Mediator Resume

Independent arbitrator and mediator with extensive experience in commercial and international arbitration involving complex commercial disputes and cross-border transactions. Presided as sole arbitrator or tribunal member in numerous arbitrations involving commercial contracts, insurance coverage, shareholder disputes, real estate development, and professional services agreements. Background includes commercial litigation and arbitration advocacy. Known for efficient case management, procedural fairness, clear written awards, and practical resolution of complex business disputes.

University of British Columbia - Professor of Law

Arbitrator, Mediator; Professor

Founder & Independent Arbitrator, Ekaas Resolve, 2013-Present; Professor of Business Law, Sauder School of Business, University of British Columbia, 2023-Present; Professor of Business Law, British Columbia Institute of Technology, 2021-2023; Litigation Associate, Koffman Kalef Business Lawyers, 2007-2010; Attorney, Hammerberg Lawyers, 2005-2007; Litigation Lawyer, Sandhu Legal, 2005; Litigation Associate, Greig Wilson, 2004. Legal Trainee and Articled Student, Harper Grey LLP, 2003-2004; Summer Student, Thorsteinssons, 2001.

Arbitration Appointments Over 60 appointments as sole arbitrator or tribunal member. Counsel Work Prior experience as litigation counsel in hundreds of commercial dispute matters involving commercial contracts, real estate disputes, insurance claims, franchise agreements, employment matters, and professional negligence claims. Commercial Contracts & Business Disputes Service as sole arbitrator and tribunal member in commercial and international arbitration matters involving parties from Canada, the United States, and Europe, including disputes concerning commercial contracts, shareholder agreements, professional services arrangements, and damages claims. Real Estate & Construction Experience in disputes involving real estate development projects, commercial leases, property damage claims, construction-related issues, and landlord-tenant disputes. Insurance & Financial Services Disputes Arbitration and mediation matters involving insurance coverage disputes, financial advice and investment negligence claims, and commercial damages issues. Entertainment & Arts Experience in disputes involving artist commissions, gallery agreements, and other contractual disputes in the arts and entertainment sector. Experience managing complex arbitration proceedings including jurisdictional challenges, procedural conferences, evidentiary hearings, document-intensive disputes, and issuance of written arbitral awards.

Appointed as mediator in over forty matters in Canada and the US, matters involving commercial disputes and business relationships, contractual claims, property disputes, shareholder disagreements, employment matters, and financial disputes. Mediation matters included: Shareholder and business valuation disputes Employment and severance disputes Commercial property and landlord-tenant disputes Construction and property damage disputes Financial advice and investment negligence claims Experience includes both sole and co-mediator roles in commercial disputes involving corporate and individual parties.

Commercial contract disputes Shareholder and partnership disagreements Business valuation disputes Insurance coverage and damages claims Commercial property and landlord-tenant disputes Construction and property damage disputes Employment and severance negotiations Financial advice and investment negligence disputes Entertainment and arts industry contractual disputes

Facilitative mediation approach combined with evaluative feedback when appropriate. Focus on identifying core commercial interests, clarifying legal and factual issues, and encouraging practical settlement options. Preference for structured mediation process including pre-mediation submissions, early identification of key issues, and efficient use of joint sessions and confidential caucuses. Experience resolving complex commercial disputes through negotiated settlement while maintaining professional relationships between parties when possible.

Experience conducting remote and hybrid hearings using secure videoconferencing platforms including Zoom and Microsoft Teams. Familiarity with electronic document management systems, digital evidence presentation, and online case management platforms used in arbitration and mediation proceedings. Comfortable managing international hearings involving remote participants and electronic evidence.

University of British Columbia, Canada (J.D.; B.A., Political Science). Stockholm Chamber of Commerce Arbitration Institute (Diploma Course for International Arbitrators).

Barrister and Solicitor - Law Society of British Columbia (2004).

Fellow - Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb); Chartered Arbitrator - ADR Institute of Canada; Qualified Mediator - ADR Institute of Canada; Committee Member - ICC Canada Arbitration Committee.

Author, Introduction to Business Law, Kendall Hunt Publishing (2025) Guest Lecturer, International Arbitration Course, Friedrich-Schiller University “Analytical Frameworks for Assessing Corruption in International Arbitration” (Germany, 2026) Speaker, 19th Annual Investment Treaty Arbitration JURIS Conference “Red Flag Approach to Identifying Corruption in ISDS” (Toronto, 2025) Faculty, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Learning Lab Series “Combatting Guerrilla Tactics in Arbitration” (London, 2025) Speaker, ThoughtLeaders4 Arbitration Summit, Panel on Third-Party Funding (London, 2025) Speaker, Dubai Arbitration Week, Panel on Comparative Dispute Resolution Processes (Dubai, 2024) Author, “Arbitration & Climate Change, with a Canadian Twist,” Daily Jus, Jus Mundi (2024) Moderator, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Conference, “Air, Land & Sea: Comparative Dispute Frameworks” (Toronto, 2024)

Hourly Rate: $450.00 Daily Rate: Not provided Study Rate: $400.00/hr Cancellation: $1,500.00/Day Cancellation Period: 30 Days Comment: The above hourly and daily rates are in USD and are plus other charges which may include: disbursements for facilities, catering, non-local travel, and any other disbursements, if incurred, and applicable taxes. Cancellation fees apply if the matter cancelled 30 days or less from scheduled hearing date, are in addition to fees for time spent to the date of cancellation, the cancellation fee is for each scheduled hearing day, even if rescheduled at the time of cancellation.

English; French; Russian

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