Education Services

Interactive Live Zoom Training
After registration is confirmed, a separate invitation to the Zoom session will be sent to attendees.

This program is designed to teach participants how to become more effective representatives in an arbitration proceeding. Through lecture, facilitated discussions, interactive exercises and mock arbitration role-plays, the experienced faculty will examine the following topics:

• Review of Basic Case Preparation and Presentation Skills (Avoid Unnecessary Costs in Arbitration)
• Interpreting Contract Language (Common Errors; Arbitrability, Remedies, Zipper Clauses)
• Standards of Discipline (Based on the Contract Language; Beyond the Contract; Based on Past Practice; Special Considerations)
• Direct and Cross Examination (Witness Utilization; Witness Credibility)
• Use of Objections (Handling Problems of Evidence)
• Remedies – how to determine what to ask for
• Closing Arguments and Post Hearing Briefs

AAA EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
As part of its long-standing, ongoing educational mission, the American Arbitration Association grants a limited number of scholarships that cover the cost of educational program registration. To request a registration fee scholarship, please send an email to Scholarships@adr.org. Include your current position and affiliation, and a brief description of the basis for your registration fee scholarship request. The American Arbitration Association reserves the right to grant or deny any request based on the information provided by the requesting individual and available space in the program.

If you are an AAA Panelist please note this program does not satisfy your annual Arbitrator Continuing Education requirement.

CLE Information:

It is our understanding the Michigan does not have mandatory CLE requirements, and CLE is not being offered for this program in any other jurisdiction.

Questions?

Please contact Maggie Lalowski at LalowskiM@adr.org or 212-484-3283.