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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210812T080000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210629T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210629T101500
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210609T090000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210519T080000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210517T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210517T104500
DTSTAMP:20260509T023656
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210615T125825Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210514T070000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210429T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210429T110000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210426T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210428T090000
DTSTAMP:20260509T023656
CREATED: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
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210419
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210424
DTSTAMP:20260509T023656
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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
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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:20260509T023656
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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:20260509T023656
CREATED:20210331T194232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210331T194232Z
UID:9738-1617948000-1617953400@svamc.org
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:20260509T023656
CREATED:20210325T161904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210615T125904Z
UID:9729-1617105600-1617108300@svamc.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210326T124500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210326T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T023656
CREATED:20210302T204002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210302T204002Z
UID:9620-1616762700-1616788800@svamc.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210324T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210324T124500
DTSTAMP:20260509T023656
CREATED:20210317T232900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210331T154603Z
UID:9707-1616587200-1616589900@svamc.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210319T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210319T083000
DTSTAMP:20260509T023656
CREATED:20210312T201544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210318T165846Z
UID:9679-1616137200-1616142600@svamc.org
SUMMARY:Mapping the Deployment and Potential of the DLT/blockchain in Non-Financial Industries and Sectors | Roundtable 2
DESCRIPTION:This is an invitation to participate in a series of virtual roundtables organized by the Working Group on Dispute Resolution in International Blockchain-based Transactions of the Silicon Valley Arbitration and Mediation Center (SVAMC). \nThe next roundtable in the series\, which will examine Mapping the Deployment and Potential of the DLT/blockchain in Non-Financial Industries and Sectors will take place on Friday 19 March 2021 from 14:00 to 15:30 UTC.  We will learn from leading experts in the field about real-life applications of DLT/Blockchain (not possibilities\, but concrete experiences)\, which organizations in the non-financial sector are using Blockchain technology and how.  The format will be a dynamic exchange among the panelists followed by questions and comments from the audience. \nPanelists: \n\nAlmudena de la Mata\, Blockchain Intelligence\nPat O’Meara\, Inveniam Capital Partners\nShola Oyewole\, United Therapeutics\nJing Qian\, Rivtower\nCornel Vintila\, Aurachain\nKarl Hennessee\, Airbus & SVAMC (co-moderator)\nUcheora Onwuamaegbu\, ArentFox & SVAMC (co-moderator)\n\nThe two ensuing roundtables will\, respectively\, focus on (1) legal transactions that are based on DLT/blockchain technology (i.e.\, smart contracts\, tokens/crypto assets in general)\, the current legal framework and challenges faced by DLT/blockchain; and (2) new developments and improvement of existing dispute resolution mechanisms relied upon by developers and users of  DLT/blockchain technology. Registration will be made available soon for these roundtables.\n\nParticipation in the virtual roundtables is free of charge\, but registration is required:\n\n19 March 2021 (14:00 – 15:30 UTC): Mapping the Deployment and Potential of the DLT/blockchain in Non-Financial Industries and Sectors – Register here\n2 April 2021 (14:00 – 15:30 UTC): Legal Transactions based on DLT/Blockchain Technology (i.e. smart contracts\, tokens/crypto assets in general)\, the Current Regulatory Framework and Challenges\n16 April 2021 (14:00 – 15:30 UTC): Dispute Resolution Mechanisms and DLT/Blockchain Technology (i.e. smart contracts\, tokens/crypto assets in general)– current situation of the existing dispute resolution mechanisms\, their potential improvement\, and recent developments \n\nDate & Time | Roundtable No. 2\nFriday\, 19 March 2021\n7:00am – 8:30am PST\n10:00am – 11:30am EST\n2:00pm  – 3:30pm UTC
URL:https://svamc.org/event/mapping-the-deployment-and-potential-of-the-dlt-blockchain-in-non-financial-industries-and-sectors-roundtable-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210317T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210317T090000
DTSTAMP:20260509T023656
CREATED:20210311T022346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210311T022426Z
UID:9675-1615968000-1615971600@svamc.org
SUMMARY:USC Gould Center for Dispute Resolution Fifth Annual Symposium - Bridging the Common and Civil Law Chasm (Webinar 1)
DESCRIPTION:USC Gould School of Law and JAMS are pleased to invite you to our Fifth Annual Symposium. \nOur Annual International Arbitration Symposium for 2020 was postponed on account of the Covid-19 pandemic.  We offer\, in its place\, a series of three webinars covering the planned topics from last year.  Each will run about two hours and will be free to attendees. \nWe have added a networking session immediately following each webinar – each panelist will conduct a separate break-out session on a selected topic for about 45 minutes following the main program.  This is an opportunity to interact in smaller groups with our panelists and other attendees. \nWebinar 1  \nSettlement Promotion by International Arbitrators – Convergence of Systems or the Eternal Divide? \nMarch 17\, 2021 at 8:00 a.m. Pacific/11:00 a.m. Eastern/4:00 p.m. London/11:00 p.m. Singapore \nModerated breakout sessions to follow panel presentations \nCA and NY CLE credit will be provided \nWelcome and Opening Remarks \nRichard Chernick\, Mediator and Arbitrator\, JAMS – Los Angeles\, USA\nSymposium Chair\, Judith O. Hollinger ADR Advisory Board \nKeynote and Second Annual Dorothy Nelson Lecture \nHonoring Judge Dorothy Nelson\, a Senior Judge of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals\, where she has served since 1979. She is the former dean of the Gould School of Law (1969-1979) and was a professor of law at the law school (1957-1979). Judge Nelson founded the Western Justice Center in 1987 and continues to be instrumental in its growth and considerable success. She is a true pioneer in the field of mediation and ADR. \nKlaus Peter Berger\, Arbitrator & Professor\, University of Cologne – Cologne\, Germany \nModerator \nNathan O’Malley\, Partner & Head of International Litigation and Arbitration\, Musick Peeler – Los \nPanelists \nGrant Kim\, SVAMC Member\, Partner\, LimNexis – San Francisco\, USA \nNhu-Hoang Tran Thang\, Senior Associate\, Peter & Kim – Geneva\, Switzerland \nRogier Schellaars\, Partner\, Van Doorne – Amsterdam\, Netherlands \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://svamc.org/event/usc-gould-center-for-dispute-resolution-fifth-annual-symposium/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210316T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210316T144500
DTSTAMP:20260509T023656
CREATED:20210309T170330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210331T154730Z
UID:9670-1615903200-1615905900@svamc.org
SUMMARY:SVAMC Corporate Counsel ADR Clinic Webinar No. 2 | What Does a Mediator Add That the Parties Can't Do Themselves
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\, Les Schiefelbein (CEO of SVAMC\, formerly at Lockheed Martin) will invite special guest Liz Chung (Microsoft Korea) and Ken Korea (formerly at Samsung) to discuss how a mediator can add value to a technology dispute. \nDate & Time\nTuesday\, March 16\, 2021\n2:00pm – 2:45pm PDT\n5:00pm – 5:45pm EDT \nREGISTER HERE \nAccess Recording Here
URL:https://svamc.org/event/svamc-corporate-counsel-adr-clinic-webinar-no-2-what-does-a-mediator-add-that-the-parties-cant-do-themselves/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210316T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210318T170000
DTSTAMP:20260509T023656
CREATED:20210209T195632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210218T170207Z
UID:9586-1615894200-1616086800@svamc.org
SUMMARY:Venture Summit Virtual Connect West
DESCRIPTION:Silicon Valley Arbitration and Mediation Center (SVAMC) is pleased to sponsor the Venture Summit Virtual Connect West. A highly productive venture conference\, Venture Summit Virtual Connect West will bring together over 1\,500 VCs\, Corporate VCs\, Angel Investors\, ‎Industry executives and founders of venture backed\, emerging and early stage companies; will feature ‎One-on-One networking (online)\, more than 150 VCs as speakers/ judges; Venture panels\, startup workshops\, presentations by more than 100 Top Innovators and ‎Keynotes. \nSpecial Offer: \nSVAMC has made a special arrangement for our network to receive a unique discount of an additional 20% off the existing “early bird” savings extended until February 18. This conference will be attended by the best people in the industry. Please register early to avoid disappointment.  \nRegister Today & Save Click here http://bit.ly/3tcCXF4 . (Use promo code “SVAMCVIP”)
URL:https://svamc.org/event/venture-summit-virtual-connect-west/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210310T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210310T120000
DTSTAMP:20260509T023656
CREATED:20210222T134823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210222T134823Z
UID:9612-1615374000-1615377600@svamc.org
SUMMARY:Views from the Frontlines: Hot Topics in International Arbitration for 2021
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to attend a virtual CLE Seminar on “Views from the Frontlines: Hot Topics in International Arbitration for 2021” hosted by White & Case LLP\, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators\, Omni Bridgeway\, and Silicon Valley Arbitration & Mediation Center. \nThis live CLE webinar will discuss emerging issues and trends that will shape international arbitration over the following year. \nThe webinar will include a live Q&A session. \nModerator: \n\nMarcio Vasconcellos\, Musick Peeler\n\nPanelists: \n\nBrody Greenwald\, White & Case LLP\, SVAMC Member\nNilufar Hossain\, Omni Bridgeway\, SVAMC Member\nYasmine Lahlou\, Chaffetz Lindsey\nSarah Reynolds\, Mayer Brown\, Member SVAMC Board of Directors\n\n\nWednesday\, March 10\, 2021\n11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Pacific Time) \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://svamc.org/event/views-from-the-frontlines-hot-topics-in-international-arbitration-for-2021/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210310T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210310T110000
DTSTAMP:20260509T023656
CREATED:20210214T181632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210214T181632Z
UID:9591-1615370400-1615374000@svamc.org
SUMMARY:IP\, Data Use and Data Sharing
DESCRIPTION:AI and Machine Learning  depend on data sets and data quality to advance patient care and research. SVAMC Tech List Appointee  and Partner at Moses & Singer\, William Tanenbaum\, along with David Rabinowitz and Toby Butterfield will address the scope of IP protection for data and structuring agreements for data sharing as they address the following topics: \n·         AI and Machine Learning for Lawyers \n·         Scope of copyright\, trade secret\, and patent protection \n·         IP protection for algorithms and Machine Learning models \n·         IP protection data sets in the Machine Learning life cycle \n·         Role of agreements when IP statutes are unclear \nDate & Time\nMarch 10\, 2021\n10:00am PST\n1:00pm EST \nRegister Here
URL:https://svamc.org/event/ip-data-use-and-data-sharing/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210308T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210308T100000
DTSTAMP:20260509T023656
CREATED:20210214T184758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210317T001726Z
UID:9594-1615194000-1615197600@svamc.org
SUMMARY:Advice from the Frontlines: A Conversation with Leading Women in International Arbitration
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for SVAMC’s International Women’s Day Event in partnership with Harney’s. Tune in to hear leading arbitration practitioners provide insights about their career paths. \nSpeakers \nSarah Reynolds: SVAMC Executive Board Member and Partner\, Mayer Brown \nStephanie Cohen: Independent Arbitrator \nAllison Pearsall: Senior Group Counsel\, Veolia Environment \nSally Harpole: Independent Arbitrator \nVictoria Shannon Sahani: Associate Dean of Faculty Development\, Arizona State University Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law \nPaula Gibbs: Senior Associate\, Harney’s \nDate & Time\nMarch 8\, 2021\n9:00am PST\n12:00pm EST \nRegister Here \nMeeting Recording:\nhttps://harneys.zoom.us/rec/share/gXeqZsCaTrFJTDuIX-fV-tduYguz2-C3lshEN1O3FrnqjQpO42y6dHq87zBLQmqz.YBeA8LKY8DqHBGLr \nAccess Passcode: !a=K7ks0
URL:https://svamc.org/event/advice-from-the-frontlines-a-conversation-with-leading-women-in-international-arbitration/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210305T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210305T073000
DTSTAMP:20260509T023656
CREATED:20210224T165526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210302T204716Z
UID:9617-1614924000-1614929400@svamc.org
SUMMARY:Implications of the DLT/Blockchain Technology in the Banking & Finance Sectors | Roundtable No. 1
DESCRIPTION:This is an invitation to participate in a series of four virtual roundtables organized by the Working Group on Dispute Resolution in International Blockchain-based Transactions of the Silicon Valley Arbitration and Mediation Center (SVAMC). \nThe first roundtable in the series\, which will examine the implications of the DLT/Blockchain technology in the banking and finance sectors\, will take place on Friday 5 March 2021 from 14:00 to 15:30 UTC.  We will learn from leading experts in the field about real-life applications of DLT/Blockchain (not possibilities\, but concrete experiences)\, which organizations in the banking and financial sector are using Blockchain technology and how.  The format will be a dynamic exchange among the panelists followed by questions and comments from the audience. \nPanelists: \n\nSilke Noa Elrifei\, Gnosis\nCecil (CJ) Jones\, Virtualdeveloper.com\, LLC\nRong Lin\, Synfutures\nProf Dr. Philip Sandner\, Frankfurt Blockchain Center\nCrenguta Leaua\, LDDP & SVAMC (Moderator)\nBarry Finkelstein\, Algorand\n\nThe three ensuing roundtables will\, respectively\, focus on (1) mapping the deployment and potential of DLT/blockchain applications in non-financial industries and sectors; (2) legal transactions that are based on DLT/blockchain technology (i.e.\, smart contracts\, tokens/crypto assets in general)\, the current legal framework and challenges faced by DLT/blockchain; and (3) new developments and improvement of existing dispute resolution mechanisms relied upon by developers and users of  DLT/blockchain technology. Registration will be made available soon for these roundtables. \nParticipation in the virtual roundtables is free of charge\, but registration is required: \n\n5 March 2021 (14:00 – 15:30 UTC): Implications of the DLT/Blockchain Technology in Banking & Finance. Register here \n19 March 2021 (14:00 – 15:30 UTC): Mapping the Deployment and Potential of the DLT/blockchain in Non-Financial Industries and Sectors\n2 April 2021 (14:00 – 15:30 UTC): Legal Transactions based on DLT/Blockchain Technology (i.e. smart contracts\, tokens/crypto assets in general)\, the Current Regulatory Framework and Challenges\n16 April 2021 (14:00 – 15:30 UTC): Dispute Resolution Mechanisms and DLT/Blockchain Technology (i.e. smart contracts\, tokens/crypto assets in general)– current situation of the existing dispute resolution mechanisms\, their potential improvement\, and recent developments \n\nDate & Time | Roundtable No. 1\nFriday\, 5 March 2021\n6:00am – 7:30am PST\n9:00am – 10:30am EST\n2:00pm  – 3:30pm UTC
URL:https://svamc.org/event/implications-of-the-dlt-blockchain-technology-in-the-banking-finance-sectors-roundtable-no-1/
LOCATION:Video Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210305
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210307
DTSTAMP:20260509T023656
CREATED:20210304T183000Z
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SUMMARY:2021 Harvard International Arbitration Conference
DESCRIPTION:SVAMC is pleased to sponsor the Seventh Harvard International Arbitration Conference\, which will be held virtually from March 5th to 6th\, 2021. \nRegister now to receive up-to-date webinar links and exclusive networking opportunities with panelists\, our law firm sponsors and partnered organizations. \nThis year’s Conference will be held virtually due to the peculiarities of the world today\, but just as in the past\, it will consist of keynote speeches and panel discussions featuring prominent scholars and practitioners around the globe. Indeed\, the virtual forum allows us to reach speakers and audience who otherwise would not have been able to attend in person. \nLearn More Here
URL:https://svamc.org/event/2021-harvard-international-arbitration-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210225T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210225T180000
DTSTAMP:20260509T023656
CREATED:20210131T143417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210131T143446Z
UID:9557-1614272400-1614276000@svamc.org
SUMMARY:International Arbitration of Technology Disputes: Perspectives from Silicon Valley and Singapore
DESCRIPTION:The use of international arbitration to resolve technology disputes has significantly increased in recent years. This is in large part due to the influence of technology on every sector of the economy\, increasing international technology-related transactions\, and the growing popularity of international arbitration to resolve cross-border disputes. In this webinar\, jointly organized by King & Spalding LLP\, the Singapore International Arbitration Centre\, and the Silicon Valley Arbitration & Mediation Center\, thought leaders from global law firms; technology companies; and arbitral/ADR institutions with intimate knowledge of the two leading technology centers in the world\, Silicon Valley and Singapore\, will share their views on questions such as: \n\nWhat are the recent statistics and trends?\nWhat are the opportunities and challenges for law firms in this regard?\nHow do technology companies view and use international arbitration?\nWhat are the creative steps taken by arbitral institutions to better administer technology disputes?\nAre technology disputes the “next big thing” in international arbitration?\n\nSpeakers \n\nLuan Tran\, Partner\, King & Spalding\nWade Coriell\, Partner\, King & Spalding\nAdriana Uson\, Head (Americas)\, SIAC\nGary Benton\, Founder and Chairman\, SVAMC\nBryan Sinclair\, Senior Director and Head of Litigation\, Cisco\nSteven Haines\, Deputy General Counsel (Litigation)\, Seagate Technology\n\nDate & Time\nFebruary 25: 5:00-6:00pm PT \nFebruary 26: 9:00 – 10:00am SGT
URL:https://svamc.org/event/international-arbitration-of-technology-disputes-perspectives-from-silicon-valley-and-singapore/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210225T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210225T081500
DTSTAMP:20260509T023656
CREATED:20210217T155714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210827T182544Z
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SUMMARY:SVAMC Corporate Counsel ADR Clinic Webinar No. 1- Midnight Clauses: A Toolkit for Drafting Dispute Resolution Clauses for Technology and Other Contracts
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 first session\, Paul Mason\, (SVAMC) will invite special guests Teresa Garcia-Reyes\, (Senior Litigation Counsel at Baker Hughes) and Alexandre du Sartel\, (General Counsel at SICPA) to discuss drafting and negotiating contract dispute clauses\, especially for technology contracts.\n \nDuring the webinar\, we will discuss: \n\nWhy\, when to arbitrate and/or mediate?\nBoilerplate vs. tailored clauses\nEscalation/tiered clauses\nAvoiding pathological clauses\nInternal management: managing up and down to avoid problematic compromises\n\nDate & Time\nThursday\, February 25\, 2021\n7:30-8:15am PST\n8:30-9:15am CST\n10:30-11:15am EST \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-1-midnight-clauses-a-toolkit-for-drafting-dispute-resolution-clauses-for-technology-and-other-contracts/
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SUMMARY:SVAMC-YP Tech Talks: Current Information Security Issues and Considerations
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our next SVAMC-YP Tech Talk featuring a discussion with Sandra Jeskie on “The Evolving Trojan Horse: Current Information Security Issues and Considerations.” Ms. Jeskie is on the board of SVAMC and has been recognized on its “Tech List”\, which recognizes the World’s Leading Technology Neutrals. She is also a Fellow and immediate past chair of the North America Branch of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and listed on the Roster of Neutrals for AAA\, ICDR and CPR.  Her practice focuses on the intersection of business and technology\, including privacy and information security\, and she leads Duane Morris’ Technology Media and Telecom industry group.  The Talk will be moderated by SVAMC-YP Co-Chair David Earnest of Diamond McCarthy LLP. \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. There is no fee for membership and membership is open to persons under the age of 45 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:\nFebruary 18\, 2021\nUnited States\n9:00am – 9:30am PDT\n12:00pm – 12:30pm EDT\nUK\n5:00pm – 5:30pm GMT\n30 minute program via Zoom \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://svamc.org/event/svamc-yp-tech-talks-current-information-security-issues-and-considerations/
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