The 2020 International Arbitration Conference, titled "Bridging the Distance: Arbitration in the New Normal," was organized by the Australian Centre of International Commercial Arbitration (ACICA) and the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Australia (CIArb Australia). This virtual conference took place on October 12, 2020, bringing together eminent speakers from 15 global locations in eight stimulating virtual sessions.
Key topics covered during the conference included advocacy in the virtual environment, technology as an enabler in international arbitration, the future of investor-state dispute resolution, and enhancing efficiencies in the arbitral process. Sessions also addressed mega projects in the new normal and the impact of third-party funding on international arbitration.
The conference featured a welcome address from the Honourable Chief Justice Bathurst AC and a keynote address from the Honourable Justice Stephen Gageler. Attendees had the opportunity to engage with expert practitioners and thought leaders from around the globe, fostering valuable networking opportunities and discussions on the evolving landscape of arbitration.
This event was particularly beneficial for legal professionals, arbitrators, and stakeholders involved in international arbitration, offering insights into adapting practices to the challenges and opportunities presented by the new normal.
Speakers(11)
Amanda Jereige
Associate at Winston & Strawn LLP
Amanda Jereige is an associate at Winston & Strawn LLP, focusing on international arbitration and litigation.
Ann Gosline
Mediator and Arbitrator at Self-Employed
Ann Gosline is a mediator and arbitrator with extensive experience in labor and employment disputes.
Caroline Simson
Senior Reporter at Law360
Caroline Simson is a senior reporter at Law360, covering international arbitration and related legal topics.
Karthik Reddy
Associate at Jenner & Block LLP
Karthik Reddy is an associate at Jenner & Block LLP, focusing on international arbitration and litigation.
Kate Shih
Attorney at Yetter Coleman LLP
Kate Shih is an attorney at Yetter Coleman LLP, specializing in complex commercial litigation and arbitration.
M. Imad Khan
Associate at Winston & Strawn LLP
M. Imad Khan is an associate at Winston & Strawn LLP, specializing in international arbitration.
Marc Greenbaum
Professor of Law at Suffolk University Law School
Marc Greenbaum is a Professor of Law at Suffolk University Law School, specializing in labor and employment law.
Patrick Pearsall
Partner at Jenner & Block LLP
Patrick Pearsall is a partner at Jenner & Block LLP, leading the firm's international arbitration practice.
Ricardo E. Ugarte
Partner at Winston & Strawn LLP
Ricardo E. Ugarte is a partner at Winston & Strawn LLP and chairman of the firm's international arbitration practice.
Sheila Mayberry
Mediator and Arbitrator at Self-Employed
Sheila Mayberry is a mediator and arbitrator focusing on labor and employment matters.
Wayne Brazil
Retired U.S. Magistrate Judge at University of California, Berkeley School of Law
Wayne Brazil is a retired U.S. Magistrate Judge and currently serves as a lecturer at the University of California, Berkeley School of Law.
Event Details
- Date
- June 29, 2020
- Location
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Pricing
- $25 - $55
- Audience
- Legal professionals, arbitrators, and stakeholders involved in international arbitration.