Four Roundtables in Times Square Putting the Spotlight on International Arbitration on Broadway

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1 UP TO 5.75 CPD HOURS AVAILABLE* A conference co-presented by the IBA Arbitration Committee, the American Arbitration Association and the International Centre for Dispute Resolution with the support of the IBA North American Regional Forum Four Roundtables in Times Square Putting the Spotlight on International Arbitration on Broadway 13 June 2011 New York Marriott Marquis, New York, USA Topics include: The legal architecture underpinning international arbitration Procedural flash points Saving time and lowering costs What are the options that can really be accomplished? What really makes a tribunal work? Who should attend? Arbitrators, litigators, judges, government officials and all those involved in dispute resolution. *As per the Solicitors Regulation Authority of England and Wales. The number of CPD points/hours available may vary for other bar associations and law societies depending on their criteria. Headline sponsors

2 Programme Conference Co-Chairs Mark Friedman Debevoise & Plimpton LLP, New York; Co-Chair IBA Arbitration Committee Judith Gill QC Allen & Overy, London; Co-Chair IBA Arbitration Committee Luis Manuel Martinez Vice-President, International Centre for Dispute Resolution and President of the Inter-American Commercial Arbitration Commission, New York Monday 13 June Registration Welcome coffee/tea Welcome remarks Judith Gill QC William K Slate II President of the International Centre for Dispute Resolution; President and Chief Executive Officer of the American Arbitration Association, New York The legal architecture underpinning international arbitration The allocation of responsibility between international arbitration and national courts is part of the foundation on which arbitration law is constructed. Yet various countries strike the balance in different ways. Is one approach better than the others? In which ways are these approaches evolving in the US and in Europe? Is international arbitration under threat? This panel will explore these and other relevant topics and include time for audience Q & A Procedural flash points Procedural flexibility is one of international arbitration s great virtues. Or is it? Some might say it leads to frustration and misunderstanding when parties differ over how to address key procedural issues. This session will address a range of issues including: How tribunals should be constituted, and whether it is now time for party nomination to be eliminated. Disclosures and conflicts and the current trend. Is there an internationally accepted practice of document disclosure and privilege? Have witness statements become ineffective as a way of presenting testimonial evidence? This panel will explore these and other relevant topics and include time for audience Q & A. Moderator Paul Friedland White & Case LLP, New York; Vice-Chair, IBA Arbitration Committee Speakers Arif Hyder Ali Crowell & Moring LLP, Washington DC Oliver J Armas Chadbourne & Parke LLP, New York Grant Hanessian Baker & McKenzie LLP, New York Toby Landau QC Essex Court Chambers, London Claudia T Salomon DLA Piper LLP, New York Lunch Moderator Judith Gill QC Speakers Stephen Bond Covington & Burling LLP, London Michael Collins QC Crandall Hanscom & Collins PA, Maine; Essex Court Chambers, London Laurent Lévy Lévy Kaufmann-Kohler, Geneva Honorable Shira A Scheindlin United States District Judge Southern District of New York, New York Eric Tuchmann General Counsel, American Arbitration Association, New York Coffee/tea break Associate social event sponsors Reception sponsors

3 Saving time and lowering costs What are the options that can really be accomplished? Needs and expectations of the user community: criticism has mounted recently that international arbitration has become too slow and expensive, and offers too few advantages over national courts. Is this criticism valid? Can efficiency be improved without sacrificing arbitration s essential attributes? How important is the quality of the decision-making? Are national court judgments an effective alternative to arbitration awards? Should more use be made of mediation in conjunction with the arbitration process? Moderator William K Slate II Speakers John Fellas Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP, New York Tim Martin International Arbitrator, Calgary David W Rivkin Debevoise & Plimpton LLP, New York; IBA Secretary- General Stephen E Smith Vice-President and General Counsel, Lockheed Martin Space Systems, Colorado (retired) Edna Sussman Independent Arbitrator & Mediator, New York Coffee/tea break What really makes a tribunal work? The leading international arbitrators believe they know what works and what doesn t. In their view: What are the hallmarks of effective advocacy? How do they manage to tiptoe through procedural minefields? How do they manage an international arbitration efficiently? What are their most memorable experiences in international arbitration? What is the best approach to render a reasoned and enforceable award? How do you encourage positive panel dynamics? How do you deal with problem co-arbitrators? Moderator Mark Friedman Speakers Gerald Aksen Independent Arbitrator, New York Henri C Alvarez QC Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP, Vancouver; Advisory Board Member, IBA North American Regional Forum Dominique Brown-Berset Brown&Page, Geneva Mark Kantor Independent Arbitrator, Washington DC Jan Paulsson Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP, Paris Concluding remarks Luis Manuel Martinez Closing reception Manhattan Ballroom, New York Marriott Marquis All registered delegates and guests may attend. Please indicate on the registration form if you wish to attend. Continuing Professional Development/Continuing Legal Education For delegates from countries where CPD/CLE is mandatory, the International Bar Association will be pleased to provide a Conference Certificate of Attendance which, subject to the exact CPD/CLE requirements, may be used to obtain the equivalent accreditation in your jurisdiction. This conference has been accredited for CPD/CLE by the Solicitors Regulation Authority of England and Wales. Delegates should ask staff at the registration desk for information as to how to obtain the hours. US CLE This conference has been approved by New York State for a total of 7 hours of transitional/non-transitional CLE credit (5 Skills and 2 Professional Practice). NY State scholarship will be available upon request. The American Arbitration Association is a Registered Provider with the State Bar of California and therefore this program is eligible for a total of 5.75 general hours of CLE credit. The AAA has not applied for CLE credit in any other jurisdiction. IBA certificates of attendance will be available for lawyers from self-reporting US states. Luncheon and refreshment break sponsor Exhibitors

4 Information Date 13 June 2011 Venue New York Marriott Marquis 1535 Broadway New York NY USA Tel: Language All working sessions and conference materials will be in English. How to register Register online by 6 June at aspx (please scroll down to the program date of June 13) and make payment by credit card, to avail of the ten per cent online registration discount or complete the attached registration form and return it to Jason Cabrera at the ICDR together with your payment. You should receive ed confirmation of your registration within five days; if you do not then please contact Jason Cabrera at CabreraJ@adr.org. Fees Online registrations received: on or before until 2 May 6 June IBA/ICDR member US$495 US$635 Non-member US$710 US$850 Young lawyers (under 30 years) US$375 US$850 Academics/judges (full time) US$375 US$850 Public lawyers US$375 US$850 Corporate counsel US$445 US$850 Guest fee US$100 US$100 After 6 June registrations must be received in hard copy at the AAA office. Hard copy registration forms and fees received: on or before after 2 May 2 May IBA/ICDR member US$550 US$705 Non-member US$790 US$945 Young lawyers (under 30 years) US$415 US$945 Academics/judges (full time) US$415 US$945 Public lawyers US$415 US$945 Fees include: Attendance at all working sessions Conference materials, including any available speakers papers submitted to the IBA before 3 June Access to the above conference working materials from the IBA website ( approximately seven days prior to the conference Lunch on 13 June Tea and coffee during breaks Invitation to closing reception on 13 June Please note that registrations are not transferable. Guest fees include: Invitation to closing reception on 13 June Guests are not entitled to attend the working sessions. No member of the legal profession may be registered as a guest. List of participants In order for your name to appear in the list of participants, which will be distributed at the conference, your registration form must be received by 6 June at the latest. Registration confirmation Upon receipt of your registration form and payment for the conference a confirmation will be sent confirming your registration. Registration confirmation will not be distributed by post. Corporate counsel US$495 US$945 Guest fee US$100 US$100 Full payment must be received in order to process your registration. The organisers may at any time, with or without giving notice, in their absolute discretion and without giving any reason, cancel or postpone the conference, change its venue or any of the other published particulars, or withdraw any invitation to attend. In any case, neither the organisers nor any of their officers, employees, agents, members or representatives shall be liable for any loss, liability, damage or expense suffered or incurred by any person, nor will they return any money paid to them in connection with the conference unless they are satisfied not only that the money in question remains under their control but also that the person who paid it has been unfairly prejudiced (as to which, decision shall be in their sole and unfettered discretion and, when announced, final and conclusive).

5 Payment of registration fees Cheque: Cheques to be made payable to International Centre for Dispute Resolution. Credit card payments: by Visa, MasterCard or American Express. No other cards are accepted. No Deductions or Withholdings All fees payable to us by you in accordance with the terms contained in this information section shall be paid free and clear of all deductions or withholdings whatsoever. If any deductions or withholdings are required by law to be made from any fees payable to us by you under the terms contained in this information section you shall pay such sum as will, after the deduction or withholding has been made, leave us with the same amount as we would have been entitled to receive in the absence of any such requirement to make a deduction or withholding. If we obtain the benefit of any tax credit or other relief by reference to any such deductions or withholdings, then we shall repay to you such amount as, after such repayment has been made, will leave us in no worse position than we would have been had no such deductions or withholdings been required. Cancellation of registration If cancellation is received in writing at the ICDR office by 13 May, fees will be refunded less a 25 per cent administration charge. We regret that no refunds can be made after this date. Travel arrangements and visas Participants are responsible for making their own travel arrangements. It is recommended that you check your visa requirements with your local embassy or consulate. We are unable to dispatch visa invitation letters to support your visa application prior to receipt of your registration form and full payment of registration fees. Please apply for your visa in good time. Important change to the US Visa Waiver Programme (VWP) As of 12 January 2009 any tourist or business traveller to the US who was previously eligible to visit the US under the VWP is now required to obtain travel authorisation prior to travel. For more information visit the US Department of State website temp/without/without_1990.html. Airlines will electronically verify with US Customs and Border Protection that travellers have applied for, and been given authorisation, to travel to the US. Hotel accommodation A limited number of rooms have been reserved at the New York Marriott Marquis for the nights of June inclusive. New York Marriott Marquis 1535 Broadway New York NY USA Tel: The following rates are per room, per night and exclusive of breakfast, service charges and local taxes. Standard room: US$ Single/double occupancy To make your reservation please call +1 (800) or you can register online at the below link: new&eventid= Please make sure that you request the American Arbitration Association group rate. The hotel requires a credit card number to secure your reservation. Individuals may cancel up to 48 hours prior to arrival date without penalty. Please note that in the event of any late cancellations or noshows, rooms will be charged to the individual guest s credit card given at the time of booking. Please note that any reservation made after 20 May 2011 will be subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed at the special rate. As a limited number of rooms have been blocked at the hotel, availability cannot be guaranteed once the room block is full. Delegates are responsible for making accommodation reservations directly with the hotel and entering into an agreement with the hotel regarding credit card guarantees, cancellation terms and conditions, and room rates. Neither the IBA nor the ICDR can accept responsibility for hotel accommodation disputes between a delegate and the hotel. Disabled access The New York Marriot Marquis is wheelchair accessible. Please notify us if you require special assistance. Promotional literature Please note that no individual or organisation may display or distribute publicity material or other printed matter during the conference, unless by prior arrangement with the IBA. Organisations and companies wishing to discuss promotional opportunities should contact the Sponsorship Department at the IBA (sponsorship@int-bar.org). Social programme Monday 13 June Closing reception Manhattan Ballroom New York Marriott Marquis

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7 Registration form Four Roundtables in Times Square Putting the Spotlight on International Arbitration on Broadway 13 June 2011, New York Marriott Marquis, New York, USA Please read the Information section before completing this form and return it together with your payment to Jason Cabrera at the address overleaf. Personal details (Please attach your business card or write in block capitals) Title Given name Family name Name and country to be shown on badge (if different from above) IBA/ICDR membership number (if applicable) Date of birth Firm/company/organisation Address Tel Fax Guest name Special dietary requirements To obtain a ten per cent discount on the fees below, please register by 6 June online at Please see Information for further online registration details. Registration form and fees received: On or before After Amount payable 2 May 2 May IBA/ICDR member US$550 US$705 US$ Non-member US$790 US$945 US$ Young lawyers (under 30 years) US$415 US$945 US$ Academics/judges (full time) US$415 US$945 US$ Public lawyers US$415 US$945 US$ Corporate counsel US$495 US$945 US$ Guest fee US$100 US$100 US$ Social functions Closing reception Monday 13 June I would like to attend the closing reception TOTAL AMOUNT PAYABLE US$ Full payment must be received in order to process your registration. Please note that registrations are not transferable. Continued overleaf

8 Payment details I enclose a cheque/bank draft made payable to the ICDR for the total amount payable. Please charge the total amount due to my (delete as appropriate) Visa/MasterCard/American Express. Other cards are not accepted. Card number Start date Expiry date Name of cardholder CSV number* *3 digit security code on back of VISA and MasterCard cards; 4 digit code on the front of American Express cards. Signature Date Where did you first hear about this conference? IBA CONFERENCE ICDR CONFERENCE OTHER CONFERENCE DIRECT MAIL INTERNET ADVERTISEMENT EDITORIAL RECOMMENDATION OTHER Please provide further details, quoting code (if applicable) IBA/ICDR listings are provided to relevant third parties for marketing purposes. The IBA/ICDR will treat your personal information with the utmost respect and in accordance with UK data privacy laws. If you are agreeable to passing on your details, please tick this box If you do not wish to receive IBA/ICDR information and materials, please tick this box Please send the completed form to: International Centre for Dispute Resolution Jason Cabrera 1633 Broadway, New York, NY , USA Tel: +1 (212) Fax: +1 (212) CabreraJ@adr.org For office use only Payment Banked Processed

9 Long established as the trading and commercial hub of the Middle East, Dubai combines the excitement of a bustling commercial centre with the wide open spaces of a luxurious resort. Located at the cross-roads of Asia, Europe and Africa, and offering facilities of the highest international standards combined with the charm and adventure of Arabia, Dubai is sure to be another premier destination for the IBA Annual Conference What will Dubai 2011 offer? The largest gathering of the international legal community in the world a meeting place of more than 4,000 lawyers and legal professionals from around the world More than 200 working sessions covering all areas of practice relevant to international legal practitioners The opportunity to generate new business with the leading firms in the world s key cities Registration fee which entitles you to attend as many working sessions throughout the week as you wish Up to 25 hours of continuing legal education and continuing professional development A variety of social functions providing ample opportunity to network and see the city s key sights Integrated guest programme Excursion and tours programme To register your interest, please contact: International Bar Association 10th Floor, 1 Stephen Street, London W1T 1AT, United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) Fax: +44 (0)

10 International Bar Association the global voice of the legal profession The International Bar Association (IBA), established in 1947, is the world s leading organisation of international legal practitioners, bar associations and law societies. The IBA influences the development of international law reform and shapes the future of the legal profession throughout the world. It has a membership of more than 40,000 individual lawyers and almost 200 bar associations and law societies spanning all continents. It has considerable expertise in providing assistance to the global legal community. Grouped into two divisions the Legal Practice Division and the Public and Professional Interest Division the IBA covers all practice areas and professional interests, providing members with access to leading experts and up-to-date information. Through the various committees of the divisions, the IBA enables an interchange of information and views among its members as to laws, practices and professional responsibilities relating to the practice of business law around the globe. Arbitration Committee overview The IBA Arbitration Committee focuses on laws, practice and procedures relating to the arbitration of transnational disputes. Through its publications and conferences, the committee seeks to share information about international arbitration and promote its use and improve its effectiveness. Subcommittees and task forces The committee has four subcommittees, namely Recognition and Enforcement of Arbitral Awards, Investment Treaty Arbitration, Conflicts of Interest, and Rules of Evidence. The committee also has established two task forces: the Task Force on Attorney Ethics in Arbitration; and the Task Force on Arbitration Agreements. Publications Committee overview The committee publishes a newsletter twice a year which is packed with articles from practitioners worldwide. The Committee s other publications include the IBA Guidelines on Conflicts of Interest in International Arbitration and the IBA Rules on the Taking of Evidence in International Commercial Arbitration. Committee members also receive the IBA s journal Dispute Resolution International journal which is issued twice a year. The Arbitration Committee works with the following committees to form the Dispute Resolution Section: Consumer Litigation, Litigation, Mediation, Negligence and Damages North American Regional Forum overview The IBA North American Regional Forum covers Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, the United States, and English-speaking areas of the Caribbean. Launched at the Chicago Annual Conference in 2006, the NAF is the focus for all activities in the region, and organises sessions and a luncheon event at each IBA Annual Conference for education and networking. Future plans include organising conferences in partnership with other IBA committees and fora, as well as other bar associations and legal organisations in the region. The Forum is closely affiliated with the Latin American Regional Forum as the regions are geographically proximate and share many issues. The aims of the North American Regional Forum are to expand: knowledge about legal practice within North America; and the international perspective of lawyers practicing in North America. As an opportunity to participate in a network between lawyers practicing in the region and lawyers outside the region with an interest therein, the North American Regional Forum provides an unrivalled point of contact. Contact information: International Bar Association 10th Floor, 1 Stephen Street, London W1T 1AT, United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) Fax: +44 (0)

11 About the International Centre for Dispute Resolution The International Centre for Dispute Resolution (ICDR), the international division of the AAA, was established in 1996 to provide the same high-quality alternative dispute resolution (arbitration and mediation) services available in the U.S. to individuals and organizations around the globe. Like the AAA, the ICDR administers cases impartially and efficiently while successfully tackling the additional challenges of resolving international conflicts. The ICDR s expertise in the administration of international arbitrations is well recognized. The ICDR has established cooperative agreements with arbitral institutions worldwide. These agreements enable arbitration cases to be filed and heard virtually anywhere in the world. Once a case is filed utilizing the ICDR s international rules, case managers who are fluent in at least 14 languages and experienced in the complexities of overseas arbitration and mediation matters work to keep clients up-to-date on the progress of their case and assist in resolving these cases expeditiously. The ICDR maintains a worldwide panel of more than 650 independent arbitrators and mediators to hear and resolve cases. The ICDR, which handles several hundred multinational cases each year, also maintains offices in Bahrain, Mexico and Singapore.

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