International dispute resolution is complex and constantly evolving due to the fast pace of the global economy and technological innovation. The Fifth Annual Schiefelbein Global Dispute Resolution Conference will convene top lawyers, counsel for global corporations, internationally-recognized arbitrators and mediators, academics, and leaders at arbitration institutions to engage in discussions on timely issues in international dispute resolution.
Lawyering and Leading in Turbulent Times
Keynote Speaker
Claudia Salomon
Arbitrator and President | ICC International Court of Arbitration
The first woman to lead the ICC International Court of Arbitration as it celebrates its 100th anniversary. Ms. Salomon is also an independent arbitrator with cases spanning a broad range of industries, including construction, energy and natural resources, life sciences, technology, and telecommunications. She is widely recognized as one of the world’s leading arbitration practitioners. We are beyond excited to have her deliver the keynote address.
Distinguished Panelists
Catastrophic Sovereign Events
Tiago Duarte-Silva | moderator Vice President | Charles River Associates (Boston, MA)
Olivier André Client Relationship Advisor | Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP (New York, NY)
William Crosby Senior Vice President, Associate General Counsel & Managing Attorney | Interpublic Group (New York, NY)
Lea Felluss Manager External Affairs | Philip Morris International (New York, NY)
Laurie Achtouk-Spivak Counsel | Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP (Paris, France)
Innovation in Investor-State Arbitration
David Franklyn | moderator Professor and Executive Director, McCarthy Institute | Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law (Phoenix, AZ)
Ina C. Popova Partner, International Dispute Resolution Group | Debevoise & Plimpton LLP (New York, NY)
Peter J.W. Sherwin Partner & Head of the International Arbitration Group | Proskauer Rose LLP (New York, NY)
Nontraditional International Arbitration Claims
Kathleen Merrigan | moderator Professor of Practice & Executive Director, Swette Center for Sustainable Food Systems | Arizona State University (Tempe, AZ)
Amb. Ertharin Cousin Visiting Scholar, Center on Food Security and the Environment | Stanford University (Stanford, CA)
Amy J. Cohen Professor | University of New South Wales in Sydney (Sydney, Australia)
Max Finberg President & CEO | Growing Hope Globally (Western Springs, IL)
Amb. Darci Vetter Vice Chair, Agriculture, Food and Trade | Edelman North America (Washington, DC)