Jacob Omorodion is a member of the Litigation/Controversy Department and the International Arbitration Practice Group.

Mr. Omorodion has experience acting on a range of disputes, particularly within the infrastructure, energy and intellectual property sectors. He has worked under a variety of rules, including the UNCITRAL, ICC, ICSID, LCIA, BCDR and JAMS rules. He has experience dealing with disputes arising out of Africa, Latin America, the Middle East, East Asia and Central Asia, among others.

Mr. Omorodion maintains an active pro bono practice, including advocacy on behalf of victims of human rights violations.

Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Omorodion was an international arbitration associate in Washington DC at another international law firm.

Credentials

  • Education

    • JD, Harvard Law School, 2020

      Class Marshal

      Harvard Negotiation Law Review

      Harvard International Arbitration Law Student Association, President

    • MSc, Global Governance & Diplomacy, University of Oxford, 2017

    • BA, Political Science, McGill University, 2015

      First Class Honours, Deans Honours List
  • Admissions

    • District of Columbia

  • Languages

    • French

    • German

    • Portuguese

Credentials

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