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SUMMARY:2023 New York Arbitration Week - SVAMC Tech Debates
DESCRIPTION:Join SVAMC and Foley Hoag for two engaging debates during the 2023 New York Arbitration week. \nDebate 1: AI will be beneficial to the practice of arbitration\, with appropriate guardrails\nIs AI the arbitration practitioner’s friend or foe? This debate will cover not only the principle\, but also possible guardrails to make AI useful in arbitral proceedings. Can the draft SVAMC Guidelines on the Use of AI in International Arbitration turn AI into a friend for all of us? \nDebate 2: Arbitrators should permit witnesses to appear\nShould arbitrators permit witnesses\, including third party witnesses\, to appear remotely at arbitration hearings? Has the law in that area evolved since COVID\, and what other considerations should arbitrators take into account? \nCLE credit available \nDate & Time\nNovember 13\, 2023\n4:30-6:30pm EDT \nLocation \nFoley Hoag LLP\n1301 Avenue of the Americas\nNew York\, NY 10019 \nDebaters \n\nDorothee Schramm (Independent Arbitrator)\nWilliam Tanenbaum (Moses Singer)\nDaniel Schimmel (Foley Hoag)\nGeorge Graff (George Graff Dispute Resolution)\nSherman Kahn (MKW) – Moderator\n\nRegister (in person): 2023.11.13 – 2023 New York Arbitration Week: SVAMC Tech Debates | RSVP – Blank (in person) (vuturevx.com) \nRegister (remote): 2023.11.13 – 2023 New York Arbitration Week: SVAMC Tech Debates | RSVP – Blank (webinar) (vuturevx.com)
URL:https://svamc.org/event/2023-new-york-arbitration-week-svamc-tech-debates/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231112
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SUMMARY:2nd LatAm Investor-State Arbitration Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Miami International Arbitration Society (MIAS) is proud to announce the 2nd LatAm Investor-State Arbitration Conference (www.mias.org) which will take place in Miami\, Sunday\, November 12 from 8:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m.  at the University of Miami’s Shalala Student Center Complex. \nAll SVAMC members will receive a 10% discount. The code for members is GOMIAS2023 (please add the code before you complete the info) \nLearn more about the program and speakers here: Investor State Conference Program | mias \nRegister Here \n 
URL:https://svamc.org/event/2nd-latam-investor-state-arbitration-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231110T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231110T110000
DTSTAMP:20260508T201129
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SUMMARY:SVAMC Annual Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:SVAMC Annual Board Meeting in Miami\, FL \nFriday\, November 10th @ 11:00am – 2:00pm Eastern \n(8:00am Pacific\, 9:00am Mountain\, 10:00am Central) \nLocation for In-Person Attendees: \nFlorida International University \n1101 Brickell Ave. \n10th Floor\, FDBS Room 1010 \nMiami\, FL 33131 \n\n***ADVANCE RSVPs FOR IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE REQUIRED BY OCTOBER 31 to bill@svamc.org.*** \n  \nFor Virtual Attendees: \nThe Zoom access credentials will be provided prior to the meeting.
URL:https://svamc.org/event/svamc-annual-board-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231109T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231109T183000
DTSTAMP:20260508T201129
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SUMMARY:Aviation & Aerospace Disputes Conference & Reception
DESCRIPTION:SVAMC Sponsors Aerospace & Aviation Disputes Program at Miami Arbitration Week\nSVAMC members Ray Bender\, Paul Mason\, Les Schiefelbein and Johannes Willhelm will be featured speakers. \nTime & Location\n\n\nNov 09\, 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM \nIn-person Holland & Knight\, 701 Brickell Ave UNIT 3300\, Miami\, FL 33131\, USA \nOnline via Zoom \n\n\nAviation Disputes Panel \nIn-house counsel: Jaime Garcia-Nieto\, Head\, Legal & Compliance/Latin America\, Airbus \nOutside counsel:  Donald G. Gray\, Of Counsel\, Holland & Knight\, Miami and Toronto \nArbitrator:  Johannes Willheim\, Partner\, Jones Day\, Frankfurt and Paris \nModerator:  Paul E. Mason\, Arbitrator and Mediator\, Miami and Brazil \nAerospace Disputes Panel \nIn-house counsel: Wolf von Kumberg\, former Senior Legal Executive\, Northrop Grumman and member\, Arbitra \nOutside counsel:  Lisa Ellman\, Partner\, Hogan Lovells\, Washington\, DC \nArbitrator:  Raymond Bender\, Arbitrator\, Washington\, DC and New York \nModerator:  Les Schiefelbein\, Founder & CEO\, Schiefelbein Global Dispute Resolution\, Palo Alto\, CA. \nRegistration for online attendance: ONLINE Aviation & Aerospace Disputes Conference | mias \nRegistration for in-person attendance: Aviation & Aerospace Disputes Conference & Reception | mias \n 
URL:https://svamc.org/event/aviation-aerospace-disputes-conference-reception/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231102T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231102T183000
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SUMMARY:Everything You Wanted to Ask: The Questions Businesses\, In-House Counsel and Attorneys May Have About International Arbitration
DESCRIPTION:Join California Arbitration\, Inc. (CalArb) and Vancouver International Arbitration Centre (VanIAC) practitioners for an engaging panel discussion about international arbitration issues. This is an in-person event only.   \nNovember 2\, 2023 @ 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. PST\n\nHosted by: Baker McKenzie at Two Embarcadero Center\, Suite 1100\, San Francisco\, CA 94111 USA \n\n\nView flyer here
URL:https://svamc.org/event/everything-you-wanted-to-ask-the-questions-businesses-in-house-counsel-and-attorneys-may-have-about-international-arbitration/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231013T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231013T153000
DTSTAMP:20260508T201129
CREATED:20230927T131704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230927T131704Z
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SUMMARY:Fintech Arbitration Disputes: The Caribbean and Silicon Valley Perspectives
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the BVI International Arbitration Centre as part of the 5th Annual Journey to BVI Arbitration Week\, this panel discussion includes SVAMC President Sarah Reynolds and Chairman\, Gary Benton. Information and registration are available here.
URL:https://svamc.org/event/fintech-arbitration-disputes-the-caribbean-and-silicon-valley-perspectives/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230927T170000
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CREATED:20230913T201306Z
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SUMMARY:Arbitration & ADR Networking Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Join SVAMC-YP\, ICC YAAF\, and Young CalArb for a young professionals networking happy hour in Los Angeles. \nThis event is open to members and prospective members interested in arbitration and ADR\, and will provide young practitioners and law students with an opportunity to build make connections in a fun\, relaxed setting. \nAdvance registration is encouraged but not required. We look forward to seeing you there! \nRegister here: https://2go.iccwbo.org/icc-yaaf-arbitration-adr-networking-happy-hour.html#description
URL:https://svamc.org/event/arbitration-adr-networking-happy-hour/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230831
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230902
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SUMMARY:Stockholm 20th Anniversary International Arbitration Conference
DESCRIPTION:20th Anniversary Conference of the Master’s in International Commercial Arbitration Law programme\, Stockholm University \n\nAn international conference to celebrate twenty years of study and research in international arbitration at the Master Program of International Commercial Arbitration Law at Stockholm University. The conference will bring together leading arbitration practitioners\, academics\, and arbitrators from all over the world to examine whether we have truly mastered international arbitration in the last two decades or whether the world today requires a new blueprint for the future to address new and ever-changing legal questions\, users of international arbitration\, and geopolitical issues.\n \nCan the international arbitration community simply evolve or is it time for a revolution? \n\n\n\nDate: 31 August (2:00-8:00 PM) & 1 September 2023 (9:00 AM – 10:30 PM)\nConference Venue: Modern Museum\, Stockholm\nGala Dinner Venue: Vasa Museum\, Stockholm\nBrunch Venue: Bockholmen\, Archipelago – Stockholm\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://svamc.org/event/stockholm-20th-anniversary-international-arbitration-conference/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230622
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230624
DTSTAMP:20260508T201129
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SUMMARY:ABA 2023 International Arbitration Skills Masterclass
DESCRIPTION:The ABA International Law Section is holding the third annual International Arbitration Skills Masterclass: a two-day hands-on virtual training program\, delivered by some of the world’s best international arbitration lawyers. \nThe Masterclass\, which is aimed primarily at junior to mid-level practitioners\, will comprise a mixture of panel discussions and practice sessions\, covering all aspects of an arbitral hearing (opening statements\, examination of witnesses\, examination of experts\, and closing statements). \nWorld-leading international arbitration practitioners and arbitrators will share their experiences and advice on how to deliver powerful oral submissions and effectively examine witnesses. There will also be a session on top tips for making an impact in a hearing. \nAfter each panel discussion\, the participants will have an opportunity to develop their advocacy and witness-examination skills through practice sessions in groups of four participants. Each practice session will be supervised by an experienced faculty member\, who will provide participants with tailored feedback. \nFollowing the success of the 2021 and 2022 editions of the Masterclass\, the 2023 edition will include a mock arbitral hearing demonstration\, which will see two leading practitioners demonstrate a variety of strategies and techniques by cross-examining experienced experts. \nThe event will also provide an excellent networking opportunity\, including through a virtual networking event.The SVAMC is happy to serve as a Supporting Organization of the 2023 Masterclass. \nWhile the standard registration cost is USD 400\, the SVAMC is happy to share our discount code lowering the cost to USD 275 for our network. Please contact us for further details. \nDate & Time \nJune 22\, 2023 – June 23\, 2023\n9:00 AM-6:00 PMET\nRegistration and program information is available here: https://web.cvent.com/event/ebae07e0-d99f-4d63-ab83-aea4fdef9f42/summary.
URL:https://svamc.org/event/aba-2023-international-arbitration-skills-masterclass/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230620T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230620T190000
DTSTAMP:20260508T201129
CREATED:20230607T205225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230607T205225Z
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SUMMARY:SVAMC-YP Tech Talks: Not Just Make-Believe: The Metaverse and International Dispute Resolution
DESCRIPTION:Please join SVAMC-YP for an interactive online presentation and discussion based on Elizabeth’s co-authored paper on the enforcement of metaverse-related disputes resolved by blockchain arbitration under the New York Convention. The article won the Taipei Arbitration and Mediation Conference 2022’s call for papers. \nThe webinar will cover the following: \n\nDefining the metaverse\nThe use cases for the metaverse\nLizzie’s experience with different metaverse worlds\nThe types of disputes that might arise in the metaverse context\nThe dispute resolution methods for resolving metaverse-related disputes\nEnforcement issues under the New York Convention\n\nDate/Time: June 20 @ 6:00pm Pacific / 9:00pm Eastern / 9:00am HKT (June 21)
URL:https://svamc.org/event/svamc-yp-tech-talks-not-just-make-believe-the-metaverse-and-international-dispute-resolution/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230615T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230615T213000
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SUMMARY:Foley Hoag United Nations Lecture Series Part IV: The Treaty of the High Seas:  What is it and what does it mean for States and Private Actors?
DESCRIPTION:On 4 March 2023\, after almost 20 years of negotiations\, United Nations Member States announced the finalized text of a historic agreement: a legally binding instrument under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea on the conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction\, known as the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Agreement (“BBNJ” or “Agreement”)\, also referred to as the Treaty of the High Seas. \nThe high seas cover about 50 percent of the Earth’s surface; their health is key to the biodiversity and wellbeing of our planet. Until now\, a weak patchwork of international and regional legal regimes has governed activities including fishing\, deep-sea mining\, and shipping\, leaving these crucial ecosystems vulnerable to overfishing and the damaging effects of climate change. \nThe adoption and implementation of the BBNJ Agreement marks a critical step towards filling these gaps in international environmental governance by creating a framework that preserves the oceans’ status as part of the “common heritage of humankind.” The Agreement seeks to responsibly balance competing interests in the high seas by protecting marine biodiversity while \nadvancing opportunities for scientific discovery and promoting sustainable development. While the text of the Agreement is considered final\, it will come into force only once sixty States have ratified it. \nStates and private companies alike now wonder: How will this new framework under international law impact their interests\, rights\, and obligations? How will the BBNJ Agreement be enforced\, and how will it work in tandem with existing international laws and regional and international governing bodies? \nThis roundtable discussion will explore these issues\, considering the following questions: \n\nWhat is in the BBNJ Agreement and how does it differ from existing regimes governing activities in areas beyond national jurisdiction?\nWhat obligations and rights will States party to the Convention have under the BBNJ Agreement?\nHow will the Agreement impact private companies and commercial activities?\nHow will the BBNJ Agreement be implemented and enforced?\n\nSpeakers: \n\nIntroduction: Christina Hioureas\, Partner and Co-chair of the International Litigation and Arbitration Department and Chair of the United Nations Practice Group at Foley Hoag\nIntroduction: Les Schiefelbein\, Founding Member and Vice-Chair of Board of Directors\, Silicon Valley Arbitration and Mediation Center\nModerators: Nick Renzler\, Counsel and Erica Harrington\, Associate\, Foley Hoag\nThembile Joyini\, Acting Chief State Law Adviser (International Law)\, South African Foreign Ministry\nAmbassador Eden Charles\, Lecturer\, Faculty of Law\, University of the West Indies; former Chairman of the BBNJ Preparatory Committee\nTim Scott\, Senior Policy Advisor\, Environment\, Bureau for Policy and Programme Support\, UN Development Programme\nNeil Popović\, Frank C. Newman Lecturer\, University of California\, Berkeley Law School\nKilaparti Ramakrishna\, Director of Marine Policy Center and Senior Advisor to the President on Ocean and Climate Policy\n\nDate & Location \nJune 15 \n6-6.30 Welcome reception \n6.30-8:30 Discussion \n8:30-9:30 Reception \nFoley Hoag LLP 1301 Avenue of the Americas\, New York\, NY \nCo-Sponsored by the Permanent Mission of Mexico to the United Nations\, the Permanent Mission of South Africa to the United Nations\, United Nations Development Programme\, Berkeley Law School\, and Silicon Valley Arbitration & Mediation Center \nRSVP (in person) \nRSVP (Zoom)
URL:https://svamc.org/event/foley-haog-united-nations-lecture-series-part-iv-the-treaty-of-the-high-seas-what-is-it-and-what-does-it-mean-for-states-and-private-actors/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230614
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230615
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SUMMARY:XVI Dublin Forum on International Commercial Dispute Resolution
DESCRIPTION:The Dublin Forum on International Commercial Dispute Resolution is a high-level discussion. When convened in-person\, the Forum takes a round table in format with approximately 30 attendees\, each specially invited because of their active interest and engagement in international arbitration and mediation. The format and the attendee profiles allow and encourage a high level of participation\, with each topic introduced by a panel of three or four speakers and then opened for round table discussion. Chatham House Rule applies. SVAMC speakers include Gary Benton\, Les Schiefelbein and Dana Welch. \nWhen in virtual webinar format\, as in 2020\, 2021\, and 2023\, the Forum is a global sequence of panels of practitioners at locations across the world\, in a rolling series of discussions on local\, regional and international topical issues impacting the practice of international arbitration and dispute resolution. The link to the webinar is free of charge and publicly available and Chatham House Rule does not apply. \nTo date the Forum has attracted colleagues from jurisdictions across the world including Australia\, Malaysia\, Indonesia\, India\, Oman\, Abu Dhabi\, Dubai\, Lebanon\, Greece\, Italy\, Russia\, Ukraine\, Georgia\, Czechia\, Finland\, Sweden\, Germany\, Netherlands\, Belgium\, France\, Spain\, Portugal\, England & Wales\, Scotland\, Northern Ireland\, Ireland\, Canada\, and USA (New York\, Washington DC\, San Antonio\, Minneapolis\, Los Angeles) and representatives of international dispute resolution institutions including the ICC\, CIArb\, WIPO\, ICDR\, SAC (Stockholm)\, AIAC (KL)\, JAMS\, Nominet UK. \nDate & Time\n14 June 2023\n12:00 noon UTC\nIn 2023 the Forum will reconvene in virtual format on ZOOM\, commencing at 12:00 noon UTC in Fiji and New Zealand\, and progressing Westward through Asia\, MENA\, Africa\, Europe and the Americas. \nAttendance is free of charge. The Forum will be a public webinar\, and a link to the zoom meeting will be made available in advance. The global panels in 2023 will discuss developments in their respective regions and provide their unique perspective on global trends. \nRegister Here
URL:https://svamc.org/event/xvi-dublin-forum-on-international-commercial-dispute-resolution/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230613T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230613T120000
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SUMMARY:SVAMC In-House Counsel Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Silicon Valley Arbitration & Mediation Center invites you to join us in Austin or by Zoom for a virtual roundtable with current and former company counsel who will provide a peak behind the scenes of the job of in-house counsel and share wisdom on everything from landing an in-house position\, to the current era of dispute resolution\, to how outside counsel can not only win the business but deliver outsized value to their clients. This program is open to all SVAMC members and anyone else interested in hearing from our distinguished panelists. \nDate\, Time and Location/Remote Access: \nJune 13\, 2023 at 11:00am Pacific/1:00 p.m. Central Time at Reed Smith Austin or via ZoomReed Smith LLP401 Congress Avenue\, Suite 1800\nAustin\, TX 78701 \nPanelists:  \n\nLaura Abrahamson is an arbitrator and mediator at JAMS following an illustrious career in leadership and litigation roles at AECOM and Occidental Petroleum.\nJeb Boatman is Senior Vice President\, Litigation\, Regulatory\, and Public Policy Law at Activision Blizzard and former Vice President and Assistant General Counsel at Boeing.\nTeresa Garcia-Reyes is Vice President\, Litigation at Baker Hughes Company\, where she has spent eleven years focused on preventing and resolving company disputes.\n\nModerator:  \n\nNathan Aduddell serves on the SVAMC-YP Steering Committee and until recently was a member of the top-ranked international arbitration practice at White & Case.\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://svamc.org/event/svamc-in-house-counsel-roundtable/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230608
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230610
DTSTAMP:20260508T201129
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SUMMARY:Stanford Law School Advanced IP/Tech Mediation and Arbitration Course
DESCRIPTION:The Stanford Law School Advanced IP/Tech Mediation and Arbitration Course is a two-day comprehensive training in IP/Tech ADR advocacy skills designed for experienced counsel. The course will be held June 8 to 9\, 2023 at Paul Brest Hall on the Stanford Law School campus at Stanford\, California. \nThis course is designed to provide experienced counsel legal knowledge and practical expertise in technology and IP alternative dispute resolution. It covers pre-filing considerations\, pleading\, selecting arbitrators and challenges\, jurisdiction\, how best to present a IP technology case in arbitration and mediation\, international arbitration\, post-award enforcement and challenges\, and ethics. Leading Stanford Law academics\, experienced IP litigators\, and IP/Tech ADR neutrals will join together to share their expertise. Practicum sessions will allow attendees to begin building skills during the course. \nAdvanced IP/Tech Mediation and Arbitration Course is a two-day comprehensive training in IP/Tech ADR advocacy skills designed for experienced counsel. This course features lecture and interactive segments. Two practical texts written by course faculty will be included with the course: \n\nADR Advocacy\, Strategies\, and Practices for Intellectual Property and Technology Cases\, Second Edition (ABA Section of Intellectual Property Law)\nArbitrating Patent Disputes\, A Practical Guide (ABA Section of Intellectual Property Law)\n\nEarly Bird has been extended until April 14\, 2023. Register today to receive the early bird discount of $1\,095 – the lowest rate being offered for the course!  After April 15\, 2023\, as a member of one of the course’s supporting organizations\, you will receive a discounted rate of $1\,195 using the code discount during registration. \nCLE:\n\n15 hours of California CLE will be offered\, including 1 hour of legal ethics.\nUpon satisfactory completion\, attendees will receive a Stanford University Certificate of Completion.\n\nPlanning Group:\n\n\n\n\nJanet Martinez\, Director\, Martin Daniel Gould Center for Conflict Resolution and Senior Lecturer in LawStanford Law SchoolView Profile\nDavid A. Allgeyer\, Arbitrator\, Mediator\, CounselAllgeyer Law & ADR LLCView Profile\nGary Benton\, Board Chairman\, SVAMCUS and International Arbitrator\, Gary Benton ArbitrationView Profile\nHarrie Samaras\, U.S. and International Arbitrator and MediatorADR Office of Harrie SamarasView Profile\nRod Thompson\, Mediator\, Arbitrator and Referee/Special MasterJAMSView Profile\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://svamc.org/event/stanford-law-school-advanced-ip-tech-mediation-and-arbitration-course/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230602T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230602T163000
DTSTAMP:20260508T201129
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SUMMARY:ICCA - VanIAC Conference
DESCRIPTION:ICCA and the Vancouver International Arbitration Centre are delighted to announce that a joint conference will be held at the Vancouver Convention Centre on June 2\, 2023. \nThe co-hosted event will bring together members of the international arbitration community in Vancouver\, British Columbia\, to engage with the theme “Energy Infrastructure Disputes and Arbitration: Today and Tomorrow”. \nConference Co-Chairs: Tina Cicchetti (Cicchetti Arbitration)\, Craig Chiasson (BLG) and Joe McArthur (Blakes) \nProgram Committee: Tina Cicchetti (Cicchetti Arbitration)\, Vasuda Sinha (Freshfields)\, Alison Fitzgerald (Norton Rose Fulbright)\, Joseph Chedrawe (Covington)\, Raed Fathallah (Bredin Prat)\, Stephen Drymer (Woods) \nOrganizing Committee: Craig Chiasson (BLG)\, Elsa Sardinha (VanIAC)\, Joe McArthur (Blakes)\, Alexandra Mitretodis (Fasken)\, Paige Burnham (BLG)\, Ariel Solose (Blakes)  \nWho should attend: \nInternational professionals from a variety of fields\, including external counsel\, in-house counsel\, arbitrators\, consultants\, expert witnesses\, and academics. \nDate and Time \nFri\, 2 June 2023 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM PDT \nRegister here: ICCA – VanIAC Conference 2 June 2023 – VanIAC . 
URL:https://svamc.org/event/icca-vaniac-conference/
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SUMMARY:2023 ICAL 20th Anniversary Conference - Evolution or Revolution: Have We Mastered International Arbitration or Do We Need a New Blueprint for the Future?
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the 20th Anniversary Conference of the International Commercial Arbitration Law program at Stockholm University on August 31 and September 1\, 2023.  The conference will bring together leading arbitration practitioners\, academics\, and arbitrators from all over the world to examine whether we have truly mastered international arbitration in the last two decades or whether the world today requires a new blue print for the future to address new and ever changing legal questions\, users of international arbitration\, and geopolitical issues. Can the international arbitration community simply evolve or is it time for a revolution? \nThe event will feature a 1.5 day conference on 31 August and 1 September at the Modern Art Museum in Stockholm followed by a gala dinner at the Vasa Museum on 1 September. \nAdditional events networking events\, including a young practitioners’ event\, ICAL alumni lunch\, and sightseeing activity to explore Stockholm\, are being planned to occur on 31 August and 2 September before and after the main conference and dinner festivities. \nInformation and registration are available at https://www.icalalumni.org/2023-ical-conference.” \n 
URL:https://svamc.org/event/2023-ical-20th-anniversary-conference-evolution-or-revolution-have-we-mastered-international-arbitration-or-do-we-need-a-new-blueprint-for-the-future/
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230602
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SUMMARY:Ireland for Law (IFL) - San Francisco & Mountain View Events
DESCRIPTION:Ireland for Law will be hosting three events in San Francisco & Mountain View taking place between May 31- June 1\, 2023. \nData Privacy Regulation Through Ireland  \nDate: May 31\, 2023 \nStart Time: Refreshments served from 18.30 with 19.00 start \nVenue: Fenwick & West LLP\, 801 California St\, Mountain View\, 94041      e Post Street\, Suite 2300\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94104 \nSpeakers: \nRossa Fanning SC\, Attorney General of Ireland \nThe Hon. Mr Justice David Barniville\, President of the High Court\, Ireland \nEileen Barrington SC\, The Bar of Ireland \nTina Hwang\, Chief Privacy Officer & VP Legal\, Ancestry \nGabe Stern\, General Counsel\, Retool \nRegister Here: Data Privacy Regulation through Ireland Event \nBreakfast Briefing on Privacy Litigation \nDate: June 1\, 2023 \nStart Time: Refreshments served from 7.30am with 8am start \nVenue: Consulate General of Ireland\,  One Post Street\, Suite 2300\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94104CA\, 94104e Post Street\, Suite 2300\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94104 \nSpeakers: \nRossa Fanning SC\, Attorney General of Ireland \nThe Hon Mr Justice David Barniville\, President of the High Court\, Ireland \nEileen Barrington SC\, The Bar of Ireland \nTodd Hinnen\, Perkins Coie \nModerator: Derek Foran\, Steptoe \nRegister Here: Breakfast Briefing on Privacy Litigation in Ireland \nContent Regulation and Litigation in Ireland \nDate: June 1\, 2023 \nStart Time: Refreshments served from 17.30 with 18.00 start \nVenue: Consulate General of Ireland\,  One Post Street\, Suite 2300\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94104CA\, 94104e Post Street\, Suite 2300\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94104 \nOpening Address: The Hon Mr Justice David Barniville\, President of the High Court\, Ireland \nSpeakers: \nRossa Fanning SC\, Attorney General of Ireland \nDamien Kieran\, General Counsel\, BeReal \nEileen Barrington SC\, The Bar of Ireland \nRegister Here: Content Regulation and Litigation in Ireland Event
URL:https://svamc.org/event/ireland-for-law-ifl-san-francisco-mountain-view-events/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230510
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230514
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220622T200441Z
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SUMMARY:ABA Dispute Resolution Section - Spring Conference
DESCRIPTION:Please save the date for the ABA – Dispute Resolution Section Spring Conference. More details coming soon.
URL:https://svamc.org/event/aba-dispute-resolution-section-spring-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230508T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230508T170000
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CREATED:20230427T210833Z
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SUMMARY:Boston International Arbitration Day
DESCRIPTION:SVAMC is proud to be a sponsor of the second Boston International Arbitration Day\, organized by the Boston International Arbitration Council and hosted by Ropes & Gray. Our panels of in-house counsel arbitrators\, policymakers and practitioners will discuss recent developments that are shaping the city of Boston into a new seat of international arbitration and examine how international arbitration is used by the city’s diverse industries and practices. \n\n\n\nPanels \n\nWhat Dispute Resolution Provision is Right for Your Deal?\nIP and Life Science Issues in International Arbitration\n\nCocktail reception to follow the conference. Please indicate in your RSVP if you plan to attend both the conference and the reception. \nRegister Here: Boston International Arbitration Day Conference (ropesgray.com) \nCLE credit will be available.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://svamc.org/event/boston-international-arbitration-day/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230413
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230415
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SUMMARY:24th Annual IBA Arbitration Day
DESCRIPTION:A conference presented by the IBA Arbitration Committee\n24th Annual IBA Arbitration Day\, International arbitration in a divided world: a challenge to the system’s legitimacy \nSession topics: \n\nThe impact of third party funding on investment arbitration\nThe implications of sanctions for international arbitration\nDuty of disclosure: self-regulation vs statutory regulation\nDealing with corruption in international arbitration\nKeynote speech: The perils and promise of transparency\n\nThe Arb40 Subcommittee of the IBA Arbitration Committee invites those 40 years and below to also register for the IBA Arb40 Symposium\, which will take place on 13 April at Cuatrecasas\, Lisbon. \nDate & Location\nApril 13-14\nLisbon Congress Centre\, Lisbon\, Portugal \nRegister Here
URL:https://svamc.org/event/24th-annual-iba-arbitration-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230406T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230406T133000
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CREATED:20230327T202140Z
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SUMMARY:Should You Arbitrate Cross-Border IP Disputes? Problems It Solves and Pitfalls to Avoid
DESCRIPTION:When parties to cross-border agreements involving intellectual property have a dispute\, litigating in court can be a mess: multiple proceedings in different countries\, costly and time-wasting fights about jurisdiction and procedure\, judges (and juries) who lack relevant experience\, delays caused by busy court schedules\, further delays for lengthy appeals (sometimes followed by remands and subsequent appeals)\, and obstacles to enforcing court judgments in other countries. \nChoosing to arbitrate such disputes can work wonders: a single proceeding\, scheduling and procedures tailored to the dispute\, arbitrators chosen for relevant experience\, avoiding delays caused by court schedules or procedural disputes or appeals\, and ease of enforcing arbitral awards. But to achieve these advantages\, it’s essential to avoid common pitfalls that can make arbitration more costly\, complicated\, and time-consuming than expected. \nThis interactive live panel discussion will address the advantages arbitrating IP disputes can achieve and critical pitfalls to avoid.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPanelists will include: \n\nDavid H. Herrington\, Partner\, Cleary Gottlieb\nChristopher P. Moore\, Partner and Global Co-Head of International Arbitration Group\, Cleary Gottlieb\nSarita Venkat\, VP & Deputy General Counsel\, Global Litigation and Competition\, Cisco\, and formerly Head of Global IP Transactions\, Apple\n\nIntroductory remarks by: \n\nMarcela Robledo\, Partner\,  Cleary Gottlieb\n\nConcluding remarks by: \n\nSarah E. Reynolds\, Disputes Partner\, Goldman Ismail Tomaselli Brennan & Baum LLP\, and CEO\, Silicon Valley Arbitration and Mediation Center (SVAMC)\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://svamc.org/event/should-you-arbitrate-cross-border-ip-disputes-problems-it-solves-and-pitfalls-to-avoid/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230323T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230323T110000
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SUMMARY:SVAMC YP Tech Talk: Crypto Litigation: Overview of General Trends and DAO Disputes Case Study
DESCRIPTION:Our SVAMC Tech Talk will concentrate on trending cases related to DAOs. Among other things\, we will discuss how DAOs’ unique corporate (or non-corporate) personality disrupts usual ways of approaching corporate disputes in the IT and crypto context.  SpeakersShobana IyerBarrister/Arbitrator FCiarb Swan Chambers Co-vicechair of the Legal Services Committee of the Bar Council of England and Wales \n\nRoman BuzkoPartner at Buzko.Legal\, a law firm with one of the key practices in crypto & Web3. \n\n\nModerator:Viktor Rykov\, Senior Lawyer at Pen&Paper\, Attorneys at Law \nDate & Time \nThursday\, March 23\n10:00am Pacific\n12:00pm Central\n1:00pm Eastern \nRegister Here
URL:https://svamc.org/event/svamc-yp-tech-talk-crypto-litigation-overview-of-general-trends-and-dao-disputes-case-study/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230316T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230316T180000
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CREATED:20230315T190143Z
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SUMMARY:Driving Toward More Diverse Selection of Neutrals
DESCRIPTION:An Event for Appointers and Appointees\nThe Ray Corollary Initiative (“RCI”)\, named after Charlotte Ray\, the first woman to graduate from Howard Law School in 1872 and the first Black woman to be admitted to a bar in the United States\, is a ground-breaking plan of action to increase diversity in the selection of ADR neutrals. \nOn May 16\, 2023\, Howard University School of Law will host an event to discuss overcoming obstacles to the selection of more diverse neutrals in ADR.  Among other things\, experts in ADR will discuss the RCI’s 30% metric to achieve diversity in the selection of ADR neutrals. \nFollowing the formal program\, there will be a reception at the Law School\, during which neutrals and appointers will have an opportunity to meet and get to know one another. \nAgenda:\n6:00 – 7:30 pm Welcome and Panel Discussion (EDT)\n7:30 – 9:00 pm Networking (EDT) \nMany thanks to our partners in this event:\n–The Ray Corollary Initiative\n–ABA Dispute Resolution Section’s Women In Dispute Resolution committee\n-The Minority Corporate Counsel Association\n-Howard University School of Law \nRegister Here
URL:https://svamc.org/event/driving-toward-more-diverse-selection-of-neutrals/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230315T104000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230315T120000
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SUMMARY:2023 California International Arbitration Week: The Future of California Arbitration and Best Practices for Drafting Technology Agreement Disputes Clauses and Structuring Investments
DESCRIPTION:Silicon Valley Arbitration & Mediation Center and White & Case invite you to join us in Los Angeles for an interactive panel discussion on how to draft effective arbitration clauses for cross-border disputes\, drafting innovations to be aware of and pitfalls to avoid\, advantages of California as a forum\, and how to structure investments to benefit from treaty protections. \nLocation\, Time and Date:\nMarch 15 at 10:40 a.m. Pacific at White & Case Los Angeles \nPanelists: \nAmb. (r.) David Huebner has handled more than 300 arbitrations in three dozen jurisdictions around the world.  He was based for extended periods in Tokyo\, Shanghai\, and New York\, and now practices from Los Angeles.  He has particular expertise in the technology\, life sciences\, new energy\, and media/entertainment sectors\, and the Silicon Valley Arbitration & Mediation Center has regularly named him to its “Tech List” of the “world’s most accomplished technology neutrals.”   A graduate of Princeton University (summa cum laude) and Yale Law School\, Amb. Huebner is a licensed solicitor in England & Wales\, member of the Bars of California\, New York\, and DC\, Fellow of the College of Commercial Arbitrators\, Chartered Arbitrator and Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators\, and life member of the Council on Foreign Relations.  He is deputy chair of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators’ global board of trustees and vice chair of the California Law Revision Commission.  He taught full semester courses in international arbitration\, international business transactions\, and intellectual property at USC law school for many years\, and has guest lectured at other universities in China\, Germany\, New Zealand\, and the U.S.  He spent 4 years in diplomatic service in New Zealand and Samoa and was appointed to the ICSID panel of arbitrators by President Obama.  See www.HuebnerArbitration.com for more information. \nBarbara A. Reeves is a fulltime arbitrator\, mediator and special master based in Los Angeles\, California. She has more than 17 years’ experience arbitrating and mediating commercial disputes\, with expertise in healthcare\, intellectual property\, antitrust\, employment and entertainment. A graduate of Harvard Law School\, she clerked for the Ninth Circuit (Judge Alfred T. Goodwin)\, was a trial attorney and section chief with the Department of Justice\, Antitrust Division\, a partner in major law firms (Morrison & Foerster\, Fried Frank\, Paul Hastings) and associate general counsel at a major electric utility holding company. \nBrody Greenwald is a partner in White & Case’s top-ranked international arbitration practice.  Brody represents companies and sovereign states in high-stakes international commercial and investment arbitration\, mediation\, and litigation. He practices before major arbitral institutions around the world in disputes over new technologies\, mining\, energy\, infrastructure\, telecommunications\, banking\, and cryptocurrencies.  Brody is recognized by publications such as Law360\, Legal 500\, Who’s Who Legal\, and Lawdragon.  He practices in Los Angeles\, is a founding member of California Arbitration\, and is active on two of its committees. \nYasmine Lalou: A partner at the Chaffetz Lindsey boutique in New York\, and fluent in English\, French and Italian\, Yasmine Lahlou has over 20 years of experience in international arbitration and litigation. Initially trained in Paris\, admitted in New York and now splitting her life between New York and Los Angeles\, Yasmine is experienced in civil and common law systems. Yasmine has represented clients in arbitration proceedings conducted under all the major rules and acted as a presiding\, sole co‐arbitrator as well as emergency arbitrator in ICC\, SCC\, CRCICA (in Cairo) and LCIA arbitrations. \nModerator: \nSarah Reynolds is the Managing Partner of Goldman Ismail and the CEO of the Silicon Valley Arbitration and Mediation Center.  Sarah acts as an arbitrator and represents technology and pharmaceutical companies before domestic and international arbitral bodies. Sarah is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and is a Center for Conflict Resolution trained Mediator. She also serves on the Equal Representation in Arbitration Pledge North American and is a representative on the USCIB/ICC Arbitration Leadership Committee. Sarah is licensed in IL\, CA and the UK. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://svamc.org/event/2023-california-international-arbitration-week-the-future-of-california-arbitration-and-best-practices-for-drafting-technology-agreement-disputes-clauses-and-structuring-investments/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230309T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230309T103000
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SUMMARY:AI and Ethics
DESCRIPTION:The Stanford International Arbitration Association is honored to host a fireside chat on “AI and Ethics” with two leaders in the industry: Amy Endicott and Prof. Jerry Kaplan. The event will take place this Thursday\, March 9\, 2023 at 12:30 p.m. at Stanford Law School. Amy Endicott is a partner at Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP. She helps clients develop strategies to navigate and resolve cross-border technology disputes that arise as her clients undertake the transformation to business models powered by machine learning and enterprise blockchain. An internationally recognized arbitration practitioner based in California’s innovative Silicon Valley\, Ms. Endicott has represented chip makers\, life sciences companies\, and aerospace innovators in international arbitrations conducted under the rules of leading organizations\, including the ICC\, AAA-ICDR\, and UNCITRAL. She publishes and speaks frequently on issues concerning the intersection of AI and law. Ms. Endicott also co-chairs the Steering Committee of the Silicon Valley Arbitration & Mediation Center (SVAMC)‘s Young Professionals\, which is dedicated to fostering dialogue with thought leaders in the technology and arbitration spaces.Prof. Jerry Kaplan\, Ph.D.\, is widely known as an Artificial Intelligence expert\, serial entrepreneur\, technical innovator\, educator\, bestselling author\, and futurist. He co-founded four Silicon Valley startups\, two of which became publicly traded companies\, and teaches “Social and Economic Impact of Artificial Intelligence” at Stanford University. He has been profiled in The New York Times\, The Wall Street Journal\, Forbes\, and Business Week\, and is a frequent public speaker and media commentator.Please RSVP through the QR Code or at this link: https://forms.gle/JEaGKki9EPEfnac89.
URL:https://svamc.org/event/ai-and-ethics/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230214T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230214T181500
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SUMMARY:UC College of Law at San Francisco Speaker Series: The Enforcement of Metaverse-related Disputes Resolved in International Arbitration
DESCRIPTION:New technology brings opportunities and challenges for the resolution of disputes. The rapid development of\nvirtual reality technology offers users new immersive experiences\, with potential applications beginning with\nthe billion-member gaming industry but going far beyond it. Also utilising blockchain technologies\, such as\ncryptocurrencies and non-fungible tokens (NFTs)\, these metaverses bring potential new markets\, new types\nof property and new transactions. There have already been numerous examples of disputes involving digital\nassets\, which are key building blocks or elements of the metaverse. International arbitration may be a\ndispute resolution tool of choice for metaverse-related disputes of the future\, among other things due to the\nglobal enforceability of an arbitral award under the New York Convention on the Recognition and\nEnforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards. \nThis presentation will describe some of the disputes likely to arise between users and platforms\, among\nmetaverse users\, and between users and non-users\, and highlight some of the challenges and solutions for\nenforcing metaverse-related decisions under the New York Convention. \nElizabeth Chan is a Registered Foreign Lawyer in Allen & Overy’s Asia-Pacific Arbitration Group based in Hong\nKong. She has acted as counsel or advisor in international commercial arbitrations/arbitration-related\nmatters and several investment treaty arbitrations (acting for both investors and States). She has experience\nacting in arbitrations under major international arbitral rules\, including the HKIAC\, ICC\, LCIA\, ICDR\, ICSID and\nUNCITRAL Rules\, seated in different arbitral seats such as The Hague\, Singapore\, London\, Geneva\, Austria\,\nHawaii and Washington\, DC. Lizzie is ranked as a “Future Leader” in Who’s Who Legal – Arbitration 2022-2023\nand in Legal 500’s Private Practice Powerlist – Arbitration (United Kingdom) 2022. She hosted the first-ever\narbitration gathering in the metaverse in January 2022\, followed by a conference in the metaverse as part of\nParis Arbitration Week in March 2022\, and writes and speaks regularly on the intersection of law and\ntechnology \nFor more information on the event\, click here. To register\, click here.
URL:https://svamc.org/event/uc-college-of-law-at-san-francisco-speaker-series-the-enforcement-of-metaverse-related-disputes-resolved-in-international-arbitration/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230207T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230207T191500
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SUMMARY:Everything You Want to Know About a Career in International Arbitration
DESCRIPTION:Register here: https://forms.gle/MeomkS2MyrjphY2NA:
URL:https://svamc.org/event/everything-you-want-to-know-about-a-career-in-international-arbitration/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230207
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SUMMARY:Critical Issues: Dispute Prevention\, Cyber Security And Bias
DESCRIPTION:The New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) will be presenting a virtual program on Feb. 6.  \nAgenda: \n1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.: Dispute Prevention\nHow Dispute Prevention Initiatives Work: Parties can incorporate prevention in their projects in many different ways. In any case\, these efforts should mesh with the types of businesses and cultures involved. Perhaps the most obvious approach is to introduce a “standing neutral” (or “relationship facilitator”) into the relationship. Parties should use a standing neutral in any relationship that involves a significant investment or one of strategic importance. The neutral’s role is to ensure that the parties surface issues promptly\, have a forum for addressing them\, and resolve disputes efficiently. Dispute prevention agreements should include several important elements. First\, the parties should acknowledge the importance of maintaining a strong ongoing relationship and that open channels of communication are critical to success. Ongoing communication needs to focus on how the collaboration is working and what circumstances must be addressed to avoid serious problems. Speaker: Myrna Barakat Friedman\, Managing Director\, MB Corporate Advisory Partners. \n2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.: Cybersecurity – The Threats\, The Issues\, The Solutions\nThe New Wave of Technology Disputes and Best Practices for resolving them: \nThis presentation is sponsored by the new DRS Technology Committee\, which was formed because disputes involving technology have become one of the largest – and fastest growing – categories of ADR proceedings. The program will include  leading experts in the field and will be moderated by  the Committee co-chairs\, Paul Gupta and Debbie Reperowitz. The presentation will cover new challenges from AI-driven and other cybersecurity attacks\, as well as the growing pains of the fintech ecosystem. The faculty will also discuss resolving technology disputes\, including techniques for separating reliable evidence from “junk science.” This program will satisfy the new requirement for one CLE credit hour in the new Cybersecurity\, Privacy and Data Protection category.\n\n3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.: Anti-Bias Training \nBreakthrough ADR’s anti-bias training is designed to (i) increase awareness of bias and its impact\, (ii) provide ways to assist neutrals to manage their biases\, (iii)  reduce and/or mitigate the prospect that bias will affect outcomes; and (iv) promote inclusivity and cultural awareness in ADR services. This interactive training will engage participants through large and small group discussion\, exercises and role plays. \nThis training is for: \n\n Mediators and neutral evaluators serving on court rosters under 22 NYCRR § 146\, Part 146\, Rules of the Chief Administrative Judge (“Part 146”);\nArbitrators and special masters who serve in court-sponsored programs; and\nNeutrals who provide services as a part of the Community Dispute Resolution Center Program\, under Article 21-A of the New York State Judiciary Law.\n\nThe training will: \n\nProvide plain language definitions and specific examples of the terms being used.\nExplain current research on bias and anti-bias practices.\nProvide participants with an opportunity to reflect on their personal and professional experiences as they relate to the topic of bias.\nTeach concrete anti-bias skills or practices that can assist ADR neutrals prior to\, during and after an ADR session\, such as recognizing and managing their biases; working with parties whose experiences\, behaviors\, and ways of expressing themselves may be different from their own; and reflecting on and assessing the ADR session afterwards\, through a self evaluation tool\, debriefing with a co-neutral or ADR program staff\, or reviewing participant evaluations\, where applicable.\n\nThis training satisfies 2 hours of the 6 hours of the continuing education required every 2 years under Part 146.5\, for mediators and neutral evaluators serving on court rosters. \nThis training program also meets the definition of Diversity\, Inclusion and Elimination of Bias category under 22 NYCRR §1500.2(g) and CLE credits will be handled through NYSBA. \nThis training is approved under Part 146 of the Rules of the Chief Administrative Judge and the New York State Unified Court System’s Office of ADR Programs. \nPlease note: \n\nFinal placement on any court roster is at the discretion of the local Administrative Judge;\nParticipation in a course does not guarantee placement on a local court roster;\nSome courts may require additional training and experience beyond Part 146’s requirements;\nAcceptance on court rosters may depend on a court’s need for mediators at any given time and may include a particular court’s need for mediators with specific case-type training or experience.  \n\nN. Damali Peterman\, Esq. is the CEO and founder of the prominent global conflict resolution firm\, Breakthrough ADR. Breakthrough specializes in innovative and engaging ways to help individuals\, companies\, government agencies and educational institutions prevent\, manage and resolve conflict in the workplace and beyond. Damali serves as a mediator\, arbitrator and ombudsman for the prestigious ADR firm\, JAMS\, Inc. Damali is an adjunct professor at Howard University School of Law teaching Basic Mediation Training. She is also a judge for global mediation competitions. As an attorney\, mediator and educator\, with over 20+ years experience\, Damali saw a need to teach people how to listen\, negotiate and resolve everyday situations. She has traveled the globe servicing companies with tailor ed workshops aimed at increasing overall company efficiency and talent retention. Prior to Breakthrough ADR\, Damali founded Damali Law LLC\, which focused on corporate and other business transactions. Previously\, she was an assistant general counsel at Deloitte LLP and an associate at the global law firm Weil\, Gotshal & Manges LLP. At both of these institutions\, Damali focused on corporate transactions\, including deal structuring and contract negotiations. Damali has a certificate from Harvard Business School Online’s Negotiation Mastery program and Cornell University ILR School’s Professional Neutral Development Program. Damali also completed the Goldman Sachs 10\,000 Small Businesses Program and is a Tory Burch Foundation Fellow. Damali won the “Social Change Agent of the Year” award from NIMBLE and is a 2022 Women in Business Award recipient from Hudson Valley Magazine. \n5:00 p.m. Virtual Networking \nLearn More & Register Here
URL:https://svamc.org/event/critical-issues-dispute-prevention-cyber-security-and-bias/
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SUMMARY:Schiefelbein Global Dispute Resolution Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Fifth Annual Schiefelbein Global Dispute Resolution Conference will convene top lawyers\, counsel for global corporations\, internationally recognized arbitrators and mediators\, academics\, and leaders at arbitration institutions to engage in discussions on timely issues in international dispute resolution.\n\nThe keynote speaker will be Claudia Salomon\, President of the ICC International Court of Arbitration.  Claudia is the first woman to lead the ICC International Court of Arbitration as it celebrates its 100 anniversary.\nMore information on the Conference to include the panel topics\, distinguished panel members and registration information are found in the Conference website here.  \n\n\nView Agenda\n\nDate & Time\nJanuary 13\, 2023\n8:30am – 5:15pm
URL:https://svamc.org/event/schiefelbein-global-dispute-resolution-conference-2/
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SUMMARY:Ask the Arbitrator: “Reflections and Recommendations of an International Arbitrator with expertise in International Business and Technology Law”
DESCRIPTION:CIArb-NAB’s monthly webinar series “Ask the Arbitrator” presents an interview with Arbitrator\, Mr. Gary Benton on Wednesday\, January 11\, 2023\, at 12:00 p.m. EDT/9:00 a.m. PDT. Mr. Benton will be interviewed by Ms. Anqi Luan\, an LL.M student with the White & Case International Arbitration program at the University of Miami\, School of Law\, Florida. Ms. Luan is a member of CIArb-NAB (See bios below). \nThe Ask the Arbitrator series features hour-long sessions of light-hearted conversations with seasoned international arbitrators\, each month\, that are not only fun\, but also substantive\, with a focus on how to break into the field of international arbitration\, or how to best position oneself to get the arbitration work in the international arena. The monthly series is intended to promote the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and its members\, as well as the participating student community. \nThe series provides the ADR community with content that speaks to the practical skills and strategies employed by skilled Arbitrators and Mediators. The interviews delve into topics of interest to arbitrators\, educators/ law students\, and generally include a moderated question and answer session. \nBiographies: \nGary L. Benton\, C.Arb \nGary Benton is an internationally recognized Arbitrator with expertise in US and international business\, corporate investment\, technology\, and emerging growth matters. He regularly handles matters involving technology development\, distribution\, licensing\, infringement\, cryptocurrency\, cybersecurity\, and corporate governance disputes. He has handled matters in over 80 countries and serves on the panels of the leading international arbitral institutions in the US\, Europe\, and Asia. \nGary is a Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) Chartered Arbitrator\, Fellow\, and member of the CIArb North American Branch. He is also a Fellow and serves on the Executive Committee of the College of Commercial Arbitrators (CCA) and is an Academy Member of the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals (NADN). In addition to his arbitration practice\, Gary is an Adjunct Professor at Santa Clara University. He is the founder and current Chairman of the Silicon Valley Arbitration and Mediation Center (SVAMC) and the founder and President of California Arbitration (CalArb.org). He was previously a partner with the international law firms Pillsbury Winthrop LLP and Coudert Brothers LLP. Gary is qualified as a US lawyer and an English solicitor. www.garybentonarbitration.com \nAnqi Luan \nAnqi Luan is an LL.M. in international arbitration candidate at the University of Miami School of Law. She is pursuing studies related to international arbitration\, Intellectual property\, and international dispute resolution. During the past summer\, she worked in an international law firm’s trial team in Miami. Ms. Anqi has been participating as a Senator in the Student Bar Association for the past two consecutive years. \nBefore joining Miami Law\, Anqi worked and lived in Hong Kong specializing in Mediation. She has an LL.M degree from The Pennsylvania State University\, Penn State Law\, PA\, and a degree in Master of Laws in Administrative Law from the South China University of Technology\, School of Law & School of Intellectual Property\, Guangzhou\, China. Ms. Anqi speaks Chinese and English. \nThis program is free\, but space is limited. \nTo register\, go to: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Ai5MfjpyTcOVLZLBjuYelQ
URL:https://svamc.org/event/ask-the-arbitrator-reflections-and-recommendations-of-an-international-arbitrator-with-expertise-in-international-business-and-technology-law/
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