Dr. Kabir Duggal

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Kabir Duggal is a preeminent practitioner in the field of international arbitration and public international law. He serves as a Senior Fellow Advisor at the Center for International Commercial and Investment Arbitration (CICIA) at Columbia Law School, where he teaches law and conducts significant research. With a wealth of experience as an arbitrator and mediator, Duggal has managed disputes totaling approximately $80 billion and has been recognized as a Chartered Arbitrator, the highest distinction awarded by the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and the Asian Institute of Alternative Dispute Resolution. His teaching extends to international law at institutions such as Fordham Law School and he plays a pivotal role in various arbitration courses. Duggal is also a prolific scholar, having published numerous books on international investment law and arbitration, with works recognized and cited in arbitral tribunals around the world. He holds degrees from prestigious institutions, including the University of Mumbai and the University of Oxford, and is currently pursuing his SJD at Harvard Law School. His professional accolades include the Hind Rattan award and multiple recognitions as a top thought leader in international arbitration.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer-in-Law

2015-08-01 — Present

Columbia Law School • New York, NY

Teaching seminars on investor-state commercial arbitration.

Adjunct Professor

— Present

Fordham Law School • New York, NY

Teaching 'Transnational Litigation and Arbitration' and 'International Disputes and Investigations.'

Awards

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Smit-Lowenfeld Prize

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Burton Law360 Distinguished Legal Writing Award

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Albert S. Pergam International Law Writing Competition Prize

Requirements for Columbia Law School

Bachelor Program
Requirements
GRE General
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution or equivalent
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Specialization Notes

Juris Doctor (J.D.) program. While 'Department of Law' is not a formal administrative division for admissions, this entry covers the primary J.D. program.