Grand Central Forum 2025 The Last Hurdle: Enforcement Issues in International Arbitration

This event provides an in-depth exploration of the complex processes involved in challenging and enforcing international arbitral awards. Legal practitioners and experts will discuss the various strategies and legal grounds for contesting arbitral decisions, as well as the procedures and pitfalls in ensuring successful enforcement across different jurisdictions. Attendees will gain critical insights into recent case law and the evolving landscape of international arbitration.

September 17, 2025, 6:00-9:00pm ET
at Boies Schiller Flexner
55 Hudson Yards
New York, NY 10001

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SPEAKERS

Christopher R. Drahozal (Keynote)
John M. Rounds Professor of Law Emeritus, The University of Kansas School of Law

Franco Ferrari (Moderator)
Clarence D. Ashley Professor of Law & Director, Intesa Sanpaolo Center for Transnational Litigation, Arbitration, and Commercial Law, New York University School of Law

Charlene Sun (Panelist)
Partner, DLA Piper

Martin B. Jackson (Panelist)
Partner, Sidley Austin

Carrie Tendler (Panelist)
Special Counsel, Burford Capital

Matthew D. McGill (Panelist)
Partner, King & Spalding

AGENDA

• 6:00pm: Opening Remarks
• 6:10pm: Introduction of Keynote
• 6:15pm: Keynote Address
• 6:30pm: Moderated Discussion
• 8:00pm: Cocktails & Canapés
• 9:00pm: Farewell