May Khoury to Speak at the 38th Annual ITA Workshop and Annual Meeting

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May Khoury to Speak at the 38th Annual ITA Workshop and Annual Meeting

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June 2026– Chaffetz Lindsey’s May Khoury will speak on a panel at the 38th Annual ITA Workshop and Annual Meeting, taking place June 10–12, 2026, in Houston, Texas. Widely recognized as one of the leading international arbitration conferences in the United States, this year’s Workshop is organized around the theme, “The Fragile Foundations of International Arbitration: Consent Contested, Capacity Questioned, Legitimacy at Stake.”

May will join a distinguished panel for the session, “Authority and Consent: Navigating Corporate Commitment to Arbitration Across Legal Traditions,” on Wednesday, June 10. The discussion will examine how civil law and common law jurisdictions approach the authority of individuals to bind corporations to arbitration agreements, and how differing legal standards, formalities, and judicial interpretations affect arbitral jurisdiction, the recognition of arbitration agreements, and the enforcement of awards.

The panel will explore practical issues that frequently arise in cross-border disputes involving corporate entities, affiliates, agents, and third-party beneficiaries, where questions of authority and consent are often contested. Drawing on comparative perspectives from multiple jurisdictions, the speakers will consider how national laws governing agency, representation, and corporate authority shape the validity and enforceability of arbitration agreements.

May will be joined by fellow panelists María Teresa Borja (Pérez Bustamante & Ponce), Julio Carlos Gutierrez (Rios Ferrer + Gutierrez), and Philip Tan (White & Case LLP). The session will be moderated by Enrique Jaramillo (FBFK Law) and Mevelyn Ong (Sidley Austin LLP).

For more information about the 38th Annual ITA Workshop and Annual Meeting, visit the conference website.

Matilde Flores to Speak at the Global Disputes Summit – New York

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June 2026 – Chaffetz Lindsey’s Matilde Flores will be a featured speaker at the Global Disputes Summit New York Edition on June 9, 2026. The event will be held at the JAMS New York Resolution Center.

Matilde will join Session 1: “Resolving High-Value Disputes in the Energy and Natural Resources Field,” a discussion bringing together leading practitioners from across the international arbitration and disputes community to examine the complex legal and procedural challenges that arise in high-stakes energy and natural resources matters.

She will be joined by speakers Amal Bouchenaki (Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer), Matthew E. Draper (Draper & Draper LLC), Nour Nicolas (Foley Hoag LLP) and Sveta Ksenofontova (Secretariat).

To learn more about the event, click here.

Aníbal Sabater to Speak At The ABA Section of Dispute Resolution 2026 Virtual Arbitration Institute

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June 2026 — Chaffetz Lindsey’s Aníbal Sabater will participate as a speaker at the ABA Section of Dispute Resolution 2026 Virtual Arbitration Institute, taking place June 4th.

Aníbal will join the panel “International Arbitration Tertulias: The Americas” — a session inspired by the tradition of tertulias, lively gatherings that bring together thoughtful voices for candid discussion on current affairs and emerging trends. The panel will explore recent developments in international arbitration across different regions of the Americas, with panelists sharing insights from their practices, followed by open audience engagement.

The session will be moderated by Nancy M. Thevenin (Thevenin Arbitration & ADR), and Aníbal will be joined by fellow speakers Shan Greer (BVI International Arbitration Centre), Barry Leon (Arbitration Place), and Luis Martinez (American Arbitration Association).

To learn more about the event, click here.

Peter Chaffetz to Speak on Sovereign Enforcement Panel at FIRE International Vilamoura 2026

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May 2026– Chaffetz Lindsey’s Peter Chaffetz will speak at the upcoming FIRE International Vilamoura 2026 as part of the panel discussion, “Enforcement Against Sovereigns and States,” on Wednesday, May 20th.

The session will bring together leading international practitioners to examine some of the most pressing and complex issues in sovereign enforcement, including the recovery of debts owed by states, the tension between sovereign immunity and victims’ rights, enforcement strategies involving sovereign wealth funds, and efforts to trace and recover assets allegedly looted by political elites and concealed through sovereign structures. The panel will also address the practical and legal challenges of enforcing judgments and arbitral awards against sovereign entities across jurisdictions.

Peter will join a panel of international practitioners, moderated by Rick Brown (HFW), alongside Agis Georgiades (Christos Georgiades & Associates), Ardavan Amir-Aslani (Cohen Amir-Aslani), and Laure-Hélène Gaicio-Fievez (BSP).

The panel promises timely insights for practitioners confronting the evolving enforcement landscape involving states and state-owned entities.

Learn more about the event here.

Chaffetz Lindsey is a proud sponsor of the event.

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Agustina Alfaro to Speak at the 2026 International Arbitration Conference

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May 2026 — Chaffetz Lindsey’s Agustina Alfaro will speak at the 2026 International Arbitration Conference hosted by Columbia Law School, the University of Buenos Aires Faculty of Law, and the New York City Bar Association on May 14-15 in New York City. The two-day program will bring together academics, arbitrators, in-house counsel, and practitioners to examine current issues in international arbitration and alternative dispute resolution across strategic sectors including energy, infrastructure, logistics, and the digital economy.

On May 14, Agustina will participate in the panel “Dispute-Ready” Contracts in Strategic Sectors which will examine how complex contracts in the energy sector can be structured to anticipate and manage disputes effectively. The discussion will focus on contractual governance, escalation mechanisms, regulatory adaptation, and arbitration frameworks designed to preserve long-term commercial relationships amid economic and regulatory volatility.

Agustina will be joined by speakers Nahila Cortez (BakerHostetler) and Beatriz Burghetto (Belgravia Law).

Register for the event here.

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

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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.

James Hosking, Yasmine Lahlou and Caline Mouawad to Speak on Panels at Columbia Arbitration Day

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March 2026 – Chaffetz Lindsey’s James Hosking, Yasmine Lahlou and Caline Mouawad will participate in Columbia Arbitration Day on Tuesday, March 31st.

James will speak on “Privilege and Cross-Border Issues”. He will be joined by speakers Ari MacKinnon (Cleary Gottlieb), Catherine Carulas (Covington), and Frances Bivens (Davis Polk). The session will be moderated by Professor of Law Alejandro Garro (Columbia Law School).

Yasmine will join the panel “EU and Public Policy in Arbitration: How to Resolve the Crisis”. She will be joined by speakers Isabelle Michou (Quinn Emanuel), Roland Ziadé (Linkaters), and Doak Bishop (Independent Arbitrator). The session will be moderated by Professor of Law George Bermann (Columbia Law School).

Caline will participate in the panel “Judicial Intervention and Party Autonomy: The Evolving Role of Anti-Suit Injunctions”. She will be joined by speakers Tyler Robinson (Simpson Thacher), Cristián Conejero (Cuatrecasas), and Jorge Asali (Asali). The session will be moderated by Professor of Law Robert Smit (Columbia Law School).

Columbia Arbitration Day (CAD), the Columbia International Arbitration Association’s (CIAA) flagship annual event, is one of the premier international arbitration conferences in the country. Each year, CAD brings together leading practitioners, scholars, and students from across the globe for dynamic discussions on the most pressing challenges and emerging trends in international arbitration.

To learn more about the event, click here.

Chaffetz Lindsey is a proud sponsor of the event.

Yasmine Lahlou to Speak on Panel at Paris Arbitration Week

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March 2026 – Chaffetz Lindsey’s Yasmine Lahlou will participate in the panel “From Appointment to Award: Navigating Expedited Arbitration” on March 26th, as part of Paris Arbitration Week (PAW) 2026.

The session, organized by the Rising Arbitrators Initiative (RAI), will examine how expedited proceedings are reshaping the tempo of arbitration. As institutions introduce fast-track mechanisms and users increasingly prioritize efficiency—particularly in lower-value or default-based disputes—arbitrators must be prepared to adapt to evolving expectations.

The panel will feature representatives from key arbitral institutions, including contributors to the ICC Taskforce on Expedited Procedures, alongside rising arbitrators sharing firsthand experience navigating expedited cases.

Yasmine will be joined by speakers Hafez Virjee (Delos Dispute Resolution), Marily Paralika (Fieldfisher), Saba Mollaian (Swiss Arbitration Centre), and Knud Jacob Knudsen (Knudsen Arbitration).

The discussion will explore the unique challenges and practical considerations of expedited arbitration, including appointment processes, institutional practices, and strategies for managing time and costs. It will also highlight what these developments mean for the next generation of arbitrators.

Learn more about the event here.

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Gretta Walters to Speak at 21st Annual ICDR Y&I Coffee House Debate

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March 2026 — Chaffetz Lindsey’s Gretta Walters will speak at the 21st Annual ICDR Young & International (Y&I) Coffee House Debate on March 29th in Vienna, Austria, held in connection with the Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot.  The firm is also a co-sponsor of the event.

A longstanding highlight of Vis Moot week, the ICDR Y&I Coffee House Debate convenes leading arbitration practitioners for a lively and thought-provoking exchange on issues drawn from the current Vis Moot problem. Now in its 21st year, the program continues to provide a forum for meaningful dialogue among practitioners, students, and academics from across the global arbitration community.

Gretta will join a distinguished panel of speakers, including Stephanie Rohmann (Baker McKenzie), Marcus Granlund (Mannheimer Swartling), Maria Teder (Ellex), Anne Wang (Fountain Court Chambers), and Giorgio Sassine (MusickPeeler). The debate will be moderated by Patricia Shaughnessy (Stockholm University) and Mark Kantor (Arbitrator), with opening remarks by Bridget Mary McCormack (President and CEO of the American Arbitration Association).

In addition to her participation in the Coffee House Debate, Gretta will serve as an arbitrator during the Vis Moot and attend as co-coach of the New York University School of Law team—continuing the firm’s longstanding involvement in the competition.

Yasmine Lahlou to Moderate Panel on Diverse Leadership in International Arbitration

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March 2026– Chaffetz Lindsey’s Yasmine Lahlou will moderate the panel “Breaking the Glass Gavel: Diverse Leaders in International Arbitration” as part of California International Arbitration Week, on March 12th in San Francisco, California.

The panel, presented by ArbitralWomen, The Pledge for Equal Representation in Arbitration, and Racial Equality for Arbitration Lawyers (REAL), will explore how mentorship, sponsorship, and intentional visibility are expanding opportunities for diverse candidates in international arbitration. The discussion will also examine how institutions, practitioners, and clients can take concrete steps to broaden representation in arbitrator appointments and leadership roles.

The panel will feature distinguished practitioners from across the international arbitration community, including Annie Lesperance, Sandy Widjaja, Serena Lee, Teresa Garcia Reyes, and Vaishali Movva.

Learn more about the event here.

Chaffetz Lindsey is a proud sponsor of California International Arbitration Week.

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.

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