Dennis Unkovic is a corporate lawyer with significant M&A experience. He works on behalf of both U.S. companies and foreign entities with their international activities and investments. He negotiates and structures complex commercial transactions, such as international mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures; and advises on inbound and outbound direct foreign investment projects. From time to time, he serves as an ICDR arbitrator or party counsel on domestic and international arbitration proceedings. Dennis has also, over the last two years, given many webinars and presentations on the impact of COVID-19 and the challenges facing the global supply chain.
Professional/Community Involvement
- Meritas® Legal Network
- Chairman of the Board, 2015 to May 2018
- Board of Directors (two terms)
- Member of Executive Committee (two years)
- American Arbitration Association
- Panel Member, 1977 to present
- International Centre for Dispute Resolution, member of its International Panel of Arbitrators, 2002 to present
- Civic Light Opera Association of Pittsburgh, Board Member, Executive Committee, 2008 to present
- Greater Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce, Board Member, 2012 to 2016
- Japan-America Society of Pennsylvania Secretary, Legal Counsel and Board Member, 1993 to present
- Pennsylvania Bar Institute Business Law Curriculum Advisory Committee, 1999 to present
- Pennsylvania Economy League, Western Division Board Member, 1996 to present
- University of Pittsburgh Center for International Legal Education Advisory Board, 1997 to present
- University of Pittsburgh University Center for International Studies Board of Visitors, Board Member, 1999 to 2018
- World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh, Former Chairman of Board of Directors
- Board Member (20 years)
- Member of Executive Committee (5 years)
- Allegheny County Bar Association, Member, 1973 to present
- American Bar Association, Member, 1974 to present
- Association Internationale des Jeunes Avocats, 1979 to present
- District of Columbia Bar Association, 1974 to present
- The Fellows of the American Bar Foundation , Life Member
- Inter-Pacific Bar Association , 1993 to present, former Board Member
- Pennsylvania Bar Association, Member, 1973 to present
Additional Information
Dennis has traveled to 67 countries over the last 35 years, with significant involvement in transactions in China, India, Japan, Korea, Southeast Asia, and throughout Europe. When he is not working or traveling for business, he enjoys scuba diving, golf, and spending time with his wife and young grandsons.