Here are some of the things Mark Alcott has been up to recently, in addition to sitting as an arbitrator and litigation neutral in pending domestic and international cases:
Arbitrator Alcott recently served as a judge in the Annual ICDR Practice Round for the Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot. The Vis Moot is the world’s leading simulated international arbitration, attracting teams from law schools throughout the world. They sharpen their skills and prepare for this important event at the Practice Round, judged by distinguished arbitrators who participate by invitation.
On New Year’s Day, The New York Times published Mr Alcott’s reflections on political polling, which was notoriously inaccurate in the last election cycle. It can be accessed Publications and Speaking Engagements section of the this website.
More timely than ever is Mr. Alcott’s article on the misuse of the First Amendment to enable antisemitism on college campuses. Entitled “What the Constitution Does Not Say”, it was published in Harvard Magazine and can be accessed via the Publication and Speaking Engagements section of this website.
Arbitrator Alcott is serving on the Arbitration Committee of the American College of Trial Lawyers. The College Is a highly selective, peer reviewed, invitation only organization of leading trial/dispute resolution lawyers. As reflected in its mission statement, the College “selects only those who have demonstrated the very highest standards of trial advocacy, ethical conduct, integrity, professionalism, and collegiality.” A long time Fellow of the College, Arbitrator Alcott has previously served as Chair of its Downstate New York Committee and its International Committee.
The American Bar Association — a global pace-setter among NGOs advocating for the rule of law — has observer status at the United Nations. Mr. Alcott, a long-time member of the ABA’s UN delegation„ having served as Delegation Chair and United Nations Representative, is now Special Advisor to the Delegation. He has represented America’s legal profession at the semi-annual meetings of UNCITRAL Working Group II held at UN Headquarters in New York. UNCITRAL is the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law, and Working Group II focuses on dispute resolution. Its membership includes delegates from around the world. The meetings have dealt with Specialized Express Dispute Resolution, including the drafting of model clauses on highly expedited arbitration, using technical advisors, and confidentiality.
