Pacific Northwest Region

What are parties and advocates looking for from labor arbitrators today, and how should arbitrators prepare for what comes next?

This program will bring together perspectives from the American Arbitration Association and the National Academy of Arbitrators to explore current expectations and emerging issues in labor arbitration.

The discussion will begin with practical feedback from labor advocates based on their arbitration experiences, including responsiveness, timeliness of awards, understanding of labor hearings, arbitrator selection, and the backgrounds advocates consider when choosing an arbitrator.

The conversation will then turn to AI in arbitral practice. Panelists will discuss the NAA’s perspective on AI use by labor arbitrators, ways AI may support an arbitrator’s work, and the importance of preserving independent judgment. The program will also address confidentiality, accuracy, transparency, and professional responsibility.

Designed for experienced and newer labor arbitrators, the session will provide practical insight into what advocates value today while exploring how technology may shape arbitral practice.

Faculty:

Joe Padjune, AAA Director of AI Business Development
Seth Hays, AAA Director of ADR Services
Aaron Schmidt, AAA Vice President of Labor & Elections
Charlene MacMillan, NAA Arbitrator

CLE Information:

The AAA has not applied for and is not offering CLE credits in any jurisdiction for this program. Registrants desiring CLE credit (or those professionals in a discipline other than the practice of law) will be able to request a certificate of attendance, which may be used for self-pursuit of CLE credit in their jurisdictions. In so doing, the AAA suggests that you confirm applications requirements for this type of course with the appropriate licensing body.

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