The 2026 Asia-Pacific Regional Meeting in Bangkok is an international conference organized by the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) and its International Section. Scheduled for May 6-8, 2026, at Tilleke & Gibbins in Bangkok, Thailand, the event focuses on the theme "Cross-Border Trade, Investment, and Disputes in the Asia-Pacific."
The conference will feature a series of panels addressing critical topics such as trade and customs disputes, labor and employment law in Asia's manufacturing economies, data privacy controls in Southeast Asia, commercial arbitration trends, cross-border investigations, investment treaty arbitration, competition for foreign direct investment, and the rise of cyber scams and online fraud in the region.
Attendees will have opportunities to network during extended breaks, luncheons, dinners, and social events, including a welcome dinner at Baan Khanitha and receptions at The Sukhothai Bangkok Hotel. Notable speakers include experts from leading law firms and organizations across the Asia-Pacific region.
Legal professionals involved in international trade, investment, and dispute resolution, particularly those with interests in the Asia-Pacific region, will find this conference invaluable for gaining insights into current legal challenges and opportunities, as well as for expanding their professional networks.
Speakers(27)
Ali Burney
Partner at Steptoe LLP
Ali Burney is a Partner at Steptoe LLP, based in Hong Kong and Washington D.C.
Athistha (Nop) Chitranukroh
Partner and Director, Corporate and Commercial at Tilleke & Gibbins
Athistha (Nop) Chitranukroh is a Partner and Director of Corporate and Commercial at Tilleke & Gibbins in Bangkok, Thailand.
Carlos Ramos-Mrosovsky
Partner at BakerHostetler
Carlos Ramos-Mrosovsky is a Partner at BakerHostetler in New York, NY.
Chitchai Punsan
Attorney at Tilleke & Gibbins
Chitchai Punsan is an Attorney at Tilleke & Gibbins in Bangkok, Thailand.
Dato' Sunil Abraham
Partner at Cecil Abraham & Partners
Dato' Sunil Abraham is a Partner at Cecil Abraham & Partners in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Dr. Rouven Bodenheimer
Partner at Bodenheimer
Dr. Rouven Bodenheimer is a Partner at Bodenheimer in Cologne, Germany.
Emi Rowse (Igusa)
Attorney at Kudun and Partners Co., Ltd.
Emi Rowse (Igusa) is an Attorney at Kudun and Partners Co., Ltd. in Bangkok, Thailand.
Frank Janik
Compliance Officer at BDO Thailand
Frank Janik is a Compliance Officer at BDO Thailand in Bangkok, Thailand.
Jason Richards
Compliance Officer at BitMEX
Jason Richards is a Compliance Officer at BitMEX and former FBI attaché at the U.S. Embassy in Thailand.
Jeounghoon Yoo
Attorney at DLG Lawyers
Jeounghoon Yoo is an Attorney at DLG Lawyers in Bangkok, Thailand.
John Frangos
Partner and Regional Head of Disputes at Tilleke & Gibbins
John Frangos is a Partner and Regional Head of Disputes at Tilleke & Gibbins in Bangkok, Thailand.
Lexi Menish
Arbitrator, Mediator and Counsel at Mascarenhas Law PLLC
Lexi Menish is an Arbitrator, Mediator, and Counsel at Mascarenhas Law PLLC in New York, NY.
Matt Lee
Partner at Lindsay Francis & Mangan
Matt Lee is a Partner at Lindsay Francis & Mangan in Sydney, Australia.
Monchai Varatthan
Partner at TMI Associates
Monchai Varatthan is a Partner at TMI Associates in Bangkok, Thailand.
Nam Nguyen
SEA Head of HR & GA at Piaggio Group
Nam Nguyen is the SEA Head of HR & GA at Piaggio Group in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Nguyen Hong Hai
Partner at Lexcomm Vietnam LLC
Nguyen Hong Hai is a Partner at Lexcomm Vietnam LLC in Hanoi, Vietnam.
Niruch Winiyakul
Attorney at Kudun and Partners
Niruch Winiyakul is an Attorney at Kudun and Partners in Bangkok, Thailand.
Paul D. Volodarsky
Attorney at DFDL
Paul D. Volodarsky is an Attorney at DFDL in Bangkok, Thailand.
Pongpalin Chantrapirom
Attorney at Tilleke & Gibbins
Pongpalin Chantrapirom is an Attorney at Tilleke & Gibbins in Bangkok, Thailand.
Prissa Putri
Attorney at TMI Associates
Prissa Putri is an Attorney at TMI Associates in Singapore.
Richard Happ
Partner at Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft
Richard Happ is a Partner at Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft in Hamburg, Germany.
Samantha Tan
Attorney at Freshfields
Samantha Tan is an Attorney at Freshfields in Singapore.
Sean La'Brooy
Founder at Vita Law LLC
Sean La'Brooy is the Founder of Vita Law LLC in Singapore.
Torsten Kracht
Partner at Hunton Andrews Kurth
Torsten Kracht is a Partner at Hunton Andrews Kurth in Washington, D.C., and serves as the International Section Chair of the New York State Bar Association.
Tsugumichi Watanabe
Counsel at TMI Associates
Tsugumichi Watanabe is Counsel at TMI Associates in Tokyo, Japan.
Wendell Wong
Partner at Drew & Napier LLC
Wendell Wong is a Partner at Drew & Napier LLC in Singapore.
Wendy Lin
Partner at WongPartnership LLP
Wendy Lin is a Partner at WongPartnership LLP in Singapore.
Event Details
- Date
- May 6-8, 2026
- 3 days
- Location
- 🇹🇭 Bangkok, Thailand
- Tilleke & Gibbins
- Pricing
- $250 - $450
- Audience
- Legal professionals involved in international trade, investment, and dispute resolution, particularly those with interests in the Asia-Pacific region.