Lura Bechtel, Q. Arb, FCIArb., is an independent arbitrator providing an effective and efficient alternative to litigation for the resolution of workplace and commercial disputes. Available in the United States and Canada.
A dispute handled through the public courts is more than a mechanical legal process to the parties involved. Often it is a financially and psychologically disruptive experience that threatens professional reputations, livelihoods and business viability. Ms. Bechtel's approach to arbitration is designed to reduce this toll through streamlined timeframes, preserved confidentiality, cost efficiency, and fair, enforceable awards.
Drawing on more than two decades as a lawyer in private practice with experience in executive compensation and governance, acrimonious employment disputes, international M&A and complex business litigation, she brings deep subject matter expertise and pragmatic judgment to even the most sensitive disagreements.
Comprehensive command of employment issues, including wrongful dismissal, harassment, discrimination, wage & hour disputes, class & collective actions, non-competition/non-solicitation covenants, trade secret ownership claims, employee relations, and collective bargaining.
Experience with litigated claims involving IP and trade secrets, breach of contract, business torts, consumer class actions, competition claims, and shareholder disputes.
Direct insight into intricate executive compensation structures, including various forms of short- and long-term incentive plans, equity and stock options grants and commission arrangements.
Expertise in the human capital aspects of cross-border M&A transactions and regulatory compliance, particularly advantageous for US-Canadian jurisdictional matters.
Invaluable insight into the complexities and high-stakes nature of disputes within the financial services and public company sectors, gained from managing litigation portfolios and advising boards.
Cultivated incisive judgment and robust decision-making skills through providing strategic legal counsel on sensitive investigations, internal complaints, workplace policies, and litigation strategy.
Email: connect@bechteladr.com
Phone: (416) 226-4224
Based in Toronto, Ontario, available throughout Canada and the US