David H. Coar

The neutral served as a United States District Judge for the Northern District of Illinois from 1994 to 2010 and as a United States Bankruptcy Judge from 1986 to 1994. His extensive judicial career is preceded by experience as a United States Trustee and a professor of law. He has presided over thousands of cases involving complex commercial litigation, intellectual property, and class actions, and has served as a neutral in significant international and domestic arbitrations.

A highly seasoned former federal judge with deep expertise in bankruptcy and commercial law, suitable for high-stakes domestic and international disputes.

One of the few neutrals to have served as both a federal district judge and a federal bankruptcy judge, providing a unique perspective on complex financial restructuring and litigation.

He is widely regarded by legal professionals for his intellectual rigor, deep understanding of federal law, and his ability to manage highly complex, multi-party disputes with efficiency and fairness.