'Video Arbitrations' focus of online program May 13

The Labor and Employment Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan will present online "LELS Lunch & Learn: Arbitrators' Perspectives on Video Arbitrations" Thursday, May 13, from from noon to 1:30 p.m. via Zoom.

This virtual discussion will delve into the advantages and disadvantages of conducting video arbitrations as the landscape of the remote work environment continues to evolve. During a panel discussion with arbitrators from the National Academy of Arbitrators and attorney advocates with experience in labor and employment arbitration, the program will address issues ranging from pre-hearing procedures that help ensure a smooth process to witness and exhibit issues on the day of hearing.

The panel of speakers will include:

  • Arbitrator Charles Ammeson, National Academy of Arbitrators
  • Arbitrator Catherine Ferrell, National Academy of Arbitrators
  • Arbitrator Betty Widgeon, National Academy of Arbitrators
  • Tiffany Buckley-Norwood, Jackson & Lewis
  • Mark Cousens, Cousens Law

To register for this free event, visit https://connect.michbar.org/laborlaw/home and click on "events." Anyone with questions can contact Council Member Ronda Tate Truvillion at rtate@lewismunday.com.