A steadily increasing numbers of employers use arbitration as an alternative to litigation. Arbitration provides a cost-effective forum to resolve many employment disputes, including claims where discrimination is alleged. It allows parties to “have their say” without the expense and time of litigation. An arbitrator’s skill and expertise in moving the arbitration forward is paramount to a successful outcome.
Attorneys who represent parties in arbitrations have an equally important role in preparing and guiding their clients through the process. This informative new program will provide you with a comprehensive foundation in/overview of the issues that often arise in arbitrations and reviews, as well as how successful arbitrations are conducted to facilitate satisfactory outcomes.
Topics for discussion include:
• Case Management -
John Sands, Esq. - Selecting Arbitrators
- The Role of the Arbitrator
- Arbitrator’s Authority
- Management Conferences
- Defining the Issues to be Arbitrated
• Discovery Issues -
Susan T. Mackenzie, Esq.
- Establishing Ground Rules for Discovery
- Limiting Discovery
- E-Discovery
- Depositions
- Discovery Disputes
• Ethical Issues in Arbitration -
Melissa H. Biren, Esq. - Applicability of the Ethics Rules in Arbitration
- Confidentiality Issues
- Disclosure Issues
- Employer Promulgated Plans
• Mediation in Employment Cases - Robert T. Simmelkjaer, Esq.
- Why and When You Should Opt for Mediation Instead of Arbitration
- Special Issues Regarding Employment Mediation
- Preparing for the Mediation
- Preparation Stages
- Role of the Advocate
- Establishing Negotiation Objectives & Parameters
NJ CLE information: This program has been approved by the Board on Continuing Legal Education of the Supreme Court of New Jersey for 3.3 hours of total CLE credit. Of these, 1.2 qualify as hours of credit for ethics/professionalism and 3.3 qualify as hours of credit towards certification in civil trial law.
| Credits |
| NJ CLE: This program has been approved for 3.3 credits (50 minute hour) including 1.2 ethics/professionalism credits |
| PA CLE: 1.5 substantive and 1.0 ethics credits pending ($12 fee – separate check payable to NJICLE must be submitted at the end of the program) |
| NY CLE (t&n/t): 2.0 professional practice and 1.0 ethics credits |
| NJAPM: 2.8 credits |
Trial Attorney Certification: 3.3 civil credits pending
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Door Registration: $200