Episodes

Thursday May 27, 2021
Svenja Wachtel, Digital Coffee Break in Arbitation
Thursday May 27, 2021
Thursday May 27, 2021
Do you have any quarantine friends? You know, friends that you’ve made during the last year plus that we have been largely confined to our homes. You can find them in the most unlikely of places – a conference, a webinar, LinkedIn. One of the quarantine friendships forged throughout 2020 has been the one with the Digital Coffee Break in Arbitration including with its founder Svenja Wachtel, who happens to be the guest on this week’s episode.
Svenja talks about starting and managing new initiatives, developing a digital brand and how to get the most out your Digital Coffee Breaks—take a listen:
TIME STAMPS:
Opening Notes – :33
Interview Starts – 3:03
Personal Interest – 45:35
Closing Notes – 1:00:30
BOOKS: Cookbooks! & The Ottolenghi Flavor
MUSIC: Metallica
Find your Hogwarts House, Here
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Friday May 21, 2021
Disputes Digest #32 - May 21, 2021
Friday May 21, 2021
Friday May 21, 2021
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News:
- HK and Mainland China Enforcement Update, Here
- New CIETAC Rules, Here
- Sixth Circuit Ruling, Here
- ISDS Navigator, Here
- IBA Committee Toolkit, Here
Opportunities:
- Akerman LLP is seeking International Arbitration Litigation Associate Attorney to join its Miami, Florida office; Here
- Lalive is seeking an associate to join an International Arbitration Group based in Geneva, Zurich or London; Here
- Madison Pearl is seeking an Intl. Arbitration Associate with 3 to 7 years of post-qualification experience in Dubai; Here
- DLA Piper is seeking an Associate for its New York offices; Here
- Shipping and Trading company, Bunge, is seeking Legal Counsel for its Geneva, Switzerland offices; Here
- The Hague Conference on Private International Law is seeking a temporary vacancy to start in July 2021; Here.
Events/Webinars:
None of the views shared today or any episode of Disputes Digest is presented as legal advice nor advice of any kind. No compensation was provided to any organization or party for their inclusion on the show nor do any of the statements made represent any particular organization, legal position or view point. All interviewees or organizations included appear on an arms-length basis and their appearance should not be construed as any bias or preferred affiliation with the host or host’s employer. All rights reserved.

Thursday May 20, 2021
The Vis Champions
Thursday May 20, 2021
Thursday May 20, 2021
Its been called the Olympics of International Arbitration, the Willem C. Vis Moot has become a gate away for raising up the next generations of international arbitration talent from around the globe. Even Googling the competition could take you down hours of content related to the Moot. This week, we talk with two sets of representatives of an exclusive club—Those that have WON the Vis Moot. This year the winners were Bucerius Law School for Vienna, and Fordham School of Law for Vis East. Our interview is a unique insight into the preparation, the competition and the feeling to win the moot. Enjoy the episode.
Timestamps
Opening Notes - :31
Interview with Bucerius – 3:29
- Personal Interest: 38:07
myArbitration Interlude – 46:36
Interview with Fordham – 47:30
- Personal Interest: 1:23:12
Closing Notes – 1:31:20
Books/Media/Entertainment:
Bucerius
- Crazy in Love – Beyonce
- US Travel Guides
- Suits on Netflix
- Queen and Oktoberfest Music
Fordham
- Thinking Fast and Slow
- Netflix: My Octopus Teacher and The Circle
- Amos Lee & Electro-Pop examples: GRiZ & Griffin Stoller
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Friday May 14, 2021
Disputes Digest #31 - May 14, 2021
Friday May 14, 2021
Friday May 14, 2021
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News:
- Swiss Court Ruling, Here
- Pepsico v. VPX, Here
- US v. Mexico in USMCA dispute, Here
- Forum Non Convenience NO MORE?, Here
- FINRA Hearing, Here
Opportunities:
- Lalive is seeking a Swiss-qualified International Arbitration Associate for its Geneva or Zurich offices, Here
- Next, Italian eyewear creator, SAFILO is seeking legal counsel to join its greater Milan area offices, Here
- Then clothing brand, H&M is seeking legal counsel to join its office in Shanghai, Here
- Then DWF is seeking two associates for its United Kingdom offices, both in its UK offices, Here
- Finally, Pinsent Masons is seeking a Construction Dispute Resolution Lawyer with 3-4 years experience for its London Offices, Here
- Finally, for opportunities this week, we note a call for submissions for a law student writing competition. Students enrolled in a US law school may apply to the 2021 James Boskey Law Student Essay Contest on Dispute Resolution. Top prize is worth $1,000 and will be awarded for the best entry judged by the Boskey Essay committee comprised of representatives from the ABA Section of Dispute Resolution. Deadline for entry is Friday June 11.
- Enter Contest, Here
Events/Webinars:
- ICC YAF Event, Here
- RAI Event, Here
- London VYAP Group, Here
- University of Southern California Event, Here
None of the views shared today or any episode of Disputes Digest is presented as legal advice nor advice of any kind. No compensation was provided to any organization or party for their inclusion on the show nor do any of the statements made represent any particular organization, legal position or view point. All interviewees or organizations included appear on an arms-length basis and their appearance should not be construed as any bias or preferred affiliation with the host or host’s employer. All rights reserved.

Thursday May 13, 2021
Dan Harris, China Law Blog
Thursday May 13, 2021
Thursday May 13, 2021
Studying the law and legal system of your own country can be a Herculean tasks. Imagine not only studying the legal system of a foreign country, but what about creating a world famous blog about a foreign legal system? That is the story of the China Law Blog and its founder Dan Harris. Dan is our guest for this week’s show and has a fascinating story about his perspective on doing business china and building the profile of an international lawyer. You won’t want to miss it!
Time Stamps:
- Opening Notes - :33
- Interview Begins – 3:12
- Personal Interest – 56:30
- Closing Notes – 1:06:29
BOOKS:
Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption
MUSIC:
Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan and Marvin Gaye
NEWS STORIES:
NYT, The Atlantic, Wall Street Journal, Apple News, New Yorker, Seattle News
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None of the views shared today or any episode of Tales of the Tribunal is presented as legal advice nor advice of any kind. No compensation was provided to any person or party for their appearance on the show nor do any of the statements made represent any particular organization, legal position or view point. All interviewees appear on an arms-length basis and their appearance should not be construed as any bias or preferred affiliation with the host or host’s employer. All rights reserved.

Friday May 07, 2021
Disputes Digest #30 - May 7, 2021
Friday May 07, 2021
Friday May 07, 2021
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News:
a) YOU GOT SERVED - Federal District Court, Here
b) Somalia and Kenya Diplomacy, Here.
c) Game of Arbitral Thrones, Here
d) More Insights from the QML Study, Here
Opportunities:
a) Sanofi is seeking a Legal Operations Lead for Tokyo, Japan
b) Skaden Arps is seeking a Senior Litigation Specialist for New York City;
c) Pinsent Masons which is hiring a Construction Disptues Lawyer for London, U.K.;
d) Law Business Research is seeking a News Reporter to work with Global Arbitration Review aka GAR in London;
e) Grellas Shah LLP is seeking a litigation associate to join its Cupertino, California offices
Events/Webinars:
a) ArbTech (Find them on LinkedIn on Clubhouse)
b) Accelerated Route to Fellowship, Here
c) London Intl. Disputes Week, Here

Thursday May 06, 2021
The Arbitration Station
Thursday May 06, 2021
Thursday May 06, 2021
Its nice to have friends, its even better to have podcast friends – which is why we were thrilled to be visited by Season 1 Guest, Saadia Bhatty, who has become one of the three hosts over at an awesome podcast called The Arbitration Station. Her co-hosts, Joel Dahlquist and Brian Kotick started the show several years ago to simulate the witty and hearth filled conversations that occur at arbitration conferences. They provide fun and inviting substantive conversations and contemporary insights on relevant issues in the field. We had a lot of fun catching up and hope you will enjoy the episode as much as we did recording it.
TIME STAMPS:
:32 Opening Notes
2:45 Interview Begins (Saadia Bhatty)
25:31 Interview with Joel Dahlquist
44:02 Interview with Brian Kotick
1:07:05 Interview with The Arbitration Notes
1:35:00 Closing Notes
Book Mentions: “A Little Life”; and a list of popular London bookstores
Music Mentions: Snoop Dogg, Blood Orange , Destiny’s Child, Yacht Rock, Jazz
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Friday Apr 30, 2021
Disputes Digest #29 - April 30, 2021
Friday Apr 30, 2021
Friday Apr 30, 2021
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News:
- Paris Court of Appeals upholds arbitration, Here
- Snoop Dogg Story, Here
- Dubai Court of Cassation Ruling, Here
- Singaporean Court Sets Aside Award, Here
- ICSID and UNCITRAL Ethical Rules, Here
Opportunities:
- Stephenson Harwood is seekin an Associate for its Commerical Outsourcing and Technology matters in London;
- CMS UK is seeking an Intl. Arb. associate for its London offices;
- Nixon Peabody is seeking a Litigation Associate for its Washington DC Office;
- Mischon De Reya is seeking an associate for its Fraud litigation team based in London;
- ICC Hong Kong is hiring a position with the Secretariat on a permanent basis
Events/Webinars:
None of the views shared today or on any episode of Disputes Digest is presented as legal advice nor advice of any kind. No compensation was provided to any organization or party for their inclusion on the show nor do any of the statements made represent any particular organization, legal position or view point. All interviewees or organizations included appear on an arms-length basis and their appearance should not be construed as any bias or preferred affiliation with the host or host’s employer. All rights reserved.

Thursday Apr 29, 2021
The Rising Arbitrators Initiative
Thursday Apr 29, 2021
Thursday Apr 29, 2021
Whether you’re winning championships or building businesses, those who have been successful often say that the first one is the hardest one to get—that advice also applies in the world of international arbitration. Getting that first appointment is crucial, and so is building on your profile to get subsequent appointments. One organization, the Rising Arbitrator’s Initiative, wants to help the next generation or arbitrators get that foothold. Although founded just last year, the group is already making waves which is why we sat down with the three members of their executive committee— ANA GERDAU DE BORJA MERCEREAU, ALEXANDER G. LEVENTHAL, and ROCÍO DIGÓN–to have a conversation. Check it out:
Time Stamps:
Opening Notes – :32
Interview Begins – 2:18
Personal Interest Shift – 40:10
Closing Notes – 57:55
Legal Disclaimer – 59:07
Organization Website: Rising Arbitrators Initiative
Movie: Coming 2 America
Tips for Working from Home: Time Magazine
None of the views shared today or any episode of Tales of the Tribunal is presented as legal advice nor advice of any kind. No compensation was provided to any person or party for their appearance on the show nor do any of the statements made represent any particular organization, legal position or view point. All interviewees appear on an arms-length basis and their appearance should not be construed as any bias or preferred affiliation with the host or host’s employer. All rights reserved.

Friday Apr 23, 2021
Disputes Digest #28 - April 23, 2021
Friday Apr 23, 2021
Friday Apr 23, 2021
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News:
- 9th Circuit Ruling, Here
- The effects of Achmea, Here
- JCAA Updates, Here
- UK Digital Dispute Rules, Here
Opportunities:
- FTI is seeking a Intl. Arbitration Analyst for its DC Offices; Here
- DLA PIper is seeking disputes associate for its New York Offices, Here
- Electrical & Electronic Manufacturing company ABB is hiring Counsel for Greenville, SC, Houston, Cary NC, and Fort Smith Arkansas; Here and
- Global lawfirm Steptoe & Johnson seeks a Conflicts Attorney to join its Washington DC based offices. Here
Events/Webinars: