Giorgio Sassine

Giorgio Sassine is a Lebanese American, New York and California-qualified attorney.  Having previously worked in Beirut and Paris before returning to the States, Giorgio has extensive experience in international and domestic high-value, complex construction and energy disputes.  Giorgio has been recognized in the 2025 Lexology Index – International Arbitration Future Leaders, 2024 Super Lawyers Southern California – Rising Stars, 2024-2025 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America – Construction Law, and the 2023-2024 Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation.  Giorgio has represented clients across the globe in U.S. federal and state court litigations and under various international arbitral rules in venues including Paris, London, the MENA-region, New York and California.

Giorgio earned his J.D. with an emphasis in International Law from University of San Diego School of Law and his LL.M. in International Commercial Arbitration from Stockholm University. While in law school, Giorgio also attended a summer program at the Sorbonne – Université Paris I Panthéon, where he was first introduced and became passionate about international arbitration.

Giorgio is ArabArb’s hub leader in California, USA.