July 2, 2009
Marriott Wardman Park Hotel
Washington, DC
Program Description
Do you wish to become an Arbitrator, represent a client in an arbitration or perhaps wish to take a refresher course on arbitration techniques? Then, you will want to attend the AHLA ADR Service’s one-day course on Arbitration, which will provide a foundation in the practical elements of alternative dispute resolution through an in-depth examination of arbitration.
Specific training goals include:
- The process of an arbitration from case intake to award
- Current applicable arbitration law
- The legal and ethical issues in arbitration
- The challenges that AHLA arbitrators typically confront, including due process protocols, economic and billing issues, establishing terms of reference, and navigating challenges to the arbitral award
The session provides important training if one wants to be an Arbitrator with AHLA's ADR Service or represent clients in arbitration. No other training provides the type of unique skills-development workshop designed to develop, strengthen and enhance your knowledge, skills and expertise as an alternative dispute resolver.
Training will be conducted by the internationally-recognized mediator, arbitrator, administrator and trainer, Jerry P. Roscoe, who consistently receives outstanding evaluations from attendees.
Cancellation/Substitution Policy
Cancellations must be received in writing no later than June 24, 2009 in order to receive a refund of registration fees, minus a $200 administrative fee. Due to the limited attendance permitted at this program, no refunds can be made after the June 24th date because of insufficient time to register other attendees. If you wish to send a substitute, please call (202) 833-0768.
CLE Information
This session will be worth approximately 6.5 credits for 60-minute states and approximately 7.8 credits for 50-minute states. Participants will be given a CLE Request form at the session that must be filled out and returned to AHLA staff. Please note that there are no prerequisites required to register for this session.
Please note that all sessions begin promptly.
Schedule for Thursday, July 2, 2009
8:30 am – 4:30 pm |
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8:30-
11:30 am |
Pre-Hearing Considerations in Arbitration:
Arbitrator’s Responsibility to the Parties:
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Arbitrator’s obligation to disclose
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Scope of Arbitrator’s authority
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Arbitrator’s intervention
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Challenge of Arbitrator’s authority |
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11:30 am-
1:00 pm |
Break for Lunch (on your own) |
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1:00-
4:30 pm |
Arbitration Hearing Procedures:
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Initiation of Proceedings
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Chairing the three-person panel
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Opening statements
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Managing the Hearing
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Introduction and Evaluation of Evidence
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Presentation of witnesses
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Direct and Cross-Examination of witnesses
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Use and abuse of Briefs
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Closing arguments
Fashioning the Award and Post-Hearing Considerations:
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Hotel Information
Conference Hotel:
Marriott Wardman Park Hotel
2660 Woodley Road, NW
Washington, DC 20008
Phone: (202) 328-2000
Hotel Website