Discovery in Commercial Arbitration: JAMS, AAA, FAA, and State Rules

This program will address the application of commercial arbitration discovery rules under JAMS, AAA, FAA, and State and Federal law from the standpoint of both the practitioner and arbitrator. The scope of permissible discovery under these rules will be addressed in the commercial context, including hearing and pre-hearing discovery; preparing in advance for discovery; proportionality and the limitation of discovery. 

The program will further address the scope of the arbitrator’s authority to determine disputes and discovery from third parties. Additionally, they will discuss the role of the arbitrator in seeking proportionality and cost-effectiveness in the discovery process. 

• Doris Cheng | Walkup Melodia Kelly & Schoenberger 
• Magistrate Judge Louise LaMothe | Central District of California
• Hon. Gary Nadler (Ret.) | JAMS