JAMS-SPONSORED EVENT

College of Commercial Arbitrators 20th Annual Meeting and Forum

Presented by College of Commercial Arbitrators (CCA)

Conference CLE Webinar Credit: This program has been approved for 11.25 hours MCLE credit (1.50 hours ethics) in the State of Texas. Session approval and credit hours may vary by state. Additional MCLE information and filing instructions will be provided before, during and after the conference.

The College of Commercial Arbitrators (CCA), comprised of nationally and internationally recognize commercial arbitrators, promotes the highest standards of integrity, professionalism and practice in the field of commercial arbitration. CCA will host its 20^th Annual Meeting virtually followed by the CCA Forum featuring sessions October 30 through December 4, 2020.

To register, please refer to the form on the last page of the event brochure. For assistance with registering for this event, please email info@CCArbitrators.org.

Featured JAMS Speakers

Barbara A. Reeves, Esq., CEDS

International Program – “Did you ever want to tell the parties what you thought of their case, but could not do so... in Europe you can.”
Friday, November 6, 2020 | 12:30 PM – 1:45 PM ET

As arbitrators we are always conscious of the importance of maintaining our neutrality, and the appearance of neutrality. But as we learn about the case, consciously or unconsciously we develop opinions about the merits. Dr. Klaus Peter Berger will explain the new arbitral procedure rules in Germany (and elsewhere) which encourage arbitrators to take a role in the early settlement of disputes and his experiences with this approach. Commenters and attendees will be invited to comment upon whether and how this approach could be effective in the USA and how it intersects with current rules, in an interactive discussion.

Kimberly Taylor, Esq.

Administrators’ Workshop – What Does the Future of ADR Look Like Through the Eyes of Arbitration Administrators?
Friday, November 13, 2020 | 12:30 PM – 1:45 PM ET

An open discussion to answer Fellows’ questions about the latest trends in ADR and their potential impact on arbitrators.

Thomas J. Stipanowich, Esq.

2020 Foresight – New Options and Ideas for the Challenges Ahead: Creating User-Driven Dispute Resolution Mechanisms
Monday, November 30, 2020 | 12:30 PM – 1:45 PM ET

The CCA / IMI / Straus Institute Task Force on Mixed Mode Dispute Resolution was created by the CCA and its partner organizations to develop mechanisms geared at improving the means being used to resolve disputes by combining existing means of dispute resolution and creating new ones. This interactive panel will discuss the work of the Task Force and how it can be implemented by companies and neutrals.

Philip L. Bruner, Esq. & John W. Hinchey, Esq.

The Latest and Best Thinking on Construction Arbitration Topics
Friday, December 4, 2020 | 12:30 PM – 1:45 PM ET

This distinguished panel of Fellows will discuss the best practices on a number of challenging construction arbitration issues, including consolidation, multiple disparate contracts, panel relations, the best use of experts, and more.