Preparation and Presentation of Your Case at a Hearing or Arbitration

Join this webinar to enhance your comprehension of the arbitration process, from initial preparation to the post-hearing brief. Discover what to anticipate and how to effectively present your case during an arbitration hearing, while also gaining insights into alternative dispute resolution options and strategies for handling unexpected situations.

If you believe in the adage, "Fortune favors the prepared," and aspire to become well-versed in arbitration, equipped to make a compelling case presentation, this webinar is tailored to your needs!

You've just received notice that your dispute is headed for arbitration. What should you do next? The straightforward answer is "a lot," because arbitration operates much like a quasi-legal process, resembling a trial in which you must substantiate your case before an impartial third party. If you haven't already laid the groundwork to support your case, it's imperative to immediately commence that work and preparation.

Arbitration clauses are commonly found in numerous contracts, and at some point, pursuing arbitration may be the route to seek justice for an alleged contract breach. Being unprepared for arbitration can have severe financial and financial consequences for your organization's reputation. After all, the last thing you want is to lose the case and then, on top of that, bear the financial burden. Hence, it's crucial to take every possible step to minimize your risks and, ideally, secure a favorable award – and that's precisely where this webinar can be of assistance.

This webinar aims to equip participants with comprehensive preparation, guiding them through the initial steps, the hearing process, crafting post-hearing briefs, and ultimately navigating the arbitrator's decision and potential courses of action following an unfavorable ruling. While it might not miraculously transform a less-than-certain case into a guaranteed victory, this webinar is designed to empower you to present your case in the best possible light.

You will have an increased understanding of and be better able to assist in the preparation and presentation of an arbitration through an exploration of the following areas:

• Overview of the Arbitration Process
• Arbitrator selection
• What type of case is it? Employment, Labor, Construction, Commercial, etc.
• What kind of employment or Labor Case? Disciplinary? Contract Interpretation? Procedural?
• Case Evaluation
• Case book/documentation
• Witness selection/preparation
• Evaluation of the other side's case & witnesses
• Preparation for examination and cross-examination
• Responding to Discovery
• Pre-hearing briefs
• What to expect from the Arbitrator?
• Arbitrator Ethics
• Dealing with objections and motions
• Record of the hearing
• Preparing and writing the post-hearing brief
• Dealing with the Arbitrator’s Decision and Award
• The Arb-Med and other alternatives

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