International Centre for Dispute Resolution® (ICDR)

For more than four decades, the AAA-ICDR, International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), and International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) have brought the international arbitration community together to exchange ideas, tackle emerging issues, and advance important conversations in the field. On November 6, that tradition continues in Paris at the 39th AAA-ICDR – ICC – ICSID Joint Colloquium on International Arbitration. AAA-ICDR Senior VP Michael Marra will speak during the “Institutional Developments: Reports from Each Institution” panel, sharing updates and perspectives from the AAA-ICDR, and AAA-ICDR VP Luis Martinez will attend. Hosted by the ICC, the event will bring together arbitrators, mediators, corporate counsel, lawyers, and business leaders from around the world. Register today and join the conversation. https://lnkd.in/ex9Y5qrP #AAAICDR #InternationalArbitration #DisputeResolution

Dublin International Disputes Week returns October 19–23, bringing together leading voices from around the world to explore pressing issues in cross-border dispute resolution. Organized by Ireland For Law, the annual conference provides a forum for international collaboration, knowledge sharing, and discussion of best practices across litigation, arbitration, mediation, and regulatory enforcement. AAA EVP and Chief Operating and Revenue Officer Frank Rossi will participate in three panel discussions on October 20–21, contributing insights on key developments shaping international dispute resolution. Our participation in Dublin International Disputes Week reflects our commitment to growing ICDR's role in the Irish market and supporting Ireland's continued development as an international dispute resolution hub. Register today and secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/ebGZiMeR #DIDW2026 #InternationalArbitration #Dublin #IrelandForLaw

On October 29, join AAA-ICDR VP Angela Romero-Valedón, Esq., FloresRueda Abogados Founding Partner Cecilia Flores Rueda, FCIArb, and Reed Smith LLP Senior Counsel Jose Astigarraga for a webinar to learn more about the arbitrator appointment process provided for under AAA-ICDR rules. ICDR members will discuss the selection process, the principles governing their affiliation, and other unique aspects of the ICDR system. This is the second session in our three-part Spanish-language webinar series addressing the ICDR arbitration process. El 29 de octubre, acompañe a Ángela Romero vicepresidenta de la AAA-ICDR, Cecilia Flores Rueda socia fundadora de FloresRueda Abogados, y Jose Astigarraga abogado senior de Reed Smith LLP en un seminario web para conocer más sobre el proceso de nombramiento de árbitros establecido en el reglamento del ICDR. Los miembros del ICDR abordarán el proceso de selección, los principios que rigen su afiliación y otros aspectos singulares del sistema del ICDR. Esta es la segunda sesión de nuestra serie de tres seminarios web en español sobre el proceso de arbitraje del ICDR. Reserve your spot here / Reserve su lugar aquí: https://lnkd.in/eQqtWNDr #InternationalArbitration #NotificaciónDeArbitraje #ArbitrajeInternacional #ICDR

As the world becomes more interconnected, the challenges facing international dispute resolution are growing increasingly complex. Emerging technologies, evolving global relationships, and new approaches to resolving disputes are changing how the international arbitration community navigates conflict. The question is no longer simply how dispute resolution will adapt, but who will help shape its future. In May 2028, San Francisco will become a global meeting point for the international arbitration community as ICCA International Council for Commercial Arbitration (ICCA) 2028, cohosted by the AAA-ICDR and California Arbitration (CalArb), brings together leading practitioners, innovators, and thought leaders to exchange perspectives, challenge conventional thinking, and explore the ideas shaping the next generation of dispute resolution. Through collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to progress, ICCA 2028 offers an opportunity to move the conversation forward and help define what's next for international arbitration. Be part of the conversation. Discover more and pre-register today: https://icca2028.org/ #ICCA2028 #InternationalDisputes #InternationalADR #InternationalLaw

The AAA-ICDR Global Energy Panel brings together experienced professionals with the technical, sector-specific, and regulatory knowledge needed to handle complex energy disputes. Among our experienced Energy Panelists are: - Doak Bishop, Independent Arbitrator, Dallas, TX - Elisabeth Eljuri, Independent Arbitrator, Coral Gables, FL - John Fellas, Independent Arbitrator, Croton-on-Hudson, NY - Lucy Greenwood, Independent Arbitrator, Houston, TX - Scott Marrs, Office Managing Partner, Akerman LLP, Houston, TX - Ann Ryan Robertson, Independent Arbitrator, Houston, TX - Aníbal Sabater, Partner, Chaffetz Lindsey LLP, New York, NY - David B. Wilson, Independent Arbitrator, Denver, CO Learn more about our Energy Panelists and the AAA-ICDR’s specialized energy arbitration and mediation services here: https://lnkd.in/em3vuZ7T Chimdimma Onyedebelu Yanett Quiroz Valdovinos Seth Hays #Arbitration #Mediation #EnergyPanel #EnergyArbitration #EnergyMediation

A contract dispute today can quickly become something far more complicated. What begins as a disagreement between two businesses can evolve into a complex legal challenge involving geopolitical tensions, shifting trade policies, regulatory scrutiny, and emerging technologies. Suddenly, resolving the dispute requires navigating far more than the terms of the original agreement. As these forces increasingly intersect, the stakes for international arbitration are changing. Questions surrounding neutrality, enforceability, fairness, and institutional trust are taking on new significance in an increasingly fragmented global environment. How can international dispute resolution adapt to these challenges while preserving the fundamental principles that make arbitration effective? ICDR Vice Presidents Thara Gopalan and Yanett Quiroz Valdovinos discuss the forces reshaping cross-border disputes and why consistent standards, thoughtful governance, and institutional neutrality remain essential to maintaining trust in international ADR. Read the full blog to explore how international arbitration is navigating the evolving complexities of cross-border disputes: https://lnkd.in/eZHdeut7 #CrossBorderDisputes #InternationalLaw #InternationalADR

The foundation of an effective arbitration is established long before the final award. Decisions made in the earliest stages of a proceeding can shape its efficiency, cost, fairness, and ultimate outcome. How can arbitrators and counsel make strategic procedural choices that set the stage for successful dispute resolution? Join AAA-ICDR Vice President Thara Gopalan, ICDR Arbitrators Dan Tan and Earl Rivera-Dolera, and ICDR Singapore Committee member Alessa Pang, for an interactive practicum exploring the critical decisions that shape arbitration proceedings, from preliminary hearings and procedural orders to jurisdictional challenges, interim measures, and issue narrowing. Through practical case studies, interactive exercises, and international best practices, participants will gain actionable insights into managing proceedings effectively from commencement through final award. Register today to strengthen your approach to the early stages of arbitration: https://lnkd.in/eEVgxamm #EarlyCaseFraming #InternationalArbitration #DisputeResolution #ADR

As technology transforms the way businesses operate, it is also redefining the disputes they face and how those disputes are resolved. From AI and autonomous agents to intellectual property conflicts and high-volume claims, emerging technologies are introducing new complexities that demand innovative approaches to dispute resolution. Join us for the 2026 AAA-ICDR Technology Conference, where leading practitioners, in-house counsel, academics, and technology leaders will explore the future of technology dispute resolution through interactive discussions, real-world case studies, and forward-thinking sessions. Presented as part of the AAA’s centennial celebration, the conference will examine how innovation can help resolve disputes earlier, more efficiently, and at scale while preserving the principles of fairness, integrity, and trust. Be part of the conversation shaping the next century of dispute resolution. Register today: https://lnkd.in/ezVAnAN9 Aaron Gothelf, Esq., Lisa Romeo, Tracey Frisch, Svetlana Gitman, Joseph Padjune III, Andrew Barton, Abdi Aidid, Sarah Benowich, Gary L. Benton, Logan Brown, Joseph Carroll, David B. Coher, Andrea DiSandro, Morris Dweck, Gal Golod, Ameen Haddad, Felicia Harris Hoss, Maryia Jones, Anne Jordan, David Katz, Christopher Kercher, Christopher J. M., Eugene M., Kajsa Minor, Vaishali Movva, Matt Reed, Jennifer Reeves, Brian Scarpelli, Leslie Schmidt, Adam Shoneck, Jeff Seul, Laura Sheridan, Richard Silberberg, William A. Tanenbaum, Tayler Walters. #AAATechConference2026 #TechnologyDisputes #AI #LegalTech #ADR

From the rise of AI and digital health to shifting legal landscapes, healthcare disputes are evolving. At the 2026 AAA Healthcare Dispute Resolution Innovation & Strategy Conference, engage with the issues driving healthcare disputes today in this dynamic forum. Join us October 28th in Miami as healthcare leaders, legal professionals, and industry stakeholders come together to discuss emerging challenges, innovative dispute resolution strategies, and the future of healthcare conflict management. Register today: https://lnkd.in/eqBAdaQ5... Michelle Skipper Sarah Clayton Frank Rossi Pierre Bergeron Diana Kruze, FCIArb Myra Selby Marsha Ternus Mitch Zamoff Shereen G. Bianca Brazil Arshnoor Kaur Jen Mora Raj Aujla Brett Boskiewicz Robert Croft Max Czernin Adam Dietrich Joao C. dos Santos Justin Fineberg Meredith Garagiola Michelle Heikka David J. David A. King Justin KingsolverJustin Kingsolver Lindsay Knutson Jamie KurtzLindsay Knutson Jamie Kurtz Benjamin McCoy Richard Merino Brian Miller Allen Pegg Adam J. Petitt Brian Pidcock Brett Rector Nicholas Romanello Christopher Smith Marcie Stephens Andrew Treaster Ray Walker Bryan Webster Lauren Edelman Willens #AAA #HealthcareConference #AAAHealthcareDisputeResolutionConference2026

From concrete to code, two very different industries revealed a similar lesson about managing disputes in an increasingly global business environment. At a recent program in Beijing, “From Infrastructure to Innovation: Navigating Global Expansion & Cross-Border Disputes,” discussions moved from long-term Chinese infrastructure projects across the Americas, led by ICDR Director of ADR Services (Greater China) Lin WANG, to the fast-moving technology sector, where data, intellectual property, supply chains, and regulatory requirements can shift just as quickly as the business itself, led by 赵巴奥, partner at 世辉律师事务所 SHIHUI PARTNERS in Beijing. Despite the different assets and timelines, one takeaway connected both conversations: by the time an arbitration begins, many of the decisions that determine how manageable a dispute will be have already been made. How relationships are structured, where evidence sits, how confidential information is handled, and whether disagreements can be addressed while a project or commercial relationship continues can all shape what happens later. Thank you to the ICDR Greater China Committee, our moderators and speakers, and everyone who joined the event in Beijing for an insightful discussion on preparing for and managing disputes as Chinese businesses continue to expand globally. #ChineseBusiness #InternationalADR #Infrastructure #Technology #Data