Julie Bédard has been appointed as a member of the Court of Arbitration of the Singapore International Arbitration Centre. Based in New York and Sao Paulo, Julie is head of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP’s International Arbitration Group for the Americas. Julie concentrates her practice on complex international litigation and arbitration, in addition to sitting as an arbitrator. Julie serves as co-chair of the IBA Arbitration Committee. She is recognized for her expertise by the leading directories. Abby Cohen Smutny has been appointed as a member of the Court of Arbitration of the Singapore International Arbitration Centre. Based in Washington, DC, Abby is a partner at and co-head of White & Case LLP’s International Arbitration Practice in the Americas and head of the firm’s public international law practice. She represents parties in international commercial arbitration and investor state proceedings arising out of a wide number of different industries. Abby is recognized for her expertise in international arbitration and public international law by the leading directories.