Shirish Gupta

With a career spanning over two decades, this neutral has successfully resolved numerous high-stakes disputes involving intellectual property, class actions, and complex commercial matters. His background includes serving as a Deputy Attorney General for the California Department of Justice and practicing as a partner at a national law firm. He has extensive experience in mediating and arbitrating cases related to software licensing, patent infringement, trade secrets, and employment disputes. He is also recognized for his expertise in emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and blockchain.

A highly technical neutral who bridges the gap between complex engineering concepts and legal resolution, particularly in Silicon Valley-centric disputes.

Registered Patent Attorney with deep technical expertise in AI, software, and data privacy.

He is frequently commended by legal professionals for his ability to grasp complex technical details quickly and his persistent approach to reaching settlements in difficult cases. Parties often highlight his calm demeanor and his skill in managing emotionally charged multi-party disputes.