The View of “The Supremes” & Friends: Corporate Counsel’s Use of Arbitration and Mediation

Please join us for a discussion, targeted at helping corporate counsel choose the best dispute resolution mechanism for a contract, with former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada, the Right Honorable Beverley McLachlin, P.C., C.C., CStJ, FCIArb, former Supreme Court of Canada Justice the Honorable Thomas Cromwell, C.C., and arbitrator & mediator, Daniel Urbas, FCIArb, all now arbitrators and mediators.

The use of arbitration and mediation in Canada with respect to disputes about business disputes is growing. Our speakers will join advocate, arbitrator & mediator Peter Ruby, Goodmans LLP, to explore arbitration and mediation topics, including:

• In what situations is arbitration preferable to litigation
• When is mediation the right tool for the job
• What are the differences in approach of a judge, arbitrator and mediator
• Tips for drafting dispute resolution clauses
• Diversity and inclusion in arbitration and mediation

This session will be eligible toward 1 Hour of Substantive Content of the Law Society of Ontario's annual CPD requirement.

This event is free of charge and open to in-house counsel who are practicing lawyers who are current members of a provincial law society; however, you must RSVP to attend. Please RSVP by no later than Tuesday, October 27, 2020.

ACC Ontario reserves the right to review all registrations for eligibility. In-house counsel must be ACC members or meet ACC membership eligibility. Please click here for further details.

Note: Login details for the webinar will be sent by email in advance of the program.

Questions? Please email us.