Experience

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  FedArb, Inc.

  • United States
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Arbitrator/Mediator/Special Master

    • Jun 2017 - Present

  • Arbitrator/Mediator/Special Master

    • Jan 2010 - Present

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  International Arbitration Club of New York

  • New York, NY

  • Founding Member

    • 2010 - Present
    • New York, NY

    The International Arbitration Club of New York was established on June 25, 2010. The purpose of the Club is to promote best practices in arbitration as a means of resolving international commercial disputes. We hold monthly lunch meetings to discuss topics of interest to arbitrators, academics an...

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  The Kay Bailey Hutchison Center for Energy, Law...

  • Austin, Texas

  • Advisory Council

    • Apr 2009 - Present
    • Austin, Texas

    The Kay Bailey Hutchison Center for Energy, Law, and Business is an innovative interdisciplinary joint venture of the the University of Texas School of Law and the McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin. The mission of the KBH Center is to train the next generation of ene...

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  PCG Equity

  • New York, San Francisco and Atlanta

  • Senior Advisor

    • Apr 2006 - Present
    • New York, San Francisco and Atlanta

    PCG Equity is a privately-held investment company that owns and manages for its own account over $1 Billion in assets. With offices in New York, San Francisco and Atlanta, PCG focuses on maximizing risk-adjusted returns while protecting and growing investment capital. Founded in 1996 as a comme...

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  American Arbitration Association

  • New York, NY

  • Arbitrator and Mediator

    • 2006 - Present
    • New York, NY

    The American Arbitration Association® (AAA), is a not-for-profit organization with offices throughout the U.S. AAA has a long history and experience in the field of alternative dispute resolution, providing services to individuals and organizations who wish to resolve conflicts out of court.The A...

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  Self-Employed

  • Commercial Arbitrator & Mediator/Consultant

    • Jan 2005 - Present

    I have served as advocate, chairman, co-panelist or sole arbitrator in over 75 commercial, investment or securities arbitrations conducted under the rules of various institutions, as well as ad hoc arbitrations and am on the panel of arbitrators for the ICC, AAA, ICDR, IICPR, FedArb, Singapore In...

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  NYSBA Dispute Resolution Section

  • Greater New York City Area

  • Member

    • Jan 2005 - Present
    • Greater New York City Area

    I am a Member of the Executive Committee of the Section, a member of the Arbitration Committee, a member of the Mediation Committee, and co-Chair of the International Mediation Sub-Committee. I was co-chairman of the program for the January 2011 annual meeting of the Section. I have also made a p...

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  FINRA

  • Greater New York City Area

  • Arbitrator and Mediator

    • Sep 2004 - Present
    • Greater New York City Area

    I serve on both the FINRA arbitrator and mediator panels. FINRA operates the largest dispute resolution forum in the securities industry to assist in the resolution of monetary and business disputes between and among investors, securities firms and individual registered representatives. In Octobe...

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  Consulting and Advising

  • New York, NY

  • Attorney at law

    • Sep 1965 - Present
    • New York, NY

    I provide legal and dispute resolution services to innovative and creative corporate and partnership entities, law firms, entrepreneurs and non-profits seeking to structure and implement successful business relationships and to resolve disputes amicably and expeditiously. I aim to deliver value i...

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  Association of Conflict Resolution, Greater New...

  • New York, NY

  • Vice President for Strategic Planning, Member of Board of Directors

    • Apr 2012 - Jan 2020
    • New York, NY

    The Greater New York Chapter of the Association for Conflict Resolution serves the entire Greater New York Region, including parts of Northern New Jersey and Southern Connecticut. Its membership includes professional and volunteer mediators, government employees, lawyers, arbitrators, environment...

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  S. Gumpert Co. of Canada, Ltd.

  • 2500 Tedlo Street, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

  • Chairman and Secretary

    • Oct 1995 - Jan 2020
    • 2500 Tedlo Street, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

    Gumpert is a Canadian based manufacturer and distributor with over 100 years experience in providing products to the bakery, foodservice and retail markets across North America and internationally. We have extensive knowledge in both wet and dry food processing. Gumpert has been a reliable and qu...

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  Jones School, Rice University

  • Member of Council of Overseers

    • 2003 - 2009

    I was appointed by the President of Rice University to the Council, and served two terms for a total of six years, assisting with the planning, support and growth of the Jones School. In addition, I have participated as a judge in the Rice Business Plan Competition, most recently in April 2013. ...

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  River Run Financial Advisors LLC

  • Managing Director

    • Mar 1999 - Dec 2005

    From 1999 to 2005, I was a member of River Run, an investment company which bought and sold businesses for its own account. During this six-year period, I worked on transactions aggregating over $1 billion in value, acquiring and divesting firms engaged in a variety of commercial activities.

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  ICA International LLC

  • Managing Director

    • 1992 - 1998

    In addition to his legal career, Jim has a business background. He served as counsel and principal in several investment firms, including ICA International, which were involved in the acquisition and disposition of commercial real estate properties and privately-held companies.

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  Stanwich Financial Services, Inc.

  • President

    • Jul 1989 - Dec 1992

    I was recruited to co-found Stanwich, which was in the business of financing, purchasing and managing asset and loan portfolios acquired from banks and thrift institutions.

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  Battle Fowler

  • New York, NY

  • Partner

    • Sep 1981 - Jun 1989
    • New York, NY

    I was a partner with Battle Fowler (now Paul Hastings LLP), and was engaged in a litigation, arbitration and antitrust practice, heading the firm’s Antitrust and International Trade practice groups.

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  Coudert Brothers

  • New York, NY

  • Partner

    • Mar 1973 - Aug 1981
    • New York, NY

    I was a partner at Coudert Brothers, with a litigation, antitrust and arbitration practice. I was also the firm’s hiring partner for three years.

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  Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

  • New York

  • Associate

    • Sep 1970 - Feb 1973
    • New York

    I was in the Litigation Department, principally involved in the litigation of major antitrust and securities litigations.

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  U.S. Department of Justice

  • Washington D.C.

  • Attorney in Antitrust Division

    • Jan 1967 - Sep 1970
    • Washington D.C.

    I was an attorney in the Antitrust Division, Special Litigation Section in Washington, DC. Notable investigations and litigations included the computer and tire and tube industries.

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  U.S. Maritime Administration

  • Washington D.C. Metro Area

  • Attorney

    • Sep 1965 - Dec 1966
    • Washington D.C. Metro Area

    I was involved principally in legislative affairs, including work on the drafting and passage of the enabling legislation creating the Department of Transportation, of which the Maritime Administration became a part.