The American Branch is pleased to introduce its new Chief Operating Officer, Rekha Rangachari.

Rekha is an accomplished legal professional, actively engaged with the international law community. She serves as Executive Director of the New York International Arbitration Center (NYIAC), where she collaborates with stakeholders and thought leaders in the space to advance global scholarship and best practices in addition to operating world-class hearing facilities in Manhattan. She is also a Board Member of ArbitralWomen (AW), Member of the Equal Representation in Arbitration (ERA) Pledge Arbitrator Search Committee, and Co-Chair of Racial Equality for Arbitration Lawyers (REAL). In parallel, Rekha maintains an active connection to academics as an Adjunct Professor at Fordham School of Law and Cardozo School of Law. A native Chicagoan and New York transplant, she enjoys spending her free time exploring the arts, culture & culinary scenes at home and around the globe. Rekha is excited to contribute to ABILA’s growth.