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Houston Maritime Arbitrators Association: Arbitrator Training Seminar

March 5, 2009 - March 6, 2009

Learn to use international arbitration to resolve maritime and energy industry disputes effectively and efficiently. Day One presentations, with comprehensive written materials, cover all facets of the arbitration process and hearing, including the international conventions, U.S.A. laws, and rules of several arbitration societies that commonly govern in maritime, energy, and international arbitration. On Day Two, attendees serve as arbitrators deciding a mock arbitration exercise. The faculty are well known, seasoned arbitrators and advocates. Attendees will become qualified for listing in the roster of HMAA arbitrators. Those who will want to attend include arbitration advocates, persons interested in serving as HMAA arbitrators, executives and commercial persons whose responsibilities include offshore energy and maritime contracts and disputes, shipowners, charterers, chartering brokers, and anyone interested in arbitration.

Registration
The cost to attend is $195.00, which includes a 2009 membership in the Houston Maritime Arbitrators Association. To register and make payments, please contact Melissa Christianson at mchristianson@fulbright.com or 713 651 3650. Please send checks to Melissa Christianson, made out to the Houston Maritime Arbitrators Association, by March 1, 2009.

Location

Houston City Club, Founders Room
9 East Greenway Plaza
Houston, TX 77046
United States of America
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Time

9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Central)

Schedule

Thursday, March 5, 2009
8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast and Registration
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. The Legal Framework, The Arbitrator Appointment Process (and Arbitrator Disclosures), The Preliminary/Organizational Hearing, Interim Measures
Kevin O’Gorman and Anibal Sabater
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Lunch provided
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Discovery, The Merits Hearing, The Final Award, Court Challenges to Awards, Confidentiality
Kevin O’Gorman and Anibal Sabater

Friday, March 6, 2009
8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Mock Arbitration Exercise
Rob Ryniker and Bill Seele
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Lunch Provided
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Mock Arbitration Exercise Continued
Rob Ryniker and Bill Seele