Equitable Estoppel and International Arbitration: -Crossing Borders, Balancing Fairness

Monday, November 10, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. EDT/12:00 p.m. CST

Join us for an in-depth discussion on the evolving role of equitable estoppel in international arbitration. This webinar will explore how the doctrine is applied across jurisdictions, with a focus on its implications for non-signatories, the tension between party consent and fairness, and the practical impact under the New York Convention.

Drawing on recent case law and practical insights, our speaker Lonnie Schooler, FCIArb will highlight key challenges, jurisdictional differences, and actionable takeaways for practitioners navigating cross-border disputes. The conversation will be led by Ms. Julia E. Sullivan, JD, LLM, FCIArb, CIArb-NAB Board member, Vice-Chair of Membership CIArb-NAB, offering a dynamic and interactive format that promises valuable takeaways for practitioners, young professionals, and students alike.

Speaker Bios

Lonnie Schooler, Esq. FCIArb

Lonnie Schooler is a seasoned arbitrator with 30+ years of experience in both domestic and international disputes. He serves on the Commercial and Employment Panels of the American Arbitration Association, is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb), sits on the Board of Directors of the CIArb North American Branch, and chairs its Texas Chapter. He also serves on the Advisory Board of the Institute for Transnational Arbitration, the Houston International Arbitration Club, and the ABA Dispute Resolution Council, and has arbitrated matters across business, employment, healthcare, construction, energy, and intellectual property.

Lonnie is also a frequent author and speaker on arbitration, employment law, and dispute resolution, contributing thought leadership to both academic and practitioner communities. His accolades include Best Lawyers in America (2015–2026), Lawdragon 500 (2023–2025), Texas Super Lawyers (2012–2020), Houstonia “Top Lawyer” (2018), the Justice Frank Evans Award (2012), the HBA President’s Award (2011), and two Outstanding Legal Article awards from The Houston Lawyer (1997, 2001).

Julia E. Sullivan, JD, LLM, FCIArb

Ms. Julia E. Sullivan is an American attorney, an English solicitor, and an international arbitrator specializing in energy, infrastructure, and finance. She has served as an independent arbitrator in over 120 cases, including roles as Tribunal Chair, Tribunal Member, Emergency Arbitrator, and Sole Arbitrator in both London and the U.S.

Ms. Sullivan previously chaired the Energy Regulation, Markets, and Enforcement practice at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld, LLP, where she also served as a member of the Steering Committee of the Global Energy & Transactions practice.

Ms. Sullivan is a fellow at the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and a Senior Lawyer at the Center for International Legal Studies. She has taught college and graduate-level courses in the United States and Europe on international arbitration, international energy policy, and project finance.