In a large, complex construction arbitration, there are a number of what seem to be obvious or mundane matters, mechanics and subtle nuances that are often disregarded. Parties to an arbitration can dramatically increase their effectiveness by taking these issues into account in preparing for an arbitration.  This training CD, led by Randall L. Erickson, an experienced arbitrator, will address the 10 most commonly overlooked considerations, offering simple, but critically important tips to ensure a smooth-running and results-oriented arbitration. Participants will come
away with practical strategies which will radically enhance their likelihood of success in effectively arbitrating a large,complex construction case. 

Purchase this training CD and learn how to overcome these 10 often overlooked considerations to arbitration:

1. Temporal
     - How to allocate time effectively - plan duration.
2. Judicial
     - Arbitrator selection - what elements to consider - reputation and availability for duration
3. Logistical
     - The importance of transportation, lodgings and support  
4. Spatial
     - The room setup - size and configuration - why it matters
5.  Mechanical
     - Technology can make a difference
6. Tactical
     - Focus - how to maintain it
     - Lead lawyer selection - a critical contributor to success 
7. Logical
     - Best practices in presenting evidence 
8. Educational
     - Cognitive learning predilections and how to use them to your advantage 
9. Psychological
     - How personality types impact outcomes
10. Spiritual
      - Retaining sanity - yours and everyone else's  

Who Will Benefit?

This training CD is a must if you're an arbitrator or mediator, or you're a public or private owner, construction manager, contractor, subcontractor, architect or engineer interested in efficient and cost effective dispute resolutions.

Your Presenter:

Randall L. Erickson Senior Partner Crowell & Moring Randall L. Erickson is a senior partner in the Irvine office of Crowell & Moring and chair of the firm's Construction group. He has more than 30 years' experience in the construction industry, specializing in construction claims and construction defect disputes, public contracts and bid disputes, labor law issues, real estate development, and related environment concerns. He has represented clients in arbitrations, trials and mediations. In addition to his extensive experience as an advocate, Mr. Erickson has served as an arbitrator, mediator, and expert witness. He currently serves on the Large and Complex Case panel at the American Arbitration Association, is a Public Works Contract certified arbitrator, and a Dispute Resolution Board Foundation member. He has been actively involved in a variety of environmental remediation disputes. Mr. Erickson is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin at Madison, and Duke University School of Law, where he served as research editor of the Duke Law Journal. He served as a law clerk to The Honorable O.D. Hamlin on the United States Court of Appeal, Ninth Circuit.  He served as an Infantry Platoon Commander in the United States Marine Corps and has been decorated for combat action. Mr. Erickson is on the Federal Bar Association of Orange County's Board of Directors. In 1998, he served as an Officer for and in 1995 was the Chairman of the Legal Advisory Committee for the Associated General Contractors ("AGC") of California. He was a member of the Legislative Committee of the AGC, former Vice-Chairman of the Construction Claims Division of the Public Contract Law Section, a member of the Forum on the Construction Industry of the American Bar Association, a member of the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals, and member of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Mr. Erickson is an expert in the unique legal issues contractors, owners and design professionals face in environmental remediation projects. He has lectured and written numerous articles on construction claims, contracting, and related environmental remediation issues. He has authored two books: Environmental Law Considerations in Construction Projects, Environmental Remediation Contracting, and co-author of Environmental Reports and Remediation Plans: Forensic and Legal Review, and myriad monographs.