2026 HNBA/VIA Corporate Counsel Conference (CCC2026)

JAMS is a proud Platinum sponsor of the 2026 HNBA/VIA Corporate Counsel Conference.

Taking place March 11–13 in Las Vegas, CCC 2026 will bring together legal professionals to examine the impact of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies on the practice of law. This year’s theme, “Navigating the Future: AI, Technology, and the Law,” focuses on how technological developments are shaping the legal landscape and the considerations they raise for the profession.

JAMS Featured Speakers and Attendees: Hon. Nancy L. Allf(Ret.), Hon. Marla O. Anderson (Ret.), Hon. Ariel E. Belen(Ret.), FCIArb, FCollArb, Hon. Angel M. Bermudez(Ret.), Sherman Humphrey, and Joanne Saint Louis.

JAMS Featured Panel Info:

ADA & FMLA Under Fire: Winning Strategies in Court and ADR

March 12, 2026 | 10:30-11:45
This program delivers practical tactics for defending accommodation and leave claims while leveraging arbitration and mediation for early resolution. Explore how courts and ADR forums are addressing long-COVID, remote work, and mental health accommodations—and what it means for employers in 2026.
Speakers:

• Hon. Marla Anderson (Ret.), Mediator & Arbitrator, JAMS
• Hon. Ariel E. Belen(Ret.), Mediator & Arbitrator, JAMS
• Anna Maria Tejada, Esq., In-House Counsel, S&P Global, City, NJ
• Kean Zimmerman, Esq. – Claims Counsel, Tokio Marine HCC - D&O Group
   

From Clause to Consequence: A Live ADR Clause-Drafting Experience

March 13, 2026 | 11:15-12:35 PM

An interactive workshop focused on strengthening arbitration clause drafting, an important factor influencing the cost, efficiency, fairness, and ethical integrity of dispute resolution. Unclear or incomplete provisions often result in procedural fights, increased costs, ethical concerns around fairness and party expectations, and significant delays. This session will equip corporate counsel with practical tools to help prevent issues through hands-on drafting exercises, clause comparisons, and scenario-based problem solving. Participants will use AI clause-building tools to explore how technology can support clarity, consistency, and strategic decision-making while preserving essential human legal judgment and meeting ethical obligations related to procedural fairness. This workshop delivers applicable skills for drafting effective ADR clauses in an evolving legal and innovative landscape.

Moderator:

• Bryan Corbett, Director of Innovation, American Arbitration Association, Atlanta, GA 

Speaker:

• Hon. Ariel E. Belen(Ret.)- JAMS 

• William Crosby, Head of Litigation, Omnicom Group, New York, NY 

   

31st Annual Uvaldo Herrera National Moot Court Competition

March 11 – 12, 2026
Competitors are presented with a complex legal issue, often mirroring cases pending before the U.S. Supreme Court. Participants are tasked with drafting appellate briefs and delivering oral arguments before panels comprising sitting or retired judges. This competition not only hones students’ legal writing and oral advocacy skills but also fosters critical thinking and resilience under pressure. Winners are recognized with scholarships, celebrating their exceptional performance and dedication.

Competition Judges:

• Hon. Nancy L. Allf(Ret.)
• Hon. Ariel E. Belen(Ret.)