Douglas R. Young

Before entering private practice, this neutral spent over four decades as a trial and appellate lawyer, handling complex litigation across diverse sectors including antitrust, intellectual property, and securities. He has extensive experience in both civil and criminal matters, having served as lead counsel in numerous high-stakes trials and appeals in state and federal courts. His background includes significant work in internal investigations and white-collar defense, as well as serving as a court-appointed special master and mediator in complex multi-party disputes.

This neutral is characterized by a long-standing career in high-stakes litigation and a reputation for handling sophisticated commercial and regulatory disputes with technical proficiency.

He is one of the few practitioners to be a Fellow of both the American College of Trial Lawyers and the International Academy of Trial Lawyers, reflecting his standing in the trial bar.

He is regarded by peers and clients as a highly prepared and fair neutral who brings a deep understanding of complex legal issues and a pragmatic approach to resolution.