JAMS-SPONSORED EVENT
ADR Clauses That Actually Work: What In-House Counsel Need to Know
Presented by Association of Corporate Counsel San Antonio Chapter
JAMS is proud to support the ACC San Antonio Chapter through a CLE presentation entitled ''ADR Clauses That Actually Work: What In-House Counsel Need to Know".
This CLE will move beyond theory and focus on helping in-house counsel evaluate and improve their existing ADR clauses. Using real-world risks and examples, the session will highlight how clause design directly impacts cost, efficiency and outcomes when disputes arise.
Panelists
- Elizabeth Carter, JAMS, Senior Vice President of Operations
- Jeffrie Boysen Lewis, Zachry Group, Assistant General Counsel
Key Topics Include:
- Why ADR clauses often fail to protect business interests
- The growing impact of mass arbitrations and cost exposure
- Common drafting pitfalls in legacy or “boilerplate” clauses
- Key components of an effective ADR clause:
- Scope of disputes
- Process design (negotiation, mediation, arbitration)
- Provider selection and rules
- Arbitrator selection and qualifications
- Cost allocation and discovery limits
- JAMS Clause Workbook
