Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Comprehensive Course on ...

Instruction on International Arbitration

Columbia Law School - Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Comprehensive Course on International Arbitration A week-long systematic and comprehensive examination of the law and practice of international arbitration. The course features lecture and interactive segments and is designed for arbitrators, advocates, in-house counsel and others interested in international arbitration.

Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Accelerated Route to Fellowship Course A fast-track route towards Fellowship in the Chartered Institute through the International Pathway. This course includes both candidate assessment and an award writing examination. It assesses the candidate’s knowledge of international arbitration.

The courses may be taken together or separately.


COURSE 1: JUNE 4-8, 2018 LOCATION: HOGAN LOVELLS US LLP

875 Third Avenue, New York, NY

Columbia Law School - Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Comprehensive Course on International Arbitration A week-long systematic and comprehensive examination of the law and practice of international arbitration. The course features both lecture and interactive segments and is designed for arbitrators, advocates, in-house counsel and others interested in international arbitration. Upon completion, all attendees will receive a certificate of completion from Columbia Law School and the Chartered Institute.

Course Fee: US $ 3,750.00

(includes breakfasts, lunches, keynote dinner, reception and textbook)

DISCOUNTS If payment is received prior to May 4, 2018 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . US$ 3,000 (20% Discount) F ull-Time Law Professors or Full-Time US Federal or State Employees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . US$ 1,875 (50% Discount) Discounts are not cumulative. Scholarship funds may be available for full-time law students and New York attorneys

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SPONSORING & PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS:

NY AC

New York International Arbitration Center


COMPREHENSIVE COURSE FACULTY Christian Paul Alberti, Assistant Vice President, International Centre for Dispute Resolution, NY; Adjunct Professor, New York University School of Law Catherine Amirfar, Partner, Debevoise & Plimpton, New York; Counselor on International Law to the Legal Adviser at the U.S. Department of State (2014-16)

COURSE DIRECTORS

Oliver J. Armas, New York Managing Partner, Hogan Lovells US LLP

George A. Bermann,

George A. Bermann, Jean Monnet Professor of EU Law, Walter Gellhorn Professor of Law, and the Director of the Center for International Commercial and Investment Arbitration, Columbia Law School; Professeur Affilié, Ecole de droit, Sciences Po (Paris); FCIArb James H. Carter, Senior Counsel, Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP, New York; Chair, New York International Arbitration Center Steven A. Certilman, FCIArb; C Arb, Steven A. Certilman, PC, New York and Stamford, CT; Adjunct Professor of Law, Fordham Law School; Co-Chair, Education Committee, CIArb NY Branch and past Chair, Board of Trustees, CIArb Robert B. Davidson, FCIArb, Executive Director, JAMS Arbitration Practice Marek Krasula, Counsel, ICC International Court of Arbitration, SICANA Inc. NY Eugene I. Farber, Partner, Farber, Pappalardo & Carbonari; Adjunct Professor of Law, Pace Univ. School of Law; President, College of Commercial Arbitrators (2012-13) Thomas D. Halket, FCIArb, C Arb; Deputy President, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators; Partner, Halket Weitz LLP, New York; Adjunct Professor of Law, Fordham Law School and Chair, CIArb New York Branch Jean E. Kalicki, FCIArb; Independent Arbitrator; LCIA Vice President; Member, ICC Commission on Arbitration; Member, SICANA, Inc. Board of Directors and ICCA Governing Board Louis B. Kimmelman, Partner, Sidley Austin LLP, New York; Adjunct Professor of Law, Brooklyn Law School Luis Martinez, Vice President, International Centre for Dispute Resolution, New York Richard L. Mattiaccio, FCIArb, C Arb; Partner, Allegaert Berger & Vogel LLP; ViceChair, CIArb New York Branch; Chair, New York City Bar Association International Commercial Disputes Committee (ICDC); Vice Chair, New York International Arbitration Center (NYIAC) Timothy G. Nelson, Partner, Skadden Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, LLP, New York Lawrence W. Newman, FCIArb; Of Counsel, Baker & McKenzie, New York; President, New York International Arbitration Club Michael D. Nolan, Partner, Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy LLP, Washington DC; Adjunct Professor of Law, Georgetown University Law Center Natalie L. Reid, Partner, Debevoise & Plimpton LLP, New York Ank Santens, Partner, White & Case LLP, New York; Board and International Arbitration Council Member, CPR Institute; Vice Chair, IBA Arbitration Committee; Executive Committee member, Foundation for International Arbitration Advocacy (FIAA) and Institute for Transnational Arbitration (ITA) Robert L. Sills, Partner, Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP, New York Robert H. Smit, Arbitrator; Adjunct Professor of Law, Columbia Law School; CoEditor-in-Chief of the American Review of International Arbitration John M. Townsend, Partner, Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP, Washington, DC; Chair, AAA Law Committee and Vice President, London Court of International Arbitration AnneMarie Whitesell, Professor, LL.M. Program and Faculty Director, Program on International Arbitration and Dispute Resolution, Georgetown Univ. Law Center; Former Secretary General, ICC International Court of Arbitration

Jean Monnet Professor of EU Law, Walter Gellhorn Professor of Law, and the Director of the Center for International Commercial and Investment Arbitration, Columbia Law School; Professeur Affilié, Ecole de droit, Sciences Po (Paris); FCIArb

Thomas D. Halket,

FCIArb, C Arb; Deputy President, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators; Partner, Halket Weitz LLP, New York; Adjunct Professor of Law, Fordham Law School and Chair, CIArb New York Branch

Richard L. Mattiaccio,

FCIArb, C Arb; Partner, Allegaert Berger & Vogel LLP, New York; Vice-Chair, CIArb New York Branch; Chair, New York City Bar Association International Commercial Disputes Committee (ICDC); Vice Chair, New York International Arbitration Center (NYIAC)

Steven A. Certilman, FCIArb, C Arb,

Steven A. Certilman, PC, New York and Stamford, CT; Adjunct Professor of Law, Fordham Law School; Co-Chair, Education Committee, CIArb NY Branch and past Chair, Board of Trustees, CIArb


COMPREHENSIVE COURSE – MAJOR TOPICS DAY 1

• Introduction to the New York Convention, Model Law, other National Statutes, and UNIDROIT Principles

• Overview of Investor State Arbitration

• Arbitration Agreement

• Separability, Allocation of Competence

DAY 2

• Illegality, Arbitrability and Other Factors Relating to the Nature of the Dispute

• The Arbitral Seat, the Arbitrator’s Power and Jurisdiction

• Arbitral Institutions and Ad Hoc Arbitration

• Appointment of Arbitrators; Challenges to Arbitrators

DAY 3

• Arbitrator Terms and Conditions of Appointment; Obligations of the Tribunal; Responsibilities and Obligations of the Parties

• Emergency Relief; Security for Costs and Interim Measures

• Preliminary Conference Simulation

• Non-signatories; Multi-party Issues

DAY 4

• Procedural Issues: Discovery, Evidence and Confidentiality

• Mock Hearing Simulation

• Deliberation and Award; Costs, Interest and Attorneys’ Fees

• Choice of Law including Rome Convention

DAY 5

• Annulment and Interlocutory Matters

• Recognition and Enforcement

• Ethics

• Emerging Issues and Conclusion

NEW YORK CLE NOTICE Application for New York accreditation of this program is currently pending.


COURSE 2: JUNE 11-13, 2018 LOCATION: AMERICAN ARBITRATION

ASSOCIATION 150 East 42nd Street, New York, NY

Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Accelerated Route to Fellowship Course A fast-track route towards Fellowship in the Chartered Institute through the International Pathway. This course includes both candidate assessment and an award writing examination (CI Arb Module 4). It assesses whether the candidate has sufficient knowledge required to apply the principles and procedure of international arbitration based on the UNCITRAL Model Law and UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules. Upon successful completion of this course, an applicant will have completed all the course requirements for Institute Fellowship.

Course Fee: US $ 2,250.00

(includes course materials, exam charges, breakfasts, lunches on Mon 6/11 and Tue 6/12)

DISCOUNT If payment is received prior to May 4, 2018 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . US$ 1,800 (20% Discount)

Before registering for the Accelerated Route or both courses, we STRONGLY ADVISE you to write to [email protected] briefly describing your background and experience in international arbitration. Attendees who do not possess sufficient knowledge or experience in international arbitration have considerable difficulty in passing the award writing exam given at the end of the Accelerated Route. The course co-directors will review the international arbitration experience you provide and will respond with a recommendation as to whether you are an appropriate candidate for the Accelerated Route at this time.

Register for Accelerated Route

Two-Course Package Discount Registration fee for both courses is $ 4,800.00 Register for Both Courses

For questions, please write to us at: [email protected]


TERMS AND CONDITIONS Cancellation by Registrants Registration will be confirmed on receipt of payment of the applicable fee. If a registrant is unable to attend, another person may be substituted with a minimum of one week prior written notice at no additional cost. Any registrant who cancels his/her registration for either course will be entitled to a refund based on the following schedule: Request received by Apr. 9, 2018 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90% of the registration fee Request received from Apr. 10, 2018 to May 4, 2018. . . 50% of the registration fee Request received after May 4, 2018. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No Refund Course Changes or Cancellation The course directors reserve the right, in their sole discretion, to make changes to the faculty, speakers or content of the program or to cancel the course should circumstances dictate. In the event of cancellation of any course, a full refund of the registration fee paid will be made to registrants who shall remain solely responsible for any expenses incurred or other consequences related to their planning to attend the course. Discounts Discounts are not cumulative. The Two-Course Package discount and the discount for Full-Time Law Professors or Full-Time US Federal or State Employees are not conditioned on early registration.

CLE FINANCIAL AID POLICY Full-time law students and New York-admitted attorneys seeking a hardship scholarship should (a) register on-line using the registration link provided above or using a registration form available upon request,* and (b) separately complete their registration by submitting a scholarship request, no later than April 27, 2018, to [email protected]. Requests should detail in a few sentences the basis of the applicant’s need and the background supporting his or her interest. Please understand that without a complete scholarship request, the applicant may be notified that the scholarship registration has been canceled. All complete requests will be considered. Attendees are responsible to arrange and pay for their own travel, lodging and related expenses, and for all meals not specified in this brochure. * If you are unable to complete registration and payment on-line, please write to [email protected] to request registration by e-mail or fax and payment by wire transfer or by bank check to be delivered by mail or courier.

HOTEL INFORMATION

Many hotels in a broad price range are located within a short walk of the course locations. Following are just a few examples, for illustrative proposes only, reflecting prices quoted on the day that we inquired. Prices may vary and generally increase with proximity to check-in date.

Lotte New York Palace

455 Madison Ave at 50th St. www.lottenypalace.com T: +1-212-888-7000 Approx: US $450/night

The Benjamin

125 E 50th Street

www.thebenjamin.com T: +1-866-222-2365 Approx: US $340/night

Courtyard New York Manhattan/Midtown East

866 3rd Ave www.marriott.com T: +1-212-644-1300 Approx: US $ 240/night

Marriott Eastside

525 Lexington Ave www.marriott.com T: +1-212-755-4000 Approx: US $225/night Please make your reservation directly with your hotel or through a discount booking service. Prices may vary widely for the same hotel room, so research into alternative booking methods could result in savings. Manhattan hotels tend to quickly sell out, so we strongly recommend that you promptly book your accommodation.