named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Founding Firms Initiative
Series highlighting the histories and contributions of founding member law firms to the development of international arbitration and NYIAC’s mission
International Lawyers’ Committee Workshops
Series of workshops focused on regional perspectives in international arbitration, including dedicated sessions on Africa and other global regions
New York Arbitration Week (NYAW)
Annual event bringing together the international arbitration community for professional and social programming under a unifying theme, co-organized with CIArbNY since 2019
Traditions at NYIAC
Leadership spotlight series showcasing personal routines and rituals of NYIAC board members and leaders in the international arbitration field
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Alternative Dispute Resolution Standards & Accreditation 3 activities
- Advocacy for enforceability of arbitration agreements and awardsConducts advocacy and legal analysis to support the enforcement of international arbitration agreements and arbitral awards under U.S. federal law and international treaties, promoting narrow interpretation of grounds for non-enforcement in line with the New York Convention.
- Developing educational programs and materials on international arbitrationCreates and delivers programming, resources, and practical guidance on international arbitration in New York, including the application of New York law, enforcement of arbitral awards, arbitration clauses, and procedural aspects, through initiatives such as specialized forums and topic-specific editions on sanctions and export controls.
- Organizing New York Arbitration WeekCo-organizes the annual New York Arbitration Week with the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators New York Branch (CIArbNY), a recurring event featuring expert discussions and programming, marking at least eight years of collaboration as of 2026.
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Legal Professional Development & Networking 1 activity
- Capacity building through professional and academic engagementEngages leading global and New York law firms, economic consulting firms, and individual members to provide financial support and leadership, and hosts global scholars in international commercial and investor-state arbitration at major New York academic institutions.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Hosting arbitration and mediation hearingsProvides physical and virtual venues for in-person, remote, and hybrid arbitration hearings, mediations, and conferences at designated locations including The New York Times Building and the New York City Bar, in collaboration with institutions such as JAMS and the New York City Bar.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$906K
Contributions & grants$218K24%
Program service revenue$639K71%
Investment income$49K5%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$729K
Program expenses42%
Admin / overhead58%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$347K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.54M
Cash$471K
Investments$1.89M
Liabilities$517K
Net assets$2.02M
Liquid reserves38.9 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -38.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rekha Rangchari | Executive Dir. | 40 | $245K |
board members · 21
- Aldo A Bandini — Director
- Andrew J Finn — Director
- Ank Santens — Director
- Ari D MacKinnon — Director
- Caline Mouawad — Director
- Christian Leathley — Director
- Claudio Salas — Director
- Dana C MacGrath — Director
- Daniel Schimmel — Director
- David Z Pinsky — Director
- David Zaslowsky — Director
- Elliot Friedman — Director
- Frances E Bivens — Vice President
- Jeffrey A Rosenthal — Vice President
- Jennifer Permesly — Director
- John VH Pierce — Director
- Jonathan D Schiller — Director
- Keri Ann Law — Director
- Kevin O'Gorman — Director
- Kiera S Gans — Director
- Malik Havalic — Director
relationships · 42
Who they work with
- American Bar Association (ABA) International Section Partner — National bar association section focused on international law.
- American Bar Association (ABA) Section of Dispute Resolution Partner — National professional body advancing dispute resolution practices.
- American Society of International Law (ASIL) Partner — Scholarly society promoting understanding of international law, including arbitration.
- Boies Schiller Flexner Partner — Hosted the Grand Central Forum 2025 event at its offices in New York.
- Brooklyn Law School Partner — Academic institution housing the Dennis J. Block Center for the Study of International Business Law.
- Burford Capital Partner — Special Counsel participates as panelist at the Grand Central Forum 2025 on enforcement issues in international arbitration.
- CIArbNY Partner — Co-organizes New York Arbitration Week with NYIAC, marking their eighth year of collaboration.
- Cardozo School of Law Partner — Law school hosting the Kukin Program for Conflict Resolution.
- Chartered Institute of Arbitrators New York Branch (CIArbNY) Partner — Co-organized New York Arbitration Week in November 2025.
- Chartered Institute of Arbitrators New York Branch (CIArbNY) Partner — Professional organization collaborating in the field of arbitration.
- Columbia Law School Partner — Academic institution with centers focused on international commercial arbitration and sustainable development.
- DLA Piper Partner — Partner participates as panelist at the Grand Central Forum 2025 on enforcement issues in international arbitration.
- Fordham University Law School Partner — Law school housing the Leitner Center for International Law and Justice.
- International Bar Association (IBA) Arbitration Committee Partner — International legal body contributing to arbitration standards and practice.
- International Council for Commercial Arbitration (ICCA) Partner — Global organization supporting the development of commercial arbitration.
- JAMS Partner — Collaborative relationship to facilitate arbitration hearings.
- King & Spalding Partner — Partner participates as panelist at the Grand Central Forum 2025 on enforcement issues in international arbitration.
- LinkedIn Partner — Platform used for outreach and engagement, indicated by "Follow us on LinkedIn" presence on website.
- LinkedIn Partner — Platform used for social media presence
- NYC Tourism Government — Source for official visitor guides and tourism information for New York City.
- New York City Bar Partner — Collaborative relationship to facilitate arbitration hearings and provide venue space.
- New York City Bar Arbitration Committee Partner — Committee engaged in arbitration policy and practice development.
- New York City Bar International Commercial Disputes Committee (ICDC) Partner — Committee focused on international commercial dispute resolution.
- New York Court of Appeals Government — Cited for reinforcing New York state’s strong public policy in favor of arbitration.
- New York Law School Partner — Institution supporting international law through its Center for International Law.
- New York State Bar Association Partner — Collaborates with the Dispute Resolution Section and International Section of the New York State Bar Association to provide financial support and leadership for NYIAC.
- New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) Dispute Resolution Section (DRS) Partner — State-level bar association section dedicated to dispute resolution.
- New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) International Section Partner — State-level bar association section focused on international legal matters.
- New York University (NYU) School of Law Partner — Law school hosting the Center for Transnational Litigation, Arbitration, and Commercial Law.
- New York University School of Law Partner — Faculty member serves as moderator of the Grand Central Forum 2025, indicating institutional collaboration in the field of transnational arbitration law.
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strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Global Arbitration Capacity Buildingmethodology: expert-forum-conveningBy convening expert forums, fostering professional networks, and partnering with academic institutions, the organization enhances global understanding and capacity in international arbitration because sustained knowledge exchange and collaboration strengthen practice standards and institutional trust.
- Legal Harmonization Advocacymethodology: legal-harmonization-for-arbitrationBy promoting unified legal standards and the enforcement of arbitration agreements across jurisdictions, the organization increases cross-border enforceability and party confidence because consistent application of rules reduces legal risk and procedural uncertainty.
- Neutral Infrastructure Provisionmethodology: neutral-infrastructure-providerBy providing high-quality, neutral physical and programmatic infrastructure for international arbitration without administering cases, the organization increases the efficiency and attractiveness of New York as a dispute resolution seat because parties retain full autonomy over rules and institutions while benefiting from reliable, impartial support.
- Promotion of Pro-Arbitration Legal Frameworkmethodology: pro-arbitration jurisdiction promotionBy advancing New York’s legal ecosystem—through judicial predictability, enforcement of party autonomy, minimal review of awards, and alignment with business realities—the organization strengthens New York’s position as a preferred arbitration seat because parties gain confidence that agreements and awards will be upheld efficiently and as intended.