PRESENTATIONS

  • “Energy Infrastructure Disputes and Arbitration: Today and Tomorrow”, ICCA/VanIAC Conference, Vancouver, British Columbia, June 2, 2023 (Conference Co-Chair and Chair of Program Committee)

 

  • “Hot Topics in Commercial Arbitration”, 16th WCCAS Commercial Arbitration Conference, Calgary/Hybrid, May 2, 2023

 

  • “How to Use Expert Evidence in Construction Arbitrations”, The Advocates’ Society Construction Law Practice Group Webinar, March 31, 2023

 

  • “Mediation/Arbitration Nuts and Bolts”, Dispute Resolution Series, Trial Lawyers Association of British Columbia Webinar, November 16, 2022

 

  • “Guardians of the Arbitral Universe”, ICC Canada Annual Conference (Virtual), September 24, 2021

 

  • “International Arbitration in Canada: Your Yearly Checkup”, Paris Arbitration Week Webinar hosted by Teynier Pic, September 22, 2021

 

  • “Arbitration: From Nose to Tail”, VanIAC Webinar, May 13, 2021

 

  • “Recent Developments in International Commercial & Investment Arbitration in North America”, Washington College of Law, Center on International Commercial Arbitration Webinar, April 27, 2021

 

  • “Notable Issues in Domain Name Disputes: What Lawyers Need to Know About UDRP & CDRP Decisions”, CIIDRC Webinar, March 25, 2021

 

  • “Resolving Mining Disputes through International Arbitration”, Fasken PDAC Webinar, March 10, 2021

 

  • “Ask an Arbitrator: Halliburton v. Chubb”, Arbitration Place Presentation, December 16, 2020

 

  • “New Frontiers in ADR”, The Advocates’ Society Fall Forum (Virtual), October 23, 2020

 

  • ITA Reporters Virtual Roundtable, October 21, 2020

 

  • “The Conflicted Expert: Reinforcing the Obligations of the Claims Consultant”, CBA Construction Subsection Webinar, October 13, 2020

 

  • “Predicting the Future of Commercial Dispute Resolution”, ICDR Canada/Arbitration Place Virtual Seminar during CanArbWeek 2020, September 22, 2020

 

  • “Remote Proceedings: Strategies and Pitfalls”, ADRIC Webinar Series, August 6, 2020

 

  • “Uber Technologies v. Heller: First Impressions”, CJCA Webinar, July 3, 2020

 

  • “Canadian Case Law Update”, ICDR & ICDR Canada Hosting WCCAS 2020 Webinar, April 2020

 

  • “Arbitrator Technology and Case Management Practices”, ICDR Canada/AAA Recorded Webinar, December 11, 2019

 

  • “Cybersecurity in Arbitration”, WCCAS 13th Annual Energy, Mining and Resources Arbitration Conference, Calgary, Alberta, May 7, 2019

 

  • “Efficient Procedures in International Arbitration”, USC Hollinger/JAMS Arbitration Institute Fourth Annual Symposium, Los Angeles, California, March 13, 2019

 

  • Co-Instructor, ICDR Canada Arbitrator Training Symposium, Vancouver, British Columbia, November 2, 2018

 

  • “Spotlight North America: Developments Affecting the Hemisphere”, ICC New York Conference, New York, September 28, 2018

 

  • “Ensuring a Fair Hearing and Writing Effective Awards”, ADR Institute of British Columbia Annual Conference, Vancouver, British Columbia, June 12, 2018

 

  • “The GAR Live Inquisition – is there a use for legal experts in international arbitration?”, GAR Live, Stockholm, May 24, 2018

 

  • “Creative Procedural Design Ideas for Complex Trials”, CBA BC Civil Litigation Section Meeting, Vancouver, British Columbia, May 14, 2018

 

  • “Roundtable Discussion on Careers in Arbitration”, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, BC Chapter, Vancouver, British Columbia, May 10, 2018

 

  • “Beyond Conventionality: Knowing Your Options in Dispute Resolution”, Canadian Corporate Counsel Association National Conference and In-House Counsel Worldwide Summit, Toronto, Ontario, April 30, 2018

 

  • “Appeal of Arbitral Awards”, USC Hollinger Annual ADR Symposium, Los Angeles, California, March 15, 2018

 

  • “ICC Spotlight: Transparency in Action”, ICC Canada Annual Conference, Montréal, Québec, November 10, 2017

 

  • “Roundtable on ICC Expedited Procedure Rules”, ICC Miami Conference, Miami, Florida, November 7, 2017

 

  • “Rewriting Rules of Trade for North America: NAFTA 2018 and Beyond”, UBC Centre for Business Law, Vancouver, British Columbia, October 30, 2017

 

  • “Opportunities and Challenges with International Arbitrations Involving Canadians”, ICDR Seminar, Toronto, Ontario, October 26, 2017

 

  • “Selecting an Arbitrator and Dealing with Disclosures”, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Symposium, Toronto, Ontario, September 28, 2017

 

  • “Arbitration by Design”, YCAP Spring Symposium, Vancouver, British Columbia, June 6, 2017
  • “Issues and User Perspectives on Multi-Party and Multi-Contract Arbitrations”, WCCAS 11th Annual Energy, Mining and Resources Arbitration Conference, Calgary, Alberta, May 9, 2017

 

  • “Arbitral Institutions”, Commercial Arbitration: A Practical Roadmap for Arbitrating Commercial Disputes, CLE BC, Vancouver, British Columbia, April 21, 2017

 

  • “Issues and Practical Solutions in Multi-Party, Multi-Contract Arbitrations”, USC Hollinger Annual ADR Symposium, Los Angeles, California, March 17, 2017

 

  • “Picking the Right Dispute Resolution Clause: The Survivor’s Guide”, Fasken Martineau’s PDAC 2017 Seminar Series, Toronto, Ontario, March 6, 2017

 

  • “Investment and Commercial Arbitration: An International Arbitrator’s Point of View”, American University Washington College of Law, District of Columbia, Washington, February 28, 2017

 

  • “Developing Opportunities with International Arbitration Practices in the Asia Pacific Region”, ICDR Resolving International Disputes, Los Angeles, California, December 1, 2016

 

  • “Exploring Intra-Tribunal Dynamics and Decision-Making: Delegation”, NY State Bar Association International Dispute Resolution Committee Series, New York City, New York, November 22, 2016

 

  • “Out of the Frying Pan and Into the Fire? A Discussion of the CETA Investment Court”, Joint Seminar with the Canadian Council on International Law, Vancouver, British Columbia, September 29, 2016

 

  • “Driving Efficiencies in the ADR Process for Complex Construction Matters”, Canadian College of Construction Lawyers 2016 Conference, St. John’s, Newfoundland

 

  • “Practical and Ethical Considerations in Offshore Corporate Structuring: What Can You Do and Should You Do It?”, Fasken Martineau Symposium 2015 – Vancouver, Vancouver, British Columbia

 

  • “ICC Spotlight Panel”, ICC Canada’s 2015 International Arbitration Conference, Vancouver, British Columbia

 

  • “GAR Live Symposium”, 4th Annual GAR Live New York, New York City, New York

 

  • “Arbitration vs. Litigation: Horses for Courses”, Affinity Institute’s Commercial Arbitration 2015 – Taking Advantage of User Control, Vancouver, British Columbia, June 5, 2015

 

  • “Hot Topics in Arbitration Panel”, WCCAS 9th Annual Energy, Mining and Resources Arbitration Conference, Calgary, Alberta, May 12, 2015

 

  • “Effective Advocacy and the Merits Hearing”, Conference on International Arbitration Presented by the International Law Section of the California State Bar together with the UC Berkeley Law School, Berkeley, California, February 20, 2015

 

  • “Lessons Learned from Arbitration Procedures”, Civil Trials Symposium, The Advocates’ Society, Toronto, Ontario, January 28, 2015

 

  • “Maximizing Arbitration: Drafting Commercial Agreements for Resolving Business Disputes”, Fasken Martineau Symposium 2014—Vancouver, Vancouver, British Columbia, October 30, 2014

 

  • “Canada’s Accession to ICSID”, Co-speaker, Western Canada Commercial Arbitration Society Annual Conference, Calgary, Alberta, May 14, 2014

 

  • “Arbitration of Natural Resource Disputes”, CBA BC Joint International Law and Natural Resources Section Meeting, Vancouver, British Columbia, September 23, 2013

 

  • “Update on Legal Developments in Arbitration”, Western Canada Commercial Arbitration Society, Calgary, Alberta, May 14, 2013

 

  • “Case Management in Arbitration”, ICC Canada 2012 International Arbitration Conference, Montreal, Quebec, October 26, 2012

 

  • “ICDR Young & International Program – Tertulia Session”, ICDR/IBA Event – The 10th Annual Miami International Arbitration Conference, Miami, Florida, September 9-11, 2012

 

  • “Arbitration of Natural Resource Development Disputes”, ICC Asia Pacific Conference, San Francisco, California, March 8-10, 2012

 

  • “Arbitrator Selection, Appointment and Challenges”, CLE BC Commercial Arbitration Program, Vancouver, British Columbia, March 1, 2012

 

  • “Make Mediation Happen! Getting Your Commercial Dispute to Successful Mediation”, ICC ADR Conference, Paris, February 2, 2012

 

  • ” Future Directions in Canadian Arbitration Law”, YCAP Fall Symposium, Montreal, Quebec, November 24, 2011

 

  • “New Procedural Rules for International Commercial Arbitrations”, ADRIC 2011 Conference, Vancouver, British Columbia, October 27, 2011

 

  • “Mix It! Different Perspectives on Successfully Combining Arbitration and Mediation”, ICC YAF, Vancouver, British Columbia, October 5, 2010