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Lorraine M. Brennan, Esq.

Arbitrator Mediator Special Master
New York, NY, United States

About

With over two decades of experience in the legal field, she has developed a robust practice focusing on international dispute resolution. Her background includes serving as a senior executive for major international arbitration institutions and practicing as a litigator at prominent law firms. She has presided over numerous complex domestic and international cases involving diverse industries such as telecommunications, energy, and finance.

Practice Areas

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

Professional Experience

Neutral
JAMS
Managing Director
JAMS International
Director of International Arbitration
JAMS
Senior Vice President
International Institute for Conflict Prevention and Resolution (CPR)
Director of Arbitration and ADR
North America
ICC International Court of Arbitration
Partner
Kilpatrick Stockton LLP
Associate
Milbank
Tweed
Hadley & McCloy

Publications Leadership

  • Adjunct Professor teaching International Commercial Arbitration at Georgetown University Law Center
  • Adjunct Professor at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
  • Frequent speaker at international arbitration conferences globally
  • Author of various articles on international ADR and cross-border dispute resolution
  • Member of the ICC Commission on Arbitration and ADR

Positioning Takeaways

A seasoned international neutral with significant institutional experience, she is well-suited for high-stakes cross-border commercial and employment matters requiring sophisticated procedural management.

License & Certifications

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

Education

LL.M. in International Law
Brussels School of International Studies
J.D.
Suffolk University Law School
B.A.
Cornell University
Diploma
Institute of Advanced International Studies, Geneva

Distinction

She is one of the few neutrals with high-level leadership experience at both the ICC and CPR, providing her with unique insight into institutional arbitration rules and procedures.

Reputation

She is highly regarded by peers and clients for her deep technical knowledge of international law and her ability to manage complex, multi-party proceedings with efficiency and neutrality.