JAMS-SPONSORED EVENT

8th Annual USC-JAMS Arbitration Symposium with SIAC and CalArb: "Arbitration in the Pacific Rim"

Presented by the University of Southern California, JAMS, the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) and California Arbitration (CalArb)

Start Date

Thursday, September 12, 2024

End Date

Friday, September 13, 2024

Location

Bank of America Center Downtown

Los Angeles, CA 90071

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Conference Credit: USC Gould School of Law, a State Bar of California-approved provider, certifies that this activity qualifies for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit in the amount of 5 hours.

Join us in Los Angeles on September 13, 2024, for the highly anticipated 8th Annual USC-JAMS Arbitration Symposium with SIAC and CalArb: Arbitration in the Pacific Rim. Enjoy a full day of networking and interactive programming including a keynote address by Samaa Haridi, Global Disputes Partner at King & Spalding, Vice-President of the ICC International Court of Arbitration and Former Co-Chair, IBA Arbitration. Panel discussions will cover critical topics affecting international arbitration such as International Human Rights and Arbitration, International Sanctions and Arbitration, and the latest developments in the New York Convention—exploring whether enforcement is becoming more challenging. Additionally, we will examine Arbitration in the Pacific Rim, focusing on bridging legal landscapes between the US and Asia.

The Symposium will also feature the Young Arbitration Program and Opening Reception on September 12, at the JAMS Los Angeles Resolution Center, presented by Young Cal-Arb, Young SIAC, and Young ITA. Please note that separate registration is required, please click HERE.

Thursday September 12, 2024 at 5:30 – 8:30 PM

Symposium Opening Young Arbitration Program and Reception

Presented by Young Cal-Arb, Young SIAC, and Young ITA with JAMS

JAMS International Arbitration Center, Los Angeles

555 West 5th St., 32nd Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90013

(Separate registration is required)

The Future Speaks: Young Practitioner Perspectives on the International Arbitration of Tomorrow

A panel of dynamic young international arbitration practitioners will explore their vision for the future of international arbitration in 2034 and beyond. Panelists will cover a wide range of critical topics, providing insights into how upcoming changes and innovations will shape the field, with the objective of inspiring future conversations. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the evolving landscape and the role young lawyers will play in driving these transformations. Potential topics will include a brief conversation around technology, procedural updates, emerging hubs of arbitration and specialty courts, progress in diversity, and the growing role of mediation and bespoke ADR mechanisms within dispute resolution.

Friday, September 13, 2024 at 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Bank of America Center Downtown

Los Angeles, CA 90071

PROGRAM AGENDA

9:00-9:30 AM – Registration and Continental Breakfast

9:30-10:15 AM – Keynote & Fifth Annual Dorothy Nelson Lecture Address

Keynote Speaker:

SAMAA HARIDI

Global Disputes Partner at King & Spalding, Vice-President of the ICC International Court of Arbitration and Former Co-Chair, IBA Arbitration

"Innovation in Arbitration: How the Pacific Rim is Leading the Way"

10:15-10:30 AM – Coffee Break

10:30-11:30 AM – Session 1 – International Human Rights and Arbitration

MODERATOR: Katia Yannaca-Small, Senior International Arbitration Advisor, Arnold & Porter; Lecturer USC Gould School of Law - Washington, D.C.
Cherine Foty, Senior Associate, Covington & Burling LLP - Washington, D.C.
Meriam Nazih Al-Rashid, Partner, Global Co-chair of International Arbitration, Co-Head of Latin America Arbitration Practice, Eversheds Sutherland – New York
Janet Whittaker, Senior Counsel, Clifford Chance – Washington, D.C.

11:45-12:45 PM – Session 2 – International Sanctions and Arbitration

MODERATOR: Brody K. Greenwald, Partner, White & Case, Los Angeles
Tony Cole, FCIArb, Arbitrator & Mediator, JAMS – London
Brian J. Egan, Partner, Skadden – Washington, D.C.
Dr. Nicolas Wiegand, Partner and Head of Dispute Resolution, CMS – Hong Kong
Kristen Young, Partner, Boies Schiller Flexner – Washington DC

12:45-1:15 PM – Lunch Break

1:15-2:15 PM – Corporate Counsel Lunch Roundtable

MODERATOR: Laura C. Abrahamson, Esq., FCIArb, Arbitrator & Mediator, JAMS – Los Angeles
Ivana Cingel, Chief Litigation Officer, AECOM – Los Angeles
Additional speakers to be announced.

2:15-3:15 PM – Session 3 – New York Convention Update - Is Enforcement Becoming Increasingly Difficult?

MODERATOR: Ivana Cingel, Chief Corporate Litigation Officer, Senior VP, Deputy General Counsel, AECOM – Los Angeles
Diora Ziyaeva, ICC Court member and Partner and U.S. Co-Lead of Mining and Natural Resources, Dentons – New York
Nilufar Hossain, Investment Manager and Legal Counsel, Omni Bridgeway – San Francisco
Additional speakers to be announced.

3:30-4:30 PM – Session 4 – Arbitration in the Pacific Rim: Bridging Legal Landscapes between the US and Asia

MODERATOR: Adriana Uson, Director & Head (Americas), Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) – New York
Alex Hao, Partner, JunHe - New York
Prof. Darius Chan, Assoc. Professor of Law SMU; Advocate & Arbitrator, Fountain Court Chambers; Director, Breakpoint LLC - Singapore
Foo Yuet Min, Director of Dispute Resolution, Drew & Napier - Singapore
Amb. (Ret.) David Huebner, FCIArb, C.Arb, FCollArb, Mediator & Arbitrator, JAMS; SIAC Panel Arbitrator – Los Angeles