International arbitration is one of the “hot” growing areas for dispute resolution. Arbitration is a preferred dispute resolution mechanism in international commercial transactions for a variety of reasons (confidentiality, speed, cost, expertise, neutrality, and ease of award enforcement). Join Max B. Chester as he provides an overview of the U.S. enforcement regime with respect to international arbitrations; examines recent case law; compares and contrasts the rules and practice of two major domestic arbitral bodies, AAA and JAMS, and four leading international arbitral organizations, ICC, ICDR, LCIA and HKIAC; and offers practical tips on drafting arbitration provisions in commercial agreements.