Civil Litigation & Corporate Law
Michael D. Lee
Founding Attorney
Michael D. Lee is an accomplished international arbitrator, mediator, and legal consultant with extensive experience in international commercial dispute resolution. He is the Founder of Michael Lee Chambers and previously served as Head of the American Arbitration Association's International Centre for Dispute Resolution (AAA/ICDR) Asia Office from 2009 to 2023, overseeing regional operations across multiple countries throughout Asia. Throughout his career, Mr. Lee has developed substantial expertise in international commercial arbitration, mediation, negotiation, and complex cross-border disputes. He served for 15 years on the AAA/ICDR internal Rules Drafting Committee and contributed to the development of arbitration rules and standards. He has also participated as a keynote speaker, panelist, and moderator at more than 200 international conferences and professional events. Mr. Lee's areas of expertise include international commercial law, technology, construction, energy, financial services, intellectual property, securities, hospitality, and partnership disputes. His work reflects a commitment to fairness, procedural efficiency, and practical dispute resolution strategies tailored to the needs of businesses and legal professionals. He earned his Juris Doctor from St. Thomas University School of Law in Florida and his LL.M. in International Commercial Arbitration from Stockholm University in Sweden. He is admitted to the New York State Bar.
Mr. Lee's litigation experience spans a wide range of civil matters, from contract disputes and business torts to partnership disagreements and creditor-debtor issues. His corporate practice includes business structuring, mergers and acquisitions, and ongoing general counsel services for growing companies throughout Florida.
Education
J.D., St. Thomas University School of Law LL.M. in International Commercial Arbitration, Stockholm University (Sweden)
Admitted
New York Bar
Languages
English
Areas of Focus