Noah J Hanft

Noah J Hanft

April 24, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Confessions of Two Former General Counsels—Has Arbitration Changed or Have We?

Arbitration has evolved significantly in the last decade. What general counsel once viewed skeptically has now become the norm and an effective method to resolve disputes. Noah Hanft, arbitrator and mediator with FedArb, along with co-author Lorraine Mandel, also an arbitrator and former general counsel, will walk readers through the many historic concerns of arbitration and update for its current approach.

By Noah J. Hanft and Lorraine D. Mandel

8 minute read

January 17, 2023 | New York Law Journal

The Time Is Now

Noah J. Hanft, Chair of the Dispute Resolution Section, and Lorraine D. Mandel, Member of the Dispute Resolution Section Executive Committee, write: The time is now for all participants in the legal system—judges, counsel, and parties—to embrace mediation and foster its expansion throughout the spectrum of disputes.

By Noah J. Hanft, Chair, Dispute Resolution Section, and Lorraine D. Mandel, Member, Dispute Resolution Section Executive Committee

3 minute read

July 24, 2018 | Corporate Counsel

What's Next for Employers, Post 'Epic Systems'?

In the absence of legislative certainty, and facing suspicion from the #MeToo movement and the “court of public opinion,” this is a unique opportunity for companies to consider utilizing flexible and creative approaches to address these issues in a way that favorably resonates with their stakeholders.

By Noah J. Hanft

8 minute read

November 27, 2017 | New York Law Journal

The Applicability of Corporate Dispute Resolution Principles to World Conflicts

Noah J. Hanft writes: Considering the similarly common elements between corporate and broader cultural/humanitarian disputes, and applying some of the ADR strategies discussed herein, could potentially result in a safer, more inclusive and peaceful world for all. It is definitely worth the effort.

By Noah J. Hanft

8 minute read

September 29, 2014 | Corporate Counsel

In Arbitration, Judge Thyself, Not the Process

To properly evaluate arbitration versus litigation one has to consider how the process performs when it is used properly.

By Noah J. Hanft

7 minute read