Gretta Walters to Speak on Panel at NYU School of Law on New York Convention

April 2026 – Chaffetz Lindsey’s Gretta Walters will participate in a panel discussion, “The New York Convention: Modern Perspectives on Global Enforcement,” on April 20 at NYU School of Law.

Organized by the NYU Latin American Arbitration Society (LAAS) in collaboration with the NYU School of Law Intesa Sanpaolo Center for Transnational Litigation, Arbitration, and Commercial Law, the event will examine contemporary issues in the recognition and enforcement of arbitral awards under the New York Convention.

Bringing together leading academics, practitioners, and judicial figures, the panel will explore evolving interpretations of the Convention and the challenges facing global enforcement in today’s legal landscape.

Gretta, who also serves as an Adjunct Professor at NYU, will be joined by speakers Franco Ferrari (NYU School of Law), James Berger (DLA Piper), Fabienne Schaller (former judge in the International Commercial Chamber of the Paris Court of Appeal), Daniel Schimmel (Foley Hoag), and Alec Albright (White & Case).

The discussion will address key developments and practical considerations in cross-border enforcement, offering insights into how courts and practitioners are navigating complex and emerging issues under the Convention.

The event will take place from 5:00–8:00 PM in the Lester Pollack Colloquium Room at Furman Hall, NYU School of Law.

Learn more about the event here.