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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
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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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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230113T083000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230111T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230111T100000
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CREATED:20230109T141853Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221213T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221213T110000
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SUMMARY:SVAMC Tech Talk: From Arbitration to Entrepreneurship
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our next tech talk as Mauricio Duarte and Dmitri Evseev discuss the launch of Arbitration City\, a social network platform for information sharing and collaboration for professionals\, groups and organizations in arbitration. \nDate & Time \nDecember 13\, 2022\n10:00am PST\n12:00pm CST\n1:00pm EST \nRegister Here
URL:https://svamc.org/event/svamc-tech-talk-from-arbitration-to-entrepreneurship/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221208T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221208T100000
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SUMMARY:Special Wellness Program:  Lessons for Lawyers from the Science of Well Being
DESCRIPTION:SVAMC is committed to supporting the wellness of its membership! The objective of this presentation is to help lawyers apply cognitive science to improve their well-being. We will begin with a brief overview of a problem endemic in the legal profession: lawyers continue to struggle with depression\, anxiety\, suicide\, and substance abuse at alarming levels. Research has found that more than one in four lawyers experience depression\, and nearly one in five reported anxiety. Between 21 and 31 percent of lawyers\, and up to 40 percent of law students\, report drinking at a level consistent with an alcohol problem. For many\, recent events have compounded that reality\, with the COVID-19 pandemic\, continued nationwide reckoning with systemic racism and other disturbing geopolitical events further challenging our individual and collective well-being. \nWhile addressing this issue requires both individual and institutional action\, this presentation will focus on the practical steps that legal professionals can take to improve well-being\, drawing on recent research from cognitive science and beginning with the preface that happiness can be learned and applied. Specifically\, we will provide an evidence-based arsenal of practical tools that lawyers can apply in their own lives to improve their well-being. This CLE draws heavily upon a publicly available course taught by Yale professor Dr. Laurie Santos on the Science of Well Being (https://www.coursera.org/learn/the-science-of-well-being). \nSpeakers \n\nEmma C. Ross\, J.D./M.D.:  Emma Ross is a partner at Goldman Ismail Tomaselli Brennan & Baum LLP. With degrees in both law and medicine\, Emma plays a key role in national science teams and trial teams. She represents leading corporations in nationwide high-stakes disputes.\nShayna S. Cook\, J.D.: Shayna Cook is a partner at Goldman Ismail Tomaselli Brennan & Baum LLP in Chicago. As a leading trial lawyer\, Shayna represents multinational clients in a variety of company-critical disputes.\n\nDate & Time \nDecember 8\, 2022\n9:00am Pacific\n10:00am Mountain\n11:00am Central\n12:00pm Eastern \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER.
URL:https://svamc.org/event/special-wellness-program-lessons-for-lawyers-from-the-science-of-well-being/
LOCATION:Video Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221207T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221207T173000
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SUMMARY:Arbitration in Chicago & the Midwest
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a panel examining what steps\, tools\, and innovations should be considered by practitioners\, business leaders\, and educators to better align arbitration\, and dispute resolution generally\, with the needs and expectations of companies in Chicago and throughout the Midwest. We will also discuss what opportunities may lie ahead for Chicago—and practitioners based there—in the domestic and international dispute resolution spheres. \nSpeakers \n\nSarah Reynolds\,\nMargaret Moses\nLawrence “Larry” Schaner\nMarek Krasula\nSoledad O’Donnell\n\nDate & Time\nDecember 7\, 2022\n3:30pm – 5:30pm\n\n\nVenue Address:\nGoldman Ismail Tomaselli Brennan & Baum LLP\n200 S Wacker Dr STE 2200\, Chicago\, IL 60606\n\nCLE is pending in IL. \n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://svamc.org/event/arbitration-in-chicago-the-midwest/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221207T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221207T103000
DTSTAMP:20260508T221238
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SUMMARY:SVAMC Webinar - Updates from the Front Lines: A Conversation with AAA-ICDR & SVAMC on New Rules and Other News
DESCRIPTION:Effective September 1\, 2022\, the AAA’s revised Commercial Arbitration and Mediation Procedures went into effect. With a goal toward promoting efficiency and reflecting advances in technology\, the revisions include new rules on consolidation and joinder\, cyber security\, privacy\, and data protection\, among other things. Hear experts from AAA-ICDR and SVAMC discuss those changes in theory and practice\, as well as other updates from the Institution\, including what AAA-IDCR is looking for when selecting neutrals. The program will be moderated by Mauricio Duarte\, A2J Tech Justice Entrepreneur & SVAMC YP Member \nCo-Sponsored by AAA-ICDR\, SVAMC\, Goldman Ismail. \nDate & Time \nDecember 7\, 2022\n9:30am Pacific \nRegister Here
URL:https://svamc.org/event/svamc-webinar-updates-from-the-front-lines-a-conversation-with-aaa-icdr-svamc-on-new-rules-and-other-news/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221202
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221204
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SUMMARY:Accelerated Route to Fellowship (International  Arbitration) Assessment
DESCRIPTION:The Accelerated Route to Fellowship program put on by SVAMC\, CalArb and CIArb is designed for senior practitioners in the field of dispute resolution. This program includes five interactive workshops plus three plenary sessions that explore the challenges of organizing and managing a complex international arbitration and the drafting of an enforceable reasoned award. \nDate & Time \nDecember 2-3\, 2022 \nLocation \nWilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati (WSGR) Office / San Francisco\, CA (Market Street)\nTo register\, click here. 
URL:https://svamc.org/event/accelerated-route-to-fellowship-international-arbitration-assessment/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221204
DTSTAMP:20260508T221238
CREATED:20220622T200357Z
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SUMMARY:ABA Dispute Resolution Section - Mediation Institute
DESCRIPTION:Please save the date for the ABA – Dispute Resolution Section Mediation Institute. More details coming soon.
URL:https://svamc.org/event/aba-dispute-resolution-section-mediation-institute/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221118
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221119
DTSTAMP:20260508T221238
CREATED:20220913T183704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220913T183756Z
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SUMMARY:10th Annual Dublin International Arbitration Day Conference
DESCRIPTION:This year the 10th annual Dublin International Arbitration Day\, Ireland’s leading conference on international arbitration will take place on Friday\, 18 November 2022. \nThe Conference offers an outstanding line up of international expert speakers on matters of topical interest. \nThe CPD accredited Conference sessions will be complemented by a busy social programme that evening including a drinks reception and gala dinner in the historical King’s Inns and a night of traditional Irish music. \nFor more information please visit https://arbitrationireland.com/ \nAttendance: 6.5 CPD points \nDate & Location\nNovember 18\, 2022\nDistillery Building\, 145/151 Church Street\, Dublin 7
URL:https://svamc.org/event/10th-annual-dublin-international-arbitration-day-conference/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221118
DTSTAMP:20260508T221238
CREATED:20221019T020419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221019T020419Z
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SUMMARY:New York Arbitration Week: SVAMC Panelists Debate: Proposed Procedures for Changing the Allocation of Power between Parties and Tribunals in High-Tech Arbitrations
DESCRIPTION:SVAMC is pleased to sponsor a panel during New York Arbitration Week. On November 17\, SVAMC will host a panelist debate on “Proposed Procedures for Changing the Allocation of Power between Parties and Tribunals in High-Tech Arbitrations.” \nFor more information about New York Arbitration Week\, visit: New York Arbitration Week | November 14-18\, 2022 (nyarbitrationweek.com) \nNYAW 2022 – Save the Date \n  \n 
URL:https://svamc.org/event/new-york-arbitration-week-svamc-panelists-debate-proposed-procedures-for-changing-the-allocation-of-power-between-parties-and-tribunals-in-high-tech-arbitrations/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221115T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221115T170000
DTSTAMP:20260508T221238
CREATED:20221108T201910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T203339Z
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SUMMARY:2022 SVAMC Annual Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The SVAMC Annual Board Meeting will take place as follows: \nDate & Time \nTuesday\, November 15th @ 3:00 – 5:00pm Eastern \nLocation \nThe Offices of Foley & Lardner LLP (Conference Room) \n90 Park Ave. (x E. 40th St.) \nNew York\, NY 10016 \nThis is a hybrid format meeting and virtual (Zoom) OR in-person attendance is open and available to all Board Members and any Tech List Appointees that would like to attend. We just need your RSVP by November 14th! \n“To register\, please RSVP to info@svamc.org. The Annual Board meeting is only open to SVAMC Board Members and Tech List Appointees.”
URL:https://svamc.org/event/2022-svamc-annual-board-meeting/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221111T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221111T120000
DTSTAMP:20260508T221238
CREATED:20221024T180232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221027T163032Z
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SUMMARY:Silicon Valley East Meets West: A Conversation with SIAC and SVAMC
DESCRIPTION:Asia Pacific is second only to the USA for Unicorn startups. As Asia Pacific economies grow\, and as startups and more established technology companies disaggregate from Northern California\, cross-border Asia Pacific-USA technology disputes are on the rise. As one of the most well respected and established arbitral institutions in Asia\, SIAC is there to meet that need. As is SVAMC\, with its vetted list of leading technology-related neutrals. \nListen to experts from both organizations talk about trends in technology-related ADR\, predictions for where technology-related ADR is heading and ways in which SIAC and SVAMC can collaborate to foster efficient resolution of cross border technology disputes. \nSpeakers \n\nGloria Lim\nSIAC\nAdriana Uson\nSIAC Americas\nGrant Kim\nLimNexus LLP/SVAMC\nSerena Lee (Moderator)\nJAMS\nSarah Reynolds \nSVAMC/Goldman Ismail\n\nDate & Time:\nNovember 11\, 2022\n11:00am – 12:00pm PDT \nLocation: \nWhite & Case\n3000 El Camino Real\, \n2 Palo Alto Square\,\nSuite 900\nPalo Alto\, CA 94306 \nRegister here 
URL:https://svamc.org/event/silicon-valley-east-meets-west-a-conversation-with-siac-and-svamc/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221111T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221111T130000
DTSTAMP:20260508T221238
CREATED:20220121T214900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T200947Z
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SUMMARY:SVAMC 2022 Annual Members Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our annual SVAMC Members Meeting is taking place on Friday November 11\, 2022. This will be a hybrid event allowing members to join in person or remotely. \nAgenda \n\n9-9:10: Opening Remarks\n9:10-10:10: SVAMC Committee and Task Force Updates\n\nAdministrative updates\nMembership\nMarketing\nProgramming\nTech List Selection\nEurope/Middle East/Africa\nAsia/Oceana\nLatin America/Caribbean\nNorth America\nYoung Professionals\nCorporate Counsel\nLaw Firm Coordination\nBlockchain\nODR\n\n\n10:10 -11: 10: Panel Discussion: Is there a need for special arbitration rules for technology disputes? [Please confirm details with Michael Diamont]\n\nPanelists:\n\nBarbara Reeves\, JAMS Mediator and Arbitrator and SVAMC Member\nDuarte Henriques\, Lawyer & Arbitrator\, Victoria Associates and SVAMC Europe\, Africa and Middle East Group Chair\nTheo Cheng\, Independent Mediator & Arbitrator and SVAMC Member\nPatricia Shaughnessy\, Professor\, Stockholm University and SVAMC Programming Committee Member\n\n\n\n\n11:10-12: Silicon Valley East meets West:  A Conversation with SIAC and SVAMC\n\nDescription: Asian Pacific is second only to the USA for Unicorn startups. As Asia Pacific economies grow\, and as startups and more established technology companies disaggregate from Northern California\, cross-border Asia Pacific-USA technology disputes are on the rise. As one of the most well respected and established arbitral institutions in Asia\, SIAC is there to meet that need. As is SVAMC\, with its vetted list of leading technology-related neutrals. Listen to experts from both organizations talk about trends in technology-relates ADR\, predictions for where technology-related ADR is heading and ways in which SIAC and SVAMC can collaborate to foster efficient resolution of cross border technology disputes.\nModerator: Serena Lee\, VP Operations JAMS\nPanelists:\n\nGrant Kim\, Partner at LimNexus LLP and SVAMC Asia/Oceana Group Chair\nAdriana Uson\, Head of SIAC Americas\nGloria Lim\, CEO of SIAC\n\n\n\n\n12-1: Lunch with SIAC\n\nDate & Time\nNovember 11\, 2022\n9:00am – 1:00pm Pacific \nLocation\nWhite & Case\n3000 El Camino Real\, \n2 Palo Alto Square\,\nSuite 900\nPalo Alto\, CA 94306 \nClick here to register. 
URL:https://svamc.org/event/svamc-2022-annual-members-meeting/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221108T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221108T190000
DTSTAMP:20260508T221238
CREATED:20221027T164952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221027T165436Z
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SUMMARY:White & Case & SVAMC Presents: Arbitration Agreements & Investment Structuring Panel
DESCRIPTION:Technology companies today face the possibility of cross-border commercial and investment disputes around the globe. The stakes are high\, and the outcome may depend on decisions made at the time of the deal or investment. \nWhite & Case and the Silicon Valley Arbitration & Mediation Center invite you to join us in Palo Alto for an interactive panel discussion on the choice of forum for resolving cross-border disputes\, how to draft effective arbitration clauses\, pitfalls to avoid\, and how to structure investments to benefit from treaty protections. \nThe panel will be followed by a networking reception. CLE is available. \nPanelists \n\nSarah Reynolds\, CEO\, Silicon Valley Arbitration & Mediation Center\nAbby Cohen Smutny\, Partner\, White & Case\nDarryl Lew\, Partner\, White & Case\nBrody Greenwald\, Partner\, White & Case\nLinda Sim\, Partner\, White & Case\n\nDate & Time \nTuesday\, November 8\, 2022Panel Presentation | 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.Reception | 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. \nWhite & Case Silicon Valley Office3000 El Camino Real2 Palo Alto Square\, Suite 900Palo Alto\, California 94306-2109 \nRegister Here \nPlease RSVP by Wednesday\, November 2nd.
URL:https://svamc.org/event/white-case-svamc-presents-arbitration-agreements-investment-structuring-panel/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221108T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221108T133000
DTSTAMP:20260508T221238
CREATED:20221024T155923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221024T155923Z
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SUMMARY:HKIAC Presents: Managing Business Dispute Risks in Hong Kong and China by Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre
DESCRIPTION:In this complex and challenging world\, it is important for US businesses to be in a position to maximise on opportunities presented while also understanding and taking steps to effectively manage risks. \nUS parties are among the top 5 users of the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC).  Our panelists will share high-level analysis of key developments in Hong Kong’s arbitration landscape and its attractiveness as a suitable venue involving Chinese and foreign parties. \nAttendees will also hear from HKIAC’s Secretary-General on the benefits of using HKIAC arbitration to resolve disputes arising from complex and high-value transactions in the technology and commercial sector. \nTopics: \n\nHong Kong’s unique advantages as an arbitration hub\nPractical guidance on dispute resolution mechanisms between Chinese and foreign parties\nHKIAC: quality of secretariat and experience in IP\, crypto disputes\nGreater Bay Area (GBA): what it means for US companies​\n\nSpeakers: \n\nDr. Mariel Dimsey (Secretary-General\, Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre)\nDr. Nicolas Wiegand (Managing Partner\, CMS)\nPeter Chow (Partner\, King & Spalding)\nJacko Tsang (Director\, Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in San Francisco)\n\nDate & Location \nNovember 8\, 2022\n11:30am – 1:30pm \nOmni San Francisco Hotel\, Grand Ballroom\n500 California Street\, San Francisco\, CA \nRegister Here
URL:https://svamc.org/event/hkiac-presents-managing-business-dispute-risks-in-hong-kong-and-china-by-hong-kong-international-arbitration-centre/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221107T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221107T193000
DTSTAMP:20260508T221238
CREATED:20221019T210346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221019T211331Z
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SUMMARY:New Developments in Pacific Rim Arbitration: Perspectives from Hong Kong\, Singapore and California
DESCRIPTION:SVAMC is pleased to sponsor this event on the “New Developments in Pacific Rim Arbitration: Perspectives from Hong Kong\, Singapore and California presented by California Arbitration and The Center for Negotiation and Dispute Resolution (CNDR) at UC Hastings Law \nFeatured Speakers: Mariel Dimsey\, Adriana Uson\, Sally Harpole\, and Dan Tan. Moderated by Professor and CNDR Director Hiro Aragaki. \nProgram Overview \nArbitration is on the rise throughout the Pacific Rim and\, as America’s window to the East\, California is the place where business\, technology\, and disputes from Asia and the Americas converge.  Hear from representatives of the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC)\, the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC)\, and California Arbitration (CalArb.org)\, as they discuss the implications that recent developments in law\, politics\, and business have for the future of Pacific Rim arbitration – and the role that California can play. \nPlease join us\, either in-person or via zoom\, for a one hour program and Q&A. Reception with light refreshments to follow during the second hour of the program. (1 hour of California MCLE Credit available at registration) \nDate: Monday\, November 7\, 2022 (rsvp by November 1) \nTime: 5:30pm – 7:30pm  \nLocation: Deb Colloquium Room and Skydeck\, 333 Golden Gate\, UC Hastings Law\, San Francisco\, CA 94102 (Hybrid event\, Zoom link will be provided for the speaker portion of the program to those who register) \nQuestions about the program or late registrations to: CNDR@uchastings.edu   \nRegister Here
URL:https://svamc.org/event/new-developments-in-pacific-rim-arbitration-perspectives-from-hong-kong-singapore-and-california/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221019
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221020
DTSTAMP:20260508T221238
CREATED:20220622T200308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220622T200308Z
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SUMMARY:ABA Dispute Resolution Section - Mediation Week Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Please save the date for the ABA – Dispute Resolution Section Mediation week celebration.  More details coming soon.
URL:https://svamc.org/event/aba-dispute-resolution-section-mediation-week-celebration/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221013
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221014
DTSTAMP:20260508T221238
CREATED:20220622T200226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220622T200226Z
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SUMMARY:ABA Dispute Resolution Section - Ombuds Day
DESCRIPTION:Please save the date for the ABA – Dispute Resolution Section Ombuds Day. More details coming soon.
URL:https://svamc.org/event/aba-dispute-resolution-section-ombuds-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220930T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220930T080000
DTSTAMP:20260508T221238
CREATED:20220913T184027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220913T184130Z
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SUMMARY:SVAMC-YP Tech Talk: A Conversation with Two Arbitration Centers
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a conversation with representatives from two different arbitration centers as they discuss the role arbitration centers can play in attracting the technology industry to solve disputes via arbitration. We will be joined by Adriana Uson\, Head for the Americas of the Singapore International Arbitration Centre\, and Juan Mazariegos\, Secretary of the Board of the recently created Blockchain and Technology Dispute Resolution Institution (Institución de Resolución de Conflictos de Blockchain y Tecnología). In addition\, we will discuss other topics such as trends\, concerns\, and best practices arbitration centers should consider. (Sponsored by SVAMC-YP) \nDate & Time\nSeptember 30\, 2022\n7:00am Pacific\n9:00am Central\n10:00am Eastern \nRegister Here
URL:https://svamc.org/event/svamc-yp-tech-talk-a-conversation-with-two-arbitration-centers/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220920T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220920T100000
DTSTAMP:20260508T221238
CREATED:20220916T182314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220916T182314Z
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SUMMARY:IBA: ADR for IP and technology disputes\, and  the WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center
DESCRIPTION:Title: ADR for IP and technology disputes\, and the WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center \nSpeaker: Adam Rattray\, WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center \nAdam Rattray is the Head of the Information and External Relations Section of the WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center. He works closely with the WIPO Center’s IP Disputes Section to facilitate the provision of efficient ADR services and to provide training on mediation and arbitration for IP and technology-related disputes. Before joining WIPO he worked at the Geneva office of the law firm White & Case as a member of the WTO and international trade law practice. \nDate & Time\nSeptember 20\, 2022\n9am PST \nVenue: Zoom\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/4494651173\nMeeting ID: 449 465 1172pm EST \nFlyer September 2022[20]
URL:https://svamc.org/event/iba-adr-for-ip-and-technology-disputes-and-the-wipo-arbitration-and-mediation-center/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220916T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220916T180000
DTSTAMP:20260508T221238
CREATED:20210223T184511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220718T144746Z
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SUMMARY:Future of Technology in Arbitration 22
DESCRIPTION:Silicon Valley Arbitration & Mediation Center is pleased to sponsor the Future of Technology in Arbitration 2022 (FOTA22)\, the first ever global conference focused on bringing you the very latest in cutting-edge technologies that will transform arbitration as we know it today\, tomorrow\, and in the years to come. \nFOTA22 will bring arbitration specialists and technology professionals together in a unique format. The newest and best legal technologies will be on display for demonstration and explanation for you to experience first-hand via the FOTA Showcase. Our panel of expert speakers will examine\, explore and debate these technologies through an arbitration lens; considering their impact on alternative dispute resolution. \nThe conference will take place at the Institute of Engineering Technology in London on 16 September 2022\, ahead of ICCA Edinburgh 2022. The first of its kind\, this conference will follow ICCA around the world biennially in years to come\, showcasing the most significant technology developments for arbitration as the decade progresses. \nView the program here \n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers include SVAMC members\, Paul Cohen\, Duarte Henriques\, Les Schiefelbein and Patricia Shaughnessy. \nRegister Here
URL:https://svamc.org/event/fota-22/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220914T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220914T110000
DTSTAMP:20260508T221238
CREATED:20220816T191839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220816T192030Z
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SUMMARY:The College of Commercial Arbitrators Presents - Don’t Just Go Through the Motions: How to Increase Your Chances of Obtaining Relief Through Motions in Arbitration
DESCRIPTION:SVAMC is proud to sponsor a one-hour panel discussion presented by the College of Commercial Arbitrators which will be the third installment in an ongoing series of webinars based upon the CCA Guide to Best Practices in Commercial Arbitration – Fourth Edition. Attendees will receive complimentary access to Chapter Seven: Motions. \nKey Topics\n\nThe arbitration clause does not cover the claim against my client. How should I object to the arbitrator’s jurisdiction?\nThe arbitration pleading does not state a legally cognizable claim against my client. Can I move to dismiss it?\n The opposing party has not produced the documents I need. How should I raise discovery disputes with the arbitrator?\n If the case were in court\, I would move for summary judgment following fact discovery. Can I do that in arbitration?\nOpposing counsel has a conflict of interest.  Can I ask the arbitrator to disqualify my adversary?\n The opposing party failed to obey the arbitrator’s discovery order. Will the arbitrator entertain my motion for sanctions?\n\nDate & Time\nWednesday\, 14 September 20221:00 PM Eastern Time / 10:00 AM Pacific Time (1 hour)Hosted on ZOOM by JURIS Conferences \nNYS CLE credit (transitional and non-transitional) in the area of Professional Practice (1 hour) and a general certificate of attendance will be provided upon request for all other jurisdictions. \nRegistration is complimentary. Click here to register
URL:https://svamc.org/event/the-college-of-commercial-arbitrators-presents-dont-just-go-through-the-motions-how-to-increase-your-chances-of-obtaining-relief-through-motions-in-arbitration/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220829
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220830
DTSTAMP:20260508T221238
CREATED:20220718T142958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220718T142958Z
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SUMMARY:SIAC Symposium 2022
DESCRIPTION:The SIAC Symposium is SIAC’s new flagship conference which will bring together various stakeholders of the international arbitration community\, to provide a platform for dialogue\, co-creation and cross-pollination of ideas and networking opportunities. \nClick here to download program \nRegister here
URL:https://svamc.org/event/siac-symposium-2022/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220714T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220714T100000
DTSTAMP:20260508T221238
CREATED:20220706T192551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220706T192551Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Voluntary Carbon Markets and International Dispute Resolution
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to sponsor the Young Members Group of CIArb NAB webinar\, “Voluntary Carbon Markets and International Dispute Resolution”\, on Thursday July 14\, 2022 @ 12 p.m. EDT/9:00 a.m. PDT. \nThis webinar is a sequel to last year’s series on Climate Change\, Decarbonization\, and International Dispute Resolution\, which covered a range of climate-related issues including rules governing carbon markets under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. \nModerated by Nicola Peart\, the panelists Paul Barker\, Matthew Cranford\, Luciana AquinoHagedorn\, and Jesse Mosier (see bios below) will discuss the evolution of voluntary carbon markets\, carbon finance\, and the relevance of international dispute resolution from inhouse\, private practice\, and investment advisory perspectives. \nThe webinar will focus on voluntary carbon markets\, in which businesses and financial institutions purchase carbon credits to neutralize (“offset”) their residual greenhouse gas emissions. Carbon credit-generating projects — from nature-based solutions such as forestry to climate tech solutions such as direct air capture — frequently involve complex cross-border legal issues. Globally\, demand for carbon credits is rapidly increasing as corporates and financial institutions make net zero pledges\, but there are serious questions over the precise role of carbon credits in achieving net zero\, as well as related concerns over market integrity and “greenwashing”. In the absence of detailed mandatory regulation\, voluntary initiatives such as the Integrity Council for Voluntary Carbon Markets (ICVCM) are seeking to establish principles governing the supply of high-quality carbon credits. \nPanelists and Moderator Bios: \nPaul Barker is a partner at Kirkland & Ellis LLP\, based in San Francisco. He is a member of the firm’s ESG & Impact practice\, focusing on climate-related matters for private equity and corporate clients\, including energy transition\, sustainable finance\, carbon markets\, and dispute resolution. Paul is also an experienced international litigator and is recognized by Who’s Who Legal and Legal500 as a leading barrister for international arbitration and public international law. \nMatthew Cranford is a Director at Pollination\, based in Washington\, D.C.\, working on the financial sector net zero transition\, carbon markets\, and blended finance. Matthew was previously Senior Policy Advisor for Climate and Sustainable Finance at the U.S. Department of the Treasury. In earlier roles\, he was advisor to the U.S. Board Member of the Green Climate Fund\, a climate finance negotiator\, and an international environmental finance consultant. Matthew trained as an environmental economist and is a CFA Charter holder. \nLuciana Aquino-Hagedorn is the General Counsel at NCX. Previously\, as a partner at Goodwin Procter\, Luciana co-founded and co-lead a new practice area for the firm focused on impact and responsible investing. Prior to rejoining Goodwin\, Luciana was Senior Vice President at Harvard Management Company (HMC) where she was involved in all legal aspects of HMC’s global forestry and agriculture portfolio. Luciana is an Argentine native and started her legal career in Buenos Aires. \nJesse W. Mosier is the Head of Legal at Pachama\, a tech company that harnesses the power of AI and remote sensing to capture carbon and protect forests. Prior to Pachama\, Jesse was the General Counsel at Migo Money\, a fintech company with operations in Brazil and Nigeria. Jesse began his legal career with Cleary Gottlieb\, where he spent three years in the New York office and four years in the Sao Paulo office. After Cleary\, he spent two years with Gunderson Dettmer\, focused on Latin American startup and technology companies. \nNicola Peart is a senior associate at Three Crowns LLP\, in Washington\, DC. She specializes in international arbitration\, with a particular interest in environmental disputes in the commercial\, investment and public international context. She has attended the climate change negotiations for over a decade\, providing legal advice including on matters relating to climate finance and emissions trading. Nicola is ranked in Chambers USA\, The Legal 500 US and Who’s Who Legal: Future Leaders for 2022. \nThis program is free\, but space is limited.  To register\, go to: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cW1ld4-aS3S4T_eqXeeMcw
URL:https://svamc.org/event/webinar-voluntary-carbon-markets-and-international-dispute-resolution/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220713T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220713T091500
DTSTAMP:20260508T221238
CREATED:20220628T185535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220712T182125Z
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SUMMARY:SVAMC Africa Technology and Arbitration Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:The Silicon Valley Arbitration & Mediation Center invites you to the Africa Technology and Arbitration Roundtable\, a virtual program on July 13 featuring industry and dispute resolution practitioners in Africa’s technology sector and its intersection with international arbitration. \nOver the last decade\, Africa has seen record-breaking investment in technology start-ups\, alternate payment systems\, technology hubs\, broadband and telecommunications\, software development\, and technology infrastructure. As the industry has developed\, businesses and governments have increasingly turned to arbitration to manage the inevitable disputes that arise. Our panel will examine the growth of technology and concurrent evolution of dispute resolution practices in a region of such diverse linguistic and legal traditions. \nPanelists \n\nDiamana Diawara\, Africa Director Arbitration and ADR\, ICC International Court of Arbitration\, ParisDiamana is the Director of the International Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC Court) for Dispute Resolution Services in Africa. She was previously a Counsel at the Secretariat of the ICC Court for 5 years. She gained expertise in arbitration by leading the administration of hundreds of arbitral procedures\, in the case management team in charge of disputes in the Middle East\, Africa and Francophone Europe. Prior to joining the ICC Court\, Diamana has been trained in the Arbitration Department of the Paris office of the law firm Dentons. Diamana also acts as a Lecturer in the Diplome Universitaire in Domestic and International Arbitration of Montpellier University.She is a member of several professional networks. In particular\, she is the head of the ICC Young Arbitrators Forum (YAF) Africa Chapter\, a member of the OHADA group of the Comité français de l’arbitrage\, a former member of the IBA Arb40 Steering Committee and a founding member of AfricArb.She holds master degrees in international business law from Paris 1 and Paris Nanterre Universities and is a graduate from the LLM Program of Golden Gate University San Francisco\, California.\nVictoria Kigen\, Counsel\, Nairobi Centre for International Arbitration (NCIA)\n\nVictoria Jeruto Kigen\, a Kenyan licensed attorney with over 6 years’ experience in dispute resolution\, is currently a Case Counsel at the Nairobi Centre for International Arbitration (NCIA). Victoria is responsible for handling NCIA administered proceedings. \nShe is involved in cutting-edge International Arbitration projects driven by the African Arbitration Academy (AAA)\, among other Arbitral Institutions and investment regimes (i.e.\, AfCFTA) in Africa. She has also served as a counsel and adviser in commercial and construction arbitrations under domestic and foreign arbitral regimes as well as ad hoc arbitrations under UNCITRAL and other procedural rules. \nShe is lauded as a young and upcoming arbitration practitioner in Africa and is listed in the Arbitrators of African Descent with a US Nexus list August 2020 issue. She is an Executive Committee member of the Rising Arbitrators Initiative (RAI) and an ambassador of Racial Equality for Arbitration Lawyers (R.E.A.L). \nVictoria holds an LL.B. from the Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA)\, Kenya\, Post-graduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law (KSL) and the White & Case International Arbitration LL.M. from the University of Miami School of law\, USA. She is also published in the field of Arbitration and ADR. \nShe is fluent in English\, Kiswahili\, and Kalenjin. \n\nNzilani Mweu\, Co-Founder\, MyComplyKit and Founding Partner\, Rilani Advocates\n\nNzilani advises on compliance\, data protection and privacy\, cyber crime and security\, innovation\, infrastructure\, cloud computing\, use of artificial intelligence\, distributed ledger systems\, fintech\, intellectual property rights\, media law\, internet governance\, strategic partnerships in the Technology and telecommunications industry among other sector related issues. Nzilani has experience in cross-functional legal disciplines spanning media law\, domain registrations and disputes\, competition regulation and disputes\, corporate litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution. She is the Exclusive member of International Advisory Experts for Intellectual Property\, Technology Law and Telecommunications Law in Kenya. \nNzilani holds an LL.B. from Moi University\, a Post-Graduate Diploma from Kenya School of Law\, and a Certificate in Law for Economic Regulation and Competition from the University of Nairobi. \n\nOkey N. Okuzu MBA\, CEO\, InStrat Global Health Solutions\n\nOkey Okuzu is Founder and CEO of InStrat Global Health Solutions\, a company that is focused on Global Health Innovation by identifying and deploying technology-based healthcare solutions to underserved markets. He has successfully driven mobile health innovation in Africa through the successful commercialization of multiple health technology platforms. \nOkey is an accomplished healthcare professional with extensive leadership\, business strategy and operational expertise\, in leading global health and life science organizations including Pfizer Inc and Novartis Corporation for almost one and half decades. Okey also had extensive careers in investment banking and financial services in Africa working with organizations like JP Morgan Chase (Capital Markets) on privatizations\, debt and equity issues as well providing project structuring advice to major corporations across. Okey holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from University of Lagos\, Nigeria and an MBA in Finance and Strategy from Columbia Business School\, New York. \n\nLara Oyesanya\, Group General Counsel and Company Secretary\, WorldRemit\n\nLara Oyesanya is the Group General Counsel and Company Secretary at WorldRemit with functional responsibility for legal\, data privacy and the secretariat. Previously\, General Counsel and Chief Risk Officer at Contis\, senior legal counsel at Barclays and BAE Systems\, a divisional counsel at RAC plc\, a legal director at HBOS (Lloyds Banking Group) and Group Head of Legal at Lex (Lex Autolease). Lara is a solicitor\, Senior Courts of England and Wales as well as a barrister\, Supreme Court of Nigeria. A contributing editor\, Lexis Nexis Encyclopaedia of Banking Law and a consulting editorial board member\, LexisPSL Financial Services. \nLara is a law graduate (LL.B Hons) of the University of Lagos and holds an LL.M in Comparative Company Law. \n\nShola Oyewole\, VP – Digital Innovation at United Therapeutics Corporation\n\nShola Oyewole is VP – Digital Innovation at United Therapeutics Corporation (UT)\, a Nasdaq-quoted biotechnology company that is focused on the development of therapies for patients suffering from Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH)\, a life-threatening disease. Currently there is no cure for PAH\, but UT has developed several drug therapies. \nAs a member of the Senior Executive Leadership of UT\, Shola supports the Finance\, HR\, R&D\, Manufacturing\, Sales & Marketing and various business units in ideation of solutions to support both distributed and centralized business operations and achieve more effective and cost beneficial enterprise-wide business operations. He facilitates communication between the Board\, senior management\, UT staff\, business partners\, high-technology & pharmaceutical vendors\, and other resources within (and outside) the organization. \n\nLes Schiefelbein\, Founding Member and Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors\, SVAMC\n\nLes Schiefelbein is an internationally recognized Arbitrator and Mediator with over forty years corporate law and government law expertise in US and International business and technology matters. \nLes is a founding member and Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors for the Silicon Valley Arbitration & Mediation Center. He was previously Vice President and Deputy General Counsel at Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company and a US Air Force Judge Advocate Reserve (Colonel)\, serving clients on US and international aerospace\, national security\, technology transactions and arbitration and mediation matters. \nLes has handled over 400 cases in the course of his career\, and has gained particular expertise as a sole\, chair or panel arbitrator in commercial and government disputes to include aerospace\, aviation\, satellites\, cybersecurity\, national security\, information technology\, trade secrets\, intellectual property\, artificial intelligence\, software licensing and energy. \n\nZiaad Suleman\, Chief Commercial Officer\, EOH\, South Africa\n\nZiaad is extremely active in the ICT space. He represents South Africa as the SA Chair of the 4IR Digital Economy committee on BRICS\, he also co-chairs the ICT 4IR Public Private Growth Initiative (PPGI) Presidential Business Advisory group and is the Lead of the PPGI Digital Skills Portfolio. He spent 13 years at IBM\, with the initial seven years as the head of legal and the last six years as the chief operations officer across Southern Africa\, being on both IBM South Africa’s board of directors and executive committee. In addition\, Ziaad chaired the company’s social and ethics committee as well as the disciplinary board. In his role he was integral to the successful growth and development of IBM’s business in the region. \nZiaad holds a postgraduate honour’s degree in Law with distinction from the University of Natal and a Business Management (MDP) with distinction qualification from the GIBS Business School. \nModerators \n\nAmy Endicott\, SVAMC YP Steering Committee\, Partner\, Arnold & Porter\n\nAmy Endicott 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 and Mediation Center’s Young Professionals\, which is dedicated to fostering dialogue with thought leaders in the technology and arbitration spaces. \n\nUcheora Onwuamaegbu\, SVAMC Board Member\, Attorney\, ArentFox Schiff\n\nUcheora Onwuamaegbu is an attorney with ArentFox Schiff LLP\, in Washington\, DC.\, who acts as arbitrator in international disputes. He advises a broad range of private and sovereign clients in connection with the dispute settlement aspects of their transactions\, policy making\, and implementation of complex projects\, and also represents clients in investment and commercial disputes. He has been involved in over 80 international arbitrations as presiding/sole/co- arbitrator\, counsel\, tribunal secretary or case administrator\, in cases spanning across such industry sectors as agriculture\, banking/finance\, construction\, energy and natural resources (oil\, gas & mining)\, financial services\, hospitality\, sports\, tourism\, technology\, telecommunications and transportation. \nUche is a member of the international advisory panel of the Kuwait National Focal Point\, providing oversight for the multibillion-dollar post-Gulf War environmental remediation program. He is also a member of the Board of the Silicon Valley Arbitration and Mediation Centre\, and co-lead of its Europe/Middle East/Africa User Group. \nDate & Time \nJuly 13\, 2022\n8:00 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time\n11:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time\n4:00 p.m. British Summer Time\n5:00 p.m. South Africa Standard Time/Central European Summer Time\n6:00 p.m. Eastern Africa Time \nRegister here
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SUMMARY:Tech Arbitration Trends: SVAMC Joint Event With Hogan Lovells
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to invite you to join our upcoming panel discussion and networking drinks on Tuesday\, 12 July 2022.In a survey of 550 businesses released by Hogan Lovells in 2021\, 44% of respondents indicated that they had outsourced a key business function to a technology company in the last two years and half of those surveyed plan to outsource key business functions in the next two years. The use of joint ventures with technology companies was also popular with 39% of respondents having entered into a joint venture within the previous two years and 47% indicating that they had plans to do so in the next two years. Outsourcing and joint ventures in the technology sector come with many benefits and also with potential risks. As investment in technology outsourcing and joint ventures increases\, inevitably there will be an increase in disputes. As the dispute resolution mechanism of choice for international disputes many of these technology disputes will be resolved by international arbitration.  Our panel will discuss hot topics relating to the management of risks in the context of technology outsourcing and joint ventures as well as sharing insights on how to navigate the resolution of such disputes through the arbitration process. \nThis discussion will be live-streamed for those outside of London who are unable to attend in person. \nSpeakers \n\nSarah Reynolds\, CEO\, SVAMC\nPaul Cohen\, President\, SVAMC\nDr. Gill Hunt\, Independent expert witness in IT & Technology Disputes\, Hunt Lancaster\nMatthew Lavy\, Barrister\, 4 Pump Court\nAndrea Montague-Doghan\, Senior Associate\, Hogan Lovells\nLord Thomas of Cwmgiedd\, Arbitrator & Member of the House of Lords\nAnnie Lund\, Associate\, Hogan Lovells\nTom Smith\, Partner\, Hogan Lovells\n\nDate & Time \nJuly 12\, 2022\n9:30am PDT\n12:30pm EDT\n5:30pm BST \nClick here to register for the event
URL:https://svamc.org/event/tech-arbitration-trends-svamc-joint-event-with-hogan-lovells/
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