Gretta Walters to Join Swedish Arbitration Days in Stockholm

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Gretta Walters to Join Swedish Arbitration Days in Stockholm

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January 2025—Chaffetz Lindsey’s Gretta Walters will speak at the upcoming 2025 Swedish Arbitration Days taking place in Stockholm, Sweden January 23rd– January 24th. The biannual event brings together leading arbitration professionals from around the world and features six panels of prominent legal practitioners discussing the topic “Information in Arbitration” from different angles, all relevant to the practice of international arbitration.

Gretta will join Rikard Wikström-Hermansen (Independent Arbitrator) for the session titled “Can you HIDE the information?” Gretta and Rikard will debate whether remaining silent is an option when disclosing everything may not be in the best interest of your case.  The debate will consider common and civil law differences to disclosure and will examine thorny document production issues in international arbitration.

Learn more about the event here.

Caline Mouawad Moderates Panel at ITA-IEL-ICC Joint Conference on International Energy Arbitration

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January 2025—Chaffetz Lindsey’s Caline Mouawad will moderate the panel “The Rising Importance of ESG and its Impact on International Arbitration and Supply Chains” at the ITA-IEL-ICC Joint Conference on International Energy Arbitration taking place January 16th-January 17th in Houston, Texas.

Caline will be joined by Cristián Conejero (Cuatrecasas), Laura Houët (CMS) and Kirsten Odynski (White & Case LLP) to discuss recent developments and trends in the resolution of ESG disputes and how corporates can best manage ESG risks, including through their supply chains and commercial contracts.

Learn more about the event here.

Charlie Scibetta Joins DRI 2024 Insurance Coverage and Practice Symposium

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December 2024— Chaffetz Lindsey’s Charlie Scibetta participated on the panel “Coverage Trends Related to Emerging Public Nuisance Claims” on Friday, December 6th as part of the DRI 2024 Insurance Coverage and Practice Symposium in New York City. Charlie joined Nathalie Dean (AIG) and Christopher St. Jeanos (Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP) for a discussion on the various coverage challenges that have been raised in recent public nuisance claims.

DRI is the largest international membership organization of attorneys defending the interests of business and individuals in civil litigation. DRI’s Insurance Coverage and Practice Symposium is the premier event for top insurance industry leaders and coverage lawyers, focusing on emerging and cutting-edge issues.

Learn more about the event here.

Andy Frischknecht to speak at NYSBA Commercial Litigation Academy

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December 2024—Chaffetz Lindsey’s Andy Frischknecht will join a New York panel discussion of “Venue Decisions: State Court v. Federal Court v. Arbitration” as part of the New York State Bar Association’s Commercial Litigation Academy CLE program on December 4th, 2024.

Andy will join moderator Stephen Younger (Withers Bergman LLP) and panelists Jovana Crncevic (Withers Bergman LLP) and Matthew Maron (Deputy General Counsel, One Zero Capital) to discuss the availability, unique characteristics and key tools of state court and federal court litigation as well as arbitration.

The program is co-sponsored by the NYSBA’s Commercial & Federal Litigation Section.

Learn more about the event here.

Gretta Walters Judges Cross Examination Moot Finals in Paris

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November 2024—Chaffetz Lindsey’s Gretta Walters participated as a judge for the Cross Examination Moot final hearing in Paris on Wednesday, November 20th.

The 2024 mock case concerns a dispute over the coding of software for the life sciences industry, including accusations of improperly using and misappropriating intellectual property rights. Chaffetz Lindsey, along with the International Centre for Dispute Resolution (AAA/ICDR) and Compass Lexecon was responsible for drafting the case.

The Moot is a project organized by a group of practitioners and academics with a view of contributing to the education of the next generation of arbitration lawyers. The competition challenges university teams from around the globe to showcase their mastery in international arbitration.

Learn more about the event here.

Chaffetz Lindsey was a proud sponsor of the event.

Alan Lipkin and Charlie Scibetta Speak at 2024 Fall ARIAS U.S. Conference

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November 2024—Chaffetz Lindsey’s Alan Lipkin and Charlie Scibetta participated in the Friday morning panel “A Roundup on Mass Tort Claims” as part of the ARIAS U.S. 2024 Fall Conference November 14th-15th in New York City.

The panel presentation provided expert perspectives from the front line of direct insurance claims, as well as information on how bankruptcy issues can come into play in these matters. They addressed emerging coverage and bankruptcy issues in a series of large products and/or nuisance related claims such as EtO, PFAS, Climate Change, Opioids, lead, and others.

Alan and Charlie joined (Patricia Santelle, White & Williams LLP, Panelist) and Steve Rosenstein (AIG, Moderator) for the discussion.

Learn more about the event here.

Caline Mouawad to Speak at 2024 New York Arbitration Week

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November 2024—Chaffetz Lindsey’s Caline Mouawad will join the New York Arbitration Week panel “Life in the Fast Lane: Making Expedited Arbitration Work for You” on Wednesday, November 20th.

Additional speakers include Paul Di Pietro (ICC International Court of Arbitration), Carlos Ramos- Mrosovsky (BakerHostetler) and Guilherme Recena Costa (Barrick Gold Corporation). The discussion will be moderated by Isabel Fernández de la Cuesta (Independent International Arbitrator & Counsel).

Panelists will discuss how parties and arbitrators are designing procedural frameworks under the ICC Expedited Procedure Provisions (EPP) and share best practices. This panel will also explore the evolution of expedited procedures, why parties are—and are not—opting for expedited procedures, and where expedited procedures may see increased use in the future.

Learn more and register for the event here.

James Hosking Joins 2024 New York Arbitration Week Panel

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November 2024—Chaffetz Lindsey’s James Hosking will join the New Arbitration Week panel “Arbitrating Construction and Energy Disputes in the Middle East” Thursday, November 21st.

James will join Amr Abbas (Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy), Sara Koleilat-Aranjo (Morgan Lewis) Ben Cowling (Clyde & Co) and Lily Khoury (Steptoe). Amal Bouchenaki (Herbert Smith Freehills LLP) will moderate the discussion. Key topics of conversation will include:

  • Are giga project arbitrations here?
  • Key substantive issues most recently arbitrated in the construction and energy sectors
  • Updates on investor-state arbitration involving the construction sector in the MENA region
  • MENA arbitral institutions
  • How could the change in the US administration affect MENA-related business disputes?
  • Toolkit for clients in MENA energy and construction disputes.

The group will discuss the dynamic economies of the Middle East and the numerous complex dispute resolution issues.

Learn more about the event here.

Yasmine Lahlou to Speak at 2 Worlds Arbitration Conference 3rd Edition in New York

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November 2024—Chaffetz Lindsey’s Yasmine Lahlou will speak at the upcoming 2 Worlds Arbitration Conference in New York on Tuesday, November 12th. The third edition of the conference presented by the Arbitration Channel, Columbia Law School and NYU Law will focus on the U.S. and Brazilian perspectives on the future of international arbitration.

Yasmine will join Carlos Alberto Carmona (MRTC Advogados) for a “Q&A on the Arbitrators’ Sins.”

For more information and the full program of events, click here.

Chaffetz Lindsey is a proud co-sponsor of the event.

Agustina Alfaro to Moderate Columbia Law School Panel Wednesday, November 13th

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November 2024—Chaffetz Lindsey’s Agustina Alfaro will moderate the panel “International Perspectives on the Arbitrator’s Duty of Disclosure: Global Insights and Legal Nuances” at Colombia Law School on Wednesday, November 13th.

Agustina will join Columbia Law School Professor and arbitrator Robert Smit, Brazilian Professor Rodolfo Amadeo and Mark McNeill, Partner at Quinn Emanuel, for a discussion focused on the duty of disclosure, including its extent, potential breaches, consequences and more. The dynamic panel will provide unique insights into both Latin America and U.S. perspectives.

This event is sponsored by Huck Otranto Camargo and is a joint effort between the Columbia Law School Brazilian Association and the Columbia International Arbitration Association (CIAA).

Anibal Sabater to Share Insight on Oral Advocacy for Lawyering Plus Session

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November 2024—Chaffetz Lindsey’s Anibal Sabater will be a featured guest speaker on the upcoming Lawyering Plus session on Oral Advocacy. The virtual session will take place on Wednesday, November 13th at 9am EST.

Svetlana Portman will moderate the discussion as Anibal shares insights and practical tips for honing the essential skill of oral advocacy. A wide range of topics will be covered, including:

  • Effective techniques for persuasive oral advocacy.
  • Tackling challenges and pitfalls.
  • Top tips for young lawyers looking to make a mark.

Lawyering Plus is an initiative established to enhance lawyers’ soft skills by providing valuable practical advice and tips through a series of short webinar presentations with experienced and well-regarded legal practitioners.

Learn more about the event and register here.

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Matilde Flores Moderates Panel at 2024 Colombia Arbitration Week

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October 2024—Chaffetz Lindsey’s Matilde Flores will moderate a panel at the upcoming 2024 Colombia Arbitration Week event taking place October 29th to November 1st.

Matilde will moderate the evening panel “The Post-Award Reality: Recognition and Enforcement Proceedings” on Wednesday, October 30th. Panelists include Viren Mascarenhas (Milbank), Ari MacKinnon (Cleary Gottlieb), Meriam Nazih (Eversheds) and Diego Durán de la Vega (Hughes Hubbard Reed).

The event will bring together more than 30 experts in national and international arbitration to participate in several top-level panels. Panelists represent a wide range of practices, including renowned arbitrators, academics, attorneys-in-court, experts, in-house lawyers, and public officials. Learn more about the event here.

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