Speakers
Aaron Agenbroad, Jones Day
Jean Hyams, Levy Vinick Burrell Hyams
Mark LeHocky, Judicate West
John Worden, Schiff Hardin
Topics
• Motions to compel and oppose arbitration -- class action and PAGA waivers and unconscionability challenges under current law
• Setting the stage for the arbitration -- arbitrator selection, due diligence and challenges; different arbitration rules and their impact; and pre-arbitration mediation strategies
• Practical advice for the arbitration hearing -- planning for the initial hearing, handling discovery issues, pre-hearing motions and strategic considerations for conducting the hearing
• How successful arbitration hearing tactics differ from those that work in front of a jury