Senior Associate Charlene Valdez Warner, an active practitioner and member of the international arbitration community, recently spoke at two different events covering topics related to this practice area.
On September 23rd, Charlene was a guest on the web series Straight to the Point on YouTube’s “Arbitration Channel” in an episode titled “How to Build a Construction Arbitration in the U.S.: Discovery and Technical Evidence.” The episode focused on how U.S. litigation and arbitration differ from those of other countries (specifically Brazil) and covered topics such as document production, depositions and witness evidence.
Interviewers included Igor Cunha Arantes Castro of MAC Advogados and Thaís Helena Teixeira Tenani of Toledo Marchetti. You can watch the full episode here.
On October 28th, Charlene spoke on a panel titled, “Ghostbusting Procedural Issues in International Arbitration,” hosted by NYIAC (New York International Arbitration Center), SIAC (Singapore International Arbitration Centre), and JAMS (arbitration and mediation organization).
The panel explored the pitfalls that often complicate arbitration proceedings, as well as the innovations that help counsel and parties ensure a smooth and effective process. Panelists provided their experiences and perspectives to help participants navigate the procedural traps and process delays that can often impede arbitration efforts.
Other speakers included Catherine Carulas of Covington & Burling; Betsy Hellmann of Skadden Arps; Lucy Reed, independent arbitrator; and David Huebner, a current Arbitrator & Mediator with JAMS and former Ambassador of the United States to New Zealand and Samoa.
Charlene Valdez Warner