ABA Business Law Section Hybrid Spring Meeting 2022

The ABA Business Law Section's first ever hybrid meeting allows you to join in-person in Atlanta or virtually from wherever you may be. Join business law professionals from around the world for three days of learning, connecting, and collaborating. 

Featured JAMS Sessions:

Session 1: Grace Under Fire: Civility and Professionalism in the Boardroom, Courtroom, and Zoom-room
March 31, 2022 | 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. EST
Featured Speaker: Hon. Randa M. Trapp (Ret.)

Civility and professionalism are cornerstones of the profession, and yet, there are instances where fellow lawyers are neither civil nor professional. This panel’s members will share their experiences about maintaining civility and professionalism in the boardroom, courtroom, and Zoom-room, and share tips regarding how to navigate difficult situations.

Session 2: Managing Cross-Border Life Sciences and Healthcare Disputes
March 31, 2022 | 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. EST
Featured Speakers: Ryan Abbott, M.D., Esq., FCIArb and Conna A. Weiner, Esq., FCIArb

This panel will explore recent developments and trends in international life sciences conflicts and will provide insight into issues that counsel face when handling complex, cross-border matters. It will facilitate a dialogue about current cross-border litigation trends in the industry, as well as best practices in resolving disputes.

Session 3: Business Divorce: I Hate You, I Love You, The Psychology of Litigating and Resolving Disputes Between Business Owners
April 1, 2022 | 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. EST

Session 4: Artificial Intelligence in International Arbitration

April 1, 2022 | 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. EST
Featured Speaker: Daniel B. Garrie, Esq.

This discussion will consider the benefits AI may be able to offer in international arbitration and how AI can be appropriately utilized by parties, counsel, and neutrals. It will also consider the costs and risks of AI, and how these risks should be managed.