International Dispute Resolution

Speeches & Presentations

• “Arbitration in Times of Conflict,” Tel Aviv Arbitration Week, Tel Aviv, Israel. (March 3, 2023). Speakers: Nimi Aviad, Lauren Blanchard, Mark Kass, Ian Laird, Stu Newberger, Uri Niv, Aryeh Portnoy, David Ramm, and Laurence Winston.
• "Crushing the Customs Audit (and related investigations): How to Survive and Thrive During Compliance Review," Sanchez Devanny Webinar, 2023. (February 16, 2023). Speaker: Maria Vanikiotis.
• "The US will maintain its current BIT policy. It will not change even if the US loses the pending NAFTA cases; True or False?" Juris Conferences - Sixteenth Annual Investment Treaty Arbitration: A Debate & Discussion, Washington, D.C. (October 14, 2022). Speaker: Ian A. Laird.
• "ICSID Rules Amendment," World Arbitration Update Webinar, 2022. (September 30, 2022). Speaker: Ian A. Laird.
• "Space Law and Arbitration," World Arbitration Update Webinar, 2022. (September 29, 2022). Speaker: Werner Eyskens.
• "Legal Developments in Arbitration in the MENA Region," World Arbitration Update Webinar, 2022. (September 27, 2022). Speakers: Randa Adra.
• "International Dispute Resolution and the Ukraine-Russia Crisis," - School of International Arbitration, Queen Mary University of London, Webinar, 2022. (July 12, 2022). Speakers: Ian Laird and Mark Meyer.
• "Nuts & Bolts of Investigations: Protecting Privilege," Lexology Webinar, 2022. (May 19, 2022). Speakers: Nimrod Haim Aviad, Thomas A. Hanusik, mMaarten Stassen and Laurence Winston.
• "Reform in Investment Arbitration: New Developments at ICSID & UNCITRAL," International Law Institute Webinar, 2022. (February 9, 2022). Speakers: Ian A. Laird.
• "High Political Risk in Investment Arbitration: The Case Study of Venezuela,” Washington Arbitration Week Webinar (December 3, 2021). Speakers: Eduardo Mathison.
• "Next Steps in U.S.-Japan Economic Relations," CSIS, Webinar. (November 11, 2021). Speakers: Robert Holleyman.
• "The CPTPP at Three" CSIS, Webinar (October 28, 2021). Speakers: Robert Holleyman.
• "Middle East North Africa Region: Mega Disputes, Expansion of International Arbitration Centers, and a Renewed Interest in Shariah Law as a Foundation of Applicable Law," World Arbitration Update (October 12, 2021). Moderator: Meagan T. Bachman.
• "North America: The End of NAFTA Chapter 11 – Transition from NAFTA to USMCA, the Final NAFTA Legacy Disputes, and the Future of US-Mexico Investment Disputes," World Arbitration Update (October 11, 2021). Moderator: Ian A. Laird.
• "EPC vs. EPCM in Construction Projects: Limiting Costs, Assessing Risks, and Determining Contractor Involvement," Strafford Webinar Presenter: Joshua M. Lindsay.
• "The GAR Interactive Debate," GAR Interactive: BITs (January 21, 2021). Judge and Moderator: Ian A. Laird.