Society of Maritime Arbitrators Seminar

11 April 2019

8 a.m. – 5 p.m. CDT

Sam Houston Hotel

1117 Prairie Street
Houston, TX 77002

We are pleased to participate in the Society of Maritime Arbitrators (SMA) Seminar titled, “Arbitration: A Better Resolution - Arbitration Rules, Mock Arbitration,” taking place Thursday, April 11, 2019, from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Houston, Texas.

This seminar will include discussion of the unique features, benefits and practical application of the SMA Arbitration Rules in any venue, and will conclude with a mock arbitration, followed by a cocktail reception. The event keynote address will feature Rear Admiral Jack Buono, Superintendent of the US Merchant Marine Academy.

Senior partner John Reilly will participate in the opening panel discussion from 9:10 to 10:30 a.m. on “Why Choose Arbitration?” focusing on the Federal Arbitration Act, the differences between arbitration and court proceedings, arbitration clauses and arbitration award enforcement.

Other topics of interest include:

Arbitrator Neutrality
SMA Code of Ethics
SMA Arbitration Rules - Unique Features, Practical Benefits

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