David W Ichel

March 15, 2024 | New York Law Journal

A valuable preparation option for any high-stakes arbitration is the mock arbitration. When done well, the reason it works is that counsel (and client) receives neutral mock arbitrator feedback on every issue that counsel seeks to test.

By David W. Ichel

5 minute read

October 24, 2023 | New York Law Journal

In this article, David W. Ichel discusses how he tackles his role as a mediator and highlights that he can settle most cases when the parties come willing to roll up their sleeves, no matter how far apart they start.

By David W. Ichel

8 minute read

August 16, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Arbitrator selection is a critical component of every arbitration proceeding given that the selection will determine who will adjudicate the dispute. Commercial arbitration is a creature of contract. The parties in their contract provide for the governing arbitral organization and rules, if any, and how the arbitrator or arbitrators are to be selected.

By David W. Ichel

6 minute read