Inside the New York Commercial Division: The Nexus of Global Litigation

New York, NY — The New York County Lawyers Association announces a new episode of NYCLA Amicus Curiae, hosted by Daniel K. Wiig, examining the New York Commercial Division and its role in complex business litigation. As cross-border disputes increase in scale and sophistication, the Division continues to provide a forum defined by efficiency, predictability, and judicial expertise.

The episode features Commercial Division Advisory Council members Jonathan B. Fellows of Bond, Schoenneck & King, Elizabeth M. Sacksteder of Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP, and Richard P. Swanson who serves as NYCLA President. Our guest panel draw on extensive experience in corporate governance, financial instruments, and high-stakes disputes. The panel addresses the Division’s tailored procedures, active case management, and the practical impact of subject matter specialization on outcomes.

The conversation also considers the Division’s ability to handle disputes involving international parties while reinforcing New York’s standing as a leading commercial center. The episode provides a clear view of how the court continues to meet the demands of modern commerce.

Listen here.

About the New York County Lawyers Association
The New York County Lawyers Association (www.nycla.org) was founded in 1908 as one of the first major bar associations in the country that admitted members without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, or gender. Since its inception, it has pioneered some of the most far-reaching and tangible reforms in American jurisprudence and has continuously played an active role in legal developments and public policy.

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