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Conna A. Weiner, Esq.

Arbitrator Mediator Special Master
New York, NY, United States

About

With over 20 years of experience as an in-house counsel in the life sciences and healthcare sectors, this neutral brings extensive expertise to complex commercial disputes. Her background includes serving as a senior executive and legal lead for major global pharmaceutical and medical device companies, where she managed significant litigation, intellectual property matters, and international commercial transactions. Since entering private practice, she has presided over numerous high-stakes arbitrations and mediations involving multi-million dollar claims, licensing agreements, and joint venture dissolutions.

Practice Areas

Business & Commercial Cannabis Employment & Labor Healthcare & Life Sciences Intellectual Property Technology & Cyber

Professional Experience

Arbitrator and Mediator
JAMS
General Counsel
North America
and Vice President
Global External Relations
Mundipharma
Executive Director and Assistant General Counsel
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
Senior Counsel
BASF Corporation
Associate
Paul
Weiss
Rifkind
Wharton & Garrison

Publications Leadership

  • Frequent author on life sciences arbitration and mediation strategies for Law360 and the New York Law Journal
  • Speaker at the ABA Section of Dispute Resolution Annual Conference regarding complex healthcare disputes
  • Contributor to JAMS publications on the use of ADR in technology and intellectual property sectors
  • Leadership role within the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, North American Branch
  • Presenter for the Association of Corporate Counsel on managing international commercial arbitration

Positioning Takeaways

A highly specialized neutral for life sciences, healthcare, and technology disputes who leverages her former General Counsel experience to provide commercially-minded ADR services.

License & Certifications

  • Admitted to the Bar
  • New York
  • Admitted to the Bar
  • New Jersey
  • Admitted to the Bar
  • Massachusetts
  • Fellow
  • Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIArb)

Education

J.D.
University of Chicago Law School
B.A.
Oberlin College

Distinction

Combines deep subject matter expertise in life sciences with a background as a high-level corporate general counsel.

Reputation

Recognized by legal professionals for her ability to navigate highly technical scientific and commercial data while maintaining a fair and efficient resolution process. Peers and clients frequently cite her thorough preparation and pragmatic approach to settling intricate multi-party disputes.