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Georgian International Arbitration Centre (GIAC) together with the Center for International Commercial & Investment Arbitration at Columbia Law School (CICIA) is pleased to present a certificate course designed for legal professionals seeking to deepen their expertise in arbitration. This course, the first of its kind in our region, will provide 38-hours of skill-oriented training for legal professionals.
The course includes five sessions from October to December 2024 and offers in-depth training on key aspects of legal representation in arbitration proceedings. The course covers the following topics: Introduction to Arbitration and Arbitration Agreements; Initiating Arbitration; Constituting the Arbitral Tribunal; Procedural Requests and Hearings; Evidence in Arbitration; Document Production and Disclosure; Main Hearing Preparation and Post-Hearing Procedures; Conducting the Main Hearing and Recognition and Enforcement of Awards.
Participants will benefit from the insights and experiences of globally recognized arbitration professionals, making this course unique and valuable opportunity. Together with the Center for International Commercial & Investment Arbitration at Columbia Law School, GIAC is committed to delivering world-class legal education, through the highly recognized faculty, featuring top international experts in the field.
The experts for the course are:
• Professor Eduardo Silva Romero - Co-founder, Wordstone Dispute Resolution
• Mariam Gotsiridze - Principal Research Fellow, Singapore International Dispute Resolution Academy, Singapore Management University
• Jose Feris - Partner, Squire Patton Boggs
• Kirsten Odynski – Partner, White & Case
• Crina Baltag - Associate Professor (Docent), Stockholm University
• Steven Finizio - Partner, Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP
• Benjamin Siino - Founding Partner, Gaillard Banifatemi Shelbaya Disputes
• Kabir Duggal – Attorney, Arnold & Porter
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Course Details and Logistics
• Number of Participants: There are limited number for places. The applicant will be chosen based on the relevant requirements and on the first come first serve bases.
• The course will be conducted entirely in English.
• Each day of the course will include two 2-hour sessions.
• Catering will be provided each day, including coffee breaks.
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Registration
Join us for this essential training to enhance your skills in arbitration and representation. The registration is available on the following link https://forms.gle/1vy4pEfMt4gMzM7c8.
Due to the generous support of CLDP the discounted price of the course is 1800 GEL.
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Prerequisites for Admission to the Course
Interested individuals must:
• Hold a higher legal education, or at least a bachelor's degree.
• Have at least 5 years of post-graduate experience in the legal field.
• Be proficient in English, as the course will be conducted in English.
• Be able to attend all course sessions in person in Tbilisi, as there will be no virtual component.
• Experience in arbitration / litigation will be considered an additional advantage.
The course is generously supported by the Commercial Law Development Program (CLDP) of the U.S. Department of Commerce, a key partner dedicated to enhancing legal capacities across emerging markets.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Terminal Towers, Geox, ილია ჭავჭავაძის გამზირი, თბილისი, საქართველო,Tbilisi, Georgia
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