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.
11:00 - 11:05 AM | Welcome Note
11:05 - 11:15 | Introduction to Mediation Skills
11:15 - 12:00 | Mediation in Qatar: Qatar’s New Mediation Law and the QICDRC Mediation Service
12:00 - 12:30 | Effectiveness of Virtual Mediation
12:30 - 13:30 | Lunch
13:30 - 14:15 | Singapore Convention on Mediation
14:15 - 15:00 | The Future of Mediation in Qatar and the Middle East
Program Agenda
10:45 - 11:00 AM | Arrival of Guests11:00 - 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