Enhancing Equity in ADR
This course delves into the intersection of arbitration and diversity, focusing on the current state of diversity within the arbitration profession, the challenges faced, and the steps being taken to create a more equitable and inclusive environment. Participants will explore the value of diversity in arbitration, the progress made by organizations like the American Arbitration Association (AAA), and the ongoing efforts to recruit and retain diverse arbitrators. Through expert insights and real-world examples, this course aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of how diversity enhances the arbitration process and what can be done to continue improving inclusivity within the field.
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Vice President of the Commercial Division of the American Arbitration Association in New York
Jeffrey T. Zaino, Esq. is the Vice President of the Commercial Division of the American Arbitration Association in New York. He oversees administration of the large, complex commercial caseload, user outreach, and panel of commercial neutrals in New York. He joined the Association in 1990. Mr. Zaino is dedicated to promoting ADR methods and services. His professional affiliations include the American Bar Association (Executive Committee Member of the Dispute Resolution Section, Marketing Committee and Chair of the Arbitration Committee of the Business Law Section), Connecticut Bar Association, District of Columbia Bar Association, New York State Bar Association (Dispute Resolution Section - Executive Committee Member and Chair of the Public Relations Committee and Blog Administrator for the Section and Commercial & Federal Litigation Section - Chair of the ADR Committee), New York City Bar Association (Member of the Arbitration Committee and Affiliate Member of the ADR Committee), Board of Advisors of the Scheinman Institute on Conflict Resolution, New York Law School Advisory Committee, American Bankruptcy Institute (Mediation Committee), Campaign for Greener Arbitration Northeast Committee, and Westchester County Bar Association. He has also written and published extensively on the topics of election reform and ADR and has appeared on CNN, MSNBC, and Bloomberg to discuss national election reform efforts and the Help America Vote Act. AAA LinkedIn Policy provides that this profile exists for informational purposes. Any connections or links referenced here should not be viewed to reflect any type of relationship or endorsement with those individuals or organizations.
