Gary Benton is the founder and currently serves as the Chairman of the Silicon Valley Arbitration and Mediation Center (SVAMC).
Gary is an internationally recognized Arbitrator with expertise in international business, private investment, IP, technology and emerging growth matters. He has handled hundreds of cases around the world. A significant portion of his practice involves IP and technology-related disputes involving the US and China. He serves on the panels of leading international arbitral institutions in the US, Europe and Asia, including several leading institutions in China.
In addition to his arbitral practice, Gary is a member of the Adjunct Faculty at the Santa Clara University School of Law and lectures on international arbitration law and practice.