Noah Hanft
Noah Hanft
AcumenADR LLC
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gavel Practice Areas- Business
- Commercial
- Contract
- Employment
- Partnership Disputes
- Workplace
Noah J. Hanft
Arbitrator & Mediator | Commercial, Financial Services, Employment, Intellectual Property and Real Estate | New York City
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Professional Overview
Noah J. Hanft is an independent arbitrator, mediator, and dispute resolution consultant recognized globally for resolving complex disputes efficiently and effectively. With a distinguished career as General Counsel of Mastercard, litigator, transactional attorney, and former President and CEO of the International Institute for Conflict Prevention & Resolution (CPR), he brings a unique combination of legal, business, and executive leadership experience to dispute resolution.
His background includes oversight of global legal and regulatory matters, negotiation of high-stakes commercial transactions, and resolution of complex disputes across multiple industries. Mr. Hanft is known for a pragmatic, business-oriented approach that prioritizes efficient and well-reasoned outcomes.
Mr. Hanft also played a leadership role in transforming Mastercard into a publicly traded company, including managing complex global negotiations related to its IPO.
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Mediation & Arbitration Approach
Mr. Hanft combines legal depth, executive leadership experience, and practical business judgment to guide parties toward efficient, well-reasoned resolutions. His approach emphasizes:
• Strategic problem-solving
• Efficient case management
• Clear evaluation of risk and outcome scenarios
• Business-focused solutions over prolonged conflict
Areas of Mediation & Arbitration Focus
- Commercial & Business Disputes
- Contract Disputes
- Cross Border Disputes
- Employment & Workplace Matters
- Financial Services & Securities
- Intellectual Property
- Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- Insurance
- Consumer Credit Matters
- Defamation
- Construction
- Bankruptcy
- Civil Rights
- Education
Professional Background
- Former General Counsel, Mastercard (13 years)
- Former President & CEO, International Institute for Conflict Prevention & Resolution (CPR)
- Former Chief Franchise Officer, Mastercard
Extensive Experience Handling:
- Commercial and intellectual property disputes
- Employment matters
- Trade Secret and Defamation
- Regulatory and compliance issues
- Corporate, Partnership and Joint Venture Disputes
ADR Experience
- Arbitrator and mediator on multiple national and international panels
- Experience serving as both chair and panelist in arbitration matters
- Mediated a wide range of disputes across industries and subject matters
Consulting Services include:
- Settlement strategy
- Dispute resolution frameworks
- Executive-level conflict management
Panels & Affiliations
- CPR Panel of Distinguished Neutrals
- American Arbitration Association – Commercial & Employment Panels
- FINRA – Arbitration & Mediation Panels
- International Centre for Dispute Resolution
- U.S. District Court Panels (Southern & Eastern District of New York)
- EEOC Mediation Panel
- New York State Commercial Division Mediation Panel
Education
- LL.M., New York University School of Law
- J.D., Brooklyn Law School
- B.A., American University
Certifications & Distinctions
- Certified Mediator – CEDR
- Fellow – Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
- Member – National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals
Awards & Recognition
- General Counsel of the Year – Association of Corporate Counsel
- ADR Champion – National Law Journal
- Sidney Lezak Award of Excellence – International Academy of Mediators
- Multiple recognitions for leadership in dispute resolution, corporate law and Diversity
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