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The Florida Bar Alternative Dispute Resolution Section’s inaugural Arbitration Advocacy Institute is a one-day, virtual workshop for attorney-arbitrators that will provide coaching on mechanics, technology and professionalism to help Florida attorneys boost their arbitration advocacy skills. Attendees will increase their knowledge of the arbitration process from beginning to end—distinct from mediation and litigation—and participate in virtual clinics for diverse arbitration practice areas. Skilled presenters will demonstrate effective and ethical techniques that will enable participants to reach the highest levels of advocacy in arbitration. The prestigious faculty includes representatives from the American Arbitration Association, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, the American Health Lawyers Association and JAMS in addition to some of Florida’s most experienced attorney-arbitrators.

8.5 hours General Credit, 1 of which is Technology, 1 of which is  Professionalism. 1.5 additional credits are available via a separate Zoom link provided after registration, with a different course number.

8:45 AM - 9:00 AM
Opening Remarks
Oscar Sanchez, Esq.

9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
Drafting Enforceable Arbitration Clauses: A Lawyer’s Perspective
John H. Rooney, Jr., Esq.

9:50 AM - 10:40 AM
Successfully Navigating the Waters in Four Administered Arbitration Proceedings: Tips for Smooth Sailing” American Arbitration Association (AAA), Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), American Health Lawyers Association (AHLA), and JAMS.
Geoffrey Drucker, Esq., AHLA
Emily Cabrera, Esq., JAMS
Rebecca Storrow, Ph.D., AAA
Manly Ray, FINRA

10:40 AM - 10:55 AM
Break

10:55 AM - 11:45 AM
Modeling the Initial Prehearing Conference and Scheduling Conference: Establishing Protocols, Procedures, and Shaping the Entire Arbitration Process
Glenn J. Waldman, Esq. -Arbitrator
Lida Rodriguez-Taseff, Esq.
Kenneth W. Waterway, Esq.
Sandy Myers, Esq.

11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
Breakout Rooms- Zoom Link to Be Provided

1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
Lunch & Learn
All Panelists

1:50 PM - 2:40 PM
Discovery in Arbitration
Gill S. Freeman, Esq.
Patricia H. Thompson, Esq.

2:40 PM - 3:30 PM
How Do You Know Your Arbitration is International?
Clarissa Rodriguez, Esq.
Kristin Drecktrah Paz, Esq.
Omar Ibrahem, Esq.
Katherine Sanoja, Esq.

3:30 PM - 3:50 PM
Break

3:50 PM - 4:40 PM
Technology and Professionalism in Virtual Arbitrations: Challenges and Solutions
Meah Tell, Esq.
Christina Magee, Esq.

4:40 PM - 5:45 PM
Hot Tubbing Expert Witnesses (Concurrent Testimony) – a Role Play
Ben Patrick, Esq.
Melinda Gentile, Esq.
Deborah Mastin, Esq.
Michael D’Onofrio, Capital Project Management, Inc.
Amanda Amadon, Ankura

5:45 PM - 6:00 PM
Learning Objectives and Evaluations
Deborah Mastin, Esq.
Meah Tell, Esq.