As advocacy in commercial arbitration becomes increasingly sophisticated, costs can skyrocket and the process can drag on unless counsel and the arbitrator(s) utilize these cutting-edge tips in the case management process. Topics will include motion practice, limiting discovery (including electronic discovery), and the use of stipulations and time limits to manage the proceedings.

Justice Victoria Chaney, Associate Justice of the Second Appellate District, Division One
Deborah Rothman, Mediator and Arbitrator
Stephen N. Goldberg, Dickstein Shapiro LLP.
Jonathan Stein, Law Office of Jonathan Stein, Moderator DATE: Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Program: 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.

PLACE: LAWRY’S, 100 North La Cienega Blvd., Beverly Hills
Free Underground Self Parking
PRICE: $65.00 for all BHBA Litigation/Section on Conflict Resolution Section Members who pay in advance*
$85.00 for all BHBA Members who pay in advance*
$40.00 for BHBA Law Students with valid student I.D./Summer Associates
$105.00 for all others who pay in advance*
*($20.00 more at door for all)

This event is FREE for members of The Order of Distinguished Attorneys:  SIGN UP HERE

*MINIMUM 24 HOURS - Refund with 48 hours notice - Raincheck with 24 hours notice MCLE CREDIT: Legal Education credit by the State Bar of California in the amount of 1 hour and the Beverly Hills Bar Association certifies that this activity conforms to the standards for approved education activities prescribed by the rules and regulations of the State of California governing minimum continuing legal education.