Maximizing Arbitration Efficiency

Join Aaron Gothelf, Regional Vice President of the American Arbitration Association, for an in-depth discussion on best practices to streamline arbitration proceedings and resolve disputes efficiently. This program will cover practical strategies that attorneys can use to enhance effectiveness throughout the arbitration process.

Topics include:

• Creating a well-drafted arbitration clause
• Selecting the right arbitrator(s) for your case
• Preparing for and conducting the preliminary hearing
• Resolving discovery disputes
• How the parties can draft effective pre-hearing filings and briefs
• Best practices for presenting witnesses and evidence
• How to handle closing arguments and attorney fee applications
• The advantages and disadvantages of in-person, remote, and hybrid evidentiary hearings
• The impact of COVID-19 on arbitration