International ADR in Next Generation Industries.” \nSunday\, September 12\, 2021 \n16:00 – 17:00 ET — Entertainment and Media Disputes\nModerator: Ucheora Onwuamaegbu\, Arent Fox\, SVAMC member \n17:15 – 18:15 ET — Space Law Disputes\nModerator: Les Schiefelbein\, Schiefelbein Global\nDispute Resolution\, SVAMC CEO \n17:15 – 18:15 ET — Life Science & Tech. Disputes\nModerator: Conna Weiner\, JAMS Arbitrator and\nMediator\, SVAMC member\nModerator: Gary Benton\, Gary Benton Arbitration\, SVAMC Chairman \nDownload Program Brochure \nRegister Here \nThe Conference is free but individuals must register.
URL:https://svamc.org/event/10th-annual-conference-of-the-atlanta-international-arbitration-society/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210910
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210911
DTSTAMP:20260509T014317
CREATED:20210907T201354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210907T201354Z
UID:9920-1631232000-1631318399@svamc.org
SUMMARY:SIAC Virtual Congress
DESCRIPTION:SVAMC is pleased to sponsor the 2021 Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) Virtual Congress on September 10\, 2021. \nDate & Time\nFriday\, 10 September 2021\, 9am – 6.00pm (SGT) \nRegistration Link \nDownload Program Brochure
URL:https://svamc.org/event/siac-virtual-congress/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210826T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210826T080000
DTSTAMP:20260509T014317
CREATED:20210813T174223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210813T174223Z
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SUMMARY:TIAC Spotlight Series - Uzbek Arbitration Week
DESCRIPTION:Silicon Valley Arbitration & Mediation Center Young Professionals (SVAMC-YP) is pleased to join Tashkent International Arbitration Centre (TIAC) for a webinar during Uzbek Arbitration Week on “Technology Dispute Resolution and Use of Technology in International Arbitration.” \nSpeakers include \n\nGrant Kim\, SVAMC International Committee\, Vice Chair\, Board of Directors\, Member\nProf. Patricia Shaughnessy\, SVAMC Task Force on Tech Disputes\, Tech Companies and International Arbitration\, Co-Chair\nClaire Morel de Westgaver\, SVAMC YP Steering Committee Member\, Board of Directors\, Member\, TIAC Working Group on Tech Rules\, Member\nSimel Sarialioglu\, SVAMC YP Member\, TIAC Working Group on Tech Rules\, Member\nKevin Cheung\, SVAMC YP Member\, TIAC Working Group on Tech Rules\, Member\nKirsten Teo\, TIAC45 Steering Committee\, Chair\, SVAMC Task Force on Tech Disputes\, Tech Companies and International Arbitration\, Member\n\nDate & Time \nAugust 26. 2021\n7:00am PT/10:00am ET/4:00pm CET/7:00pm UZT \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://svamc.org/event/tiac-spotlight-series-uzbek-arbitration-week/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210817T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210817T110000
DTSTAMP:20260509T014317
CREATED:20210728T164926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210728T164926Z
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SUMMARY:How to Select the Right Arbitrator: Tips from the Experts
DESCRIPTION:Join SVAMC CEO\, Les Schiefelbein and SVAMC Board Member\, Sarah Reynolds for the upcoming JAMS/Loyola webinar on selecting the right arbitrator. \nSelecting the arbitrator is the most important step in an arbitration\, and attorneys often miss or do not know of opportunities to identify the right arbitrator. Hear experts address issues such as: \n\nEvaluating disclosures\nHow to find a “managerial” arbitrator\nHow to read an arbitrator’s resume\nCriteria to look for\, such as diversity\, subject matter or procedural expertise\, and judicial or advocacy experience\nAlternatives to the rank-and-strike procedure\nInterviewing arbitrator candidates\nReviewing arbitrator work pro\n\nSpeakers \n\nLes Schiefelbein\, SVAMC Founder and CEO\, Schiefelbein Global Dispute Resolution\, Silicon Valley\nSarah Reynolds\, SVAMC Board Member and Managing Partner\, Goldman Ismail Tomaselli Brennan & Baum LLP\, Chicago\nWilliam Fitzgerald\, Arbitration Consultant\, Former Commercial Arbitration\, Los Angeles\nSerena Lee\, General Manager\, JAMS\, San Francisco\n\nDate & Time\nTuesday\, August 17\, 20201\n10:00am – 11:00am Pacific\n1:00pm-2:00pm Eastern \n1 hour General MCLE \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://svamc.org/event/how-to-select-the-right-arbitrator-tips-from-the-experts/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210812T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210812T084500
DTSTAMP:20260509T014317
CREATED:20210805T202242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210827T182639Z
UID:9844-1628755200-1628757900@svamc.org
SUMMARY:SVAMC Corporate Counsel ADR Clinic Webinar No. 6 | When Time Is of the Essence: Making Expedited and Emergency Procedures Work for You
DESCRIPTION:The Corporate Counsel Task Force of the Silicon Valley Arbitration and Mediation Center (SVAMC) and Debevoise & Plimpton are pleased to invite you to a series of informal discussions between current and former in-house counsel to share practical insights on planning and managing technology disputes. \nFor our sixth session\, Chiann Bao (Arbitrator) will invite special guests R. Peter Durning\, Jr. (Senior Counsel) and Marek Krasula (Director\, Arbitration and ADR\, North America) to discuss making expedited and emergency procedures work for your business. \nDate & Time\nThursday\, August 12\, 2021\n8:00am-8:45am PDT\n11:00am-11:45am EDT \nREGISTER HERE \nTo view recording\, click here and search by the title to access.
URL:https://svamc.org/event/svamc-corporate-counsel-adr-clinic-webinar-no-6-when-time-is-of-the-essence-making-expedited-and-emergency-procedures-work-for-you/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210629T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210629T101500
DTSTAMP:20260509T014317
CREATED:20210615T200606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210621T192412Z
UID:9819-1624957200-1624961700@svamc.org
SUMMARY:SVAMC-YP Tech Talks: Tech\, Start-ups and Dispute Resolution
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a virtual conference in partnership with the Young Croatian Arbitration Practitioners (YCAP) on Tech\, Start-ups and Dispute Resolution. \n\n6:00 – 6:15pm: Tech Disputes From the Eyes of Counsel and Arbitrator\nClaire Morel de Westgaver\, SVAMC Steering Committee Member and Partner at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner\, London\nEma Vidak Gojković\, Principal\, Vidak Arbitration\, New York\n6:15 – 6:30pm: Dispute Resolution Mechanisms for Start-Ups\nGustavo Moser\, Academic and Practitioner\n6:30 – 6:45pm: Blockchain Arbitration\nSophie Nappert\, Independent Arbitrator at 3VB\, London\n6:45 – 7:00pm: Investing in Start-Ups in Croatia\nHajdi Cenan\, Co-founder and CEO at Airt\, Zagreb\n7:00 – 7:15pm: Legal Regulation of ‘Influencers’ in Croatia and the Western Balkans\nDanica Misojčić\, Senior Associate at Gecić Law\, Belgrade\n\nDate & Time:\nJune 29\, 2021\nUnited States\n9:00am – 10:15am PDT\n12:00pm – 1:15pm EDT\nUK/Europe\n5:00pm – 6:15pm BST\n6:00pm – 7:15pm CEST\n75 minute program via Zoom \nRegister by June 22 to: ycap@ycap.com.hr
URL:https://svamc.org/event/svamc-yp-tech-talks-tech-start-ups-and-dispute-resolution/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210609T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210609T100000
DTSTAMP:20260509T014317
CREATED:20210527T160948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210804T160711Z
UID:9801-1623229200-1623232800@svamc.org
SUMMARY:Arbitrating IP Disputes: How to Anticipate and Manage Them
DESCRIPTION:The Silicon Valley Arbitration and Mediation Center (SVAMC) and Fox Williams are pleased to invite you to a discussion on Arbitrating IP disputes: how to anticipate and manage them. \nA panel of in-house counsel and law firm practitioners will share practical insights on arbitral disputes involving IP rights\, covering issues such as:\n• strategic considerations on when and whether to resort to arbitration\n• emergency relief\n• navigating through various jurisdictions\n• damages issues specific to IP rights. \nModerated by Sarah Lee\, SVAMC Law Firm Coordination Task Force\, Debevoise & Plimpton (Associate) \nSpeakers:\n• Ben Giaretta\, Fox Williams (Partner)\n• James Hargrove\, SVAMC Law Firm Coordination Task Force\, Orrick (Partner)\n• Luciano Filippi\, INEOS Technologies & Catalyst (Head of Legal)\n• Simon Bennett\, Fox Williams (Partner) \nDate & Time\nJune 9\, 2021\n9:00am PDT\n12:00pm EDT\n5:00pm BST \nRegister Here \nKey Takeaways from June 9 Presentation (Karin Troiani)
URL:https://svamc.org/event/arbitrating-ip-disputes-how-to-anticipate-and-manage-them/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210519T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210519T084500
DTSTAMP:20260509T014317
CREATED:20210511T195122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210511T195136Z
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SUMMARY:SVAMC-YP Tech Talk with Benjamin Amaudric du Chaffaut | A View from Big Tech on Trends in Dispute Resolution
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our next SVAMC-YP Tech Talk featuring a discussion with Benjamin Amaudric du Chaffaut\, Deputy General Counsel and Head of Litigation and Law Enforcement at Google France on the topic of “Trends in Dispute Resolution.” \nBenjamin’s practice involves a variety of issues\, from trademark to copyright cases to defamation and privacy lawsuits as well as Internet regulatory matters.  He\, among others\, has handled several cases before the French Supreme Court and the European Court of Justice. Benjamin also handles regulatory matters and investigation from various authorities such as the French Consumer Agency or the French Data Protection agency (CNIL).  Before joining Google in 2008\, Benjamin was an attorney with the French law firm Gaulle Fleurance & Associés and before that\, the French law firm Alain Bensoussan\, specializing in IP and IT law. Benjamin also served as a judge before the Commercial Court of Paris in 2014 (pro bono). The discussion will be moderated by Diana Bowman\, Legal Manager at VINCI Energies and member of the SVAMC-YP Steering Committee. \nThese virtual talks are held regularly for SVAMC-YP members to discuss an issue of interest that has implications for the resolution of technology disputes or the use of technology in arbitration or mediation. Feel free to invite your colleagues/contacts to this event. As these Tech talks are for SVAMC-YP members\, if they want to participate they will first need to register as a member to attend. Membership is free and open to persons under the age of 40 who are involved or have an interest in technology-related business disputes\, including private practitioners\, in-house counsel\, arbitrators and mediators\, academics and students\, and others involved in the high-tech business community. \nDate & Time:\nMay 19\, 2021\nUnited States\n8:00am – 8:45am PDT\n11:00am – 11:45am EDT\nUK/Europe\n4:00pm – 4:45pm GMT\n5:00pm – 5:45pm CET\n45 minute program via Zoom
URL:https://svamc.org/event/svamc-yp-tech-talk-with-benjamin-amaudric-du-chaffaut-of-google-france-a-view-from-big-tech-on-trends-in-dispute-resolution/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210517T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210517T104500
DTSTAMP:20260509T014317
CREATED:20210505T203207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210615T125825Z
UID:9778-1621245600-1621248300@svamc.org
SUMMARY:SVAMC Corporate Counsel ADR Clinic Webinar No. 5 | Results-Focused\, Cost-Effective Management of Your Technology Arbitration
DESCRIPTION:The Corporate Counsel Task Force of the Silicon Valley Arbitration and Mediation Center and Debevoise & Plimpton are pleased to invite you to a series of informal discussions between current and former in-house counsel to share practical insights on planning and managing technology disputes. \nFor our fifth session\, Ina Popova (Debevoise & Plimpton) will invite special guests PD Villarreal (Corporate Chief Litigator and Arbitrator/Mediator) and Steve Smith (Steve Smith ADR) to discuss results-focused\, cost effective management of your technology arbitration. \nDate & Time\nMay 17\, 2021\n10:00am – 10:45am PDT\n1:00pm – 1:45pm EDT \nREGISTER HERE \nTo view recording\, click here and search by the title to access.
URL:https://svamc.org/event/svamc-corporate-counsel-adr-clinic-webinar-no-5-results-focused-cost-effective-management-of-your-technology-arbitration/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210514T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210514T083000
DTSTAMP:20260509T014317
CREATED:20210507T173739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210510T134828Z
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SUMMARY:Dispute Resolution for Blockchain-based Transactions | Roundtable 4
DESCRIPTION:This is the fourth in the inaugural series of roundtables focused on the status of the DLT/blockchain industry\, the legal transactions that arise from it\, and the dispute resolution mechanisms relied upon by users\, developers\, and other parties.  The event will take place on Friday May 14\, 2021 from 16:00 to 17:30 CEST.  We will learn from leading experts in the field about the potential and obstacles related to the development of dispute resolution mechanisms for legal transactions based on DLT/Blockchain technology. The format will be a dynamic exchange among the panelists followed by questions and comments from the audience. \nPanelists: \n\nSophie Nappert\, 3VB (London)\nDavid Mcilwaine\, Pinsent Masons (London)\nShreyas Jayasimha\, Aarna Law (Bangalore)\nTilman Niedermaier\, CMS (Munich)\nJennifer Stolp\, White & Case (Johannesburg)\n\nCo-moderators: \n\nCrenguta Leaua\, LDDP & SVMAC (Bucharest)\nManuel A. Gomez\, FIU Law & SVAMC (Miami)\n\nParticipation in this event is free of charge\, but registration is required. Register here.  \nDate & Time \nFriday\, May 14 2021\n7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. PDT\n10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. EDT\n3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. BST\n4:00 p.m. –  5:30 p.m. CEST
URL:https://svamc.org/event/dispute-resolution-for-blockchain-based-transactions-roundtable-4/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210429T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210429T110000
DTSTAMP:20260509T014317
CREATED:20210420T170807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210420T170807Z
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SUMMARY:Arbitration Solutions for Life Sciences Problems
DESCRIPTION:SVAMC is pleased to sponsor this program hosted by CIArb on arbitration solutions for life sciences problems. Cross-border arbitrations in the life sciences sector have become increasingly common.  This CLE-approved program* will examine common issues that arise in life sciences arbitrations about which arbitrators should be aware using a fact pattern derived from a variety of real-life events. \nPanelists: \nOliver (Ollie) J. Armas\, Hogan Lovells \nJames P. (J.P.) Duffy IV\, FCIArb\, Reed Smith \nHagit Muriel Elul\, Hughes Hubbard \nSherman Kahn\, FCIArb\, Mauriel Kapouytian Woods (SVAMC member) \nMerriann Panarella\, FCIArb\, Independent Arbitrator (SVAMC member) \n Moderator: \nUlyana Bardyn\, FCIArb\, Eversheds Sutherland \nDate & Time\nApril 29\, 2021\n10:00 a.m. PDT\n1:00 p.m. EDT \nFor more information\, please contact info@ciarbny.org
URL:https://svamc.org/event/arbitration-solutions-for-life-sciences-problems/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210426T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210428T090000
DTSTAMP:20260509T014317
CREATED:20210317T004659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210317T004659Z
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SUMMARY:SVAMC Annual Members Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our annual SVAMC Members Meetings taking place on April 27-28\, 2021. \nSVAMC Annual Members Meeting – Part I\n(Asia/Americas/Oceania) \nPlease join us for an SVAMC Annual Members Meeting focused on Asia/Americas/Oceania on the morning of April 27\, 2021\, Asia time (8 a.m. in China/Hong Kong/Singapore/Malaysia and 9 a.m. in Korea/Japan)\, which is the afternoon/evening of April 26 in the Americas (5 p.m. Pacific\, 8 p.m. Eastern). We have talented members throughout Asia\, including China\, Korea\, Japan\, Hong Kong\, Singapore\, Malaysia and India\, as well as New Zealand and Australia. The meeting will feature informal comments from members from many of those regions\, followed by break-out networking sessions so we can get to know each other better. \nRegister for Part I Here \nSVAMC Annual Members Meeting – Part II \n(Europe and the Americas) \nPlease join us for an SVAMC Annual Members Meeting on April 28\, 2021 from 8:00 to 9:00 AM PT. Catch up on new development highlights with a geographic focus on Europe and the Americas. Crenguta Leaua (Europe)\, Claire Morel de Westgaver (UK)\, Duarte Henriques (Europe)\, Prof. Manuel Gomez (Latin America)\, Peter Ruby (Canada)\, and Richard Ziegler (USA) will each briefly highlight select technology arbitration issues in their countries or regions. In the final 30 minutes of the program we will break out into small groups for socializing and discussion on technology arbitration topics. Barbara Reeves and Jonathan Fitch will co-moderate the programs. \nRegister for Part II Here\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Please note that these meetings are for members. If you would like to attend these meetings but are not yet a member\, please register as a member. Find out more about our membership here. 
URL:https://svamc.org/event/svamc-annual-members-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210422T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210422T100000
DTSTAMP:20260509T014317
CREATED:20210413T202211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210413T202211Z
UID:9754-1619082000-1619085600@svamc.org
SUMMARY:Clean Energy and International Commercial Arbitration
DESCRIPTION:Co-sponsored by SVAMC-YP and Stanford Law School’s Gould Center\, CIArb North America’s Young Members Group will be hosting a series of webinars in April\, May\, and June on “Climate Change\, Decarbonisation\, and International Dispute Resolution.” \nThe series will bring together leading practitioners\, in-house counsel\, and experts to discuss the nexus between climate change law/policy and international dispute resolution practice. \nThe three\, 1-hour webinars will cover: \n\n“Clean Energy and International Commercial Arbitration” (April 22)\n“Climate Policy\, Investment Treaties\, and Investor-State Dispute Settlement” (May 20)\n “The Paris Agreement\, Sustainability\, and Climate Change Disputes” (June 17)\n\nMore details about the webinar series and registration for the “Clean Energy and International Commercial Arbitration” webinar on April 22 is now open via the link here.  \nDate & Time:\nApril 22\, 2021\n9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. PDT\n12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. EDT
URL:https://svamc.org/event/clean-energy-and-international-commercial-arbitration/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210419
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210424
DTSTAMP:20260509T014317
CREATED:20210319T162943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210325T155902Z
UID:9713-1618790400-1619222399@svamc.org
SUMMARY:CPR\, CEDR & SVAMC Advanced Mediation Skills Training
DESCRIPTION:Silicon Valley Arbitration & Mediation Center (SVAMC) is proud to sponsor this Fast Track to International CEDR Accreditation course and offer a special discount to SVAMC and YP members. During 4 days\, not only do you receive extensive coaching\, but also a detailed one-to-one personal feedback from senior practicing mediators. \n4-day course outline to be held on April 19\, 20\, 22\, and 23\, with a break on Wednesday\, April 21: \n\nSkills Refresher: Focus on a refresher of the key skills of an effective mediator\nSkills to Mediate Internationally: This day explores the additional skillset required to effectively mediate an international dispute\nCoaching Day: Coaching day using one case throughout the whole day\, with private 1-2-1 feedback\nAssessment Day: All participants assessed for CEDR accreditation based on role play. 1-2-1 feedback continues\n\nTrainers: Heather Allen\, Wolf von Kumberg\, Susanne Schuler and James South. (Bios in sidebar) \nCost: US$3\,995\n$2\,995 for CPR Institute members and CPR Neutrals\, and Silicon Valley Arbitration and Mediation Center members \nPayment can only be made in US Dollars. \nTo Register\, please contact Chris Silva at csilva@cpradr.org. \nThis course has been approved for 28.5 NY CLE Skills and 1.5 NY CLE Ethics. This course is non-transitional. CA CLE pending. \nThe CPR Institute has been certified by the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board as an Accredited Provider of continuing legal education in the State of New York. CPR is a nonprofit organization. Under financial hardship guidelines\, at its discretion\, CPR may waive the fee for attorneys who demonstrate that they are not currently employed (not retirees). CPR may also provide a special discounted price to attorneys\, full time judges and administrative law judges practicing in the nonprofit and public sectors full time. Upon registration\, we ask you to make a deposit of $250 to guarantee your place. Unless otherwise specified in your confirmation or training description\, you may cancel up to seven (7) days prior to the scheduled training day to receive a full refund – less the $250 deposit. After that time\, your refund is forfeited. Substitutions are freely accepted (i.e.\, you can send someone else from your organization as a substitute). CPR reserves the right to cancel any class due to low enrollment. \nResources \nView Flyer Here (registration information is contained in the flyer)\nParticipant Programme
URL:https://svamc.org/event/cpr-cedr-svamc-advanced-mediation-skills-training/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210416T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210416T130000
DTSTAMP:20260509T014317
CREATED:20210401T174926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210401T174926Z
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SUMMARY:ABA Annual Dispute Resolution Conference | Exercising Opportunities for Control in Technology Arbitrations
DESCRIPTION:A program with four experienced and diverse arbitrators\, all of whom are members of the Silicon Valley Arbitration & Mediation Center’s (SVAMC) 2021 Tech List will participate in a panel during the ABA’s Annual Dispute Resolution Conference. They will present and discuss techniques and new methods for making arbitrations involving science\, technology and underlying intellectual property more effective\, practical and efficient for the parties. A key goal of the business lawyer is to help clients identify and manage risks associated with the deal\, particularly those with the highest probability of occurring and having a significant impact.  Flowing out of the deal\, where elements of control are so important for minimizing and allocating risks\, arbitration is a logical extension of that planning\, presenting opportunities for both the parties and arbitrators to exercise control to make the process more effective – if they choose to do so. Relying on arbitration\, the parties can design a dispute resolution procedure that meets their needs.  Arbitration can be effective\, in particular\, for resolving commercial disputes involving technology and science (e.g.\, life sciences\, medical devices\, computer technology\, software\, and other technologies involving engineering). \nThe program will address some of the most innovative structures\, methods and techniques that can be used to re-think and refine arbitration as a dispute resolution alternative\, particularly for disputes involving science\, technology and IPRs.  The panel will discuss arbitration methods and techniques that are especially useful for technology-based arbitrations including choosing a panel with expertise; developing a procedural road map and timelines for the case; addressing confidentiality; options for taking expert testimony; defining technical terms and providing tutorials on science; managing discovery; phased approach / motion practice and interim awards to narrow issues and provide feedback to parties; other case management techniques to permit procedural flexibility and scope to exercise fair and practical control during arbitral process. \nDate & Time\nFriday\, April 16\n12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. PDT\n3:00 p.m. -4:00 p.m. EDT \nSpeakers \n\nChristopher Gibson\, Moderator\nSuffolk University Law School\nBoston\, MA\nDeborah Coleman\nColeman Law LLC\nCleveland\, OH\nMichael Diamant\nTaft Stettinius &Hollister LLP\nCleveland\, OH\nHon. Joshua Martin III\nPotter Anderson & Corroon\nWilmington\, DE\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://svamc.org/event/aba-annual-dispute-resolution-conference-exercising-opportunities-for-control-in-technology-arbitrations/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210416T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210416T073000
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SUMMARY:Legal Transactions Based on DLT/Blockchain Technology\, the Current Regulatory Framework and Challenges (Part II)
DESCRIPTION:This is the fourth in a series of roundtables focused on the current status of the DLT/blockchain industry\, the legal transactions that arise from it\, and the dispute resolution mechanisms relied upon by users\, developers and other parties. The event will take place on Friday 16 April 2021 from 1:00pm – 2:30pm UTC. We will learn from leading experts in the field about legal transactions based on DLT/Blockchain technology\, the current and emerging regulatory framework and challenges. The format will be a dynamic exchange among the panelists followed by questions and comments from the audience. \nPanelists \n\nBacon Lee\, Clyde & Co LLP\nYanina Petrovskaya\, RLP Consulting AG\nMarc Powers\, Florida International University\nFelix Prümmer\, UBS\nBen Yates\, 100x Group\nHu Ke\, Jingtian & Gongcheng & SVAMC (Co-moderator)\nOlga Hamama\, V29 Legal & SVAMC (Co-moderator)\n\nRegistration information will be available soon. 
URL:https://svamc.org/event/legal-transactions-based-on-dlt-blockchain-technology-the-current-regulatory-framework-and-challenges-part-ii/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210414T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210414T083000
DTSTAMP:20260509T014317
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SUMMARY:SVAMC YP Tech Talk with Lise Alm of the SCC | Digital Platforms and Online Dispute Resolution - Challenge or Opportunity?
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our next SVAMC-YP Tech Talk featuring a discussion with Lise Alm on “Digital Platforms and Online Dispute Resolution – Challenge or Opportunity?”  \n \nLise is a lawyer and business developer with a background in the tech community. She is Head of Business Development at the Arbitration Institute of the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce (SCC) working with innovation\, product development and communication. Her role includes analysing the future of international dispute resolution with a special focus on the intersection between dispute resolution and emerging technologies. \n  \nThe talk will be moderated by SVAMC-YP Co-Chair\, Claire Morel de Westgaver\, Partner in Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner’s London office. \nThese virtual talks are held regularly for SVAMC-YP members to discuss an issue of interest that has implications for the resolution of technology disputes or the use of technology in arbitration or mediation. Feel free to invite your colleagues/contacts to this event. As these Tech talks are for SVAMC-YP members\, if they want to participate they will first need to register as a member to attend. Membership is free and open to persons under the age of 40 who are involved or have an interest in technology-related business disputes\, including private practitioners\, in-house counsel\, arbitrators and mediators\, academics and students\, and others involved in the high-tech business community. \nDate & Time\nApril 14\, 2021 \n\n\n\nUnited States\n8:00am – 8:30am PDT\n11:00am – 11:30pm EDT\nEurope\n5:00pm – 5:30pm CET\n30 minute program via Zoom\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://svamc.org/event/svamc-yp-tech-talk-with-lise-alm-of-the-scc-digital-platforms-and-online-dispute-resolution-challenge-or-opportunity/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210409T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210409T073000
DTSTAMP:20260509T014317
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SUMMARY:Legal Transactions Based on DLT/Blockchain Technology\, the Current Regulatory Framework and Challenges (Part I)
DESCRIPTION:This is the third in a series of roundtables focused on the current status of the DLT/blockchain industry\, the legal transactions that arise from it\, and the dispute resolution mechanisms relied upon by users\, developers and other parties. The event will take place on Friday 9 April 2021 from 1:00pm – 2:30pm UTC. We will learn from leading experts in the field about legal transactions based on DLT/Blockchain technology\, the current and emerging regulatory framework and challenges. The format will be a dynamic exchange among the panelists followed by questions and comments from the audience. \nPanelists \n\nBacon Lee\, Clyde & Co LLP\nYanina Petrovskaya\, RLP Consulting AG\nMarc Powers\, Florida International University\nFelix Prümmer\, UBS\nBen Yates\, 100x Group\nHu Ke\, Jingtian & Gongcheng & SVAMC (Co-moderator)\nOlga Hamama\, V29 Legal & SVAMC (Co-moderator)\n\nDate & Time\nFriday\, 9 April 2021\n6:00 a.m. – 7:30 a.m. PDT\n9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. EDT\n1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. UTC\n2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. BST\n3:00 p.m. –  4:30 p.m. CEST \nRegister Here
URL:https://svamc.org/event/legal-transactions-based-on-dlt-blockchain-technology-the-current-regulatory-framework-and-challenges-part-i/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210330T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210330T124500
DTSTAMP:20260509T014317
CREATED:20210325T161904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210615T125904Z
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SUMMARY:SVAMC Corporate Counsel ADR Clinic Webinar No. 4 | Strategic Tips for Arbitrator Selection in Technology Cases
DESCRIPTION:The Corporate Counsel Task Force of the Silicon Valley Arbitration and Mediation Center (SVAMC) and Debevoise & Plimpton are pleased to invite you to a series of informal discussions between current and former in-house counsel to share practical insights on planning and managing technology disputes. \nFor our fourth session\, Mark Morril (MorrilADR) will invite special guests Kai-Uwe Karl (GE Renewable Energy) and Sonia Farber (Kluk Farber) to discuss strategic tips for arbitrator selection in technology cases. \nDate & Time\nTuesday\, March 30\, 2021\n12:00pm-12:45pm PDT\n3:00pm – 3:45pm EDT \nRegister Here \nTo view recording\, click here and search by the title to access.
URL:https://svamc.org/event/svamc-corporate-counsel-adr-clinic-webinar-no-4-strategic-tips-for-arbitrator-selection-in-technology-cases/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210326T124500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210326T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T014317
CREATED:20210302T204002Z
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SUMMARY:International Arbitration Doctrinal Foundation and Practical Applications in 2021
DESCRIPTION:Silicon Valley Arbitration & Mediation Center is proud to sponsor the Santa Clara Journal of International Law 2021 Symposium.  Thematically\, this event is focused on three broad topics: \n\nThe doctrine and theoretical basics of international arbitration\nThe procedural basics and best practices in international arbitration\nThe practical applications of international arbitration in key industries including\, Energy\, IP/Tech\, and Construction/Engineering. The keynote speaker\, Ms. Chiann Bao\, will tie the event together with a speech on the challenges and opportunities for international arbitration practitioners as we look forward to 2021 and beyond.\n\nDue to the circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic\, this event will take the form of a Zoom webinar. \nThis event will qualify for Continuing Legal Education (CLE): 5 hours \n \nDate & Time\nMarch 26\n12:45 pm – 8:00pm (PST) \nRegister Here
URL:https://svamc.org/event/international-arbitration-doctrinal-foundation-and-practical-applications-in-2021/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210324T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210324T124500
DTSTAMP:20260509T014317
CREATED:20210317T232900Z
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SUMMARY:SVAMC Corporate Counsel ADR Clinic Webinar No. 3 | Internal and External Disagreements: Is Resolving Them Really Different?
DESCRIPTION:The Corporate Counsel Task Force of the Silicon Valley Arbitration and Mediation Center (SVAMC) and Debevoise & Plimpton are pleased to invite you to a series of informal discussions between current and former in-house counsel to share practical insights on planning and managing technology disputes. \nFor our second session\, Mike Lampert (LampertADR) will invite special guest Erin Gleason Alvarez (Gleason Alvarez ADR) and Bill Crosby (Interpublic Group) to discuss the difference in resolving internal and external disagreements. \nDate & Time\nWednesday\, March 24\, 2021\n12:00pm – 12:45pm PDT\n3:00pm – 3:45pm EDT \nRegister Here \nAccess Recording Here
URL:https://svamc.org/event/svamc-corporate-counsel-adr-clinic-webinar-no-3-internal-and-external-disagreements-is-resolving-them-really-different/
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