Eric W. Wiechmann

Experience

I have been involved in ADR as an arbitrator since 1987 when I became a Connecticut State Court Attorney Trial Referee and Arbitrator. Became a AAA Arbitrator in 1992 and CPR Distinguished Neutral in 2011. I have handled over 100 arbitrations serving as sole arbitrator, Chair of the Panel or a wing arbitrator. The disputes involved a wide variety of issues including Energy, Environmental, Corporate Ownership and Valuation, Franchises, Product Liability, Breach of Contract, Trade Secrets, Law Firm Fee claims. I have frequently written and spoken on arbitration issues and judged and coached in arbitration competitions.

Work History

McCarter & English, LLP, Firmwide Managing Partner (2007-2010) Member of the Executive and Compensation Committees (2003-2010) - Partner in Litigation Department of Cummings & Lockwood (1981-2003) and Business Litigation and Product Liability practice groups of McCarter & English, LLP (2003-2019) * Handled trials, arbitrations, mediations, appeals and governmental investigations for plaintiffs and defendants in over 30 states and the District of Columbia. Mediated hundreds of cases including numerous multi party and mass torts claims. National coordinating counsel for Texaco, Inc.’s environmental exposure/toxic tort cases (1989-2001) * Lead Trial/Arbitration Counsel in energy, antitrust, professional liability (legal, accounting, securities, insurance broker), corporate disputes, securities, environmental, construction, mass tort, employment, fraud, banking, probate, product liability, and class action cases - Connecticut Law Revision Commission/Connecticut Supreme Court Evidence Code Oversight Committee (drafted and oversee Connecticut’s Code of Evidence) (1994-2019)

Training

• AAA Performance and Demeanor, Meeting Participant Expectations • AAA Commercial Arbitrator II Training: Advanced Case Management Issues • AAA Arbitrator Roundtable on Discovery: Enough is Enough, or is it? • AAA Arbitration Awards: Safeguarding, Deciding & Writing Awards • AAA Pro Se: Managing Cases Involving Self-Represented Parties • AAA Arbitration Roadmap: The Standard for Efficient and Cost Effective Arbitration • AAA Red Flags and Risk Areas for Arbitrators: A Review of Recent Cases Challenging Arbitrator Authority • AAA Exploring Critical Issues in Arbitration • AAA Commercial Arbitrators Training • CPR Fast Track and Baseball Arbitration for Commercial Disputes • NYSBA Dispute Resolution Sections Fall and Annual Meeting presentations • Columbia Law School – Chartered Institute of Arbitrators – Course on International Arbitration • ICDR “Looking Ahead: Effectively Arbitrating Complex Disputes in the Global Energy Sector” • ABA “Day at Lloyd’s III” International Insurance Arbitration • CPR Developments in International Dispute Resolution • New York City Bar International Arbitration Institute • CPR Ethics in International Arbitration

License(s)

Member of Connecticut and New York Bars

Education

J.D. – Cornell Law School (1974) B.A. – Hamilton College (1970)

Publications

• “ADR in the Age of Cybersecurity” co-author with Steven Certilman, New York Dispute Resolution Lawyer (Spring 2019) • “Tips on Arbitration Advocacy,” Part I, II, III, IV, Connecticut Law Tribune (May and June, 2017) • Questions for In House Counsel to Ask Litigation Counsel in Anticipation of Mediation (Practical Law, 2016) • Subjects for Trial Counsel to Discuss With the Client in Anticipation of Mediation Checklist (Practical Law, 2016) . A Brave New World- How Courtroom Attorneys Can Flourish in Arbitration, CT Lawyer Magazine ( March 2020) (co-author R De Barbieri)

Awards

• Connecticut Fair Housing Center – George J. and Patricia K. Ritter Pro Bono Award • Connecticut Super Lawyers (ADR) • New England Super Lawyers (ADR) • Martindale Hubbell – AV Preeminent Rating • Who’s Who in America • Who’s Who in the World • Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award (Who’s Who)

Panels

• American Arbitration Association – Roster of Neutrals (National arbitration panels – Commercial, Energy, Large and Complex Disputes, Merger & Acquisitions and Joint Venture, and Consumer; National mediation panel) • International Institute for Conflict Prevention and Resolution (“CPR”) – Distinguished Neutral, Commercial, Energy, Oil and Gas; Environmental; Banking, Accounting and Financial Services Panels; Member of Mediation and Arbitration Committees • National Arbitration and Mediation, Inc. – Mediator and Arbitrator (Connecticut and New York) • FINRA – Mediator and Arbitrator • Connecticut Superior Court – Attorney Trial Referee, Arbitrator and Fact Finder • USDC Southern District of New York – Panel of Mediators, Member Mediator Advisory Committee • USDC Connecticut – Special Settlement Master • NY Supreme Court Commercial Division ADR Panel • Dalkon Shield Trust – Connecticut Arbitrator and Mediator • Connecticut Bar Association Fee Dispute Program – Arbitrator and Mediator

Associations

• College of Commercial Arbitrators -- Fellow • National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals Member (CT, NY) • Connecticut Bar Association • Alternative Dispute Resolution Section (Executive Committee) • New York State Bar Association (Dispute Resolution Section) • Connecticut Bar Foundation (Life Fellow) • American Bar Foundation (Life Fellow) . The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, Ltd (Fellow)