This course provides a comprehensive, practice-driven analysis of the United States’ legal and institutional framework supporting its position as a prominent seat of international arbitration. Emphasis is placed on corporate, commercial, and investor-state arbitration conducted under major rules (e.g., ICC, AAA-ICDR, JAMS, UNCITRAL), including how U.S. courts interact with international arbitration, enforce awards, and intervene in procedural issues.
The course is designed for legal practitioners involved in arbitration planning, enforcement, compliance, or cross-border litigation strategy. Participants will gain practical insights into arbitration-related litigation, judicial support, arbitrator conduct rules, and navigating institutional frameworks within the U.S.
Course Objectives:
Participants will be able to:
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Identify and leverage the legal advantages and limitations of choosing the U.S. as an arbitral seat.
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Understand how U.S. courts support and supervise international arbitration.
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Draft effective arbitration clauses tailored to a U.S. seat.
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Manage litigation related to enforcement, interim measures, and challenges to awards.
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Assess the implications of federal and state court jurisdiction in arbitration matters.
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Navigate institutional rules and practices of U.S.-based arbitration centers.
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Implement corporate protocols for U.S.-seated arbitral proceedings.
