Navigating Arbitration: Key Factors in a Labor Arbitrator's Decision-Making - Feb. 24th 2025

Duration: 1 hour

Time: 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Eastern

Location: Online via Zoom

Program Description:

This webinar offers a deep dive into the decision-making processes of arbitrators, shedding light on what drives their choices in resolving disputes. Led by seasoned arbitrators, this session will explore the key factors that can influence arbitrators’ decisions, including evaluating evidence, interpreting contract clauses, weighing legal arguments, and understanding the practicalities of arbitration rules. Attendees will gain valuable insights into how arbitrators approach complex cases, balance neutrality, and assess credibility, ultimately shaping the outcomes of arbitration proceedings. The key takeaways:

• Understand the legal frameworks and principles that guide arbitrators in decision-making
• Learn how arbitrators evaluate evidence, arguments, and the credibility of witnesses
• Explore common pitfalls and misconceptions about arbitrator bias and impartiality
• Discover strategies to enhance advocacy and case presentation in arbitration

Faculty:

Sheila G. Mayberry, Esq. – AAA Labor Arbitrator
Melinda G. Gordon, Esq. – AAA Labor Arbitrator
Nicole Bynes - AAA Moderator

CLE Information:

West LegalEdcenter is procuring continuing legal education (CLE) credits on behalf of American Arbitration Association.  This program is available for CLE credits in California, Connecticut, Illinois, Massachusetts, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Texas. Credit amounts vary by attendance verification and jurisdictional rules and cannot be confirmed in advance of the program.

AAA Education Scholarships Available:

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