Agustina Alfaro to Serve as Faculty in Argentina’s Austral University Program on International Contracts & Transnational Jurisdiction Litigation

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Agustina Alfaro to Serve as Faculty in Argentina’s Austral University Program on International Contracts & Transnational Jurisdiction Litigation

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May 2020 – Beginning June 23rd, Agustina Alfaro will serve as faculty in the “International Contracts and Transnational Judicial Litigation” program organized by Austral University in Argentina. This innovative program is aimed at practitioners and scholars who wish to deepen their theoretical and practical skills in the field. The course will address current trends in private international law, international contract law and international commercial law in Argentina and other Latin American countries.

The program will begin on June 23rd and continue every Tuesday and Thursday through September 10th.The course will be conducted entirely online. More information is available here.

Lidia Rezende to Speak About Virtual Hearings in Commercial Arbitration During COVID-19

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May 2020 – On Wednesday, May 27th, Lidia Rezende will join Frederico Singarajah (FCIarb), Michael Fernandez (Winston & Strawn LLP), Bruno Pina Metzner (Bichara Advogados) and Diogo Ciuffo Carneiro (Bichara Advogados) for a panel discussion titled “Audiência virtual em arbitragem comercial em tempos de COVID-19” (translates to “Virtual Hearings in Commercial Arbitration in COVID-19 Times”). The webinar, which will be in Portuguese, is part of a three day series hosted by Bichara Advogados about the Legal Impacts of COVID-19.

The webinar will begin at 10:00am EST. Registration is available here.

Agustina Alfaro Moderates AYAP and WWA Panel on Arbitration Institutions’ Reactions to COVID-19

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May 2020 – On Tuesday, May 5th, Agustina Alfaro moderated a panel discussion titled, “Reactions of Arbitration Institutions before COVID-19,” with Sara Marzal Yetano (legal counsel, ICSID), Juan Pablo Argentato (legal counsel, ICC) and Julián Bordaçahar (legal counsel, PCA).

The discussion, entirely in Spanish, drew attention to the measures taken by institutions to mitigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, including electronic filings, virtual hearings, and potential amendments to the arbitration rules. The full webinar is available here.

The event was hosted by Argentina Young Arbitration Practitioners (AYAP) and Women Way in Arbitration (WWA).

Andrew Poplinger Speaks About COVID-19’s Impact on Arbitration

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May 2020 – On Tuesday, May 19th, Andrew Poplinger will participate in a webinar discussion titled, “Arbitration after the COVID-19 Pandemic: a New Dawn or Business as Usual?” The webinar is hosted by the International Association of Lawyers (UIA), a global and multi-cultural organization for the legal profession that facilitates professional development, stimulates learning and networking, and promotes the Rule of Law.

The webinar will begin at 5:30 CEST (11:30am EST). Registration is available here.

Anibal Sabater Moderates a Discussion about Lawyers’ Activity During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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May 2020 – On Tuesday, May 12th, Anibal Sabater will moderate a webinar discussion titled, “How Can COVID and the “New Normal” Influence the Development of the Lawyers’ Activity.” The webinar is hosted by the International Association of Lawyers (UIA), a global and multi-cultural organization for the legal profession that facilitates professional development, stimulates learnings and networking, and promotes the Rule of Law.

A full recording of the discussion is available here.

Aníbal Sabater Discusses LatAm Policy Changes’ Impact on International Arbitration: Towards Harmony or Dissonance?

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May 2020 – On Thursday, April 30th, Aníbal Sabater joined Noiana Marigo of Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP and Rekha Rangachari of NYIAC in a well-attended live podcast discussion titled “Change within the System: Mexico, Ecuador and Argentina.” The podcast is the first of a three part series hosted by New York International Arbitration Center (NYIAC), exploring how the dueling dynamic and policy changes across Latin American jurisdictions impact international arbitration. Anibal and Noiana discussed the effects of legal developments on ideological and power structures, new constitutional processes, and the role of infrastructure on progress.

A recording of the podcast is available here:

EPISODE 1: NYIAC Talks Podcast Spotlight on International Arbitration in Latin America: Towards Harmony or Dissonance?
Focus: Change within the System: Mexico, Argentina, Ecuador
When: Thursday, April 30, 2020

The podcast series, “NYIAC Talks Podcast Spotlight on International Arbitration in Latin America: Towards Harmony or Dissonance?” will continue with episodes focusing on the change in the system in Peru, Bolivia and Chile and the apparent lack of a system in Venezuela and mistrust of the system in Brazil.

 

UPCOMING PODCASTS IN THIS SERIES:

EPISODE 2: NYIAC Talks Podcast Spotlight on International Arbitration in Latin America: Towards Harmony or Dissonance? *

Focus: Peru, Bolivia, and Chile
When: Thursday, May 21, 2020 12:00 pm – 12:45 pm

EPISODE 3: NYIAC Talks Podcast Spotlight on International Arbitration in Latin America: Towards Harmony or Dissonance? *

Focus: Venezuela and Brazil
When:  Thursday, June 11, 2020 12:00 pm – 12:45 pm

 * NY CLE:  Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer US LLP has been certified by the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board as an Accredited Provider of Continuing Legal Education in the State of New York. This transitional and non-transitional continuing legal education course has been approved for newly admitted and experienced attorneys in accordance with the requirements of the New York State CLE Rules and Regulations for a maximum of 0.5 credit hour in the Professional Practice category. 

 

Yasmine Lahlou Speaks About COVID-19’s Impact on Dispute Resolution, the Courts, and International Arbitration

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April 2020 – On Tuesday, April 6th, Yasmine Lahlou will participate in the American Bar Association International Law Section’s panel discussion titled, “Navigating International Courts and Tribunals During the COVID-19 Pandemic.” The panel of judges and practitioners will discuss how COVID-19 has impacted their dispute resolution practices and the impact of the pandemic on US Federal Bankruptcy Courts, the International Criminal Court, and the works of international arbitration tribunals and institutions.

The American Bar Association International Law Section is a leader in the development of policy in the international arena, the promotion of the rule of law and the education of international law practitioners. This discussion is part of their ongoing virtual personal empowerment and CLE programming series, “COVID-19: Its Impact on International Law and You.”

Yasmine Lahlou Speaks at Columbia Arbitration Day

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March 2020 – On Friday, March 6th, Yasmine Lahlou is speaking at the eleventh edition of Columbia Arbitration Day at Columbia Law School. She will participate in a panel discussion titled, “From Promise to Practice: How to Raise the Bar for Diversity in International Arbitration.” The panel will discuss why recognizing diversity is a strategic imperative in the international arbitration and business community and provide examples of how to implement diversity in international arbitration. Chaffetz Lindsey has been involved with Columbia Arbitration Day for several years, and is a proud sponsor of this year’s conference.

Columbia Arbitration Day (CAD), the Columbia International Arbitration Association’s largest annual event, is one of the premier international arbitration and CLE-accredited conferences in the country, bringing together scholars, practitioners, and students from all over the world for an annual discussion on the challenges that drive the international arbitration community. This year’s conference theme is “Breaking New Ground in International Arbitration.”

Erin Valentine Speaks at CPR’s Annual Meeting in St. Petersburg, FL

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February 2020 – Erin Valentine is in St. Petersburg, FL for CPR’s Annual Meeting: Leap In: Corporate Counsel, Conflicts and the Challenges of Strategic Dispute Prevention & Resolution. She is participating in a panel discussion titled, “On the Fast Track in US and International Arbitration.”

The CPR Institute is an independent nonprofit organization that helps prevent and resolve legal conflict more effectively and efficiently. The Annual Meeting is an opportunity for CPR members and corporate, law firm and academic leaders from around the world to share best practices and learn about the latest trends on the cutting-edge of dispute prevention and resolution.

James Hosking Speaks at the 13th Annual ICDR Practice Moot & Lecture Series

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February 2020 – On Friday, February 28th,  James Hosking is speaking about “Asymmetric Arbitration Clauses: A Fine Balance,” at the 13th Annual ICDR Practice Moot & Lecture Series.

The ICDR Practice Moot and Lecture Series aims to provide a forum for law students to gain practical experience in the field of private international dispute resolution and commercial law. The event utilizes the fact pattern and framework of the Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot, where students representing a global collection of law schools participate in multiple rounds of simulated arbitration in which they present oral arguments to leading international arbitrators and practitioners in a real world arbitration hearing venue. Following each round, arbitrators provide oral and written feedback to students in an effort to boast advocacy skills and legal knowledge.

Chaffetz Lindsey has been a longtime supporter of the Vis Moot, as several of the firm’s attorneys have participated in pre-moot events. James served as co-coach of the Harvard Law School Vis Moot Team and Gretta Walters and Marcel Engholm Cardoso are co-coaching this year’s NYU Law School’s Vis Moot Team.

Rainbow Willard Speaks at iLaw 2020 in Miami

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February 2020 – Rainbow Willard is speaking in Miami at the iLaw 2020 ILS Global Forum on International Law. Rainbow will participate in a panel discussion titled, “Rapid-Fire Discussion: Regional Reports on the Global State of Affairs in International Arbitration.” The session will cover key legal and practice developments related to the current state of affairs in international arbitration, key cases, legal updates, emerging trends and what the future holds for international ADR globally. Panelists will specifically focus on potential advantages and problems in selecting a particular seat of arbitration, investor-state arbitration, and areas of concern and promise. Chaffetz Lindsey is a proud sponsor of the ICDR-AAA International Arbitration Track at the conference.

The Florida Bar International Law Section (ILS) is a forum for the exchange of hot-button, need-to-know information and best practices that impact the practice of international law. ICDR-AAA is the world’s leading provider of dispute resolution services to businesses in matters involving cross-border transactions.

Yasmine Lahlou to Speak at YConstruction Breakfast

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February 2020 – On Thursday, March, 5th, Yasmine Lahlou will speak on a panel hosted by YConstruction and NYIAC titled “Multi-tier dispute clauses: Yay or Nay?” The panel will discuss issues relevant to international construction arbitration and construction law in an open, friendly, diverse environment. The breakfast marks YConstruction’s first event in North America. Chaffetz Lindsey is a proud sponsor the event.

YConstruction is a circle of young lawyers and other construction professionals, including engineers, quantity surveyors, delay experts, and project/contract managers, with an interest in international construction arbitration.​​ The New York International Arbitration Center (NYIAC) is a nonprofit organization formed to advance, strengthen and promote the conduct of international arbitration in New York.

 

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