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 …
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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 …
College of Commercial Arbitrators Expands Mentorship Program to Foster Future Leaders in Commercial Arbitration
AUSTIN, TX – The College of Commercial Arbitrators (CCA), a leading professional organization dedicated to advancing excellence in commercial arbitration, is proud to announce the launch of the fourth year of its highly regarded mentorship initiative. Building on the success of previous years, the CCA is expanding its mentorship opportunities for two additional years to accommodate an increasing number of emerging arbitrators eager to refine their skills and deepen their expertise in commercial …
The College of Commercial Arbitrators Welcomes Six New Fellows into its Prestigious Fellowship
AUSTIN, TX – The College of Commercial Arbitrators (CCA), a professional, collegial organization established in 2001, announces the induction of six new fellows into its FELLOWSHIP. The CCA is an invitation-only organization that promotes best practices, standards of conduct, and ethics in the field of commercial arbitration in the US and internationally. The class of 2024 includes Steven M. Bauer (Boston, Massachusetts), Loretta M. Gastwirth (Mineola, New York), Hon. Michael …
The College of Commercial Arbitrators Announces 2024 Associates Selected for Prestigious Associates Mentorship Program
Highly Qualified, Candidates Increasing Diversity in Commercial Arbitration AUSTIN, TX – The College of Commercial Arbitrators (CCA) announces its 2024 “CCA Associates,” a carefully selected group of well-qualified arbitrators. The CCA launched the Associates Mentorship Program in 2022 to assist arbitrators from diverse backgrounds with their efforts to develop commercial arbitration practices. All CCA Associates have active alternative dispute resolution (ADR) practices, but less than …
From AI to Talking Shop, the College of Commercial Arbitrators Runs the Gamut of Cutting-Edge Arbitration Topics at Annual Gathering
WASHINGTON D.C. – The College of Commercial Arbitrators gathered in Washington D.C. October 24 – 26, 2023 for its Annual Meeting. The theme for the 2023 meeting was “Learning From One Another: Sharpening Our Arbitral Skills.” The number of Fellows who registered, including spouses, totaled 202, a record high. Over the course of three days, Fellows had the opportunity to attend several plenary sessions and hear from a wide variety of speakers on everything from ethical obligations for …
The College of Commercial Arbitrators Inducts 20 New Fellows
Considered Leaders in the Profession, the New Fellows Span from Washington D.C. to Singapore AUSTIN, TX – The College of Commercial Arbitrators (CCA), a professional, collegial organization established in 2001, will induct 20 new Fellows into its society. The CCA is an invitation only Fellowship that promotes best practices, standards of conduct and ethics in the field of commercial arbitration in the US and internationally. Mark Heley, CCA president, noted that the new inductees are …
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, …