SINKROM CONFERENCES, NEW YORK 2016
ADR FOR THE BUSINESS
CLE credits
available
OBJECTIVE OF THE CONFERENCES
This series of conferences focus on ADR methods, in particular negotiation, mediation, and arbitration,
with a business perspective. The main scope of the series is to look at these well-known dispute
settlement systems keeping in mind the needs and the point of view of corporations and companies in
general. The idea is not only to explain how those instruments of dispute resolution can be
advantageous for business entities, but also to make such entities more familiar with the ADR processes
and how to use them in an effective and efficient way.
The first edition of these conferences will bring together experts in ADR to discuss negotiation tactics
and commercial mediation. The series will continue with an overview of commercial arbitration: general
advantages, ICC Rules, contract negotiation of an arbitration clause, and drafting of arbitration clauses.
Finally, the last conference will be a confrontation on investment arbitration in connection with the ISDS
clause inside the Transatlantic Trade and Partnership Agreement (TTIP).
Join us in the discussion of ADR topics with a business-oriented point of view and in an international
perspective.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
The conferences aim not only at in-house counsels and corporate lawyers, but also at practitioners with
an interest in ADR, academics, companies’ representatives, and law students. The series represents an
opportunity to share your expertise by actively participating in the discussion of the different topics, a
chance to gain a deep knowledge into ADR with the specific business focus, and finally a great occasion
of networking.
PROGRAM
CONFERENCE 1 AND LAUNCH OF THE SERIES
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HOW TO BE A GOOD NEGOTIATOR FOR YOUR COMPANY.
TACTICS AND TECHNIQUES FOR A PERFECT NEGOTIATION.
When negotiating a contract or another business transaction for a company, it is absolutely important to
know how to approach the table of the discussion. Particularly, in an international transaction, it is even
more relevant to understand cultural barriers and cultural behaviors for an effective negotiation. The
conference aims at illustrating through a Q&A between the moderator and the panelists all the cultural
concerns and how to get the most for your company when negotiating internationally.
Thursday January 21, 2016
5:30 – 6 p.m. Registration
6 – 6:30 p.m. Welcome remarks: Joseph Ralph Fraia, President and CLO at Sinkrom Corp.
Veronica Mazzoleni, Corporate Counsel at Sinkrom Corp.
6:30 p.m. Conference
Speakers: Nitza Escalera, Adjunct Professor of Law, Fordham Law School, New York
Pamela Robertson, Partner, Squire Patton Boggs, New York
Moderator: Veronica Mazzoleni, Corporate Counsel, Sinkrom Corp., New York
8 p.m. Reception
Venue: Fordham University School of Law, New York
CONFERENCE 2
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COMMERCIAL MEDIATION. DOES MEDIATION FIT ANY COMMERCIAL DISPUTE?
When thinking about mediation as an alternative method of dispute resolution, companies often
wonder whether mediation is a proper process for their disputes. In particular, in disputes involving big
companies and a big amount of money, the relevant question is: Is mediation structured enough to
solve the dispute? What about discovery and other guaranties that you have in arbitration or in court?
The conference aims at determining whether mediation is the right process for commercial disputes of
any size.
Thursday February 11, 2016
6 p.m. Registration
6:30 p.m. Conference
Speakers: Zela “Zee” G. Claiborne, Arbitrator & Mediator, JAMS, San Francisco
Deborah Masucci, Chair, International Mediation Institute, New York
Giulio Zanolla, Mediator, Zanolla Mediation, New York
John J. Reilly, Senior Partner, Squire Patton Boggs, New York
Moderator: Jacqueline Nolan-Haley, Professor of Law, Fordham Law School, New York
8 p.m. Networking Reception
Venue: Squire Patton Boggs, New York
CONFERENCE 3
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WHY COMPANIES SHOULD CHOOSE ARBITRATION? IN PARTICULAR, WHY ICC ARBITRATION?
HOW TO CONVINCE YOUR COUNTERPARTY TO PUT AN ARBITRATION CLAUSE IN YOUR
CONTRACT.
When evaluating the best method of dispute resolution, companies often have to decide whether
proceed through arbitration or not. In particular, they sometimes still wonder whether there are real
advantages compared to the court system. Is arbitration just another way to waste time and money
without even the possibility to appeal the final award, or a real smart decision? The conference will then
focus on the specific advantages of choosing arbitration under the ICC Rules of Arbitration. Finally, it will
also be addressed how to deal with your counterparty during a contract negotiation when you want an
arbitration clause and they do not.
Thursday March 3, 2016
6 p.m. Registration
6:30 p.m. Conference
Speakers: Rocío Digón, Managing Director and Counsel, ICC International Court of Arbitration, SICANA,
Inc., New York
Richard L. Mattiaccio, Partner, Squire Patton Boggs, New York
Laurence Shore, Partner, Herbert Smith Freehills, New York
Rebeca Mosquera, Associate, Hughes Hubbard & Reed, New York
Moderator: Alexandra Dosman, Executive Director, New York International Arbitration Center
8 p.m. Networking reception
Venue: Squire Patton Boggs, New York
CONFERENCE 4
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THE IMPORTANCE OF WRITING THE RIGHT ARBITRATION CLAUSE.
Once companies decided to use arbitration to solve their disputes, they have to put an arbitration clause
in their contracts. In particular, counsels, when writing and signing contracts, should be careful and pay
the proper attention to the content of the arbitration clause. The conference aims at illustrating how to
write the perfect arbitration clause to avoid the paradox of litigating over the clause when you need to
enforce it, wasting time and money.
Thursday March 24, 2016
6 p.m. Registration
6:30 p.m. Conference
Speakers: Sidney D. Bluming, Independent Arbitrator & Mediator, New York
Edna Sussman, Independent Arbitrator & Mediator, New York
Richard L. Mattiaccio, Partner, Squire Patton Boggs, New York
Moderator: Elena Rizzo, International Case Counsel, ICDR, New York
8 p.m. Networking reception
Venue: Squire Patton Boggs, New York
CONFERENCE 5
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THE TRANSATLANTIC TRADE AND PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT (TTIP): ADVANTAGES OF THE
AGREEMENT, CONCERNS ABOUT ISDS, NEW PROPOSALS.
What is the TTIP? What are the advantages of signing such partnership between Europe and the U.S.?
The conference will address the general benefits of the agreement, considering the impact on
companies and investors operating internationally. In particular, the focus will be on the great discussion
around the Investor-State Dispute Settlement clause and the EU new proposal to throw away arbitration
in favor of an investment court in name of transparency and legitimacy. Is investment arbitration proper?
The discussion will give an update on the negotiation status and will address the different concerns
about the clause, the different points of view of the EU and US, possible misunderstandings, and the
implications of the new proposal.
Thursday April 14, 2016
6 p.m. Registration
6:30 p.m. Conference
Speakers: Eloïse Obadia, Partner, Derains & Gharavi, Washington D.C.
Josefa Sicard-Mirabal, IADB Sanctions Committee Member and Adjunct Professor of Law at
Fordham Law School, New York
Joseph Ralph Fraia, Attorney and CLO, Sinkrom Corp., New York
Eridania Perez-Jacquez, Partner, Squire Patton Boggs, New York
Moderator: Veronica Mazzoleni, Corporate Counsel, Sinkrom Corp, New York
8 p.m. Networking reception
Venue: Squire Patton Boggs, New York
LOGISTICS
Conferences Venue
Fordham University School of Law
Moot Court, first floor
150 West 62nd St, New York NY 10023
Squire Patton Boggs
30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York NY 10112
Registration
Complete and return the registration form to [email protected] or by regular mail to Sinkrom Corp.
#70, 33 Nassau Avenue, Brooklyn New York, NY 11222. For more information, visit the website
www.sinkrom.com.
Registration fee
For each conference, the fee is $ 95. The fee for law students is $ 25.
In connection with Conference 5, a new publication on the TTIP will be released, written by Veronica
Mazzoleni and Joseph Ralph Fraia, with all the updates regarding the negotiations between the US and
the EU and a general review of the trade partnership. The publication will include a discussion about
ISDS and the different points of view of the US and the EU, with all the implications and
misunderstandings, and an overview of the new proposal from the EU. The promotional price is $ 5 for
all the participants, and after the conferences, the full price will be $ 10.
The special rate for all the five conferences is $ 425. The special rate for law students is $ 100. The
special rate includes also the TTIP publication, available in April.
CLE information
2 New York CLE credits have been approved for each conference. A total of 10 New York CLE credits are
available for the full program.
Cancellation policy
100% of the fee will be refunded if notice of cancellation is received by email one week before the date
of the conference. 50% of the fee will be refunded if notice of cancellation is received by email 48 hours
before the date of the conference. Cancellations after that time are not refundable. However,
registration may be transferred to another person, subject to notice sent by email prior to the
conference. The special rate is refundable only if notice of cancellation is received by email one week
before the beginning of the series.
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