In addition, on Monday, September 13, a pre-program reception will take place at 6:15 p.m. at Sidley Austin. This evening event is an integral part of the workshop since it allows for an open exchange of ideas about the scenario that is the subject of the next day’s mock arbitration and provides an opportunity to meet the people who will be involved in the next day’s sessions.
The Program
The program has been structured so that all attendees will have the opportunity to participate on a panel during a hands-on mock arbitration. Two simultaneous mock arbitrations will be held, involving nine arbitrator students in each room. Panel members will be presented with arguments by participants from one of two law firms. They will then deliberate “in private,” in front of the other participants.
Before and after the mock sessions, topical discussions will address what to do when first contacted for an arbitration, guidelines on how to deal with conflicts, disclosure, ex parte communications, discovery issues, and the preparation of a final award. Experienced arbitrators will instruct, observe, and provide helpful feedback on how to handle various issues. The Tuesday program schedule is as follows:
8:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Opening Remarks/General Session
9:45 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Break / Move to Two Hearing Rooms
10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Mock Arbitration Panels
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Lunch
1:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. Continuation of Arbitration Panels
2:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Break / Return to General Session Room
3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Continuation of General Session
This course applies toward ARIAS•U.S. certification requirements. Due to the program format, enrollment is limited to 18 panel participants. This workshop is for ARIAS•U.S. members only.
Costs
For a payment of $345 (including taxes and credit card fee), workshop costs and some food expenses are covered. Transportation costs (air, car, taxi) and overnight accommodations are to be handled on an individual basis. Lodging suggestions are provided below.
Food includes the reception, as well as lunch on Tuesday and refreshment breaks during the day.
Registration
Registration requests will be accepted only through the website home page, using a credit card, beginning at 11:00 a.m. EST on Wednesday, July 14, 2010 and ending when all positions have been filled. Although you will receive an immediate acknowledgement of your registration request, final confirmations will not be sent automatically. The registration system will be closed after 22 requests have been received, to allow for a small waiting list. Anyone who is on the waiting list will be notified immediately; credit cards will not be charged.
After membership has been confirmed for the 18 positions, notification will be sent by email confirming status. Placement will be given in the order registration requests are received. The website address is www.arias-us.org. If you are not able to go there to register at that time, please ask someone to register for you, using your name, address, and credit card. The security code (3 or 4 digits located on the card) will be required.
Overnight Accommodations
Sidley Austin’s New York office is located at 787 Seventh Avenue, between West 51st and 52nd Streets. Being in the heart of Midtown, the office is close to many hotels. The following are being suggested for their quality and proximity.
- Sheraton Hotel and Towers, 811 Seventh Avenue at 53rd Street, 212-581-1000. Current lowest Internet rate for September 13: $459.
- Hilton New York, 1335 Avenue of the Americas, at 54th Street, 212-586-7000. Current lowest Internet rate for September 13: $369
- The Michaelangelo, 152 West 51st Street, at Seventh Avenue, 800-237-0990.Current lowest Internet rate for September 13: $448.
- The Warwick, 65 West 54th, at Avenue of the Americas, 212-247-2700. Current lowest Internet rate for September 13: $435.
- Crowne Plaza, 1605 Broadway, at 49th Street, 877-270-1393. Current lowest Internet rate for September 13: $352.
Conclusion
This workshop provides hands-on training, interaction, and practical experience in the arbitration process.
If you have questions, contact Bill Yankus at director@arias-us.org, or call 914-966-3180, ext. 116. ______________________________________________________________
Anti-Trust Statement: This workshop will be conducted in accordance with the ARIAS•U.S. Policy Statement and Guidelines Concerning Anti-trust Compliance, which is available in the About ARIAS section of this website.
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NYS CLE Credit: Six-and-a-half hours of Continuing Legal Education credits are available to those who attend this workshop. The credits break down as follows: 1.0 CLE credit for Ethics, 5.5 CLE credits for Skills. This program is structured for both newly-admitted attorneys and experienced attorneys.
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Financial Hardship Policy Statement: As required by the NYS Continuing Legal Education Board, if a member of the bar of New York would like to attend an ARIAS•U.S. seminar, but finds that he or she would incur a financial hardship by doing so, an application for waiver of the attendance fee may be made to the Board of Directors of ARIAS•U.S. Such application would be held in strict confidence.
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