The ICDR Miami International Arbitration Conference The Past, the Present and the Future: Celebrating 20 Years of the ICDR The Biltmore Hotel, Coral Gables, FL SIMULTANEOUS TRANSLATION WILL BE AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH. JANUARY 27 29, 2016 THE BILTMORE HOTEL, CORAL GABLES, FL Since its founding 20 years ago, the International Centre of Dispute Resolution, the international division of the American Arbitration Association, has been at the forefront of international alternative dispute resolution (ADR). This year s event celebrates and analyzes the ICDR s accomplishments, while looking ahead to the future of the international arbitration field. The faculty includes a renowned group of corporate counsel, arbitrators, advocates, and educators. A keynote message begins each session topic, to be further discussed by a few speakers, with audience participation. The much-anticipated Tertulia roundtable will kick off the conference, on Thursday evening the ICDR will celebrate 20 years of activity and success with all conference attendees, and the event closes with a golf activity. REGISTRATION FORM CLE CREDIT INFORMATION
CONFERENCE SPONSORS COOPERATING ENTITIES NY AC New York International Arbitration Center CONFERENCE ORGANIZING CHAIRS Jose Astigarraga, Astigarraga Davis; Miami Elisabeth Eljuri, Norton Rose Fulbright; Caracas : CORAL GABLES, FL 2
JANUARY 27, 2016 15:30-16:00 Conference Registration 16:00-16:15 Conference Welcome Richard W. Naimark, Senior Vice President, ICDR; New York 16:15-18:45 ICDR & ICDR Y&I Tertulia: Deliberating the Deliberations Welcome Remarks: Samaa A. Haridi, Hogan Lovells LLP; New York Deliberations the culmination of the arbitral process are a critical factor in the quality of the resulting decision and award. As such, and because the number of arbitration cases has increased in recent years, the arbitral community has been devoting more attention to deliberations. This session will delve deeply into the deliberative process, considering questions such as: What are best practices for deliberating the case e.g., how and when should deliberations take place and the award be prepared? What should be done about non-impartial arbitrators? How can differing views and legal traditions of arbitrators be reconciled in the evaluation of evidence and cross-examination, among other procedural tools? Where is the line between a compromise of views made to achieve a unanimous award and simply splitting the baby and is a unanimous award as important as it is made out to be? How deeply should the tribunal secretary be involved? 16:15-16:45 Tertulia Keynote Speaker: Cristián Conejero, Philippi, Prietocarrizosa & Uria; Santiago de Chile 16:45-18:30 Tertulia Breakout Sessions TERTULIA REPORTERS * Robert J.C. Deane, BLG; Vancouver * Lucia Ojeda Cárdenas, SAI; Mexico City TERTULIA S * Francisco A. Amallo, Perez Alati, Grondona, Benites, Arntsen & Martinez de Hoz; Buenos Aires * Fernando Cantuarias Salaverry, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú; Lima * Elizabeth A. Edmondson, Jenner & Block; New York * Marisol Tamara Ellis, Icaza Law; Panama City * José M. Ferrer, Bilzin Sumberg, Miami * Samaa A. Haridi, Hogan Lovells LLP; New York * José Alfredo Rizek, Rizek Abogados; Santo Domingo * Johanna Rousseaux, Jones Day; Miami * Matthew Weldon, Cozen O Connor; New York 19:00 Reception 20:30 Potential Faculty Dinner : CORAL GABLES, FL 3
JANUARY 28, 2016 8:00-9:00 Registration & Continental Breakfast 9:00-10:30 The Evolution of International Arbitration over 20 Years and a Look Ahead Over the last 20 years, the use of international arbitration as a dispute resolution method in international business has increased dramatically, with an exponential rise in the number of treaty signatories, arbitrators, advocates, and arbitral institutions. Changes in technology, court practices, and the ease of travel have impacted the infrastructure of international arbitration, and with it, the process of arbitration. Soft law has emerged as an important factor in international arbitration, and international arbitration rules have undergone major changes. And now forces are challenging the use of and putting pressure on international arbitration in some spheres. If the past is prologue to the future, what will the next 20 years be like? 9:00-9:30 Session Keynote Speaker: Carolyn Lamm, White & Case; Washington D.C. 9:30-10:30 Session Discussion * Flavia Bittar Neves, Grebler Advogados; São Paulo * Teresa Giovannini, Lalive; Geneva * Eduardo Siqueiros, Hogan Lovells; Mexico City * John M. Townsend, Hughes Hubbard & Reed; Washington D.C. 10:30-11:00 Break 11:00-12:30 Lessons from the Front: Clients on Their Experiences Becoming Dispute-Wise Repeat users of international arbitration have learned much about what works and what doesn t. Some companies have developed sophisticated approaches to managing their dispute resolution processes with the aim of improving its outcomes, efficiency, and effectiveness. Work in the field, such as the American Arbitration Association/ICDR s Dispute-Wise studies have brought to light important revelations about the dispute resolution process. This study found that one size does not fit all in terms of the factors that affect the design of an optimal dispute resolution process for a specific company, such as a company s specific industry, history, culture, and size, among other characteristics. At a company-specific level, what are the main considerations for implementing a successful dispute resolution management program? And on a macro level, what can be done to improve arbitration as a dispute resolution process that better meets the needs of the business community? Faculty will explore effective and efficient conflict resolution practices and policies as well as the ways in which arbitration can be improved as an institution. * Carlos M. Hernandez, Fluor; Irving * Alejandro Linares-Cantillo, Ecopetrol; Bogotá * Michael L. Martinez, Marriott International, Inc.; Washington, D.C. * Jose Astigarraga, Astigarraga Davis; Miami 12:30-14:00 Lunch : CORAL GABLES, FL 4
JANUARY 28, 2016 14:00-15:30 Is the World of International Arbitration Diverse and Inclusive or Exclusive? Analyzing the global community of arbitrators from 1996 to 2016, faculty in this session will review the historical context and current composition of the international arbitration community in general and the ICDR in particular. Is there more diversity and inclusion today? 14:00-14:30 Session Keynote Speaker: Doak Bishop, King & Spalding; Houston 14:30-15:30 Session Discussion * Adrianna Braghetta, L.O. Baptista Advogados; São Paulo * Fabiola Medina, Media Garrigó Abogados; Santo Domingo * Adolfo E. Jiménez, Holland & Knight; Miami * Elisabeth Eljuri, Norton Rose Fulbright; Caracas 15:45-16:00 Ice Cream Break 16:00-17:30 The Lagging Acceptance of International Mediation Although mediation has been discussed internationally as an interesting and growing practice for years, its acceptance and use still lag behind arbitration. Why is that? What can be done to have the international business community benefit more from this excellent tool? Will mediation ever become as popular as arbitration? 16:00-16:30 Session Keynote Speaker: Thomas J. Stipanowich, Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution; Malibu 16:30-17:30 Session Discussion * Mercedes Tarrazon, Dispute Management; Barcelona * Eduardo Zuleta, Gómez-Pinzón Zuleta; Bogotá * Aníbal Martín Sabater, Chaffetz Lindsey; New York * Edna Sussman, Sussman ADR; New York 18:00 Reception, Dinner, and ICDR 20 th Birthday Celebration : CORAL GABLES, FL 5
JANUARY 29, 2016 7:30-9:00 ArbitralWomen Breakfast and Panel Discussion: Unconscious Bias in International Arbitration * Nigel Blackaby, Freshfields; Washington DC * Eleonora Coelho, Sócia Fundadora de Eleonora Coelho Advogados; Brazil * Diana Droulers, President, International Federation of Commercial Arbitration Institutions (IFCAI); Venezuela * Edna Sussman, Sussman ADR; New York * Lucy Greenwood, Norton Rose Fulbright; Texas 9:00-10:30 Solutions and Remedies for Ethical Misconduct in International Arbitration A burgeoning of international rules, guides, and codes are popping up from multiple organizations and associations around the world. Many of these new arbitration rubrics seek to give increased power to all involved to govern and control unethical or detrimental behavior by arbitrators, parties, and advocates. Faculty in this session will explore current practice norms that are in question and what power, if any, arbitration rules provide to control and discourage this behavior. 9:00-9:30 Session Keynote Speaker: Arne Johnson, Noble Energy; Houston 9:30-10:30 Session Discussion * Laura C. Abrahamson, O Melveny & Myers; Los Angeles * David Arias, Arias SLP; Madrid * Jan Paulsson, University of Miami School of Law; Coral Gables * Andrea K. Bjorklund, McGill University; Montreal 10:30-11:00 Break 11:00-12:00 Tertulia Report TERTULIA REPORTERS * Robert J.C. Deane, BLG; Vancouver * Lucia Ojeda Cárdenas, SAI; Mexico City * Grant Hanessian, Baker & McKenzie; New York 12:00 Concluding Remarks 13:30 Golf Activity : CORAL GABLES, FL 6
REGISTRATION INFORMATION Conference Registration Fees Conference Fee: $900 USD Full payment must be received in order to process registration. Conference registration fees include admission to all seminars, course materials, luncheon, dinner, breaks, and cocktail receptions as outlined in the program agenda. Cancellation Policy. Please note that space availability is limited. Should you need to cancel your registration, a refund of one-half of your registration is available until December 21, 2015. We regret that no refunds can be made after that date. Substitutions may be made at any time. Language. English and Spanish. Simultaneous translation will be available. Materials. Materials will be available at the conference and on the conference website. Discounted Registration Rates $700 USD: Corporate Counsel & Tertulia Moderators (Save $200!) $750 USD: Members of Cooperating Entities (Save $150!) FREE: Current Judges Additional Fees $175 USD: Dinner Guest fee per person $175 USD: Golf Event on Friday afternoon fee per person VENUE The Biltmore Hotel 1200 Anastasia Avenue Coral Gables, FL 33134 Hotel Reservations Phone: Call 305.445.1926 or 877.576.0793 toll free; Please use: Group Name ICDR and Reference Code 5026. Email: Reservations@biltmorehotel.com Use reference code 5026. Online at hotel website: http://www.biltmorehotel.com/groups Enter group code 5026 and password 86931. The conference dress code is business or smart casual. CLE CREDIT INFORMATION This program is available for CLE credits in California, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, and Texas. Credit amounts vary by attendance verification and jurisdictional rules. : CORAL GABLES, FL 7
HOW TO REGISTER 5 Ways to Register for the Conference REGISTER ONLINE: at www.icdr.org/miami. PHONE: Call Jason Cabrera at +1 (212) 484-3207 EMAIL: details to: CabreraJ@adr.org Attn: Jason Cabrera FAX: Send completed form (below) to: +1 (646) 663-3080 Attn: Jason Cabrera MAIL: Send completed form to: International Centre for Dispute Resolution 120 Broadway, 21 st floor New York, NY 10271 Attn: Jason Cabrera REGISTRATION FORM Please type or print. Mr./Sr. Ms. Mrs. Dr. Name: Job Title: Company: Address: METHOD OF PAYMENT USD Fee to be charged to the card Visa MasterCard American Express Name on Credit Card: Card Number: City: Province/State: Expiration Date: Signature: CSV#: Postal Code: Country: Telephone: For more information, please contact Jason Cabrera by phone at +1 212.484.3207 or by email at CabreraJ@adr.org. Fax: Email: : CORAL GABLES, FL 8