July 1, 2010
Sheraton Seattle Hotel
Seattle, WA
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.
The discount is being offered if you register for the June 28-June 30, 2010 Annual Meeting only. You will then receive a discount of $50 off towards your registration fee for the July 1, 2010 Arbitration Training. If you should cancel the Annual Meeting, you will be responsible for the full registration fee according to your registration category. Please note that we will charge your credit card for the correct amount or bill you for the difference owed.
Cancellation/Substitution Policy
Cancellations must be received in writing no later than June 25, 2010 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 25th date because of insufficient time to register other attendees. If you wish to send a substitute, please call (202) 833-0752.
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 1, 2010
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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Conference Hotel:
Sheraton Seattle Hotel
1400 6th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98101
Reservations: (206) 621-9000
Room Rates: $229 single or double occupancy
Hotel Cut-off Date: Friday, May 28, 2010
Hotel accommodations are not included in the registration fee. When making reservations, please indicate that you are with the American Health Lawyers Association; the room block may sell out prior to hotel cut-off date.
Alternative Hotel:
Grand Hyatt Seattle
721 Pine Street
Seattle, WA 98101
Reservations: (206) 774 1234
Room Rates: $219 single or double occupancy
Hotel Cut-off Date: Friday, May 28, 2010
Hotel accommodations are not included in the registration fee. When making reservations, please indicate that you are with the American Health Lawyers Association; the room block may sell out prior to hotel cut-off date.
Official Travel Provider – ATC (Association Travel Concepts)
Discounts and Services:
- 5% off applicable classes of service for tickets purchased more than 30 days prior to the meeting. Restrictions apply and not all classes of service apply for the 5% discount. (United Airlines). 5% off applicable classes of service for tickets purchased prior to the meeting. (American Airlines).
- Personalized services.
- Low fare options.
- Discounted meeting rates (Enterprise, Hertz)
- Advanced seat assignment and special meal requests. Frequent flier program updates
The above discounts apply for travel 6/25-7/3/10 (IAD,BWI,DCA)
Some restrictions may apply. *Service fees apply to ticketed reservations. You may also call your own agency or the vendors directly and refer to the ID numbers.