Harshitha Ram
Founder, GAMA
- Harshitha Ram is an international disputes attorney, arbitrator, and mediator recognized for her expertise in domestic U.S. and international arbitration. She effectively manages complex, high-value disputes with procedural rigor and cultural fluency. As a sole arbitrator, she has handled hundreds of cases, including those exceeding USD 30 million, gaining trust from parties and institutions globally.
- Ram is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and the youngest arbitrator appointed by the ICC Court of Arbitration in 2013.
- Leadership and Contributions:
Distinguished JAMS Fellow and Incubator Fellow at the Academy of Court-Appointed Neutrals - Chair of the ADR Section of the Detroit Bar Association
- Co-Chair of the American Bar Association’s Arbitration Committee
- Active in national and international arbitration and mediation panels
- Academic Engagements:
- Adjunct law professor at Michigan State University
- Sought-after speaker at conferences and ADR forums globally
- Initiatives:
- Founder and President of the Global Arbitration Mediation Academy (GAMA)
- Multilingual arbitrator at 33 Bedford Row Barristers’ Chambers in London, known for effective dispute resolution and cultural sensitivity.
