Darya Klishina v. IAAF
Aug 15, 2016OUTCOME: Prevailed
Ms. Klishina successfully challenged the decision to declare her ineligible for the 2016 Summer Olympics during an emergency hearing in Rio. She was the only Russian to compete in Track & Field.
Portland, ME
Arbitration Lawyer at Portland, ME
Practice Areas: Arbitration, International Law, Entertainment
OUTCOME: Prevailed
Ms. Klishina successfully challenged the decision to declare her ineligible for the 2016 Summer Olympics during an emergency hearing in Rio. She was the only Russian to compete in Track & Field.
OUTCOME: Decision issued for client, including award of attorneys' fees
Arbitration in the Court of Arbitration for Sport (Lausanne, Switzerland). Prevailed in contract dispute involving a FIFA transfer fee on behalf of agent.
OUTCOME: Sanctions reduced, all attorneys fees awarded
Arbitration in the Court of Arbitration for Sport (New York, NY). Appeal of decision by Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission of Olympic gold medal athletes.
OUTCOME: Judgment for Client
Obtained a judgment against a cybersquatter who had illegally registered the domain name www.michaelphelpsfoundation.com