Gretta Walters to Speak at the 12th Harvard International Arbitration Conference

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Gretta Walters to Speak at the 12th Harvard International Arbitration Conference

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March 2026 — Chaffetz Lindsey LLP’s Gretta Walters will participate at the 12th Harvard International Arbitration Conference, hosted by Harvard Law School from March 5th-7th, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The conference brings together students, practitioners, and academics for three days of panels, keynotes, and networking with leading figures in international arbitration.

 

On March 6th, 2026, Gretta will join the panel “Interim Measures and Enforcement Challenges in Investment and Commercial Arbitration”.

 

Gretta will be joined by speakers Tafadzwa Pasipanodya (Foley Hoag), Diora Ziyaeva (Dentons), Katharine Menendez de la Cuesta (Holland & Knight LLP), Saadia Bhatty (Gide), Ximena Herrera-Bernal (GBS Disputes) and moderator, Mar Villora Valero (Harvard International Arbitration Law Students Association).

 

Learn more and register for the event here.

 

May Khoury to Speak on Middle East Arbitration Developments at Georgetown Arbitration Month

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February 2026 — Chaffetz Lindsey’s May Khoury will participate as a panelist during Georgetown Arbitration Month 2026, hosted by the Georgetown International Arbitration Society in Washington, D.C. The month-long series brings together students, practitioners and academics to explore emerging trends and regional developments across the international arbitration landscape.

On February 24, 2026, May will join the panel “Beyond Oil: The Middle East’s Bid for Global Arbitration Leadership”. The session will examine the evolving role of the Middle East as an arbitration hub, including economic diversification, cross-border trade expansion, legal and institutional reforms, and enforcement trends from a comparative perspective.

May will be joined by Scott Vesel of Three Crowns LLP and Dalia Hussein, Director of the Cairo Regional Centre for International Commercial Arbitration. The discussion will be moderated by Salih Kartal of GIAS.

Learn more and register for the event here.

Andreas Frischknecht to Speak on Award Enforcement at 2026 iLaw Conference in Miami

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February 2026 – Andreas Frischknecht will participate in a panel discussion on award enforcement at the upcoming 2026 iLaw Conference taking place on February 13th in Miami, Florida. The panel “From Award to Assets: Enforcing Commercial Arbitration Awards Across Jurisdictions” will discuss how to effectively enforce commercial arbitration awards and focus on practical, cross-border strategies to recover assets, coordinate actions in multiple jurisdictions, manage enforcement risks, and respond to common defenses under the New York Convention.

 

Andy will be joined by moderator Elisabeth Eljuri (Independent Arbitrator) and additional speakers Daniel Schimmel (Foley Hoag LLP), and Alina Fernandez Portela (Hogan Lovells).

 

As a leading annual conference in international law, iLaw brings together legal practitioners from the United States, Canada, Europe, Latin America, and other regions. Learn more and register here.

 

Chaffetz Lindsey is a proud sponsor of the event.

May Khoury to Join NYIAC Workshop on Strategic Interviewing Skills

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January 2026 – Chaffetz Lindsey’s May Khoury will participate in New York International Arbitration Center’s “Strategic Interviewing Skills: Communicating Expertise & Impact” workshop on Tuesday, January 13th. The workshop will focus on building confidence in communicating arbitration expertise, navigating common interview formats, and crafting effective narratives to highlight key skills in different interview settings.

May will be joined by speakers Pedro José Izquierdo (Sullivan & Cromwell), Daniel Schimmel (Foley Hoag), Eve Perez Torres (FedEx) and moderator Daniela Paez (HSF Kramer).

The NYIAC workshop will be held on January 13th, from 6:00pm -7:30pm via Zoom. For more information about the event, click here.

Andy Frischknecht to Moderate 2025 New York Arbitration Week Panel

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November 2025 – Chaffetz Lindsey’s Andreas Frischknecht will moderate the upcoming panel, “Arbitrating international insurance claims: key legal and procedural considerations” presented by Swiss Arbitration and NYSBA’s Commercial Insurance Disputes Committee. The speakers will explore key legal, commercial and practical issues at the crossroads of international arbitration and commercial insurance disputes.

The panel, taking place on November 19th as part of New York Arbitration Week, will cover the following topics:

  • Switzerland’s role as a leading arbitral seat and its well-developed insurance law as a preferred choice for resolving insurance disputes
  • Other prominent international arbitration venues for commercial insurance disputes, including London-seated Bermuda Form arbitrations
  • The unique attributes and characteristics of various arbitral seats and substantive insurance laws

 

Andy will be joined by co-moderator Angelina Petti (von Segesser Law Offices) and panelists Nathalie Dean (AXA XL), Anya George (Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd.), Lorelie Masters (Hunton Andrews Kurth), and Agnes Wilewicz (Hurwitz Fine PC).

For more information about New York Arbitration Week, click here.

Chaffetz Lindsey is a proud sponsor of the event.

Anibal Sabater to Speak on New York Arbitration Week Panel

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November 2025 – Chaffetz Lindsey’s Aníbal Sabater will participate on an upcoming New York Arbitration Week panel organized by WilmerHale, taking place Tuesday, November 18th.

Aníbal will join the panel “Is New York as a seat and governing law still a top choice for Latin American commercial arbitration?” which will explore the shifting landscape of arbitration choices for Latin American parties. The discussion will address:

  • New York’s historical role as a leading arbitral seat for disputes originating in Latin America
  • The growing competition from other US arbitration seats and seats in Latin America
  • The current choices Latin American parties are making regarding arbitration seat and governing law
  • How New York compares to its competitors in terms of these decisions

The session will be moderated by Claudio Salas (WilmerHale) and will feature fellow panelists Jessika Rocha (Von Wobeser y Sierra), Claudia Benevides (Benevides Mejía), and Rafael Gagliardi (Xavier Gagliardi Inglez Schaffer).

To learn more about New York Arbitration Week, click here.

James Hosking to Speak at Roma Tre and UNIDROIT Events

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November 2025 — Chaffetz Lindsey’s James Hosking will play a prominent role in two gatherings of international lawyers in Rome this month.

Roma Tre–UNIDROIT Centre Annual Conference

On November 13, James will speak at the Annual Conference organized by the Roma Tre–UNIDROIT Centre for Transnational Commercial Law and International Arbitration. The conference, titled “The Governance of Risk in a Risk Society – Perspectives from Private, Public and International Law,” will take place at the Banca d’Italia Carlo Azeglio Ciampi Conference Center, and will bring together policy makers, academics and practitioners to discuss how emerging regulatory and geopolitical risks impact transnational law and cross-border dispute resolution.

James will speak on the panel “Risk, Causation, And Damages In International Disputes” with Ulrich Schroeter (Professor of Private Law at University of Basel) and Alexis Mourre (MCL Arbitration and Professor of Law at Sciences Po Law School). Giacomo Rojas Elgueta (Co-Director of the Centre, Professor of Private Law at Roma Tre University School of Law) will moderate the discussion.

Roma Tre Certificate in International Commercial and Investment Arbitration

Later in the same week in Rome, James will also present at the market-leading Roma Tre Certificate in International Commercial and Investment Arbitration. Now in its 12th year, James and fellow partner Yasmine Lahlou have taught at the Certificate since its inception. James will deliver the lecture titled “The gathering of evidence in international arbitration: expert reports, fact witnesses, disclosure of evidence”.

The Certificate will also be attended by Mariam Jikia recipient of the CL-Young ICCA scholarship. The scholarship covers the full registration fee for the Certificate and contributes to travel expenses, encouraging participation of applicants from countries underrepresented in this unique and intensive international arbitration training program.

Learn more about the events here and here.

Marcel Cardoso Speaks on Global Legal Careers at ABA International Law Section Panel

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October 2025 — Chaffetz Lindsey’s Marcel Engholm was a featured panelist at the American Bar Association (ABA) International Law Section’s International Legal Education and Specialist Certification Committee meeting on Thursday, October 16th.

The virtual program, titled “From International Student to U.S. Practitioner: Journeys, Challenges, and Successes,” brought together lawyers who began their legal education outside the United States and have built successful careers in the U.S. legal market. Panelists shared personal experiences, practical insights, and advice for navigating the transition from international student to practicing attorney.

In addition to Marcel, the panel featured:

The discussion explored key moments in each speaker’s journey, including pursuing advanced legal studies, obtaining U.S. licensure, and developing cross-border practices.

Marcel earned his LL.B. from Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo, a Master’s Degree from Universidade de São Paulo, and an LL.M. from New York University School of Law. The panel was hosted by the Committee’s co-chairs, Carole Silver and Ryan Reetz, and formed part of the ABA International Law Section’s ongoing efforts to support global practitioners and foster diverse perspectives within the international legal community.

Aníbal Sabater to Speak on Advanced Oral Advocacy Techniques at CeCAP Seminar in Panama

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October 2025 — Chaffetz Lindsey’s Aníbal Sabater will participate as a panelist at the upcoming Seminario de Actualización en Arbitraje Nacional e Internacional, organized by the Centro de Conciliación y Arbitraje de Panamá (CeCAP). The event will take place October 22nd-October 23rd in Panama.

Aníbal will join the panel “Técnicas Avanzadas de Litigación Oral en Arbitraje,” which will explore strategies for enhancing advocacy and case presentation in arbitration proceedings. The discussion will address:

  1. Crafting a memorable and strategic case structure aligned with case theory
  2. Effective direct examination techniques to establish credibility and coherence
  3. Managing expert witnesses, including cross-preparation, “hot tubbing,” and challenging assumptions
  4. Utilizing audiovisual tools and technology such as timelines, maps, and dynamic evidence

The session will be moderated by Diego Maximin (Pinto & Villarreal) and will feature fellow panelists Daniel Ávila (Reed Smith), Eric Britton (Britton & Iglesias), and Jorge Molina Mendoza (Fábrega Molino).

The CeCAP seminar will bring together leading arbitration practitioners and academics from across Latin America to discuss evolving practices in national and international arbitration. This year’s edition will emphasize interactive and practical exchanges between panelists, encouraging dynamic dialogue and collaboration.

 

Marcel Engholm Speaks on NYU Law International Arbitration Panel

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October 2025—Chaffetz Lindsey’s Marcel Engholm will participate in NYU Law’s International Arbitration Practitioner Panel hosted by the NYU Latin America Arbitration Society and the International Arbitration Association on Tuesday, October 21st.

The group will discuss how they got involved in international arbitration, how New York compares to other global hubs, the biggest misconceptions students have about arbitration work, and more.

Marcel will join Sam Dougherty (Hogan Lovells), Christian Vandergeest (Freshfields), and Ank Santens (White & Case) for the discussion.

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Andy Frischknecht Spoke at 14th Annual AtlAS Conference in Atlanta

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October 2025 — Chaffetz Lindsey’s Andy Frischknecht spoke at the 14th Annual AtlAS Conference, organized by the Atlanta International Arbitration Society (AtlAS), on October 2nd in Atlanta, Georgia.

The conference brought together arbitration practitioners, academics, and in-house counsel based in Atlanta, across the United States and beyond, including Canada and Europe.

Andy contributed insights from his extensive experience in enforcement and sovereign dispute matters on the panel “From Decision to Collection: Enforcement Strategies and Obstacles in International Arbitration”.

The panel, featuring Lea Haber Kuck (Independent Arbitrator), James Boykin (Hughes Hubbard & Reed) offered practical perspectives on navigating complex cross-border arbitration proceedings. Christopher Smith (Smith, Gambrell & Russell) moderated the conversation.

Learn more about the event here.

Aníbal Sabater to Speak on AAA “Energy Arbitration 360” Panel

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October 2025 — Chaffetz Lindsey’s Aníbal Sabater will speak on the panel “Energy Arbitration 360: Perspectives from Arbitrators, In-House Counsel, and Advocates”, taking place virtually on October 7th, 2025.

This panel offers a 360-degree look at arbitration in the energy sector, bringing together arbitrators, in-house counsel, and advocates to share perspectives on negotiating, managing, and resolving disputes in energy projects.

The discussion will cover the full lifecycle of energy arbitration — from drafting clauses to enforcement — and spotlight trends, strategies, and lessons learned from recent cross-border disputes.

Panel Details:

Moderator:

  • Chimdimma Onyedebelu (AAA Director of ADR Services)

Additional Panelists:

  • Edward “Ed” Diggs (Bechtel Corporation)
  • Sashe Dimitroff (BakerHostetler)

Learn more and register for the event here.

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