Commercial courts forum brings judges, general counsel, litigators to D.C. Nov. 19
When a business dispute drags on, the cost is felt well beyond the courtroom: in deals on hold, business decisions delayed, and a civil docket that backs up for everyone else.
State courts are seeing more complex commercial cases, many with global reach. A growing number of states are responding with commercial courts, which aim to resolve disputes efficiently while supporting economic growth and business confidence.
On November 19, the National Center for State Courts (NCSC) will convene “Commercial Courts: A National Forum” at the Willard InterContinental in Washington, D.C. The daylong event brings together state supreme court chief justices, commercial court and trial court judges, corporate counsel, private practitioners, leading academics, and international experts to examine the future of commercial justice.
“This forum is a chance for judges and lawyers to compare notes on what makes a commercial court work,” said NCSC President and CEO Elizabeth Clement. “Everyone in the room has something to teach and something to learn.”
The agenda will include:
• A keynote from Jeffrey A. Taylor, Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of Exxon Mobil Corporation, on why state courts matter to American business
• Leading scholars on how commercial courts are performing and where they are headed
• Judges from the Texas Business Court, the Delaware Court of Chancery, and New York’s Appellate Division on managing complex commercial litigation
• Partners from Gibson Dunn, Weil, and Sidley Austin on what businesses and lawyers need from state courts
• A global perspective from Sir Robin Knowles of the Commercial Court of England & Wales
Commercial courts rely on dedicated dockets, tailored case pathways, and judges with deep commercial expertise.
“Businesses and their lawyers want to know that a dispute will be heard by someone who understands the issues and makes decisions without unnecessary delay,” said Delaware Supreme Court Chief Justice Collins J. Seitz Jr. “A well-run commercial court gives them that confidence.”
The benefits extend beyond business litigants. Moving commercial disputes off the general civil docket may help other civil matters get to trial or resolution sooner.
The forum reflects NCSC’s strategic priority of supporting fair and impartial courts by helping them resolve legal matters effectively and on time.
Judges, attorneys, and other members of the legal community are encouraged to attend. For additional information or to register, visit www.ncsc.org/forum.
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