Alexander McLin

Director, Gymnastics Ethics Foundation; Independent Arbitrator and Sports Governance Expert

Alex sits as arbitrator in sports and commercial disputes and is a member of the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Lausanne. He advises international sports governing bodies on governance reform. He is a frequent speaker on sports arbitration and governance matters in particular.

Alex has held a number of leadership and legal roles including as CEO of the International Equestrian Federation, general counsel of a multinational IP licensing business and adviser to the World Economic Forum. He initially practised international arbitration and litigation with Baker & McKenzie in New York.

Alex holds a JD from the Duke University School of Law, where he was articles editor of the Duke Journal of Comparative and International Law, Haverford College (BA Economics) and the International School of Geneva (IB).  He is a member of the New York Bar.