Bias & Arbitrator Challenges | Practical Tips & Strategies | Arbitration Boot Camp Session 3

In Session 3 of the Arbitration Boot Camp, Arbitrator Lisa Munro, FCIArb, Q. Arb, delves into handling ethical issues in arbitration, with a focus on bias and challenging the arbitrator. This session offers insights into arbitrator disclosure obligations, conflict of interest analysis tools, the process for challenging an arbitrator, and practical considerations to safeguard arbitration integrity. Essential for practitioners and arbitrators alike, this webinar provides actionable strategies to prevent and address biases in the arbitration process. Learn more about Lisa via our website: https://www.lerners.ca/arbitration/li... 0:13 – 1:07 Introduction and Session Overview 1:08 – 2:15 About Lisa Munro and Purpose of the Series 2:16 – 3:02 Topic Overview: Bias and Arbitrator Challenges 3:03 – 4:09 Ethical Duties of Arbitrators: Independence and Impartiality 4:10 – 5:08 Disclosure Requirements in Arbitration 5:09 – 6:07 International vs. Domestic Disclosure Standards 6:08 – 7:02 Practical Examples of Arbitrator Disclosure Obligations 7:03 – 8:13 Test for Bias and Challenge Procedures 8:14 – 9:10 Importance of Disclosure for Conflict of Interest Management 9:11 – 10:08 Tools for Analyzing Bias and Conflicts of Interest 10:09 – 11:15 Understanding the IBA Guidelines 11:16 – 12:18 Red, Orange, and Green Lists Explained 12:19 – 13:35 Handling Common Arbitrator-Party Relationships 13:36 – 14:24 Impact of Multiple Appointments and Issue Bias 14:25 – 15:29 Addressing Potential Conflict with Experts 15:30 – 16:48 Practical Tips for Disclosure and Early Preparation 16:49 – 17:30 Procedural Strategies for Arbitration Integrity 17:31 – 18:40 Minimizing Challenges and Ensuring Process Fairness 18:41 – 19:35 Closing Remarks and Next Session Preview -------- Lisa Munro is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIAb) and has received the Qualified Arbitrator (Q.Arb.) designation from the ADR Institute of Canada (ADRIC). She is a roster arbitrator for Arbitration Place, the Toronto Commercial Arbitration Society (TCAS), and the Vancouver International Arbitration Centre (VanIAC). More about Lisa: https://lerners.ca/arbitration/lisa-m... Connect with Lisa on LinkedIn:   / lisa-munro