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Mediation Forum

Mediation Forum

Presented by the Qatar International Court and Dispute Resolution Centre (QICDRC)

Join JAMS neutral Gary Birnberg, Esq., FCIArb at this year's QICDRC Mediation Forum. This event brings together a panel of experienced professionals in the field of mediation and dispute resolution to discuss key issues relating to mediating in Qatar, the Middle East and beyond. This half day forum will comprise interactive sessions which aim not only to impart invaluable information relating to mediation but also to foster discussion among panelists and attendees.

Program Agenda

10:45 - 11:00 AM | Arrival of Guests

11:00 - 11:05 AM | Welcome Note
  • Faisal Al-Sahouti | CEO, QICDRC

11:05 - 11:15 | Introduction to Mediation Skills
  • Dr. Zain Sharar | Senior Legal Counsel, CEO’s Office, QICDRC

11:15 - 12:00 | Mediation in Qatar: Qatar’s New Mediation Law and the QICDRC Mediation Service
  • Dr. Ehab Elsonbaty | Partner, DLA Piper LLP
  • Mr. Christopher Grout | Registrar, QICDRC

12:00 - 12:30 | Effectiveness of Virtual Mediation
  • Mr. Victor P. Leginsky | International Arbitrator and Mediator, Abitralis

12:30 - 13:30 | Lunch

13:30 - 14:15 | Singapore Convention on Mediation
  • Dr. Zachary Calo | Professor of Law, Hamad bin Khalifa University; Senior Counsel, McNair International
  • Mr. Gary Birnberg, Esq., FCIArb | Mediator and Arbitrator, JAMS

14:15 - 15:00 | The Future of Mediation in Qatar and the Middle East
  • Mr. James MacPherson | International Dispute Resolution Specialist, IDRS

Featured People

Gary Birnberg, Esq., FCIArb
  • Aviation
  • Business Commercial
  • Class Action/Mass Tort
  • Construction
  • Financial Markets
  • Insurance
  • Intellectual Property
  • Energy & Utilities
  • Entertainment & Sports
  • International & Cross-Border
  • Life Sciences
  • Personal Injury
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