USTR Seeking Dispute Settlement Panelists for U.S.-Panama Trade Agreement

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) is soliciting applications for candidates to serve as panelists in dispute settlement proceedings under the U.S. - Panama Trade Promotion Agreement. In addition to the dispute settlement roster, the trade agreement (here) requires the establishment of rosters of panelists for financial services, labor and environment. The qualifications necessary for successful candidates include expertise or experience in law, international trade, international trade arbitration and other matters in the agreement, along with objectivity. Candidates must submit a thorough application via www.regulations.gov, docket number USTR-2014-0002, by March 14.