So what if you view this as self-promotion? Nevertheless, the topic of this program in Beverly Hills is worth thinking about if you are in the area on September 9 and want to have a wonderful lunch at the world-famous Lawry's the Prime Rib at the same time.
The program is 'Using Case Managemement Conference Orders to Streamline Arbitration and Save $$' and is sponsored by the Beverly Hills Bar Association. Click here for a program description and registration form.
As the program teaser states so well:
The panelists are Justice Victoria Chaney, Associate Justice of the Second Appellate District of the California Court of Appeal, and formely a renowned trial judge who was able as much as anyone and more than most to streamline a proceeding while taking into account the needs of all parties; Deborah Rothman, a full time arbitrator and mediator; and yours truly. The program will be moderated by Jonathan Stein.
I hope that any of you out in this neck of the woods will think of joining for lunch at this program. There ought to be a lot of food for thought (in addition to the regular kind of food) -- and possibly some suggested answers -- discussed during the program. I hope to see you there.
The program is 'Using Case Managemement Conference Orders to Streamline Arbitration and Save $$' and is sponsored by the Beverly Hills Bar Association. Click here for a program description and registration form.
As the program teaser states so well:
As advocacy in commercial arbitration becomes increasingly sophisticated, costs can skyrocket and the process can drag on unless counsel and the arbitrator(s) utilize these cutting-edge tips in the case management process. Topics will include motion practice, limiting discovery (including electronic discovery), and the use of stipulations and time limits to manage the proceedings.
The panelists are Justice Victoria Chaney, Associate Justice of the Second Appellate District of the California Court of Appeal, and formely a renowned trial judge who was able as much as anyone and more than most to streamline a proceeding while taking into account the needs of all parties; Deborah Rothman, a full time arbitrator and mediator; and yours truly. The program will be moderated by Jonathan Stein.
I hope that any of you out in this neck of the woods will think of joining for lunch at this program. There ought to be a lot of food for thought (in addition to the regular kind of food) -- and possibly some suggested answers -- discussed during the program. I hope to see you there.
