AUSTIN, TX – October 28, 2025 – The College of Commercial Arbitrators (CCA), a professional organization that promotes the highest standards of ethics, professionalism, and best practices in commercial arbitration, is pleased to announce the induction of 13 new Fellows and the appointment of its 2025–2026 Executive Committee. CCA Fellows Class of 2025 • Jay Alexander – Alexander Arbitration, LLC, Dillon, CO• Tom Cunningham – Tom Alan Cunningham PLLC, Houston, TX• Renee Gerstman – Renee …
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The College of Commercial Arbitrators Announces New Class of Associates for 2025–2027
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 …
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 …
The Transformative Impact of the CCA Associates Mentorship Program on My Arbitration Practice
The College of Commercial Arbitrators Associates Mentorship Program has been a cornerstone of my commercial arbitrator development. From the outset, the program provided me with an unparalleled platform to deepen my understanding of arbitration practices and refine my skills. Its structured approach and access to a wealth of resources have significantly accelerated my growth and success as an arbitrator. A defining feature of the Associates Program is the mentorship it offers. I am blessed …
College of Commercial Arbitrators Announces Associates Selected for Inaugural Mentorship Program
The CCA Associates Program Aims to Increase Diversity in the Alternative Dispute Resolution Field AUSTIN, TX – The College of Commercial Arbitrators has completed selection of its first class of “CCA Associates.” The CCA initiated the Associates Program to assist arbitrators from diverse backgrounds with their efforts to develop a commercial arbitration practice. “We received a very strong response to our announcement regarding the CCA Associates Program,” said CCA president, …
Join the Conversation and Leave Your Digital Mark in the Arbitration Field
When I first became a commercial arbitrator, I would have loved to have had easy access to the best arbitrators to learn how they resolved business disputes, in court and in alternative dispute resolution settings. Fast forward to 2020 where we as CCA Fellows are lucky enough to fill that void in an easy-to-share, digital way… Welcome to the CCA Blog – a dialogue about commercial arbitration from the College of Commercial Arbitrators. The CCA, the most prestigious alternative dispute …