October 2026 -- Preparing for an Arbitration

Join us for the first meeting of the 2026-27 year as an esteemed panel of arbitrators and union and management representatives discusses how to prepare effectively for arbitration.  Some topics the panel will cover:

• What makes for an effective arbitration presentation
• What do arbitrators look for from each side in a hearing
• What can the parties do to make the arbitrator's job easier
• Should more effort be put into document or witness preparation
• Appropriate use of motions
• What should be submitted to the arbitrator
• What should parties NOT do in/for an arbitration
• What really annoys arbitrators in an arbitration

Plus your questions and comments.  Check out our new venue!

Panelists:

• Joyce Klein, Esq., Arbitrator (and Program Coordinator)
• James Cooney, Esq., Arbitrator
• Melinda Gordon, Esq., Arbitrator
• Jonathan Cohen, Esq., Management representative
• Union representative forthcoming
   

We hope you will join us for an engaging and informative discussion.

DATE:  Tuesday, October 27, 2026
TIME:  5:30 P.M.  Registration and Informal Reception
           6:00 P.M.  Dinner
           7:00 P.M. – 8:30 P.M.  Program

LOCATION:      Avo's Ria Mar (Banquet Facility entrance in rear by parking lot)
                         25 Whitehead Avenue
                         South River, NJ 08882

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Registration closes 10/22/26 at 5:00 PM.