Washington Arbitration Week 2024

Washington Arbitration Week, 5th Edition, will be held virtually and in person from December 2 – 6, 2024, in Washington, DC. This annual event will shed light on new arbitration techniques, focus on developments and evolving interpretations and views, and discuss best practices for international arbitration in the new virtual reality.

On December 2, Derrick Carson will speak on "Features and Challenges of International Construction Arbitration and Multiparty Construction Disputes" from 2:00 pm – 3:45 pm EST. This discussion will examine the distinctive features and challenges of managing multiparty construction disputes and discuss the best approaches to addressing these issues in arbitration. Richard Deutsch will speak on "What Will Be the Impact of the U.S. Elections in Investment Arbitration?" from 4:00 pm – 5:15 pm EST. The panel discussion will explore the potential impacts of the U.S. presidential election on international arbitration, investment treaties and global conflicts, while considering how the new administration might navigate these complex issues. Following both panel discussion will be an in-person networking session from 5:30 to 7:00 pm EST.

On December 5, Elizabeth Dye will speak on "The Tech Revolution in International Arbitration: The Impact and Use of AI on Lawyering and Adjudicating" from 9:00 am – 10:15 am EST. This panel will explore the significant impact and utilization of AI in arbitration. It will discuss how these technologies are fundamentally altering the practices of lawyering and adjudication, assessing their potential to transform dispute resolution and improve procedural efficiency.

For more information or to register, please visit the event page.