Complimentary Programs
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Drafting Arbitration Clauses - The Basics and Beyond
The value of a well-written, customized arbitration clause cannot be overestimated, especially in light of the courts’ continued enforcement of arbitration agreements and the Federal Arbitration Act’s narrow grounds on which a court may vacate an arbitrator’s award. The agreement to...
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Effective Use of Dispute Resolution Boards
Dispute Resolution Boards (DRBs) provide a confidential forum and experts familiar with the technical issues associated with a construction project in order to prevent disputes or achieve their early settlement. This enables parties to remain focused on the project rather...
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Employment Law Webinar Series
“The Era of COVID-19: The Dynamic Changes in the Workplace” After a year of turmoil and as we begin to shift toward a post-pandemic era, please join our experienced faculty on their discussions with topics pertaining to the challenges of...
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Exercises for Improving Impartiality: Becoming a Better Arbitrator
The most fundamental attribute of an arbitrator should be their ability to assess evidence and make decisions free from pre-conceived notions or biases. In a word: neutrality. But this essential ability is also one of the least examined aspects of...
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Getting Started in ADR - A How To for Women
This 60-minute recorded roundtable discussion addresses the importance of diversity in the field of ADR featuring AAA/ICDR arbitrators Maureen Beyers, Melinda Jayson and Edna Sussman. Among the topics addressed are: Getting started within ADR Marketing yourself as an ADR expert...
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Healthcare Webinar Series: Pointers on Drafting ADR Clauses into Healthcare Contracts
In this recorded webinar presentation, the speakers provide their perspectives on what attorneys should consider when drafting healthcare ADR contract provisions; what exactly are the distinguishing aspects that determine whether the AAA Commercial Arbitration Rules or the Healthcare Payor Provider...
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Healthcare Webinar Series: The Healthcare Arbitration Preliminary Hearing
This recorded presentation will arm you with the information you will need to prepare your clients and guide them through the preliminary hearing.
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Healthcare Webinar Series:You’ve been Served - Considerations at the Outset to Maximize the Benefits of Arbitration
In this recorded presentation, arbitrators and veteran case administrators share how to establish the framework for your arbitration.
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How Decision-Making Science Can Make You a Better Arbitrator
Decision-making science reveals how silent mental shortcuts (heuristics) like confirmation bias, anchoring, and affect, together with premature reliance on intuition can lead judges and arbitrators astray.
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International Arbitration – Institutional Reports and Perspectives from Asia - November 18th, 2024
Duration: 3 hours Location: AAA-ICDR Midtown Office, 150 E 42nd St 17th floor, New York, NY The International Centre for Dispute Resolution, the international division of the American Arbitration Association, welcomes the Beijing International Arbitration Center and the Shenzhen Court of International Arbitration...
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Introducing Documentary Evidence in Arbitrations
The ground rules pertaining to evidence in arbitration can be unexpected for those not familiar with the arbitral environment, and while arbitration is less formal than litigation, there are still rules that apply.
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Introduction to Collective Bargaining: The First Step is Preparation
As is so often the case, preparation leads to success, and that is certainly true for collective bargaining. Not surprisingly, the process of preparing and the issues that must be addressed for unions differ from those that must be addressed...
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Is it a real emergency? Understanding AAA’s Rule 39, Emergency Measures of Protection - (PRW)
The program will provide practitioners with a thorough understanding of the process of requesting Emergency measures of protection under the AAA's commercial arbitration rules and requirements for obtaining such measures.
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Legal Terms for Non-Lawyers
This 50-minute recorded webinar is specifically designed to provide arbitrators (or other participants in an arbitration proceeding) who have no education or training in the law with an overview of legal terms commonly used in arbitration.
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Leveling the Playing Field: NIL Arbitration After House v. NCAA - June 18th 2025
Duration: 1 hour Time: 12:30 - 1:30 PM (Central Time) Location: Online via Zoom Program Description: With the House v. NCAA settlement poised to reshape college athletics, this webinar explores the legal and practical impact on NIL governance and dispute resolution. Attendees...
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Life Science Arbitration Clauses: Drafting Trends and Options
The panel in this recorded webinar discusses trends in arbitration agreements and explore approaches to promote the efficient and cost effective resolution of domestic and international life science disputes.
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Mediation Advocacy: How to Get the Most Out of Your Next Mediation
Too many litigators fail to understand that effective mediation advocacy is not the same as zealous litigation advocacy. In this focused, 60-minute recorded webinar for attorney advocates, you will learn valuable practice tips that can help you to maximize the...
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Neutral Selection for Regular Track Cases: Tips From the Front Line
This 55-minute recorded webinar addresses the selection of arbitrators and mediators for Regular Track cases.
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Neutral Selection for the Large Arbitration Case: Tips From the Front Line
This recorded webinar addresses the selection of arbitrators and mediators for large cases.
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People Skills and Mediation: Improving Communication and Avoiding Chaos
Mediators are leaders whose advanced leadership skills are crucial to the successful management of the mediation process.
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Practical Tips in Franchise Arbitration: With Speed, Fairness, and Cost in Mind
The AAA® has implemented a number of tools to assist parties in more effectively managing their franchise arbitration cases.
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Preparing for Virtual Arbitration Hearings: Tips and Best Practices for Counsel
During this 90-minute webinar, a faculty of experienced arbitrators will discuss tips and best practices for counsel to use when preparing for virtual arbitration hearings. They will explore: • Managing Client Expectations • Technology Preparation • Model Orders and Procedures...
