Svetlana Gitman
About Svetlana Gitman
Svetlana Gitman is the Division Vice President of Business Development and Outreach at AAA-ICDR, where she leads the global expansion of dispute resolution services. With a background in law and extensive experience in various legal roles, she has held leadership positions in notable legal associations and previously worked at the American Arbitration Association.
Work at American Arbitration Association
Svetlana Gitman currently serves as Division Vice President of Business Development and Outreach at the American Arbitration Association (AAA), a position she has held since 2024. In this role, she leads the strategic expansion of AAA-ICDR dispute resolution services on a global scale. Prior to this, she worked as Vice President of the Commercial Division at AAA from 2019 to 2024, contributing to the organization for five years in the Greater Chicago Area.
Education and Expertise
Svetlana Gitman earned her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in History from the University of Minnesota, where she studied from 2005 to 2008. She then attended the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law, obtaining her Doctor of Law (J.D.) degree from 2009 to 2012. During her time in law school, she served as an editor for the Law Review, enhancing her legal writing and research skills.
Background
Before her legal career, Svetlana Gitman worked for a London law firm that specialized in insurance law. She later served as a claims-litigation attorney for State Farm Insurance, where she gained practical experience in handling complex legal matters. Additionally, she interned for United States District Judge Charles Kocoras and with the Department of Homeland Security, further broadening her legal exposure.
Leadership Roles in Bar Associations
Svetlana Gitman has held leadership positions with both the Chicago Bar Association and the American Bar Association's Tort and Insurance Practice Section. These roles have allowed her to engage with legal professionals and contribute to discussions on important issues within the legal community.