HIALSA is excited to announce that the 8th Harvard International Arbitration Conference will be held virtually from March 31st to April 1st, 2022.
Please refer to the Annual Conference section on this website for further details.
You can download the full brochure here and register for the conference here.
We greatly look forward to seeing you in our Conference!
Please join us on Tuesday, March 8 at 12.30–1.30 pm ET, for our next HIALSA Masterclass Workshop session!
“Arbitrating M&A Disputes: The New Normal After Closing?”
We are honored to be joined by an incredible panel of instructors from Homburger AG – Dr. Stefanie Pfisterer, Dilber Devitre and Pietro Meineri. HIALSA VP Richard Allemann (LL.M. ’22) will be hosting. The event is generously sponsored by Homburger AG.
HIALSA’s Masterclass Workshop series aims to be educational, inclusive and interactive, with a chance for the audience to problem solve and be involved. We will once again award prizes to three lucky participants in the form of one-on-one mentorship sessions with one of our instructors!
Please register for the event here: https://bit.ly/3HqtTlK
Please join us on Thursday 24th February for our next HIALSA Masterclass Workshop session!
“Investor-State Arbitration Reform: Where Are We Headed?”
We are honored to be joined by a stellar panel of instructors from Arnold & Porter – Melida Hodgson and Kabir Duggal, Ph.D. HIALSA VP Martina Monti will be hosting. The event is generously sponsored by Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP.
HIALSA’s Masterclass Workshop series aims to be educational, inclusive and interactive with a chance for the audience to problem solve and be involved. We will once again award prizes to 2 lucky participants in the form of one-on-one mentorship sessions with our instructors!
Register here: https://bit.ly/3s1Qot2
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Please join us tomorrow (10th February) for our next HIALSA Masterclass Workshop session! “Preliminary Determinations in International Arbitration: Pathways to Efficiency or Treacherous Shortcuts?” We are honored to be joined by a stellar panel of instructors from Willkie Farr & Gallagher – Duncan Speller, Dharshini Prasad and Jack Davies. The event is generously sponsored by Willkie Farr & Gallagher. Our very own, Daniel Walker (HLS JD ’24 & HIALSA VP) will be hosting. HIALSA’s Masterclass Workshop series aims to be educational, inclusive and interactive with a chance for the audience to problem solve and be involved. We will once again award prizes to 3 lucky participants in the form of one-on-one mentorship sessions with our instructors! You can register here: https://bit.ly/3raPg5C |
Friday, December 3, 2021
12:30pm – 1:30pm ET
HIALSA Is delighted to welcome renowned thought-leader, Mr. Andrew ‘Andy’ Shoyer to Harvard Law School for HIALSA’s first on-campus lunchtime talk of the year: ‘Forging a Career in International Trade Disputes’
About the speaker:
Mr. Shoyer co-leads Sidley’s Global Arbitration, Trade and Advocacy practice. He focuses on the implementation and enforcement of international trade and investment agreements. Mr. Shoyer also advises companies on compliance with sanctions administered by the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and export controls and anti-boycott rules administered by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), as well as proceedings before the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS). Drawing on his experience at the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) and with the World Trade Organization (WTO), Andy advises companies, trade associations and governments on the use of WTO, USMCA and other treaty-based trade and investment rules to open markets and resolve disputes.
Mr. Shoyer’s leadership in the international trade and dispute settlement arena is widely recognized. He is consistently ranked among the nation’s top international trade lawyers by Chambers USA and Who’s Who Legal. He was recognized by Who’s Who Legal: Trade & Customs as a “Global Elite Thought Leader.”
Joined by Mr. Shoyer will be our esteemed moderators, Ms. Maria Laura Pessarini LL.M ’22 (Vice-President, HIALSA), and Mr. Prakhar Bhardwaj LL.M ‘22.
This event is kindly sponsored by Sidley. Grab and go lunch at Room WCC 1015 will be provided.
Friday, November 19, 2021
12:30pm – 1:30pm ET
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
7pm – 8:15pm ET
HIALSA provides a community at HLS and beyond for all students interested in international arbitration. We aim to to promote the study of international arbitration at HLS, to offer a forum for students to discuss emerging topics in arbitration, and to create connections between students and practitioners. To join our membership, please fill out this form.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at hialsa@mail.law.harvard.edu.