Instructors: Director of Arbitration Arthur Pearlstein and FMCS Commissioners TBA
Date:
May 9-11, 2023 October 3-5, 2023
Time:
11:00 – 5:00 pm EASTERN
Cost: $1100.00 ($1000 early bird rate)
Location: This course will be conducted online via Zoom for Government.
Description:
This intensive, 3-day program is designed to enhance the arbitration advocacy skills of labor relations practitioners. In addition to topical presentations and work through a variety of relevant scenarios, participants will participate in a mock labor arbitration, including witness preparation and conduct of the hearing. .
Topics Include:
- Educating the arbitrator prior to hearing
- Opening the case with a winning statement
- Structuring the order of proof
- Key aspects of discipline and contract interpretation cases
- Considerations of past practice
- Making and responding to evidentiary objections
- Preparing and examining witnesses
- Seeking and opposing different kinds of remedies
- Crafting effective closing arguments and post-hearing briefs
The Institute will enforce the following cancellation policy: Cancellations received more than 7 days in advance will be refunded the full amount less a $50.00 processing fee. No-shows and cancellations received less than 7 days before the seminar date are not eligible for a refund. Substitutions may be made at any time.
Credit Card and Bank ACH Draft are the accepted forms of payment, if you need to pay via other means, please email fmcs_institute@fmcs.gov for other arrangements.
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Arbitration for Advocates
10/03/2023 - 10/05/2023
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM