Ranking tables
International Arbitration: Arbitrators | USA
USA - Nationwide
Rankings overview for Individuals
Aníbal Martin Sabater Chaffetz Lindsey LLP18 Years Ranked
Elliot E Polebaum Polebaum Arbitration22 Years Ranked
Eric Schwartz Schwartz Arbitration7 Years Ranked- George A Bermann Columbia Law School22 Years Ranked
Grant A Hanessian Hanessian ADR17 Years Ranked
James Hosking Chaffetz Lindsey LLP17 Years Ranked
John M Townsend Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP24 Years Ranked
Lawrence Schaner Schaner Dispute Resolution LLC18 Years Ranked
Mark C. Morril MorrilADR LLC8 Years Ranked
Richard F Ziegler AcumenADR17 Years Ranked
Robert B Davidson JAMS17 Years Ranked- D. Brian KingDBKing Arbitration
- David RivkinArbitration Chambers
- Doak BishopDoak Bishop PLLC
- Donald Francis DonovanArbitration Chambers
- Edna R SussmanSussman ADR LLC
- Jean E KalickiArbitration Chambers
- John FellasFellas Arbitration
- Lucy ReedArbitration Chambers
- Michael D NolanArbitration Chambers
- Robert H SmitColumbia Law School
Ank Santens White & Case LLP18 Years Ranked
Daniel Schimmel Foley Hoag LLP7 Years Ranked
Louis B. (Benno) Kimmelman Kimmelman Arbitration22 Years Ranked
Marc Goldstein MJG Arbitration | MJG Mediation11 Years Ranked- Mark A Cymrot Mark Cymrot Independent Arbitrator14 Years Ranked
Matthew Draper Draper & Draper LLC6 Years Ranked
Tai-Heng Cheng Sidley Austin LLP13 Years Ranked- Anne Marie WhitesellGeorgetown University Law Center
- Joseph E NeuhausNeuhaus Arbitration LLC
- Mark KantorMark Kantor - Sole Practitioner
- Paul Friedland Friedland Arbitration LLC
- Richard H SilberbergSilberberg Dispute Resolution LLC
- Stanimir A AlexandrovStanimir A. Alexandrov PLLC
- Stephanie CohenStephanie Cohen Independent Arbitrator
- Thomas J BrewerThomas J. Brewer - Sole Practitioner
- Utku CosarArbitration Chambers
Barbara Reeves JAMS11 Years Ranked
Christina G Hioureas Foley Hoag LLP7 Years Ranked
Conna A. Weiner JAMS1 Years Ranked- Daniel Tan Dan Tan Law15 Years Ranked
David B. Wilson David B. Wilson Dispute Resolution LLC1 Years Ranked
David Huebner JAMS2 Years Ranked
David Singer SingerADR Neutral Services2 Years Ranked
David W Ichel X-Dispute LLC15 Years Ranked
Hiro Aragaki JAMS1 Years Ranked
James L Loftis Vinson & Elkins LLP23 Years Ranked- Jay Alexander Alexander Arbitration5 Years Ranked
John J Buckley Jr Buckley Arbitration LLC1 Years Ranked
José I Astigarraga Reed Smith LLP24 Years Ranked
Kabir Duggal Akin4 Years Ranked
Mélida Hodgson Arnold & Porter8 Years Ranked
Michael S Goldberg Baker Botts L.L.P.20 Years Ranked
Peter Michaelson Michaelson ADR Chambers1 Years Ranked
Samaa A Haridi King & Spalding LLP16 Years Ranked- Sherman Khan Maschoff Brennan1 Years Ranked
- Arif H AliAHALI Dispute Resolution
- Carlos F ConcepciónConcepción Global PLLC
- Oscar M GaribaldiOscar M. Garibaldi - Arbitrator
All Individuals profiles
Band 1

1 Aníbal Martin Sabater
Chaffetz Lindsey LLP | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2026 | Band 1 | 18 Years RankedAníbal Martin Sabater has particular expertise in Latin American matters, while also advising on commercial and investment treaty arbitrations across diverse jurisdictions. He is a sought-after arbitrator, frequently serving as chair or co-arbitrator.

1 Elliot E PolebaumPolebaum Arbitration | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2026 | Band 1 | 22 Years RankedElliot Polebaum is held in high regard for his cross-border expertise and experience appearing as arbitrator in commercial cases.
1 Eric SchwartzSchwartz Arbitration | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2026 | Band 1 | 7 Years Ranked1 George A BermannColumbia Law School | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2026 | Band 1 | 22 Years RankedGeorge Bermann is widely respected in the market and is a popular choice for both commercial and investor state disputes.

1 Grant A HanessianHanessian ADR | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2026 | Band 1 | 17 Years RankedGrant Hanessian of Hanessian ADR has a wealth of experience with investment treaty and commercial arbitrations, with notable expertise with matters involving Latin America, Eastern Europe and Russia.
1 James Hosking
Chaffetz Lindsey LLP | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2026 | Band 1 | 17 Years RankedJames Hosking divides his practice between serving as counsel and sitting as arbitrator in high value international disputes, including both investment treaty and commercial claims.
1 John M Townsend
Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2026 | Band 1 | 24 Years RankedJohn Townsend of Hughes Hubbard & Reed is held in high esteem for his experience sitting as an arbitrator, with particular expertise in investment treaty disputes.

1 Lawrence SchanerSchaner Dispute Resolution LLC | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2026 | Band 1 | 18 Years RankedLawrence Schaner is a respected arbitrator adept at sitting under a variety of major arbitration rules, including SCC, ICDR, ICC and UNCITRAL.

1 Mark C. MorrilMorrilADR LLC | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2026 | Band 1 | 8 Years RankedMark Morril is an experienced arbitrator and a popular choice for commercial disputes.
1 Richard F ZieglerAcumenADR | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2026 | Band 1 | 17 Years RankedRichard Ziegler of AcumenADR LLC is regarded as a go-to arbitrator for international commercial disputes.

1 Robert B Davidson
JAMS | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2026 | Band 1 | 17 Years RankedRobert Davidson of JAMS is an experienced arbitrator with particular expertise handling commercial disputes under a broad range of institutional rules, including those of the ICC, LCIA and ICDR.- D. Brian KingDBKing Arbitration | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2026 | Band 1
- David RivkinArbitration Chambers | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2026 | Band 1
- Donald Francis DonovanArbitration Chambers | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2026 | Band 1
- Jean E KalickiArbitration Chambers | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2026 | Band 1
- Michael D NolanArbitration Chambers | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2026 | Band 1
- Robert H SmitColumbia Law School | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2026 | Band 1
Band 2

2 Ank Santens
White & Case LLP | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2026 | Band 2 | 18 Years RankedAnk Santens is held in high regard for her expertise in investor state arbitrations and is experienced in advising both investors and states. She is increasingly recognized for her work as arbitrator as well as counsel.

2 Daniel Schimmel
Foley Hoag LLP | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2026 | Band 2 | 7 Years RankedDaniel Schimmel earns excellent praise for his work as arbitrator in both commercial and investment arbitrations.
2 Louis B. (Benno) KimmelmanKimmelman Arbitration | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2026 | Band 2 | 22 Years RankedLouis Kimmelman draws on longstanding experience acting as counsel in commercial and investor state disputes in his practice as an independent arbitrator.

2 Marc GoldsteinMJG Arbitration | MJG Mediation | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2026 | Band 2 | 11 Years RankedMarc Goldstein centers his practice on commercial arbitrations and is active in a range of sectors such as construction, energy and mining.2 Mark A CymrotMark Cymrot Independent Arbitrator | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2026 | Band 2 | 14 Years RankedMark Cymrot maintains an active practice both as an arbitrator for international disputes, with particular expertise in commercial matters.

2 Matthew Draper
Draper & Draper LLC | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2026 | Band 2 | 6 Years RankedMatthew Draper of Draper & Draper has significant experience sitting as an arbitrator in both commercial and investment arbitrations.
2 Tai-Heng Cheng
Sidley Austin LLP | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2026 | Band 2 | 13 Years RankedTai-Heng Cheng maintains an active practice serving as both counsel and arbitrator in international disputes relating to commercial and investment arbitrations.- Anne Marie WhitesellGeorgetown University Law Center | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2026 | Band 2
- Joseph E NeuhausNeuhaus Arbitration LLC | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2026 | Band 2
- Mark KantorMark Kantor - Sole Practitioner | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2026 | Band 2
- Paul FriedlandFriedland Arbitration LLC | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2026 | Band 2
- Richard H SilberbergSilberberg Dispute Resolution LLC | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2026 | Band 2
- Stanimir A AlexandrovStanimir A. Alexandrov PLLC | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2026 | Band 2
- Stephanie CohenStephanie Cohen Independent Arbitrator | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2026 | Band 2
- Thomas J BrewerThomas J. Brewer - Sole Practitioner | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2026 | Band 2
Band 3

3 Barbara Reeves
JAMS | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2026 | Band 3 | 11 Years RankedBarbara Reeves is a highly regarded arbitrator who handles a broad range of commercial disputes.

3 Christina G Hioureas
Foley Hoag LLP | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2026 | Band 3 | 7 Years RankedChristina Hioureas has a growing reputation as both arbitrator and counsel, with particular experience in arbitrating international commercial disputes. She is also held in high esteem for her strengths in litigating PIL matters.

3 Conna A. Weiner
JAMS | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2026 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedConna Weiner is held in notably high esteem for her experience in life sciences and healthcare matters. She frequently sits as an arbitrator in international commercial matters.
3 Daniel TanDan Tan Law | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2026 | Band 3 | 15 Years RankedDaniel Tan of Dan Tan Law is an impressive advocate who draws particular praise for his expertise in arbitrations involving Asia. He is known for handling both ICC and ICSID arbitrations, as well as for the enforcement of awards. He is also well regarded for his work as an arbitrator.

3 David B. WilsonDavid B. Wilson Dispute Resolution LLC | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2026 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedDavid Wilson is an experienced commercial arbitrator who frequently sits on panels assessing international commercial claims, particularly in the technology field.

3 David Huebner
JAMS | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2026 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedDavid Huebner regularly oversees both investor state and commercial arbitrations. He is noted for his capability overseeing tech disputes.

3 David SingerSingerADR Neutral Services | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2026 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedDavid Singer brings a wide scope of expertise from his appointments as a chair of tribunal, emergency and sole arbitrator in ICDR arbitration proceedings.

3 David W Ichel
X-Dispute LLC | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2026 | Band 3 | 15 Years RankedDavid Ichel of X-Dispute serves as a mediator and arbitrator in a broad range of commercial disputes involving international parties.

3 Hiro Aragaki
JAMS | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2026 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedHira Aragaki is an experienced arbitrator and mediator who is held in high esteem for his expertise in disputes involving Asian parties.

3 James L Loftis
Vinson & Elkins LLP | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2026 | Band 3 | 23 Years RankedJames Loftis maintains an excellent reputation for his expertise in international arbitrations concerning construction and oil and gas disputes. He offers experience in commercial and investor state matters.
3 Jay AlexanderAlexander Arbitration | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2026 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedJay Alexander offers a wealth of experience in high stakes international arbitration matters, and is frequently engaged for a broad range of commercial disputes.

3 John J Buckley JrBuckley Arbitration LLC | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2026 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedJohn Buckley is a deeply experienced international disputes expert with a strong pedigree in international arbitration. He is considered a leading choice for commercial claims under a broad range of institutional rules.

3 José I Astigarraga
Reed Smith LLP | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2026 | Band 3 | 24 Years RankedJosé Astigarraga is the global head of the practice. He is held in high regard for his expertise in complex and high value commercial disputes, fielding particular strength in Latin America matters.
3 Kabir Duggal
Akin | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2026 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedKabir Duggal enjoys a burgeoning reputation for his work as an arbitrator, acting on treaty and commercial cases.

3 Mélida Hodgson
Arnold & Porter | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2026 | Band 3 | 8 Years RankedMélida Hodgson is held in high regard for her expertise in investor state arbitration matters and is also experienced in commercial arbitration. She remains a popular choice for governments and state-owned entities, with notable experience in disputes concerning the infrastructure sector. She is also noted for her work as an arbitrator.

3 Michael S Goldberg
Baker Botts L.L.P. | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2026 | Band 3 | 20 Years RankedMichael Goldberg attracts praise for his deep expertise in disputes concerning the energy and chemical sectors.

3 Peter MichaelsonMichaelson ADR Chambers | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2026 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedPeter Michaelson is a highly experienced arbitrator who is engaged on domestic and international commercial matters. He offers particular skill in intellectual property disputes.
Key sectorsAviation and Aerospace|Business and Professional Services|Health and Life Sciences|Industrials, Engineering and Manufacturing|Technology, Media and Telecoms (TMT)
3 Samaa A Haridi
King & Spalding LLP | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2026 | Band 3 | 16 Years RankedSamaa Haridi is regularly called upon to advise clients on complex investment treaty and commercial arbitrations. She is also noted for her capabilities as an arbitrator.
3 Sherman Khan
Maschoff Brennan | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2026 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedSherman Kahn of Maschoff Brennan is a highly experienced arbitrator with a strong pedigree in international arbitration matters, particularly intellectual property disputes.
- Arif H AliAHALI Dispute Resolution | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2026 | Band 3
- Carlos F ConcepciónConcepción Global PLLC | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2026 | Band 3
- Oscar M GaribaldiOscar M. Garibaldi - Arbitrator | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2026 | Band 3