See attached flyer for those who might be interested. From: ABA Section of Dispute Resolution [mailto:drlist@americanbar.org] Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 10:00 AM To: Christi L Underwood Subject: Get a $300.00 Discount for the Next 36 Hours Only | 7th Annual Arbitration Training Institute | Hurry Space is Limited! American Bar Association Section of Dispute Resolution Institute Co-Sponsors: American Arbitration Association, College of Commercial Arbitrators, JAMS REGISTER WITHIN THE NEXT 36 HOURS AND RECEIVE A $300.00 DISCOUNT OFF THE REGISTRATION RATE! (Space is Limited) 7th Annual Arbitration Training Institute A Comprehensive Training in Commercial Arbitration June 21-23, 2012 | DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel | Philadelphia, PA <http://www.ambar.org/2012arbinst> www.ambar.org/2012arbinst The panel of nationally recognized industry experts will provide you with real world insights as they walk you through the arbitration process from start to finish. This limited capacity training will provide you with a unique learning environment and industry contacts you will sustain throughout your career. What people are saying: "The participants represented a wide range of experience yet the group was kept small enough to allow for useful conversation and sessions. The opportunity for advocates and arbitrators to interact during the sessions made this an exceptional and valuable program for arbitrators and advocates alike." <http://maestro.abanet.org/trk/click?ref=zpqri74vj_3-168edx317389x121233&> Register by Fax or Mail <http://maestro.abanet.org/trk/click?ref=zpqri74vj_3-168edx316303x121233&> Register Online 36 Hour Registration Rates *Registration includes all breakfasts, breaks, lunches and reception ABA Dispute Resolution Section Members $1,100 - $800 ABA Members $1,170 - $870 General Registration $1,250 - $950 Online Registration: www.ambar.org/2012ArbInst Why Should You Attend? * Access new ideas in arbitration * Acquire innovative strategies to build and market your practice * Advance your own skills, knowledge and practice techniques * Discuss current trends and practices * Connect with nationally recognized arbitration experts and develop new business contacts Enhance your credibility as a thought leader in the industry * Enhance your credibility as a thought leader in the industry Institute Faculty Lorraine M. Brennan Managing Director, JAMS International London, England Philip L. Bruner JAMS Mahtomedi, MN Kathleen A. Bryan President and CEO International Institute for Conflict Prevention and Resolution (CPR Institute) New York, NY Richard Chernick JAMS Los Angeles, CA Zela "Zee" G. Claiborne, Institute Co-Chair JAMS San Francisco, CA Philip S. Cottone Mediator/Arbitrator Philadelphia, PA Eugene I. Farber Farber Pappalardo & Carbonari White Plains, NY John W. Hinchey JAMS Atlanta, GA Michael Marra Vice President, Construction Division American Arbitration Association Philadelphia, PA Gina Miller Vice President, Southwest Region JAMS Los Angeles, CA John R. Phillips, Institute Co-Chair Partner Husch Blackwell LLP Kansas City, MO Hon. Susan S. Soussan (ret.) Susan S. Soussan, P.C. Houston, TX Lillian G. Stenfeldt Sedgwick LLP San Francisco, CA R. Wayne Thorpe JAMS Atlanta, GA Christi Underwood Christi L. Underwood PA Orlando, FL The Curriculum Day 1 - Commencing the Arbitration Through the First Preliminary Conference Overview of Sources of Arbitral Authority and Administered Programs Federal Arbitration Act of 1925; State arbitration statutes; Pre-dispute arbitration clauses; Post-dispute stipulation to arbitrate (submission agreements); Institutional v. non-administered arbitration; Common applicable rules - AAA, JAMS, CPR (non-administered). The Role of the Arbitrator and the Disclosure Requirement How to best effectuate the various roles arbitrators assume; The importance of informed, deliberate decision-making; Nature of the disclosure statement; The Commonwealth Coatings Standard; Duty to investigate disclosure issues; Continuing obligation of the duty to disclose; Arbitrator selection; Party arbitrator practice. Economical and Efficient Arbitration Purpose and importance of the Prehearing Conference; Growth of and high cost of handling arbitration for complex commercial cases; Guidelines on how arbitrators can work with counsel toward a fair and efficient process; What to do before the Preconference Hearing. Conducting the Pre-Hearing Conference, Preliminary Issues and Motions Conducting the Prehearing Conference; Motions to Dismiss; Request to amend/add parties/dismiss parties; Provisional relief; Bifurcation; Consolidation; Motions for continuance. Day 2- Managing the Hearing Managing Discovery Applicable rules regarding discovery; Expert discovery; Electronic discovery; Third party discovery; Confidentiality; Objections and motions to compel; Sanctions Managing the Parties and Their Lawyers Objections and motions to compel; Avoiding ex parte contact; Dispositive motions; Setting hearing dates; Proceeding in the absence of a party; Handling late amendments of claims. Preparing for Hearing Neutrality issues; Parallel proceedings; Hearing subpoenas; Prehearing exchanges, motions and briefs; Managing time and space. Hearing and Managing the Evidence Opening statements; Documentary evidence; Handling objections; Testimonial evidence; Surprise evidence; Cumulative evidence; Site visits; Closing arguments and/or briefs; Neutrality pitfalls; Closing the record. Day 3-The Award and Post-Award Activities An Approach to Award Writing Confirming/Vacating the award; Statutory and non-statutory grounds for vacatur; Building the Theory of the Case (Background and Facts; The Issues; Relevant Contract Provisions and Applicable Law; Positions of the Claimant and Respondent; Analysis The award). Award Essentials and Formats Planning for the award; Required elements; "Bare" awards; Reasoned awards; Findings of fact/Conclusions of law; Baseball, hi-lo formats; Tripartite processes and deliberation. Award Writing Practicum Group exercise focusing on the deliberation and award writing process. Interim Awards and Partial Final Awards Bifurcation of liability/damages; Bifurcation of costs/attorney's fees; Bifurcation of remedial processes; Provisional relief; Partial final awards (use in class wide arbitrations); Dismissals; Summary disposition and other less-than-final determinations. Remedies Authority to craft remedies; Injunctions; other equitable remedies; Punitive damages; Attorneys' fees and costs; Sanctions. Post Award Process Correcting the award (by the arbitrator); Judicial review: Confirming/vacating the award; Appellate arbitral review; Collateral Estoppel and Res Judicata. Hotel and Travel Information DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel 237 S. 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