NYIAC Annual Grand Central Forum
Presented by NYIAC and A&O Shearman
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Location A&O Shearman LLP , 599 Lexington Avenue , New York , NY View Map
In this multi-segment session, speakers will broadly explore early disposition of issues in arbitration across different types of cases, applicable rules, and standards. After the keynote address by JAMS neutral Hon. James (Jay) Francis, IV (Ret.), four debaters will take the stage before a presiding tribunal to argue for or against the proposition posed in the title, “This House Believes Preliminary Dispositions are Essential. ” A moderated panel discussion will follow the debate. See the full program information below:
The Speakers:
Chiann Bao, Independent, International Arbitrator (Tribunal)
Hon. James (Jay) Francis, IV (Ret.), Mediator, Arbitrator & Special Master | JAMS (Keynote)
Meaghan Gragg, Partner | Hughes Hubbard & Reed (Debater)
Grant Hanessian, Independent, International Arbitrator | Hanessian ADR (Tribunal)
Miriam K. Harwood, Partner | Katten Muchin Rosenman (Debater)
Patrick W. Pearsall, Partner | A&O Shearman (Debater)
David W. Rivkin, Independent, International Arbitrator | Arbitration Chambers (Tribunal & Panel Moderator)
Robert G. Shaw, Co-Managing Director | Sea Trade Holdings & Independent, International Arbitrator (Debater)
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