FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Mentorship Program Advances Diversity and Excellence in Commercial Arbitration AUSTIN, TX – The College of Commercial Arbitrators (CCA) proudly announces the 2025–2027 class of CCA Associates—four standout dispute resolution professionals selected for the prestigious CCA Associates Mentorship Program. Launched in 2022, the CCA structured this groundbreaking initiative to help promising arbitrators from underrepresented backgrounds strengthen their commercial …
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Ep. 6 Breaking Barriers: Diversity on Arbitration Panels
In this special on-the-road episode of CCA Arbitration Talk, recorded at the American Arbitration Association Neutrals Conference in Dallas, Texas, host Rich Silberberg explores a timely and vital topic: diversity on arbitration panels. Joining him are two distinguished guests: Together, they tackle pressing questions, including: Our distinguished guests also share personal reflections on their journeys into ADR and offer valuable advice for aspiring arbitrators—especially …
CCA Session – “Gladly wolde they lerne, and gladly teche”: How CCA Fellows Can Become Law Professors Too (Fellows Only Event)
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Ep. 5 Best Practices for Drafting Reasoned Arbitration Awards: A Conversation with John Burritt McArthur
In this episode of CCA Arbitration Talk, recorded live at the American Arbitration Association’s Biannual Neutrals Conference in Dallas, host Rich Silberberg is joined by CCA Fellow John Burritt (“Mac”) McArthur — experienced commercial arbitrator and author of The Reasoned Arbitration Award in the United States: Its Purposes, Preparation, Problems, and Preservation (Juris, 2022). Mr. McArthur shares insights from his extensive career as both advocate and arbitrator, discussing …
CCA Town Hall Session – “Law Firms and The Rule of Law” (Fellows Only Event)
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CCA Session – “Technology Tool Swap” (Fellows Only Event)
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The Art of Arbitrator Selection
In “The Art of Arbitrator Selection,” CCA Fellow Cedric C. Chao explains why choosing the right arbitrator may be the most important decision a party makes in a domestic or international commercial arbitration. He identifies seven key considerations, including the arbitration agreement, reliable sources of information about candidates, substantive and procedural experience, impartiality, cultural understanding, and availability. Chao also offers practical guidance for balancing subject-matter …
CCA Webinar – Law GPT: Generative AI’s Transformation of Legal Practice, the Business of Law and ADR
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The College of Commercial Arbitrators Supports the Rule of Law
Austin, TX - The College of Commercial Arbitrators, a fellowship of over 200 leading commercial arbitrators, writes to reaffirm basic principles and values. The Rule of Law, due process, and adherence to the United States Constitution is fundamental to our system of government and way of life. As arbitrators, we apply and contribute to the Rule of Law in all our work. Within our fellowship, we may disagree about issues and policies. But we all agree that: About the College of …
The College of Commercial Arbitrators and American University Washington College of Law to Host Summit II Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Federal Arbitration Act and Supplemental Protocols for Expeditious, Cost-Effective Commercial Arbitration
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, D.C. – On June 5, 2025, the College of Commercial Arbitrators (CCA) and the Center on International Commercial Arbitration at American University Washington College of Law (WCL) will host Summit II at WCL in Washington, D.C. to mark the 100th Anniversary of the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) and to supplement the CCA Protocols for Expeditious, Cost-Effective Commercial Arbitration (CCA Protocols). The event promises to be a landmark occasion, bringing together …
