International Arbitration Lawyer
Washington DC | New York | Eurasia | CIS
Cost-effective international dispute resolution in English, Russian, and Ukrainian for global clients with interests in the US, Eurasia, and the CIS region.
Cost-effective international dispute resolution in English, Russian, and Ukrainian for global clients with interests in the US, Eurasia, and the CIS region.
Anastasiya Ugale is a highly regarded international arbitration lawyer, licensed to practice in New York and Washington, DC, and based in the nation’s capital. With more than a decade of experience, Anastasiya specializes in international commercial arbitration, investment arbitration, and public international law. Her clients include multinational corporations, sovereign states, state-owned enterprises, and individuals involved in complex cross-border disputes spanning the US, Eurasia, and beyond.
Raised with deep roots in the CIS region and fluent in Russian and Ukrainian, Anastasiya offers unparalleled insight for clients in Eurasian markets. She is regularly sought after for her knowledge of disputes arising under international investment treaties and high-stakes commercial contracts. Her exceptional ability to bridge legal, linguistic, and cultural divides distinguishes her in international dispute resolution.
Prior to founding her boutique practice, Anastasiya practiced at leading global law firms, including Jones Day and Crowell & Moring LLP in Washington, DC, and Paris, where she handled high-value arbitrations and gained extensive experience. She has advised on all stages of the arbitration process, from early dispute strategy to hearings, enforcement, and settlement, as well as on treaty negotiation and interpretation.
A pioneer in legal innovation, Anastasiya integrates advanced technologies into every aspect of her practice—from legal research and case management to document review and process automation. In 2019, she founded One Joule LLC, a legal technology lab dedicated to developing digital tools that enhance efficiency, transparency, and client service in international law and dispute resolution.
Raised with deep roots in the CIS region and fluent in Russian and Ukrainian, Anastasiya offers unparalleled insight for clients in Eurasian markets. She is regularly sought after for her knowledge of disputes arising under international investment treaties and high-stakes commercial contracts. Her exceptional ability to bridge legal, linguistic, and cultural divides distinguishes her in international dispute resolution.
Prior to founding her boutique practice, Anastasiya practiced at leading global law firms, including Jones Day and Crowell & Moring LLP in Washington, DC, and Paris, where she handled high-value arbitrations and gained extensive experience. She has advised on all stages of the arbitration process, from early dispute strategy to hearings, enforcement, and settlement, as well as on treaty negotiation and interpretation.
A pioneer in legal innovation, Anastasiya integrates advanced technologies into every aspect of her practice—from legal research and case management to document review and process automation. In 2019, she founded One Joule LLC, a legal technology lab dedicated to developing digital tools that enhance efficiency, transparency, and client service in international law and dispute resolution.
Washington DC – Anastasiya Ugale, International Arbitration Lawyer
- Bar admissions
- New York, USA
- Washington DC, USA
- Languages
- English
- Russian
- Ukrainian
- French
- Education
- Georgetown University Law Center, LLM
- Kyiv International University, LLB
- Memberships
- The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb)
- New York City Bar Association
Approach
Based in Washington DC and admitted to practice in both New York and Washington DC, Anastasiya provides clients with direct access to the US legal system and its legal market—without the high overhead of large US law firms. With roots in the CIS region, native Russian and Ukrainian language skills, and extensive experience with Eurasia-related and cross-border disputes, she offers unique regional insight for global clients with interests in Eurasia and the US. She delivers strategic, cost-effective solutions in international arbitration and alternative dispute resolution, using flexible fee arrangements and innovative legal technology, including custom tools she develops. Through global collaboration and deep local ties, Anastasiya helps clients resolve cross-border, Eurasia and US-related disputes efficiently, transparently, and with an unwavering focus on value.
Anastasiya prioritizes prevention and early dispute mitigation, helping clients resolve challenges before they escalate. Her virtual practice model enables seamless support for clients across borders, while her global network of trusted professionals brings specialized expertise in relevant jurisdictions and industries. With this collaborative approach, clients benefit from high‑level insight without the overhead often associated with large firms.
Recognizing that no two disputes are alike, Anastasiya designs solutions that align costs with client goals. She offers flexible fee arrangements—including fixed fees and other alternatives—so clients can plan with certainty while ensuring the legal strategy remains proportionate to the matter at hand. This emphasis on right‑sized, transparent pricing allows clients to access sophisticated dispute resolution services at a fraction of the cost of traditional firms.
Efficiency is more than speed; it is precision. Anastasiya focuses her time on the aspects of each case that genuinely require creativity, judgment, and advocacy, while leveraging advanced technologies to streamline routine processes. Since 2018, she has advised legal technology companies and has developed her own digital tools through One Joule LLC, her legal innovation lab. By integrating these proprietary technologies into her practice, she reduces client costs, improves accuracy, and continually evolves new methods for smarter dispute resolution.
Practice Areas
With more than a decade of experience, Anastasiya Ugale focuses her practice on investment arbitration, international commercial arbitration, and public international law, representing clients in complex cross-border disputes and treaty matters.
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