Dr. John J. Maalouf, Senior Partner at Maalouf Ashford & Talbot, LLP, is a globally recognized expert in international arbitration, trade, and finance law. He has over 20 years of experience as an international arbitrator, serving with institutions such as the ICC, LCIA, SIAC, DIAC, and ICDR, and resolving disputes across sectors including oil and gas, mining, shipping, and finance. Consistently ranked as a top international trade lawyer, he has held the No. 1 position in the U.S. Lawyer Rankings for six consecutive years. Admitted to multiple bars and courts worldwide, Dr. Maalouf is a leader in global arbitration and law.