Marc Suskin

Marc is a top arbitration practitioner who has earned a reputation for steering his clients through their most critical and complex arbitrations. A trusted advisor to innovative companies, Marc has been described by clients as the “go-to lawyer for tech arbitrations” (The Legal 500 US). His strategic insight and meticulous approach ensure that each dispute is managed with precision and an unwavering commitment to achieving the best possible outcome for his clients, all in the most efficient way possible. Chambers describes Marc as “incredibly knowledgeable,” “goal-oriented and responsive,” and a lawyer who “delivers excellent results” for his clients. Marc is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations.

Marc is one of the most experienced and in-demand lawyers in the country in dealing with mass arbitration. He has handled many of the largest mass arbitrations to date with up to 100,000+ claimants against all the leading plaintiffs’ firms, demonstrating an exceptional ability to manage complex, high-volume mass actions. Marc also is heavily involved in motions to compel arbitration and defending against allegations of unconscionability. He has pioneered several market-leading strategies for mitigating the risk of mass arbitration in drafting consumer-facing arbitration provisions. He works regularly with the firm’s top class action and cyber/data/privacy practice groups to be tactical and achieve the best possible outcomes for his clients.

In addition, Marc possesses deep experience in all facets of international arbitration, with a robust practice that spans both international commercial arbitration and investment treaty arbitration. He skillfully navigates cross-border disputes, leveraging his comprehensive understanding of diverse legal systems to manage cases that span multiple jurisdictions. He has acted as counsel in 100+ international arbitrations seated in all major arbitral seats under all significant international arbitration rules in industries including technology, life sciences, telecommunications, advertising, construction, chemicals, power, mining and energy. He regularly advises companies on enforcing arbitral agreements and arbitral awards under the Federal Arbitration Act and New York Convention.