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Viva is an Associate in King & Spalding’s New York office and a member of the International Arbitration practice. Her practice involves commercial and investment treaty arbitrations, as well as enforcement proceedings before U.S. courts.
Viva has counseled clients in various sectors, including energy, mining, and aerospace and defense. She handles disputes under all major institutional rules, including the ICC, ICSID, SIAC, as well as ad hoc proceedings under the UNCITRAL Rules. Her practice also involves court proceedings in relation to arbitration, including U.S. recognition and enforcement proceedings and Section 1782 discovery.
In 2025, Viva was elected to the International Institute of Space Law (IISL), an independent, non-governmental organization committed to advancing the development of space law and fostering the rule of law in the peaceful exploration and utilization of outer space. In 2024, Viva was selected to participate in Toyota’s Counsel in Motion program, a prestigious professional development initiative designed for mid-level attorneys from Toyota's partnering law firms. Viva is the Secretary to the CPR Institute’s Arbitration Committee, which serves as a valuable resource for corporate counsel, lawyers, academics, and practitioners involved in arbitration. Prior to this, Viva was selected to serve as secretary to the IBA Arbitration Committee’s Task Force for the Revision of the 2014 Guidelines on Conflicts of Interest in International Arbitration.
Viva studied law at McGill University and at the National University of Singapore, graduating with joint Bachelors of Common and Civil Law. Prior to law school, Viva worked for the Government of Canada, assisting with international trade and investment treaty negotiations.
Viva is a Fulbright Scholar (2014-2015) and a member of the Global Shapers Community (an initiative of the World Economic Forum). Viva holds a Bachelor of Science degree (Hons.) in Biology and Biotechnology from the University of Windsor and her Master of Arts degree in Public and International Affairs from the University of Ottawa.
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