Overview
I am a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIArb) and a CEDR-Accredited Mediator, with extensive experience as both arbitrator and mediator in commercial and international disputes. I have rendered awards under U.S. and non-U.S. arbitration law and have served in a variety of neutral roles, including chair, sole arbitrator, co-arbitrator, and emergency arbitrator.
My credentials reflect long-standing engagement with leading arbitration institutions and sustained professional involvement in the international arbitration and ADR community.
Arbitration Credentials
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Fellow, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIArb)
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Diploma in International Arbitration, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
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Former Secretary, New York Branch, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
Arbitrator Panels & Appointments
I am listed on, or have served on tribunals administered by, the following institutions:
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American Arbitration Association (AAA) / International Centre for Dispute Resolution (ICDR) – Arbitrator
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CPR – Distinguished Neutral - Arbitrator, Mediator, Dispute Preventer -both as Chair and wing
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London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA) – Tribunal appointments
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World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) – Arbitrator
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Court of Arbitration for Art (CAfA) – Arbitrator
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CIArb Business Arbitration Scheme – Arbitrator
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CIArb Dispute Appointment Service – Arbitrator
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HuntADR – Tribunal appointments
I have experience in both institutional and ad hoc arbitrations, under U.S., English and international arbitration laws and rules.
Mediation Credentials
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CEDR-Accredited Mediator
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American Arbitration Association (AAA) – Panel of Mediators
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CPR – Panel of Mediators
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World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) – Mediator
Former Court & Judicial Panels (Mediator)
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U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
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New York Supreme Court, Commercial Division
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U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
Professional & Institutional Involvement
I am actively involved in professional organizations devoted to arbitration and dispute resolution, including:
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Founder and Secretary, Association of Commercial and Transactional ADR Professionals (ACT-ADR)
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Member, ICC (U.S. Council for International Business – USCIB)
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Member and Webmaster, International Arbitration Club of New York
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Co-Chair, two CPR Task Forces
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Associate Member, UK Employment Lawyers Association
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Listed on the UKELA Register of Mediators
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Member, Silicon Valley Arbitration & Mediation Center (SVAMC)
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Listed on Juris Arbitration Law’s Roster of International Arbitrators
Additional Governance & Leadership Experience
From an early stage in my career, I have served in governance and leadership roles for nonprofit and membership organizations. I currently serve on the Board of Directors of my cooperative and of ACT-ADR, reflecting long-standing engagement with organizational governance and fiduciary responsibility.
