Speaker, American Arbitration Association, "Seeking Efficiency and Economy in Arbitration: The Attorneys Role," New York, NY

Attorneys can provide their clients with an efficient and economical arbitration by avoiding unnecessary costs and time delays while, at the same time, preserving spirited and effective advocacy. The principles of providing an efficient process and a just process are not mutually exclusive. This two-hour complimentary session presented by an experienced arbitrator and an AAA executive will provide a number of tips that can lead to efficient and economical arbitration proceedings.

The program consists of the following six segments:

• • Overcoming the “Litigation Mindset”

• • Minimizing Motion Practice

• • Economizing Discovery

• • Crafting an Efficient Pre-Hearing Schedule

• • Minimizing Postponements

• Using Experts Efficiently