Jud Askins

An LL.M. in International Arbitration, recast the the Business Transactional Practice of Justin Wallace Askins, Esq. P.A. in Naples, Florida as Askins Advocates Arbitration, LLC. to focus on Securities and Commodities Arbitration; Domestic and International Commercial, Transactional and Financial Arbitration, both in the role as an Arbitrator and that of an Advocate. Transactional Achievements: Mergers and Acquisitions: Served as Interim Corporate Counsel for a multimedia consortium during its merger activity, with responsibility for evaluating, negotiating and drafting merger documents. Entrepreneurial and Venture Services: Created business plans for both a new Condo-Hotel management and development corporation, and a trade/consumer advocacy association in that space. Reorganized a service provider into a staffing services firm in Medical services space. Alternative Energy: Represented an advanced energy technology firm in negotiating a competitive contract with the Department of Defense for a multimillion-dollar contract and served as the Strategy Consultant for the firm’s principal. Strategic Business Plans: Teamed with a nationally televised media personality in the conception and execution of a dynamic business plan for a weekly television show with national distribution and viewership. Global Business Issues: Consulted for Fairleigh Dickinson University on a broad range of business matters in the creation of a distance learning institution, the creation of course offerings and strategic input on several joint-venture initiatives between Fairleigh Dickinson University and educational institutions in China. Philanthropy: Assisted in establishing Alcanzando, Inc., a 501(c)(3) Public Charity. Alcanzando, Inc. is a global provider of ABA certified early intervention services, education and community support for children with autism with an extensive network of service initiatives throughout South America.

I assist the Chair of the CLE Committee in reviewing proposed CLE classes available through the ABA

Creating policy regarding the Rule of Law for the ABA with respect to the priorities and direction of Alternative Dispute Resolution in the coming year.

International Trade Policy. americanbar-inttradecom@ConnectedCommunity.org

After review of my academic qualifications and equity market expertise, I was accepted as a FINRA Arbitrator. I have since completed all necessary FINRA training to qualify me for immediate inclusion in the FINRA arbitration process.

Director of Alcanzando, Inc., a US based 501(c)(3) Public Charity. Alcanzando is an ABA accredited global provider of early intervention services, education and resources to children with autism, their families and communities.

White and Case Sponsored, International Arbitration LL.M. Program at the University of Miami provides World Class opportunities with respect to both theoretical and practical aspects of International Arbitration.

Student mentor to first year law students.

MBA thesis was on the topic of nationally mandated health care initiatives and was entitled, "The Anticompetitive effects of Nationally Mandated Health Care Proposals". The thesis was used as a position "white paper" by Armco, Inc. (now AK Steel) for the National Association of Manufacturers and the American Enterprise Institute.

Vice President, Squash Club 1987.

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