Hosted by J.P. Duffy, Arbitration Acumen is the definitive podcast from Bracewell’s international arbitration group, designed for in-house counsel and arbitration practitioners seeking authoritative insights. Each episode brings in-depth conversations with top arbitrators, institutional insiders and leading industry experts from around the world.
ICDR Ireland: AAA-ICDR’s Dublin Expansion and 2025 Caseload
J.P. Duffy speaks with Luis Martinez, vice president of the ICDR-AAA, about the ICDR’s 2025 results and its expansion into Ireland.
Inside HKIAC: 2025 Arbitration Trends and What Comes Next
J.P. Duffy talks with HKIAC secretary-general Joanne Lau about the institution’s 2025 caseload and priorities for 2026 and beyond.
KCAB International’s New 2026 Arbitration Rules: Seoul’s Bid to Become Asia’s Next Arbitration Hub
J.P. Duffy sits down with Pui-Ki Emmanuelle Ta, KCAB International’s secretary-general, to discuss the institution's overhauled arbitration rules.
Inside ICC Arbitration: Claudia Salomon on Record Caseloads, Gender Diversity Gains and the New 2026 Rules
J.P. Duffy sits down with Claudia Salomon, president of the ICC International Court of Arbitration, to discuss the ICC International Court of Arbitration.
Inside VIAC: Niamh Leinwather on International Arbitration, the VIACan Ambassador Network and Deepfake Evidence
J.P. Duffy speaks with Niamh Leinwather, secretary general of the Vienna International Arbitral Centre (VIAC).
The AAA at 100: AI, Online Dispute Resolution and the Next Century of Arbitration
J.P. Duffy speaks with Bridget McCormack about the American Arbitration Association at 100 years and what comes next.
ArbitrateAD: Building a Digital-First International Arbitration Centre in Abu Dhabi
J.P. Duffy sits down with Maria Mazzawi to discuss the Abu Dhabi International Arbitration Centre (arbitrateAD).
Mass Arbitration Series, Part 5: How Employers Respond to Mass Arbitration Claims
J.P. Duffy and Brian Patterson discuss how respondents are adapting to the growing use of mass arbitration as an alternative to class and collective actions.
Mass Arbitration Series, Part 4: Claimant Strategies, Risks and Economics
.P. Duffy speaks with Michael Hartmere, CEO of The HQ Firm, about the claimant’s approach to mass arbitration.
Mass Arbitration Series, Part 3: The AAA’s Procedures
Adam Shoneck joins J.P. to discuss the American Arbitration Association.