Join the American Arbitration Association® (AAA®) for a three-part webinar series that walks through the arbitration hearing from start to finish — what to do before you walk in, how to present once you're there, and how arbitrators reach their decision after it's over. Each one-hour session gives advocates practical, hearing-room guidance from the arbitrator's point of view.
Register for any session for $95, or attend the full series for $225. |
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Session 1: Before the Hearing |
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Build the case before the hearing begins — identifying the issue in dispute, assessing strengths and weaknesses, deciding what facts matter, drafting issue statements, preparing exhibits, selecting and preparing witnesses, pre-hearing briefs, scheduling and procedural matters, and settlement considerations. Faculty:
Hon. Betty R. Widgeon, AAA Arbitrator
Andrea Waintroob, AAA Arbitrator
Moderator:
Aaron Schmidt, Esq., AAA Vice President, Labor Date: October 8, 2026 · 12:00–1:00 pm ET |
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Session 2: At the Hearing |
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Present the case in the room — opening statements, direct and cross-examination, documentary evidence, objections, how arbitrators assess witness credibility, hearing conduct, and virtual hearing best practices. Faculty: Rick McNeill, AAA Arbitrator
Carl Bosland, Esq., AAA Arbitrator Date: October 29, 2026 · 12:00–1:00 pm ET |
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Session 3: After the Hearing |
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| Understand how the decision gets made — post-hearing briefs, how arbitrators analyze cases, weighing evidence and resolving factual disputes, applying contract language and past practice, remedies, what influences awards, and post-award issues. Faculty: Mary Ellen Shea, AAA Arbitrator
Emily Jackson Esq., AAA Arbitrator Date: November 19, 2026 · 12:00–1:00 pm ET
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Attend all three sessions for $225 and save $60. |
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