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Hiro N. Aragaki, Esq., C.Arb

Arbitrator Mediator Special Master
Los Angeles, CA, United States

About

With over twenty-five years of legal experience, this neutral has developed a practice focused on complex domestic and international dispute resolution. His background includes serving as a professor of law and an international arbitrator, with specific expertise in navigating the intersection of contract law and alternative dispute resolution. He has handled matters involving multi-million dollar claims across various sectors, including technology, construction, and commercial finance.

Practice Areas

Business & Commercial Civil Litigation Construction Employment & Labor Entertainment & Media Healthcare & Life Sciences International & Cross-Border

Professional Experience

JAMS (Arbitrator and Mediator)
Loyola Law School (Professor of Law)
Fordham University School of Law (Assistant Professor)
Levy
Ram & Olson LLP (Partner)
Heller Ehrman White & McAuliffe (Associate)
U.S. District Court
Northern District of California (Law Clerk to Hon. Vaughn R. Walker)

Publications Leadership

  • Author of numerous scholarly articles on arbitration law published in the University of Pennsylvania Law Review and the Yale Law Journal
  • Member of the Academic Council for the Institute for Transnational Arbitration
  • Frequent speaker at international arbitration conferences hosted by the IBA and ICC
  • Leadership roles within the ABA Section of Dispute Resolution

Positioning Takeaways

A highly credentialed international arbitrator with a strong academic foundation and extensive experience in cross-border commercial litigation.

License & Certifications

  • Chartered Arbitrator (C.Arb)
  • Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
  • Admitted to State Bar of California
  • Admitted to State Bar of New York
  • Fellow
  • Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIArb)

Education

J.D.
Stanford Law School
M.Phil.
University of Cambridge
B.A.
Yale University

Distinction

One of the few neutrals globally to hold the Chartered Arbitrator designation while maintaining a dual-qualified practice in both US and international jurisdictions.

Reputation

He is recognized by legal professionals for his deep intellectual rigor and his ability to manage highly technical legal arguments in complex commercial proceedings. Peers and clients often note his scholarly approach to arbitration and his effectiveness in cross-cultural dispute environments.