Description: This CLE program is designed for attorneys who negotiate and draft contracts or who interpret and apply dispute resolution provisions. The fist part of the program will review the key elements of an arbitration clause, including covered disputes, arbitral rules and enforceability. Attendees will also learn about such optional provisions as “step” clauses, discovery limitations, venues, and appeals. The second part of the program will focus on specific provisions, and attendees will walk away with sample clauses and practice tips on drafting and utilizing dispute resolution clauses.

Who should attend? Attorneys who negotiate and draft contracts; in-house counsel who negotiate, draft and approve contracts; business executives, attorneys who advocate in arbitration and arbitrators who interpret and apply dispute resolution provisions.

This program is co-produced with the College of Commercial Arbitrators.

SAVE MONEY: TBA members receive three hours of TennBarU CLE programming free with their TBA Complete Membership. You can use those credits and take this course for a reduced cost. Not a TBA member, join now to start saving.

You may park in the Commerce Street Garage. We will be validating parking tickets for this garage only, so please make sure to bring your ticket!