Gretta Walters to Speak for YAWP About Climate Change, Outer Space and Human Rights Opportunities for Arbitration Lawyers

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Gretta Walters to Speak for YAWP About Climate Change, Outer Space and Human Rights Opportunities for Arbitration Lawyers

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May 2021 – On Tuesday, May 25th, Gretta Walters will participate in a panel discussion hosted by Young ArbitralWomen Practitioners (“YAWP”) titled, “New Opportunities for Arbitration Lawyers: Climate Change, Outer Space and Human Rights.” Gretta and her co-panelists, Krystle Baptista Serna (Independent Arbitrator) and Laura Yvonne Zielinski (Holland & Knight LLP), will address how international arbitration is becoming increasingly relevant as a means for dispute resolution in issues relating to climate change, outer space and human rights.

The virtual event begins at 10:00am EST. Registration is available here.

YAWP is the first young group for female practitioners only, providing a networking platform for women below the age of 40 who are seeking to address challenges arising in the early stages of their practice.

James Hosking and Gretta Walters to Speak About the ICDR’s Revised Rules

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May 2021 – On Wednesday, May 26th, James Hosking and Gretta Walters will participate in a panel discussion titled, “The ICDR’s Revised International Arbitration Rules – Inspirations, Interpretations and Insights.” Gretta will moderate the discussion between James, Martin Gusy and the ICDR’s Luis Martinez. The panelists will provide arbitrator, counsel and institutional perspectives on the latest iteration of the ICDR Rules, analyzing what changed, what remained the same, and how the changes compare to other rules. The event begins at 9:00am EST. Registration is available here.

For background on the revisions, see “The ICDR Revises Its International Dispute Resolution Procedures, “ in which James and Gretta highlight the most significant changes.  Additionally, James and Martin are co-authors of “A Guide to the ICDR International Rules (second edition),” the leading commentary on the ICDR’s International Rules. Gretta serves as a member of the ICDR Y&I Executive Board.

Gretta Walters a Panelist at 16th Annual ICDR Y&I Coffee House Debate

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March 2021 — The 16th Annual ICDR Y&I Coffee House Debate is taking place virtually on Sunday, March 28th from 9am to 10:30am EDT.  Chaffetz Lindsey’s Gretta Walters will serve as one of six panelists who will debate the following topics, taking positions which do not necessarily reflect their personal views:

The House only has one door!
Debate proposition: The joinder of non-signatories should only be decided under the law of the place of arbitration

The House serves all types of coffee!
Debate proposition: Arbitration is perfectly suitable to resolve IP disputes

Other panelists include: Kristina Fridman (Baker McKenzie), Yehia Shahine (Alieldean Weshahi & Partners), Juan Pablo Moyano (Holland & Knight), Marcus Irajinia Berglie (Mannheimer Swartling), and Sherling Tung (Mannheimer Swartling). Moderators are Mark Kantor and Patricia Shaughnessy.

To register for this event, click here.

Chaffetz Lindsey is a sponsor  of this event, along with Baker McKenzie, Manheimer Swartling, and Withersworldwide.

 

Gretta Walters to Speak About Online Proceedings in a Virtual World

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March 2021 – On Thursday, March 11th, Gretta Walters will participate in a one-on-one discussion with Rekha Rangachri, Executive Director of New York International Arbitration Center (NYIAC) about “How to Prepare for Online Proceedings in a Virtual World.” During the discussion, Gretta will provide insights into preparing for and participating in a virtual hearing, including by addressing considerations necessary to deal with technological issues, present witnesses and exhibits, negotiate a procedural protocol, comply with relevant arbitral rules and work effectively with team members.

The virtual event begins at 4:00pm EST. Registration is available here.

The event is hosted by Fordham University School of Law. CLE Credit for the program is approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State and New Jersey State CLE Boards for a maximum of one (1) skills credit. Out-of-state attendees will have to apply to their states’ CLE Board for credit.

Rainbow Willard Re-elected as Secretary to the Board of NYIAC

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January 2021 – Earlier this month, Rainbow Willard was re-elected as Secretary to the Board for the New York International Arbitration Center (NYIAC). This marks the second full year that Rainbow will serve in the role.  Chaffetz Lindsey has maintained an active relationship with NYIAC since the organization’s founding in 2013. Just in the past few years, Rainbow and Gretta Walters led a discussion about diversity during NYIAC’s inaugural New York Arbitration Week, Aníbal Sabater and NYIAC co-hosted a 3-episode podcast series about international arbitration in Latin America and the firm sponsored the 2020 New York Arbitration Week, where Caline Mouawad led two panel discussions about diversity in arbitration and a mock U.S. Supreme Court argument about section 1782. Additionally, Aníbal Sabater currently serves on NYIAC’s Board as a Director and is a Member of the Nominating Committee.  Aníbal previously served on NYIAC’s Executive Committee.

NYIAC is a nonprofit organization formed to advance, strengthen and promote the conduct of international arbitration in New York. NYIAC offers world-class hearing rooms, breakout rooms and state-of-the-art technology for international arbitrations of all kinds, develops programs and materials about international arbitration in New York and supports dialogue discussion and debate to keep New York at the forefront of the international arbitration community.

Gretta Walters to Moderate Discussion on Discovering Evidence in US and German Courts

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December 2020 – On Wednesday, December 16th, Gretta Walters will moderate an event hosted by ICDR Y&I and DIS 40 titled, “Fantastic facts and where to find them: Discovering evidence from a transatlantic perspective.”  The panel will feature an interactive discussion about the latest developments on discovery under section 1782 in US courts, options to take and preserve evidence in German courts and how such procedures can be most effectively integrated into arbitration proceedings.

The program will begin at 12:00pm EST, and a virtual networking session will follow the program. Registration is available here.

ICDR® Young & International (Y&I) is the networking group for arbitration and other ADR practitioners under 40 sponsored by the International Centre for Dispute Resolution® (ICDR). Gretta serves as a member of the Executive Board. DIS40 is the networking group for young arbitration practitioners sponsored by the German Arbitration Institute (DIS).

2021 Who’s Who Legal Arbitration Recognizes Seven Chaffetz Lindsey Lawyers

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December 2020 – Who’s Who Legal recognized seven Chaffetz Lindsey team members as “Thought Leaders” or “Future Leaders” in its Arbitration 2021 survey. James Hosking is listed as just 1 of 14 “Global Elite Thought Leaders” in North America and Gretta Walters is 1 of 9 “Most Highly Regarded Non-Partner Future Leaders” in North America. Based on the reviews provided, Chaffetz Lindsey was recognized as a “Leading Firm,” one of only six firms in North America and the only boutique.

According to Who’s Who Legal:

  • James Hosking “is a star among both advocates and arbitrators ” He is “sought after for his prodigious skills” in international commercial and investment arbitration.
  • Yasmine Lahlou is a “Global Leader” widely endorsed as an “’excellent and dynamic lawyer.’ … ‘She enjoys a superb reputation for being business-oriented and knowledgeable about the peculiarities of specific sectors and industries.’”
  • Anibal Sabater is a “Global Leader” who has the “incredible capacity to understand complex legal issues” and “’ability to keep calm and make the point needed by the client under difficult and stressful situations.’ … He is a go-to for complex commercial and investment disputes.”
  • Gretta Walters is a “Future Leader” who is lauded by peers and clients as “’New York’s favourite arbitration lawyer’ … ‘quick-witted, creative and dedicated practitioner’ … ‘absolutely meticulous in her approach’ across complex commercial and investment disputes.”

In addition, Peter Chaffetz, David Lindsey and Caline Mouawad are recognized as “Global Leaders.”

Who’s Who Legal research identifies the world’s best arbitration “Global Leaders”, who come highly recommended for their expertise in resolving complex international disputes, and “Future Leaders”, aged 45 or under who are seen as the future leading figures of the international arbitration community. Who’s Who Legal is a sister publication of the Global Arbitration Review.

James Hosking and Gretta Walters to Speak at the Virtual ICDR America’s Conference 2020

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November 2020 – James Hosking and Gretta Walters are speaking at the upcoming ICDR America’s Conference taking place virtually on December 1st and 2nd. The two-day conference comprises of two, one hour sessions per day, and includes small group discussions surrounding the changing practice of international arbitration and mediation, particularly given the COVID-19 pandemic, ICDR rule changes and current developments throughout the Americas.

On Tuesday, December 1st at 12:15pm EST, Gretta will serve as a moderator of the ICDR Y&I sponsored Tertulia Sessions, which involve virtual roundtable discussions about the anticipated 2021 ICDR rule changes including mediation, arbitral jurisdiction, arbitral tribunal secretaries, early disposition, cybersecurity, electronic signatures, publication of awards, and more. Gretta is an Executive Board Member of ICDR Y&I.

On Wednesday, December 2nd at 1:00pm, James will serve as Eastern U.S. Faculty for “Around the Americas – Rapid Fire Discussion on Current Developments.” The quick-moving session will feature experts from jurisdictions throughout the Americas, who will discuss key legal and practice developments pertaining to their jurisdictions.

Registration for both events is available here.

ICDR is the international division of the American Arbitration Association and the world’s leading provider of dispute resolution services to businesses in matters involving cross-border transactions.

Chaffetz Lindsey Speaker Events at the 2020 IBA Annual Conference

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November 2020 – Chaffetz Lindsey partners, Caline Mouawad and James Hosking, are speaking at the International Bar Association’s Annual Conference, which is being held virtually from November 2nd – 27th.

On Tuesday, November 17th at 5:00am EST, Caline Mouawad will speak on a panel about “Hot Topics in International Arbitration.” Panelists will debate the most topical issues of the moment in international arbitration. IBA conference attendees can learn more here.

On Monday, November 23rd at 7:00am EST, James Hosking will participate in a panel discussion about “Emergency Arbitration: Taking Stock and Exploring Opportunities for Change.” Panelists will survey the emergency arbitrator rules now provided for by many of the major institutions and identify decisions applying those rules and make proposals for improvement as informed by the experience to date. IBA conference attendees can learn more here.

Chaffetz Lindsey is an active IBA participant—Andreas Frischknecht is an Officer of the Litigation Committee and a number of our attorneys are members of the Litigation, Insurance, and International Arbitration Committees.  This year, our conference delegation includes Peter Chaffetz, Andreas Frischknecht, James Hosking, Caline Mouawad, Andrew Poplinger, Erin Valentine, Gretta Walters and Rainbow Willard.

The International Bar Association (IBA) is the foremost organization for international legal practitioners, bar associations and law societies. The present membership is comprised of more than 80,000 individual international lawyers from 190 bar associations and 170 countries. The Annual Conference is the central event of the international legal community’s calendar, as it presents an unequalled opportunity to exchange knowledge and to create and renew a global network of colleagues and business contacts.

James Hosking and Gretta Walters to Speak about Virtual Hearings

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November 2020 – On Tuesday, November 10th, James Hosking and Gretta Walters will participate in a panel discussion hosted by ICDR Young and International (Y&I) titled “Joinder of Parties and Virtual Hearings: When, Why and How?” The event features two panel discussions on joinder of parties and virtual hearings. James is a panelist, and Gretta a moderator for the discussion on virtual hearings. The panel will discuss the authority of arbitral tribunals to proceed with a virtual hearing when not all the parties are in agreement, when this authority should be exercised, and the logistics and procedural mechanism that should be employed.

The discussion will begin at 11:00am EST. Free registration is available here.

ICDR® Young & International (Y&I) is the networking group for arbitration and other ADR practitioners under 40 sponsored by the International Centre for Dispute Resolution® (ICDR). The Executive Board is the ultimate decision-maker for all ICDR Y&I activities, and the Executive Board steers all operations in close coordination with the ICDR. Gretta serves as a member of the Executive Board.

Gretta Walters to Lead a Discussion About the Career Paths of Women in International Construction Arbitration

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October 2020 – On Thursday, October 29th, Gretta Walters will lead a discussion about “Career Paths of Women in International Construction Arbitration.” Gretta will interview three distinguished women about their career paths in the field of international construction arbitration and mediation, perspectives on how their careers have evolved and insights into the current trends and future developments in dispute resolution in the international construction sector.

The program is part of the AAA-ICDR and ICDR Y&I Webinar Interview Series, where speakers from around the world are interviewed regarding numerous topics related to international alternative dispute resolution.

The webinar will begin on Thursday, October 29th at 9:30am EST. Registration is available here.

Gretta Walters Analyzes if a Partial Final Award Renders a Tribunal Partially Functus Officio for Kluwer Arbitration Blog

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October 2020 – Gretta Walters recently published a blog post titled “Does a Partial Final Award Render a Tribunal Partially Functus Officio? New York State High Court Weighs In” on Kluwer Arbitration Blog. The post analyzes a recent decision by the New York Court of Appeals, rejecting an argument that a tribunal exceeded its authority, as to warrant vacatur, when it reconsidered and corrected an earlier decision rendered in a “partial final award.”  The Court concluded that arbitrators are not functus officio to reconsider an interim or partial decision, unless there is “express, mutual agreement between the parties” that such decision is to “have the effect of a final award.”

Read the entire blog post on Kluwer Arbitration Blog.

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