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Lawrence Schaner

Lawrence Schaner

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Lawrence Schaner is an independent arbitrator with over three decades of experience in the resolution of cross-border and domestic business disputes. His experience includes administered and ad hoc cases under many rules, including the AAA, CPR, ICC, ICDR, JAMS, KCAB, LCIA, SCC, SIAC and UNCITRAL. He is a Fellow of the College of Commercial Arbitrators, a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and member of the ICC Commission on Arbitration. He has taught a seminar on international arbitration as an Adjunct Professor at Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law, since 2010. Until April 2017, he was a partner at Jenner & Block, where he co-founded and co-chaired the firm’s international arbitration practice. He serves on the panels of arbitrators of many arbitral institutions around the world. He is a graduate of Stanford Law School (JD) and Duke University (BA). He is a member of the bars of California, Illinois and New York.

Chambers Review

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International Arbitration: Arbitrators - USA

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial
Lawrence Schaner is a respected arbitrator adept at sitting under a variety of major arbitration rules, including SCC, ICDR, ICC and UNCITRAL

International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators - Global Market Leaders

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

Lawrence Schaner is a well regarded Chicago-based practitioner known for handling complex commercial arbitrations. Areas of expertise include acting as an arbitrator under ICC and ICDR rules.

Strengths

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  • Larry is very sharp and highly receptive. He is an excellent chair and I would absolutely recommend him.

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  • Larry is exceptionally thoughtful. He has an ability to think before speaking, to analyse the argument and carefully consider things before responding - it is an exceptional quality.

    International Arbitration: ArbitratorsChambers Global Guide
  • Larry has first-rate intelligence. He is decisive and careful in his analytical work. Truly a first-rate arbitrator in every capacity.

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  • Larry gets to the core point and is very well prepared. He is both a thoughtful and open-minded lawyer.

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  • Lawrence is a very experienced arbitrator. He is very smart, extremely diligent and he handles difficult arbitrations with ease.

    International Arbitration: Most In Demand ArbitratorsChambers Global Guide
  • Lawrence is very smart, experienced and an excellent writer. He is first rate.

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