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Monday, October 7, 2024

ICC YOUNG ARBITRATION & ADR FORUM; AtlAS YOUNG PRACTITIONERS GROUP

Sponsored by the ICC’s and AtlAS’s young practitioner groups, but open to attendees of all ages, free of charge.

McGuireWoods LLP, 1075 Peachtree St NE, 35th Floor, Atlanta, GA 30309


11:50amCheck in


12:20pmWelcome and Introductory Remarks

Shelby Guilbert (McGuireWoods LLP Atlanta; Ex Officio Member of the AtlAS Executive Committee)
Christopher Smith (Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP Atlanta; Co-Chair of the Conference Planning Committee; AtlAS Secretary; ICC YAAF Alum)


12:30pmPanel 1: Written Advocacy in International Arbitration Proceedings

This panel will provide practical instruction on effective written advocacy in international arbitration proceedings. The topics to be covered include the nuts-and-bolts of legal writing, the different submission types in arbitration proceedings, writing for a multicultural audience, and the differences between writing for a court and writing for an arbitral tribunal.

Moderator: Wheaton Webb (Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP Atlanta; Co-Chair of the Conference Planning Committee)
Speakers:
Abbey Hawthorne (ICC New York)
Carson Bennett (King & Spalding LLP Atlanta)
Tom Villalón (Three Crowns LLP Washington, D.C.)
Angélica María Perdomo Luna (Zulegal Bogota)


1:45pmCoffee & Networking Break


2:00pmPanel 2: Cross-Examination in International Arbitration Proceedings

This panel will explore effective cross-examination techniques and strategies for international arbitration proceedings. Topics of discussion will include developing a cross-examination strategy for a particular audience, preparing for a cross-examination, and practical guidance for what makes a cross-examination effective.

Moderator: Thomas Grantham (Alston & Bird LLP Atlanta)
Speakers:
Erin Collins (DLA Piper (US) LLP New York)
James Coleman (Goldman Ismail Tomaselli Brennan & Baum LLP Chicago)
Dmitry Epstein (Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP Atlanta)


3:15pmCoffee & Networking Break


AtlAS CONFERENCE

McGuireWoods LLP, 1075 Peachtree St NE, 35th Floor, Atlanta, GA 30309


3:15pmCheck in


3:30pmWelcome and Introductory Remarks

Shelby Grubbs (JAMS Atlanta; Member of the Conference Planning Committee; Ex Officio Member of the AtlAS Executive Committee)


3:40pmTertulia Panel 1A: Getting an Arbitration Started

During this tertulia session, participants will discuss the early stages of an arbitration proceeding, from initiation of the arbitration to the preliminary conference. Topics addressed will include, for example, arbitrator selection and disclosures, the agenda for the preliminary conference, and negotiations between counsel on various issues to be addressed at the conference, the seat of arbitration, and drafting the arbitration agreement.

Facilitators:
Rikki Stern (International Arbitration Practitioner Atlanta) (Session Chair)
Kristen Bromberek (Alston & Bird LLP Atlanta; AtlAS Treasurer)
Sebastian Feiler (BODENHEIMER Cologne)
Natasha Richardson (CPR Dispute Resolution Atlanta; Member of the Conference Advisory Committee)


3:40pmTertulia Panel 1B: The Evidentiary Hearing in an Arbitration

Participants in this tertulia session will discuss the main evidentiary hearing in an arbitration. Topics addressed will include, for example, the final status conference prior to the hearing, presentation of witnesses and exhibits at the hearing, and best practices in oral advocacy in responding to arbitrator questions, making opening and closing submissions, and examining witnesses.

Facilitators:
Laughlin Allen (McGuireWoods LLP Atlanta; Member of the Conference Advisory Committee) (Session Chair)
Christof Siefarth (BODENHEIMER Cologne; AtlAS President; Member of the Conference Planning Committee)
Henry Chalmers (Arnall Golden Gregory LLP Atlanta)


4:50pmTertulia Panel 2A: Getting to the Evidentiary Hearing in an Arbitration

During this tertulia session, participants will discuss the arbitral process from the preliminary hearing up to the main evidentiary hearing. Topics addressed will include, for example, preparation of the case schedule, document production and information exchange procedures, motion practice, and obtaining testimony from non-party witnesses.

Facilitators:
Christopher Smith (Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP Atlanta; Co-Chair of the Conference Planning Committee; AtlAS Secretary; ICC YAAF Alum) (Session Chair)
Jennifer Grippa (Miles Mediation & Arbitration Jacksonville)
Brent Clinkscale (Clinkscale Global Greenville; Member of the Conference Advisory Committee; Ex Officio Member of the AtlAS Executive Committee)


4:50pmTertulia Panel 2B: The Arbitral Award and Post-Award Issues

Participants in this tertulia session will discuss the arbitral award and post-award issues. Topics addressed will include, for example, whether an arbitrator should ever do independent research when preparing an award, awarding attorney’s fees and other costs, and issues related to enforcement and vacatur of arbitral awards.

Facilitators:
Victoria Alvarez (Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders LLP Charlotte) (Session Chair)
Henry Parr (Wyche, P.A. Greenville)
Ben Herzberg (BODENHEIMER Berlin)
Tom Childs (King & Spalding LLP New York)


6:30 - 9:30pmSpeaker's Dinner

The Peachtree Club, 999 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, Georgia
(Speakers, Moderators, and Conference Organizers Only)


Tuesday, October 8, 2024

AtlAS CONFERENCE

Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders LLP, 600 Peachtree Street, NE, Suite 3000, Atlanta, GA 30308


9:00amWelcome Coffee and Registration


9:30amOpening Remarks

Victoria Alvarez (Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders LLP Charlotte)
Usher Winslett (ADR Office of Usher Winslett New York, Charleston; Winslett Studnicky McCormick & Bomser LLP New York; Co-Chair of the Conference Planning Committee)


9:40amPanel 1 - Top 10 Developments in International Arbitration in 2024

Building on the success of last year’s “Top Ten Developments” panel, this year’s panel will highlight ten developments that impact international arbitration practice, including recent court decisions, legislative activity, emerging issues like climate change, updates from UNCITRAL Working Group III, and new technologies.

Moderator: Richard Deutsch (Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP Houston)
Speakers:
Glenn Hendrix (Arnall Golden Gregory LLP Atlanta; Member of the Conference Planning Committee; Ex Officio Member of the AtlAS Executive Committee)
Alan Anderson (Anderson Law Firm LLC Minneapolis)
Mark Kantor (Independent Arbitrator Washington, D.C.)


10:55amCoffee & Networking Break


11:10amIntroduction of Keynote Speaker

Anna Parks Muecke (Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders LLP Atlanta)


11:15amKeynote Address

Siegfried Elsing (Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP Dusseldorf)


11:45amPanel 2: Industry-Specific Arbitrator Panels – Considerations from Various Industries

This panel will explore industry-specific arbitral institutions and procedural rules including those related to intellectual property, insurance, and sports. The discussion will educate attendees on the risks and benefits of industry-specific arbitration, emerging industries that may require their own specialized forms of arbitration, and the challenges of balancing expertise with impartiality.

Moderator: Flip Petillion (PETILLION Brussels)
Speakers:
Justine Ferland (WIPO - Geneva)
Rouven Bodenheimer (BODENHEIMER Cologne)
Shelby Guilbert (McGuireWoods Atlanta; Ex Officio Member of the AtlAS Executive Committee)
Thomas Ventrone (AAA-ICDR New York)


1:00pmNetworking Lunch


2:00pmIntroduction of Peter “Bo” Rutledge

Christof Siefarth (BODENHEIMER Cologne; AtlAS President; Member of the Conference Planning Committee)


2:05pmFireside Chat

Speaker:
Peter “Bo” Rutledge (Dean of the University of Georgia School of Law Athens; Morris, Manning & Martin LLP Atlanta; Member of the AtlAS Board of Directors)
Facilitator:
Christof Siefarth (BODENHEIMER Cologne; AtlAS President; Member of the Conference Planning Committee)


2:35pmPanel 3: Revisions to the IBA Guidelines on Conflicts of Interest in International Arbitration and Considerations on Arbitrator Disclosures

This panel will discuss the International Bar Association’s recent revisions to the IBA Guidelines on Conflicts of Interest in International Arbitration. The panel also will address issues related to arbitrator disclosures, and comment on ethical guidelines from other organizations, including the American Arbitration Association’s Code of Ethics for Arbitrators in Commercial Disputes and the International Institute for Conflict Prevention and Resolution’s newly released Guidelines for Arbitrator Disclosure.

Moderator: Kathleen Paisley (AMBOS NBGO Brussels)
Speakers:
Isabel Fernandez de la Cuesta (Independent Arbitrator New York)
Danielle Morris (WilmerHale Washington, D.C.)
Ryan Reetz (Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP Miami)
Shelby Grubbs (JAMS Atlanta; Member of the Conference Planning Committee; Ex Officio Member of the AtlAS Executive Committee)


3:50pmCoffee & Networking Break


4:20pmPanel 4: Awarding Costs in Arbitration

This panel will discuss recent trends in awarding costs in arbitration proceedings. Particular attention will be given to the New York City Bar Association’s recent publication, Awards of Costs in International Arbitration in New York: Current Approaches and Best Practices. In light of New York’s status as an international arbitration hub, this report is likely to prove influential, with significant implications for arbitrators and practitioners. The panel also will consider other issues related to the costs of arbitration, including controlling fees and expenses and relevant decisions concerning arbitral costs.

Moderator: Usher Winslett (ADR Office of Usher Winslett New York, Charleston; Winslett Studnicky McCormick & Bomser LLP New York; Co-Chair of the Conference Planning Committee)
Speakers:
Joseph Neuhaus (Sullivan & Cromwell New York)
Mark Morril (MorrilADR New York)
Katie Gonzalez (Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP New York)
Lawrence Schaner (Schaner Dispute Resolution LLC Chicago)


5:35pmClosing Remarks

Usher Winslett (ADR Office of Usher Winslett New York, Charleston; Winslett Studnicky McCormick & Bomser LLP New York; Co-Chair of the Conference Planning Committee)


5:45 - 6:45pmCocktail Reception


Wednesday, October 9, 2024

AtlAS FORUM

Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP, 1331 Spring St. NW, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30309


9:00amWelcome Coffee and Registration


9:30amOpening Remarks

Michael Sullivan (Womble Bond Dickenson (US) LLP Atlanta; AtlAS Vice President)
Wheaton Webb (Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP Atlanta; Co-Chair of the Conference Planning Committee)


9:40amPanel 1: The Force Majeure Defense Today: Considerations for the Construction Sector and Other Industries

This panel will explore the development of the force majeure defense and its implications for the construction industry as well as other sectors. The topics to be covered include the origin of the force majeure defense, drafting effective force majeure clauses, and examples of force majeure events. The panel also will discuss treatment of force majeure issues in jurisdictions outside the United States.

Moderator: Tamika Newson (Energizer Holdings Atlanta; Miles Mediation & Arbitration; Member of the Conference Advisory Committee)
Speakers:
Rebecca Velez (HKA Washington, D.C.)
James Derrick (Womble Bond Dickenson (US) LLP Charlotte)
Jessica Sabbath (McDermott Will & Emery LLP Atlanta)
Peter J. Pettibone (Pettibone International ADR New York)


10:55amCoffee & Networking Break


11:10amPanel 2: Regulatory Changes Mid-Stream: What’s a Business to Do?

This panel will discuss issues that arise when regulatory changes adversely affect a project mid-stream, and strategies for businesses to respond to such changes. Topics to be covered include the types of legal changes that may arise during a project, potential implications for dispute resolution, availability of remedies, and relevant distinctions between civil law and common law systems when addressing these issues. The panel also will discuss the impact of recent developments, such as the emergence of ESG considerations and lessons learned from COVID-19.

Moderator: David Gallo (Parker, Hudson, Rainer & Dobbs LLP Atlanta; Member of the Conference Advisory Committee; AtlAS Vice President and Content Coordinator)
Speakers:
Scott Cahalan (Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP Atlanta)
Florian Mohs (Pestalozzi Zurich)
Lance Lee (Arnall Golden Gregory LLP Atlanta)
James Boykin (Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP Washington, D.C.)


12:25 - 1:25pmNetworking Luncheon


12:50pmClosing Remarks

Christof Siefarth (BODENHEIMER Cologne; AtlAS President; Member of the Conference Planning Committee)



Conference Chairs

Usher Winslett (ADR Office of Usher Winslett New York, Charleston; Winslett Studnicky McCormick & Bomser LLP New York)

Christopher Smith (Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP Atlanta; AtlAS Secretary; ICC YAAF Alum)

Wheaton Webb (Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP  Atlanta)

 

Conference Planning Committee

Christof Siefarth (BODENHEIMER Cologne; AtlAS President)

Chris Campbell (Baker Hughes Florence; AtlAS President-Elect)

Glenn Hendrix (Arnall Golden Gregory LLP Atlanta; Ex Officio Member of the AtlAS Executive Committee)

Shelby Grubbs (JAMS Atlanta; Ex Officio Member of the AtlAS Executive Committee)

 

Conference Advisory Committee

Tamika Newson (Energizer Holdings Atlanta; Miles Mediation & Arbitration)

Rikki Stern (International Arbitration Practitioner Atlanta) 

Laughlin Allen (McGuireWoods LLP Atlanta)

Natasha Richardson (CPR Dispute Resolution Atlanta)

Luis Martinez (International Centre for Dispute Resolution New York)

Brent Clinkscale (Clinkscale Global Greenville; Ex Officio Member of the AtlAS Executive Committee)

David Gallo (Parker, Hudson, Rainer & Dobbs Atlanta; AtlAS Vice President and Content Coordinator)


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