Shashi K. Dholandas
shashi@baileyduquette.com
T.: +1 212.658.1946 Ext. 208
New York
Shashi is a member of the firm’s litigation and arbitration practice, and provides counsel to clients in both international and domestic matters. His diverse professional background uniquely positions him to offer clients effective, efficient, and innovative solutions to their commercial disputes.
Shashi is experienced in all aspects of commercial dispute resolution, including acting as counsel in international and domestic arbitrations under the rules of the AAA, ICDR, ICC and JAMS. He previously served as a Director and as International Case Counsel with the International Centre for Dispute Resolution (ICDR), the international division of the American Arbitration Association (AAA), and ICDR Canada. While at the ICDR, Shashi administered over three hundred disputes involving parties from around the world. His work included advising arbitrators and counsel on diverse aspects of complex international arbitral procedure; reviewing and revising tribunal-issued emergency, interim, and final awards; and providing guidance on the interpretation of arbitration rules, on arbitral jurisdiction, and on arbitrator disqualification/challenges.
Prior to joining the firm, Shashi was Associate General Counsel with an international specialist broker of litigation and arbitration third party financing and risk insurance. He also gained experience with the litigation and arbitration practice of a large national law firm in India.
Shashi is an active member of the international arbitration community, and has presented on topics in domestic and international arbitration at Columbia University, National Law University – Jodhpur, New York University, Rutgers Law School, and the University of Pennsylvania.
Before practicing law, Shashi worked in government affairs and public relations.
Education
Rutgers Law School (J.D.)
Rutgers University (B.A.)
Bar Admission
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of New York
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
New York
New Jersey
Publications
Author, “Preservation of Privilege” in Handbook on Third-Party Funding in International Arbitration, March 23, 2018 – Juris Publishing
“Canada’s Balancing Act: Ad Hoc. v. Institutionally Administered Arbitration – What’s Next?”, June 1, 2016 – Young ICCA Blog
“Launch of Young International Arbitration Practitioners of New York”, October 23, 2015 – Kluwer Arbitration Blog
Speaking Engagements
Moot Alumni Association, Mumbai Centre for International Arbitration, and International Centre for Dispute Resolution (Young & International)
Moderator, “Being a South Asian Woman in Arbitration”
New York, USA – Fall 2022
Europa-Institut of Saarland University
Panelist, “How to Build a Career in International Arbitration”
Saarbrüken, Germany – Summer 2022
XVI Annual MAA International Commercial Law & Arbitration Conference
Moderator, “Abuse of Right in Arbitral Proceedings - More Courage Needed?”
Vienna, Austria – Spring 2022
New York City Bar Association
Panelist, “The New York City Bar Association’s Virtual Visit With Rutgers Law School”
New York, USA – Spring 2022
New York State Bar Association Annual Meeting (Dispute Resolution Section)
Moderator, “Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Disputes”
New York, USA – Winter 2022
Moot Alumni Association and International Centre for Dispute Resolution (Young & International)
Moderator and Panelist, “Being * in Arbitration”
New York, USA – Spring 2021
Atlanta International Arbitration Society 9th Annual Conference
Panelist, “Third-Party Funding”
Atlanta, USA – Winter 2020
The 16th Annual Generations in Arbitration and 10th Annual Peter Schlechtriem CISG Conference
Moderator and Panelist, “What If the CISG Was Drafted Today?”
Vienna, Austria – Spring 2019
American Arbitration Association University Webinar
Presenter, “Does the Federal Arbitration Act Preempt State Law Banning the Mandatory Arbitration of Sexual Harassment Claims?”
New York, USA – Winter 2018
The 12th Annual Western Canada Commercial Arbitration Society (WCCAS) Energy, Mining and Resources Arbitration Conference
Panelist, “Third Party Funding”
Calgary, Canada – Spring 2018
The 2nd Centre for Advanced Research & Training in Arbitration Law (CARTAL) Conference on International Arbitration
Moderator and Panelist, “Third Party Funding and Arbitration in the Asian Context”
Jodhpur, India – Fall 2017
New York University International Arbitration Association
Speaker, “Third Party Funding in International Arbitration”
New York, USA – Spring 2017
The 14th Annual Generations in Arbitration and 8th Annual Peter Schlechtriem CISG Conference
Panelist, “The Development of Third Party Funding in International Arbitration”
Vienna, Austria - Spring 2017
The 1st Centre for Advanced Research & Training in Arbitration Law (CARTAL) Conference on International Arbitration
Moderator and Panelist, “Institutional Arbitration in India: Past, Present and Future”
Jodhpur, India – Fall 2016
Young International Arbitration Practitioners of New York
Presenter, “Emergency Arbitration: A Practical Approach to Seeking Interim Relief in International Dispute Resolution”
New York, USA – Fall 2015
Penn Law Practice Series: University of Pennsylvania Law School
Panelist, “Nuts & Bolts of International Arbitration”
Philadelphia, USA – Spring 2015
Affiliations
New York State Bar Association
Dispute Resolution Section
New York City Bar Association
Arbitration Committee
International Centre for Dispute Resolution, Young & International
Global Advisory Board
Vis Moot Alumni Association
Diversity and Inclusion Committee, Co-Chair
Canadian American Bar Association
Communications Director
Young International Arbitration Practitioners of New York