JAMS-SPONSORED EVENT

7th Annual USC-JAMS Arbitration Symposium in Collaboration with SIAC

University of Southern California (USC), JAMS and Singapore International Arbitration Center (SIAC)

Recording Access Links (March 16, 2023) Program Materials (March 16, 2023)

Conference Webinar CLE Credit: Eligible for California MCLE up to 5.0 credits (no ethics)

The USC-JAMS Arbitration Symposium is proud to be the keystone event of California International Arbitration Week, March 13-17.

This year the USC-JAMS Arbitration Symposium is proud to collaborate with Singapore International Arbitration Centre.

Join the USC Gould Center for Dispute Resolution for a day of networking and interactive programming including a keynote address by Sheila Ahuja, Partner, Co-Head of India Practice Group, Allen & Overy in Singapore and panel discussions covering topics such as subpoenas, third-party evidence and disputes in the life sciences. To conclude the day of programming, we will move the discussion over to our JAMS Los Angeles Resolution Center for the #YoungITA Talks Panel and Closing Reception of the 7th Annual USC-JAMS Arbitration Symposium in collaboration with SIAC (separate registration required, see below for more details).

JAMS, a State Bar of California-approved MCLE Provider, certifies that this actively qualifies for Minimum Continuing Legal Education Credit in the amount of 5.0 total hours (no ethics).

PROGRAM AGENDA

PLEASE NOTE: Complimentary access to the Fourth Annual Dorothy Nelson Lecture Address and Response Panel will be streamed live via Zoom with virtual registration. The Corporate Counsel Lunch Roundtable and Panel Discussions 2 & 3 will be limited to in-person attendees only (No streaming access).

8:00 AM – Registration and Continental Breakfast

8:45 AM – Welcome and Opening Remarks

Nathan O'Malley, Symposium Co-Chair and Partner & Head of International Arbitration and Litigation Practice Group, Musick Peeler – Los Angeles

9:00 – 9:45 AM Keynote and Fourth Annual Dorothy Nelson Lecture Address:

Keynote Speaker
SHEILA AHUJA
Partner, Co-Head of India Practice Group, Allen & Overy – Singapore

Keynote Title: Anti-Suit Injunctions and Non-Parties: Clear or Muddy Waters?

A study of the issues and challenges arising from anti-suit relief sought involving non-parties

Synopsis: Anti-suit injunctions are often sought when court proceedings are commenced in breach of an arbitration agreement. However, things are not quite plain sailing when anti-suit injunctions are brought by – or against – a non-party who, prima facie, is not entitled to rely on the arbitration agreement. What are the issues and challenges confronting a non-party in such situations? How have courts and tribunals dealt with these questions, particularly in a domain where caution and comity are commonly preached?

9:50 – 10:45 AM Panel Discussion 1: Response to Keynote Address

Moderator:

Adriana Uson, Director & Head (Americas), Singapore International Arbitration Centre – Singapore

Speakers:

Hiro N. Aragaki, Esq., C.Arb, International Arbitrator & Mediator, JAMS – Los Angeles
Craig Chiasson, Partner, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP – Vancouver
Lijun Chui, Young SIAC Committee Member and Partner, Bird & Bird – Singapore

10:45 – 11:00 AM Coffee Break

11:05 – 12:15 PM Panel Discussion 2: Subpoena and Third-Party Evidence – the State of Play
Subpoenas and third-party evidence in arbitration. This panel will review the current status of the law on the ability to compel non-parties to an arbitration to produce evidence. The panel will consider the differences between domestic arbitration and international arbitration, recent 9th Circuit and US Supreme Court cases and other relevant case law.

Moderator:

Charline Yim, Partner, Gibson Dunn – New York

Featured Speakers:

Linda A. Klein, Shareholder, Baker Donelson – Atlanta
TJ Auner, Senor Associate, Jones Day – Los Angeles
Caline Mouawad, Partner, Chaffetz Lindsey – New York

12:15 – 12:35 PM Lunch Break

12:35 – 1:30 PM Corporate Counsel Roundtable: International Arbitration Must Move at the Speed of Business

Can International Arbitration adapt and move at the speed of business to remain the preferred choice for dispute resolution? Or are we seeing a trend towards deglobalization? A panel of California corporate in house decision makers across industries will discuss the challenge facing international arbitration in 2023 and beyond: how to adapt and make the necessary changes to continue to be the dispute resolution mechanism of choice for their corporate end users. Panelists will discuss what improvements they are looking to see from arbitral institutions, arbitrators and outside counsel to continue to make the business case for international arbitration of commercial disputes.

Moderator:
Laura C. Abrahamson, Esq., FCIArb, International Arbitrator & Mediator, JAMS – Los Angeles

Featured Speakers:

Ghada Qaisi Audi, International Arbitrator; CBDO & Co-CLO of Taro Ishida International – San Francisco
Ivana Cingel, Chief Corporate Litigation Officer, Senior VP, Deputy General Counsel, AECOM – Los Angeles
Peter Durning, Senior Counsel, Boeing – Los Angeles
Colin Ward, Chief Litigation Officer, Viasat – Carlsbad

1:30 – 2:45 PM Panel Discussion 3: Disputes in the Life Sciences

Moderator:
James P. Duffy IV, Partner, Reed Smith – New York

Featured Speakers:

Conna A. Weiner, Esq., FCIArb, International Arbitrator & Mediator, JAMS – Boston
Lars Markert, Partner, Nishimura & Asahi – Tokyo
K. Luan Tran, Partner, King & Spalding – Los Angeles

2:45 – 3:00 PM Closing Remarks

Gloria Lim, Chief Executive Officer, Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) – Singapore

3:00 – 3:05 PM Conference Conclusion

Nathan O'Malley, Symposium Co-Chair and Partner & Head of International Arbitration and Litigation Practice Group, Musick Peeler – Los Angeles

3:05 – 4:00 PM Post Conference Networking Reception

5:30 – 8:30 PM Closing Program of the 7th Annual USC – JAMS Arbitration Symposium in Collaboration with SIAC

REGISTER HERE

Separate registration is required for #YoungITA Talks Closing Program

This event is now completely virtual.

Presented by Young ITA
Sponsored by JAMS

Join us for a lively panel where a mix of arbitration practitioners and arbitrators will share their views on the different areas of law and subjects that are often discussed in arbitral disputes, such as IP, technology, construction, and beyond. The discussion will serve as a helpful guide to students that want to get into arbitration but do not know where to start, as well as to practitioners that want to get more involved in the area.

6:20 PM – Welcome

Richard Chernick, Esq., Vice President and Managing Director of Arbitration Practice, JAMS – Los Angeles
Lídia Rezende, Young ITA North America Chair, Chaffetz Lindsey LLP – New York

6:30 – 7:30 PM #YoungITATalks: The Many Facets of Arbitration

Moderator:

Victoria Seow, Drew & Napier LLC – Singapore

Featured Speakers:

Gary Benton, Benton Arbitration – San Francisco Bay Area
Erika Levin, Fox Rothschild LLP – New York
Paula Henin, White & Case LLP – Los Angeles
Giorgio Sassine, Associate, Musick Peeler – Los Angeles

Symposium Co-Chairs:

Tina M. Cicchetti, Independent Arbitrator – Vancouver Arbitration Chambers - Dallas
Amb. (Ret.) David Huebner, C.Arb, International Arbitrator and Mediator, JAMS – Los Angeles
Nathan D. O'Malley, Partner and Head of International Arbitration & Litigation, Musick Peeler – Los Angeles
Steve E. Sletten, Partner, Gibson Dunn – Los Angeles

Registration is required. Space is limited so register today! Tickets are complimentary:

General Admission (In-Person)
Special Registration (In-Person) for sponsors, active judges and in-house counsel
Students (In-Person)
Virtual registration to Keynote & Response Panel only
#YoungITA Talks Closing Program (Virtual): Separate registration HERE

For questions and additional information, please contact Sherman Humphrey at shumphrey@jamsadr.com.