I have launched Alcott ADR Services to concentrate on Alternative Dispute Resolution, particularly serving as an arbitrator, special master, and litigation neutral. My appointments come from arbitral institutions, courts, and designating parties. In addition, I continue my strong engagement in communal and pro bono activities as a bar association leader, nonprofit board member, author, and lecturer.

Coincident with this new venture, I have concluded my long-standing and extremely rewarding affiliation as a practicing lawyer with Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, LLP. This change is the culmination of a trend that began some time ago when, after decades as a partner, I became of counsel to the firm pursuant to its partnership agreement. In that capacity, I spent increasing amounts of time sitting as an arbitrator, a role that I enjoy and for which I have prepared through my lifetime of experience as a trial lawyer and ADR counsel. However, I found it necessary to decline a number of ADR matters because the parties had a conflict or connection of some kind with Paul, Weiss. By concluding my affiliation with the firm, I have been able to avoid such conflicts and accept a much broader range of arbitrations.

Of course, I remain a proud Paul, Weiss alumnus, with my admiration for the firm’s towering position in our profession and gratitude for all it has enabled me to achieve over my professional lifetime.