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Scott Marrs
Arbitrator
Languages
Working languages: English
Nationality
Specialisation
Civil Fraud Disputes, Energy, Antitrust/Unfair competition: X Damages: X Insurance: X Power plants: X Civil fraud disputes: X
Legal system
ACE 21 – Impartiality: Do You Know Where Your Biases Are? (2021), ACE 20 – Cyber Security: A Shared Responsibility (2020), AAA ACE 19 Case Finances: What Arbitrators Need to Know (2019), Current & Emerging Cybersecurity Threats, CPR-FTI (2019), Practical tips for arbitrators and mediators on mitigating cybersecurity risks, CPR-FTI (2019), The ICCA-CPR-NYC Bar Association Protocol on Cybersecurity in International Arbitration, CPR-FTI (2019), Arbitrator Performance and Demeanor ~ Meeting Participant Expectations (2018, ACE018), ICDR Looking Ahead: Effectively Arbitrating Complex Disputes in the Global Energy Sector, 2017, AAA, Nuts and Bolts of an Arbitration Hearing: Procedure, Evidence and Practicalities (2016), AAA Navigating the Evidence and Discovery Roadmap in Arbitration, Course 16WEB005O (2016), AAA Training Course, What We Have Here is a Failure to Communicate (AAA Faculty, 2014), International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC) - Comparing and Contrasting Major European and American Arbitral Forums, 2013 (Speaker), IADC - The Basics of Dispute Resolution in Major Asian Economies, 2013, IADC, International Arbitrations: The Dos and Don'ts, 2013, AAA Webinar, Arbitration Strategy in IP/Technology Disputes, 2013, The Company in Crisis Supercourse, The Lost Art of Arbitration, 2013, Litigation Management Supercourse: Getting Your Mojo Back Regarding Arbitration, 2012, AAA Webinar, Electronic Discovery in Arbitration: What You Need to Know, 2009, International Association of Defense Counsel Annual Meeting: The Decision to Seek Arbitration, 2012, AAA Arbitration Awards: Safeguarding, Deciding & Writing Awards (ACE001), 2009, AAA Arbitration Fundamentals and Best Practices for New Arbitrators, 2009
Main jurisdiction
United States
Details
Year of birth
1962
Education
University of Texas
Board of Advocates, Order of the Lytae, South Texas Law Review; Intern, United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit (Honorable Edith H. Jones)
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Degree: BBA, Business, Petroleum Land Management-1983
South Texas College of Law
Board of Advocates, Order of the Lytae, South Texas Law Review; Intern, United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit (Honorable Edith H. Jones)
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Degree: JD, cum laude 1989
Practiced experience in arbitration
How many arbitrations have you participated in (domestic/international); under which Rules?
200+ (international and domestic) under the AAA, ICDR, CPR, UNCITRAL, ICC, JAMS, LCIA rules.
How often have you acted as Chairman?
How often have you acted as Sole Arbitrator?
25
How often have you acted as Co-Arbitrator?
11
How often have you acted as Counsel?
180+
How often have you acted in a different function (e.g. Administrative Secretary)?
4 (expert)
Publications and other activities in arbitration (e.g. training sessions, seminars, conferences, articles and others)
AAA Handbook on Arbitration Practice, Chapter 5 (2nd Ed. 2016)
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Enforcing Arbitration Awards in Texas, Practical Law (June 2015)
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AAA, JAMS and CPR Comparison Chart, A Practical Comparison of Major Arbitration Forums in the United States, PRACTICAL LAW JOURNAL, 2014-2019
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Arbitration of Energy Disputes, Texas Lawyer (Oct. 2014)
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Arbitration Confidentiality, What You Thought You Knew Can Hurt You - A Comparison of Confidentiality (Or Lack Thereof) in Major Domestic and International Arbitration Forums, Texas Bar Journal, Feb. 2014
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Co-Author, What You Always Wanted to Know About ADR, IADC ADR Newsletter, June 2012
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Co-Author, What You Wanted to Know About Arbitration, Texas Bar Journal, Sept 2010
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Co-Author, 5 Things You Always Wanted to Know About Arbitration, IADC ADR Newsletter, Dec 2009
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Co-Author, 10 Major Arbitration Issues Recently Addressed By Courts, Dispute Resolution Journal, Aug/Oct 2009
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Membership in arbitral institutions / functions in arbitral institutions/organizations
American Arbitration Association (AAA)
Status: Tribunal Panels
International Centre for Dispute Resolution (ICDR)
Status: Tribunal Panels
International Institute for Conflict Prevention and Resolution (CPR)
Status: Tribunal Panels
International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)
Status: Tribunal Panels
Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC)
Status: Tribunal Panels
Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC)
Status: Tribunal Panels
Korean Commercial Arbitration Board (KCAB)
Status: Tribunal Panels
London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA)
Status: Tribunal Panels
Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb)
Status: Professional Associations
Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC)
Status: Professional Associations
American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA)
Status: Professional Associations
International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) (North America ICC Int'l Court of Arbitration)
Status: Professional Associations
London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA)
Status: Professional Associations
American Arbitration Association (AAA)
Status: Professional Associations
Vienna International Arbitral Centre (VIAC)
Status: Professional Associations
Institute for Energy Law (IEL) (Advisory Board)
Status: Professional Associations
General Counsel Forum (Board of Directors, Houston Chapter)
Status: Professional Associations
International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC) (Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee (Vice Chair)
Status: Professional Associations
Business Litigation Committee (Chair, Past Vice Chair)
Status: Professional Associations
American Bar Association (Technology for the Litigator Committee, Co-Chair; Membership & Diversity Subcommittee)
Status: Professional Associations
State Bar of Texas (Intellectual Property Law Section)
Status: Professional Associations
Houston Bar Foundation (Fellow)
Status: Professional Associations
Texas Bar Foundation (Fellow)
Status: Professional Associations
American Bar Foundation (Fellow)
Status: Professional Associations
Languages
English
In which legal system have you trained?
ACE 21 – Impartiality: Do You Know Where Your Biases Are? (2021), ACE 20 – Cyber Security: A Shared Responsibility (2020), AAA ACE 19 Case Finances: What Arbitrators Need to Know (2019), Current & Emerging Cybersecurity Threats, CPR-FTI (2019), Practical tips for arbitrators and mediators on mitigating cybersecurity risks, CPR-FTI (2019), The ICCA-CPR-NYC Bar Association Protocol on Cybersecurity in International Arbitration, CPR-FTI (2019), Arbitrator Performance and Demeanor ~ Meeting Participant Expectations (2018, ACE018), ICDR Looking Ahead: Effectively Arbitrating Complex Disputes in the Global Energy Sector, 2017, AAA, Nuts and Bolts of an Arbitration Hearing: Procedure, Evidence and Practicalities (2016), AAA Navigating the Evidence and Discovery Roadmap in Arbitration, Course 16WEB005O (2016), AAA Training Course, What We Have Here is a Failure to Communicate (AAA Faculty, 2014), International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC) - Comparing and Contrasting Major European and American Arbitral Forums, 2013 (Speaker), IADC - The Basics of Dispute Resolution in Major Asian Economies, 2013, IADC, International Arbitrations: The Dos and Don'ts, 2013, AAA Webinar, Arbitration Strategy in IP/Technology Disputes, 2013, The Company in Crisis Supercourse, The Lost Art of Arbitration, 2013, Litigation Management Supercourse: Getting Your Mojo Back Regarding Arbitration, 2012, AAA Webinar, Electronic Discovery in Arbitration: What You Need to Know, 2009, International Association of Defense Counsel Annual Meeting: The Decision to Seek Arbitration, 2012, AAA Arbitration Awards: Safeguarding, Deciding & Writing Awards (ACE001), 2009, AAA Arbitration Fundamentals and Best Practices for New Arbitrators, 2009
What is your main jurisdiction of practice?
United States
In which jurisdictions are you admitted to the bar?
United States
Special expertise or specialisations
Civil Fraud Disputes
Energy
Other:
Antitrust/Unfair competition: X
Damages: X
Insurance: X
Power plants: X
Civil fraud disputes: X
