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Jeffrey G. Benz, Esq., FCIArb, FInstPaL

Arbitrator Mediator Special Master
Los Angeles, CA, United States
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About

With a career spanning over 25 years, this neutral has served as a legal advisor and dispute resolution professional in high-stakes international and domestic cases. He has presided over more than 400 disputes as an arbitrator or mediator, specializing in complex commercial matters, professional sports, and entertainment industry conflicts. His background includes serving as general counsel for the United States Olympic Committee and as a partner at a major international law firm.

Practice Areas

Business & Commercial Cannabis Civil Litigation Employment & Labor Entertainment & Media Intellectual Property Technology & Cyber

Professional Experience

JAMS (Arbitrator and Mediator)
4 New Square Chambers (London-based Barrister)
United States Olympic Committee (General Counsel and Managing Director)
Arent Fox LLP (Partner)
CGF (General Counsel)
World Championship of Ping Pong (President)

Publications Leadership

  • Author of numerous articles on international arbitration and sports law for LawInSport and the Daily Journal
  • Frequent speaker at international ADR conferences including the IBA and ABA annual meetings
  • Chair of the Sports Law Committee for the International Bar Association
  • Lecturer on sports law and dispute resolution at various law schools globally

Positioning Takeaways

A dual-qualified US attorney and English barrister with extensive experience in international commercial arbitration and a specialized focus on the sports and entertainment sectors.

License & Certifications

  • California State Bar Admission
  • New York State Bar Admission
  • Colorado State Bar Admission
  • Solicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales
  • Fellow
  • Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIArb)
  • Fellow
  • Institute of Paralegals (FInstPaL)

Education

J.D.
University of Texas School of Law
M.A.
University of Michigan
B.A.
University of Michigan

Distinction

One of the few neutrals globally ranked by Chambers and Partners for both sports law and international arbitration, having served as an arbitrator for multiple Olympic Games.

Reputation

He is widely regarded by legal peers and clients as a highly efficient and technically proficient neutral, particularly noted for his deep industry knowledge in global sports and his ability to manage complex, multi-jurisdictional commercial disputes.

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