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Firm News 15 results

Firm News | 3 min read | 02.19.25

Crowell & Moring Lawyers Named to Leadership Council on Legal Diversity’s 2025 Fellows and Pathfinder Programs

Washington – February 19, 2025: Leadership Council on Legal Diversity has selected partner Randa Adra as a member of its 2025 class of Fellows. In addition,
associate Tiffany Aguiar and counsel Derick Dailey have been named to the LCLD 2025 class of Pathfinders....

Firm News | 2 min read | 08.12.24

Law360 Names Randa Adra a 2024 Rising Star for International Arbitration

Law360 honored Crowell & Moring partner Randa Adra as a Rising Star in International Arbitration. The award honors attorneys under 40 “whose legal accomplishments belie their age.”

Firm News | 1 min read | 08.03.23

Arab America Foundation Names Randa Adra to 40 Under 40 Class of 2023

New York – August 3, 2023: The Arab America Foundation named Crowell & Moring’s Randa Adra to its 40 Under 40 Class of 2023. The recognition is “a
celebration of accomplished young Arab Americans… [who] have great achievements both in the workplace and in their communities.”...

Client Alerts 9 results

Client Alert | 3 min read | 12.20.22

Second Circuit Gives Renewed Hope to Account Holders Seeking to Access Their Funds Trapped in Lebanese Banks—But Is It Only a Glimmer?

On December 15, 2022, in Raad v. Bank Audi SAL, Case No. 21-2612, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit vacated the Southern District of New
York’s decision to dismiss the breach of contract case on forum non conveniens grounds. In its Summary Order, the Court of Appeals found that the forum
selection clause in the General Agreement between the depositors and the bank did not contain language directing that Beirut courts have exclusive jurisdic......

Client Alert | 7 min read | 06.14.22

SCOTUS: U.S. Discovery Under 28 U.S.C. § 1782 Not Available in International Commercial and (Some) Investment Arbitration

Can a party in an international arbitration compel a person in the United States to provide testimony or produce documents? For decades, the answer to this
question has been “maybe, depending on where the person is located.” Today, the Supreme Court definitively and unanimously answered this question, and
the answer may leave some pleased and others disappointed....

Client Alert | 4 min read | 04.05.22

See You In State Court: The U.S. Supreme Court Limits Federal Jurisdiction Over Petitions to Confirm and Vacate Arbitral Awards

On March 31, 2022, the United States Supreme Court issued its opinion in Badgerow v. Walters, ruling that federal courts may not “look through” to the
underlying dispute to determine whether there is federal jurisdiction over requests to confirm or vacate arbitral awards under Sections 9 and 10 of the
Federal Arbitration Act (“FAA”).  This decision establishes that petitions to confirm or vacate arbitral awards will be subject to a different, more traditional jur......

Press Coverage 22 results

Press Coverage | 08.08.24

Rising Star: Crowell & Moring's Randa Adra

Law360

Publications 8 results

Publication | 11.29.23

A Guide to Arbitration and Mediation for New Lawyers

American Bar Association

Publication | 01.10.23

A Pro-Arbitration Approach Changes the Dynamic

Litigation Forecast 2023

While international parties doing business in MENA traditionally chose to seat their arbitrations in Europe, the landscape has changed.

Events 3 results

Event | 11.20.24, 6:00 PM EST - 8:30 PM EST

The Case for Diverse Attorneys: Improving Retention & Fostering Professional Development

During New York Arbitration Week, ArbitralWomen and Crowell & Moring will host a substantive discussion and reception entitled “The Case for Diverse Attorneys: Improving Retention and Fostering Professional Development.

Event | 10.26.24, 1:30 PM EDT - 2:15 PM EDT

CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit

Connecting with Arab American Women: We Hear You, We See You

Event | 09.26.19, 2:00 PM EDT - 5:15 PM EDT

Young ICCA and BASIL Workshop on Improving the Participation of Minorities in International Arbitration

This panel will discuss key issues related to the appointment of minorities to international arbitral tribunals and diversity in international arbitration more
generally, an issue that has received increasing attention following a petition by Jay-Z related to the lack of diversity in AAA arbitration. Young ICCA is a
world-wide arbitration knowledge network for young practitioners and students. It aims to promote the use of arbitration by exposing new practitioners fro......

Webinars 2 results

Webinar | 09.27.22, 10:30 AM EDT - 12:00 PM EDT

Legal Developments in Arbitration in the MENA Region

This panel will provide an update on issues related to current topics in arbitrating international disputes in MENA:...

Webinar | 11.19.20, 10:00 AM AST - 11:00 AM AST

Emerging Trends in International Disputes

This webinar will discuss various new developments in International Disputes. Panelists will discuss Qatar's ratification of the Singapore Convention on
Mediation and other emerging trends....

Speaking Engagements 5 results

Speaking Engagement | 11.20.24

"The Case for Diverse Attorneys: Improving Retention & Fostering Professional Development," New York Arbitration Week, New York, NY.

During New York Arbitration Week, ArbitralWomen and Crowell & Moring will host a substantive discussion and reception entitled “The Case for Diverse
Attorneys: Improving Retention and Fostering Professional Development....

Speaking Engagement | 10.26.24

"Connecting with Arab American Women: We Hear You, We See You," CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit

15801 Michigan Avenue,Dearborn, MI 48126...

Blog Posts 1 result

Blog Post | 05.21.21

MENA Trade Secrets Law Review: United Arab Emirates

Crowell & Moring’s Trade Secrets Trends