John Siffert was invited to join a distinguished faculty for a three-part program at the Practising Law Institute to discuss drafting arbitration agreements in 2023.

The faculty  addressed issues that counsel should consider including in arbitration agreements in light of current events and trends, such as specifying whether proceedings will be conducted virtually or in-person, diversity considerations in the selection of arbitrators, confidentiality undertakings and appropriate cybersecurity procedures.   

After completing this program, , participants will be able to: 

• Evaluate the importance of including certain matters in arbitration agreements based on current events and trends. 
• Reflect on both the benefits and risks of drafting arbitration commercial clauses generally.  

• Consider and foresee additional elements that they may want to incorporate in arbitration agreements going forward. 
• Appreciate the different perspectives that professionals may have on drafting arbitration agreements. 

 

Part One of the program was presented on June 5, 2023, and is available on demand here.

Part Two of the Program was presented on August 3, 2023, and is available on demand here.

Part Three of the Program was presented on September 19, 2o23 and is available on demand here.

 

PLI is a nonprofit learning organization dedicated to keeping attorneys and other professionals at the forefront of knowledge and expertise. PLI is chartered by the Regents of the University of the State of New York, and was founded in 1933. The organization provides the highest quality, accredited, continuing legal and professional education programs in a variety of formats which are delivered by more than 4,000 volunteer faculty including prominent lawyers, judges, investment bankers, accountants, corporate counsel, and U.S. and international government regulators. The essence of PLI’s mission is its commitment to the pro bono community.