Paul Friedland

Education:
  • JD, Columbia University School of Law (Law Review, Kent Scholar)
  • BA, Yale University
Areas of Expertise:
  • International Arbitration
  • Commercial Disputes
  • Investment Disputes
  • Energy and Construction Arbitration
jurisdictions:
United States
Languages:
English
English
French
Biography:

Paul Friedland is a New York-based partner at White & Case, specializing in international arbitration. A globally recognized practitioner ranked in Band 1, he serves as lead counsel and arbitrator in high-profile commercial and investment disputes. He led the firm’s International Arbitration practice from 2002 to 2019, positioning it as the world’s top-ranked arbitration group. Friedland is also an esteemed author and speaker in the field, having written the influential book Arbitration Clauses for International Contracts.

Experience:
  • Former Global Head, White & Case International Arbitration Practice (2002-2019)
  • Executive Committee Member, American Arbitration Association (2011-2014)
  • Co-Chair, Arbitration Committee, International Bar Association (2014-2015)
  • Court Member, Singapore International Arbitration Centre (2013-2019)
  • Court Member, LCIA (2006-2010)
  • Lead counsel in multiple ICC, ICSID, and UNCITRAL arbitrations worldwide
  • Recognized in Chambers Global, Legal 500, and Who’s Who Legal