JAMS is proud to co-organize a panel and co-sponsor a cocktail reception at Paris Arbitration Week 2025 (PAW 2025) in collaboration with Secretariat, California Arbitration (CalArb), and the New York International Arbitration Center (NYIAC). JAMS neutrals Laura C. Abrahamson, Esq., FCIArb and Jeffrey G. Benz, Esq., FCIArb, FCollArb, CEDS will be featured speakers, bringing their extensive experience to discussions on key arbitration topics. These sessions will bring together leading arbitrators, practitioners, and industry experts to explore critical developments in international arbitration, reinforcing our commitment to fostering meaningful dialogue within the global arbitration community.
Paris Arbitration Week (PAW) has become a premier gathering for arbitration professionals worldwide. With over 10,000 attendees and 187 events in 2024, PAW offers an unparalleled platform for thought leadership, professional networking, and substantive discussions on emerging trends in arbitration.
JAMS Co-Sponsored Panels at PAW 2025:
The Business of Sports: Navigating Investment, Regulation and Disputes
Tuesday 8 April 2025 at 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM Local Time
Co-organized by Secretariat and JAMS
JAMS is proud to co-sponsor this panel with Secretariat. The panel brings together arbitrators, lawyers, and financial experts to examine the evolving landscape of business and disputes across professional sports. Drawing on their experience of working with clients across various sports, industries, and continents, the panelists will provide insights into the intricate financial, commercial, and regulatory matters shaping professional sports.
- JAMS Speaker: Jeffrey G. Benz, Esq., FCIArb, FCollArb, CEDS
Battle of the Seats: London, New York, Paris, or California
Tuesday, April 8. 2025 at 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM Local Time
Co-organized by California Arbitration (CalArb) and the New York International Arbitration Center (NYIAC)
JAMS is co-sponsoring the cocktail reception following this panel.
Representatives from New York, Paris, California, and London will advocate for their arbitration seat. The session will explore key factors such as procedural efficiency, enforceability, and recent developments in case law and institutional rules. Attendees will gain valuable insights into seat selection and will have the opportunity to vote for their preferred seat at the end of the discussion.
- JAMS Speaker: Laura C. Abrahamson, Esq., FCIArb