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(Organized by MIAMILAW, MIAS, JIDRC, JCAA) International Arbitration in the U.S. and the Americas - 1 (April 23, 2021)

The is jointly organized by the University of Miami School of Law, the Miami International Arbitration Society (MIAS),the Japan Commercial Arbitration Association (JCAA) and the Japan International Dispute Resolution Centre (JIDRC).

This will be the first segment of a two-part webinar series on international arbitration focused on Japan, the U.S. and the Americas.

This webinar will provide an introduction to international arbitration in the U.S. and more broadly in the Americas. During the first part of the webinar, a panel of international arbitration specialists will provide an overview on the U.S. legal system and the legal framework for international arbitration in the U.S. and the Americas. Panelists will also address issues and considerations for international arbitration proceedings seated in the U.S. and the Americas, or involving American parties. The second part of the webinar will provide an overview on legal education and legal practice opportunities in the field of international arbitration in the U.S. for foreign-trained lawyers.

Event Information : International Arbitration in the U.S. and the Americas - 1 (mias.org)

The second segment of this webinar will be held at 10:00 pm (JST) of  April 30, 2021. Its theme is the current practice of arbitration & ADR in Japan. Once we start accepting registrations, we will inform you on this website.

Dates

April 22 | 12:00-13:30 in Japan Standard Time

Location

Video Conference (ZOOM)

Speakers

Matthew N. Drossos, Partner, White & Case, Washington, D.C.

Sandra Friedrich, Lecturer in Law and Director, International Arbitration Institute and White & Case International Arbitration LL.M., University of Miami School of Law, Coral Gables, FL

Daniel E. González, Partner, Hogan Lovells, Miami, FL and Adjunct Professor, University of Miami School of Law, Coral Gables, FL

Naoki Kanayama, Professor of Law, Keio University Law School, Tokyo, Japan

Katharine Menendez de la Cuesta, Partner, Holland & Knight, Miami, FL

Richard L. Williamson, Jr., Professor of Law Emeritus, University of Miami School of Law, Coral Gables, FL

Registration fee

Free

Capacity
500
Program

12:00 PM JST: Welcome Remarks

Caroline M. Bradley, Associate Dean for International & Graduate Law Programs and Professor of Law & Dean’s Distinguished Scholar, University of Miami School of Law, Coral Gables, FL

Yoshihisa Hayakawa, Secretary General, Japan International Dispute Resolution Centre, Tokyo, Japan

Adolfo E. Jimenez, Miami International Arbitration Society Chairman & Partner, Holland & Knight, Miami, FL

 

12:05 PM JST: Session 1: Introduction to International Arbitration in the U.S. and the Americas

During Session 1 of the webinar, a panel of international arbitration specialists will provide an overview on the U.S. legal system and the legal framework for international arbitration in the U.S. and the Americas. Panelists will also address issues and considerations for international arbitration proceedings seated in the U.S. and the Americas, or involving American parties. The panel discussion will be followed by a Q&A session.

 

Moderator: Sandra Friedrich, Lecturer in Law and Director, International Arbitration Institute and White & Case International Arbitration LL.M., University of Miami School of Law, Coral Gables, FL

 

Panelists:

Matthew N. Drossos, Partner, White & Case, Washington, D.C.

Daniel E. González, Partner, Hogan Lovells, Miami, FL

Katharine Menendez de la Cuesta, Partner, Holland & Knight, Miami, FL

Richard L. Williamson, Jr., Professor of Law Emeritus, University of Miami School of Law, Coral Gables, FL

 

1:05 PM JST: Session 2: Legal Education and Practice Opportunities in International Arbitration in the U.S. for Foreign-trained Lawyers

Session 2 of the webinar will provide an overview on legal education and legal practice opportunities in the field of international arbitration in the U.S. for foreign-trained lawyers.

 

Speakers:

Sandra Friedrich, Lecturer in Law and Director, International Arbitration Institute and White & Case International Arbitration LL.M., University of Miami School of Law, Coral Gables, FL

Naoki Kanayama, Professor of Law, Keio University Law School, Tokyo, Japan

 

1:30 PM JST: Closing Remarks

Registration

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