Continuing Legal Education Programs at Wilmington University,
in Partnership with the Delaware State Bar Association

Best Practices in Arbitrations and with Special Discovery Masters

Agenda
Moderated by Richard Herrmann, Esq. and I. Connor Bifferato, Esq.
Panelists: The Hon. Jan Jurden (Ret.)
Stephen Brauerman, Esq.
Karen Keller, Esq.
Ryan Newell, Esq.
Monte Squire, Esq.

Check-in: 12:30 pm – 1:00 pm

Panel 1: 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

An in-depth assessment of arbitration contract clauses, the different types of
arbitrators that could be selected, and preparations for arbitration, including ethical
considerations such as conflicts of interest, biases, and unfair advantage.
Considerations regarding the use of a Special Discovery Master in arbitration of
federal court claims.

Break: 2:30 pm – 2:45 pm

Panel 2: 2:45 pm – 4:15 pm
Analysis of arbitration before and during litigation, and best practices in
concluding arbitration, with an assessment of remote versus in-person arbitrations.
Discussion of ethical considerations including informed consent, arbitrator
transparency, and non-compliance with arbitration determinations. Considerations
regarding the impact of Special Discovery Masters on federal arbitrations.

This seminar offers 3 credits to Delaware and Pennsylvania Attorneys.

Advertised price is for the standard member rate.

OUT OF STATE CLE CREDIT INFO

Those attendees who wish to receive CLE credit, other than from Delaware or Pennsylvania, should contact their individual State’s CLE Commission for credit. The Delaware State Bar Association can provide you with the agenda (included in the Materials sent with your registration confirmation) and a Certificate of Attendance (upon completion of the webinar), which should meet the requirements of compliance.