Cornell Labor Programs

This program is an advanced course in arbitration advocacy which will train participants to be advocates at a labor arbitration. The students will be trained on all aspects of presenting a case in arbitration including:

• How to prepare for both contract interpretation and disciplinary arbitrations
• Preparing opening and closing statement
• Examining and cross examining witnesses
• Introducing document and tangible items into evidence
• Hearing strategies (how to prove your case before the arbitrator)
• Post hearing submissions and how to settle the case at hearing.

Participants will also conduct simulated hearings and will be critiqued by experienced advocates and arbitrators.

Instructor

Josh Bienstock, Esq.