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Tai Williams

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Overview

As a member of Crowell's International Dispute Resolution Practice, Tai represents foreign and domestic clients in Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act (FSIA) and Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA) litigation, which includes victims of terrorism around the globe. Further, she counsels foreign and domestic entities in disputes that may arise with foreign sovereigns.

Tai is also a member of the Health Care Group, representing managed care organizations, insurers, and health care providers in complex litigation. Her experience includes affirmative claims for recovery in commercial arbitrations based on fraudulent pricing. She works with various health care entities seeking to comply with federal and state laws and regulations, including those related to fraud and abuse.

Tai maintains an active pro bono immigration practice. She represents clients seeking asylum and special immigrant juvenile status, among other forms of relief.

Tai received her J.D. from the George Washington University Law School. During her time there, she served as a writing fellow to assist peers in their legal writing, led the GW Law Association for Women as president, and represented low-income clients as a student attorney in the Public Justice Advocacy Clinic.

Career & Education

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    • Department of Justice: Civil Rights Division
      Intern, Employment Litigation Section, 2021
      Intern, Immigrant and Employee Rights Section, 2020
    • Department of Justice: Civil Rights Division
      Intern, Employment Litigation Section, 2021
      Intern, Immigrant and Employee Rights Section, 2020

    • Tufts University, B.A., magna cum laude, 2017
    • The George Washington University Law School, J.D., with high honors, 2022
    • Tufts University, B.A., magna cum laude, 2017
    • The George Washington University Law School, J.D., with high honors, 2022

    • District of Columbia
    • District of Columbia

Tai's Insights

Client Alert | 6 min read | 05.28.24

Arbitrator Impartiality: Insights from Recent U.S. Court Rulings and New IBA Guidelines

In February 2024, the International Bar Association (“IBA”) released its most recent version of the IBA Guidelines on Conflicts of Interest in International Arbitration (“2024 IBA Guidelines”). In close succession, the United States Supreme Court denied a petition for certiorari for review of an Eleventh Circuit decision upholding arbitrator impartiality. These two events underscore the importance of arbitrator impartiality and disclosure of even potential conflicts of interest....

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Tai's Insights

Client Alert | 6 min read | 05.28.24

Arbitrator Impartiality: Insights from Recent U.S. Court Rulings and New IBA Guidelines

In February 2024, the International Bar Association (“IBA”) released its most recent version of the IBA Guidelines on Conflicts of Interest in International Arbitration (“2024 IBA Guidelines”). In close succession, the United States Supreme Court denied a petition for certiorari for review of an Eleventh Circuit decision upholding arbitrator impartiality. These two events underscore the importance of arbitrator impartiality and disclosure of even potential conflicts of interest....

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