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When:
November 9, 2017 all-day
2017-11-09T00:00:00-01:00
2017-11-10T00:00:00-01:00
Where:
Chicago, USA
Contact:
American Arbitration Association (AAA)

CASE PREPARATION & PRESENTATION SKILLS TRAINING

 

This program is designed to teach participants how to become more effective representatives in an arbitration proceeding.  Through lecture, facilitated discussions, interactive exercises, and mock arbitration role-plays, the experienced faculty will examine the following topics:

  • Review of Basic Case Preparation and Presentation Skills

Avoid Unnecessary Costs in Arbitration

  • Interpreting Contract Language

Common Errors

Arbitrability, Remedies, Zipper Clauses            

  • Standards of Discipline

Based on the Contract Language

Beyond the Contract

Based on Past Practice

Special Considerations

  • Direct and Cross Examination

Witness Utilization

Witness Credibility

  • Use of Objections

Handling Problems of Evidence

  • Remedies- how to determine what to ask for
  • Closing Arguments and Post Hearing Briefs
Author

Steve Adams is a Knowledge Lawyer at Baker & McKenzie, based in Global Services Belfast. His role involves managing and supporting legal content projects, training and knowledge initiatives for Baker McKenzie's Global Dispute Resolution group, which has over 900 lawyers in 72 offices across the globe. Steven qualified as a lawyer in Northern Ireland, and previously worked for an international law firm, specializing in commercial dispute resolution. Steven Adams can be reached at steven.adams@bakermckenzie.com.

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