Longtime Wilson Sonsini litigator joins FedArb

Former Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati partner Steven M. Shatz joined FedArb as an arbitrator and mediator.

Based in Northern California, Schatz will specialize in resolving disputes involving private equity, insurance coverage, M&A and securities.

“There is deep satisfaction and reward that comes from creating resolution no matter how complex the issues,” Schatz said. “I’ve utilized all forms of ADR for decades and have helped to bridge resolution myself. I’m excited to start this next chapter with FedArb and work alongside their excellent panelists.”

During his nearly 40 years with Wilson Sonsini, Schatz served as head of the litigation group and was lead counsel in 175 class actions throughout the country.

“Steve has a reputation for working both sides to find a resolution that is efficient, expeditious, and fair,” said Kennen D. Hagen, FedArb’s president, and CEO. “We are thrilled to have one of the best legal minds join FedArb’s panel.”

Schatz has participated in more than 100 mediations covering a wide variety of disputes and arbitrated matters involving breakups of well-known financial institutions, representations on behalf of departing partners, and even a dispute over the ownership of a commercial aircraft.