Preparation and Presentation of Your Case at a Hearing or Arbitration
Speaker: Bob Oberstein
Speaker Designation: Arbitrator, Mediator/facilitator, Fact-finder/Investigator, Trainer and Educator
Speaker: Bob Oberstein
Speaker Designation: Arbitrator, Mediator/facilitator, Fact-finder/Investigator, Trainer and Educator
Join this webinar to enhance your comprehension of the arbitration process, from initial preparation to the post-hearing brief. Discover what to anticipate and how to effectively present your case during an arbitration hearing, while also gaining insights into alternative dispute resolution options and strategies for handling unexpected situations.
If you believe in the adage, "Fortune favors the prepared," and aspire to become well-versed in arbitration, equipped to make a compelling case presentation, this webinar is tailored to your needs!
You've just received notice that your dispute is headed for arbitration. What should you do next? The straightforward answer is "a lot," because arbitration operates much like a quasi-legal process, resembling a trial in which you must substantiate your case before an impartial third party. If you haven't already laid the groundwork to support your case, it's imperative to immediately commence that work and preparation.
Arbitration clauses are commonly found in numerous contracts, and at some point, pursuing arbitration may be the route to seek justice for an alleged contract breach. Being unprepared for arbitration can have severe financial and financial consequences for your organization's reputation. After all, the last thing you want is to lose the case and then, on top of that, bear the financial burden. Hence, it's crucial to take every possible step to minimize your risks and, ideally, secure a favorable award – and that's precisely where this webinar can be of assistance.
This webinar aims to equip participants with comprehensive preparation, guiding them through the initial steps, the hearing process, crafting post-hearing briefs, and ultimately navigating the arbitrator's decision and potential courses of action following an unfavorable ruling. While it might not miraculously transform a less-than-certain case into a guaranteed victory, this webinar is designed to empower you to present your case in the best possible light.
You will have an increased understanding of and be better able to assist in the preparation and presentation of an arbitration through an exploration of the following areas:
Proper preparation and effective presentation of your case at a hearing or arbitration are essential to achieving a favorable outcome. By thoroughly understanding the facts, gathering strong evidence, preparing witnesses, and delivering compelling legal arguments, you can maximize your chances of success. Additionally, clear communication and professionalism during the process will help reinforce your case and credibility.
Bob Oberstein has over 52 years of Labor/Employee Relations experience on all sides of the labor-management table including as a neutral (arbitrator, mediator) in both the public and private sectors. He has served as a Commissioner, Maricopa County's Judicial Merit System Review Commission; Member, City of Phoenix Fire and Police Pension Boards; and Member/Chairman, City of Phoenix Civil Service Board. He is also the recipient of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) Director's Certificate of Recognition for Achievement in Promoting Positive Labor-Management Relations. Bob has served as Director, of the Labor Management Relations Program at Ottawa University, Phoenix (OU), Arizona where he taught conflict resolution, grievance processing, arbitration, and negotiation among other courses. He also served OU as Ombudsman for all student, faculty, and support disputes as well as the Disabled Student Liaison and received recognition in "Who's Who Among America's Teachers.
Bob currently mediates in the Family, Civil and Small Claims courts in the State of Washington and serves on the permanent panels/rosters for the FMCS Arbitration Roster (Regions 1, 2, 4, and 7); Oregon Employment Relations Board (OERB); Washington Public Employment Relations Commission (PERC); State of California Mediation and Conciliation Service (SCMCS) Public Employment Relations Panel; American Arbitration Association (AAA) Workplace Investigation Panel; Arizona Department of Education (ADE) Hearing Officer Panel; Eglin Air Force Base & American Federation of Government Employees Local No. 214 Arbitration Panel. In the past, Bob served as mediator and arbitrator on the employment, labor, commercial, and construction panels for the American Arbitration Association and for Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). He was also the initial trainer and advisor for the U.S. EEOC’s Phoenix Regional Office’s mediation program where additionally, he served as a mediator. Bob has also served as facilitator/mediator for the Interest-based bargaining process for several labor negotiations as well as being a Special Master (Arb-Med) in labor-management grievance resolution.
Bob holds a BA in English/Education from St. John's University, a Master of Science in Social Science and Graduate Certificate of Labor Studies from Long Island University, and a Master of Jurisprudence in Labor and Employment Law from Tulane University Law School.
