Mayer Brown announced that Lauren Friedman has joined the firm in New York as a partner in its Litigation & Dispute Resolution practice. Friedman will also serve as a leader of Mayer Brown’s International Arbitration Practice in the U.S. She joins Mayer Brown from King & Spalding.
Friedman focuses on international arbitration, representing clients in complex commercial and investment treaty disputes.
Her experience spans the energy, financial services, and technology sectors.
Friedman primarily advises U.S. clients on arbitrations governed by New York law arising from cross-border transactions and foreign investments.
Her practice includes both commercial and investor-state matters. She also brings experience supporting clients on high-stakes international disputes and developing cross-border arbitration strategies.
Mayer Brown said Friedman’s arrival supports the firm’s strategy to expand its international arbitration capabilities in major financial centers, including New York.
The firm said her experience across jurisdictions and sectors aligns with the evolving needs of clients handling complex global disputes.
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“Lauren is a highly regarded international arbitration lawyer with deep experience handling complex commercial and investment treaty disputes across key industries. Her experience and judgment will be a tremendous asset to our clients and to our global International Arbitration practice.”
Michael Olsen, Co-Leader of Mayer Brown’s Litigation & Dispute Resolution Practice
“We consider Lauren’s hire an important part of our strategy to grow our global practice in all major financial centres and particularly in New York, where many of our clients choose to resolve their complex cross border disputes.”
Raid Abu-Manneh, Global Co-Leader of Mayer Brown’s International Arbitration Practice
“I’m excited to join Mayer Brown and contribute to the continued growth of its international arbitration platform in the United States and globally. The firm’s integrated global practice and strong cross-border capabilities make it an ideal platform to help clients navigate their most complex disputes.”
Lauren Friedman, Partner at Mayer Brown
“We see in Lauren a terrific partner to build out our international arbitration team in New York. Her experience across jurisdictions and sectors aligns closely with how global disputes are evolving; Lauren will play a central role carrying forward our strategy in meeting our clients’ accelerating needs in this high-stakes practice.”
Allison Aviki, Managing Partner of Mayer Brown’s New York Office
