ACT-ADR Events

One Size Does Not Fit All – How Do You Mitigate and Resolve the Myriad Disputes that Knock at Your Door?

On May 5, 2026, ACT-ADR hosted its first in-person roundtable discussion in Philadelphia, focused on how dispute prevention and resolution processes can be used to manage conflict, address disputes early, and support effective resolution.

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Arbitration: Friend or Foe? A Candid Conversation Between ACT-ADR Members and In-House Counsel

On March 17, 2026, ACT-ADR co-hosted a candid discussion focused on how in-house counsel view arbitration’s promise, pitfalls, and place in resolving business disputes today, with AAA, CPR, ICC, JAMS, and the ACC Westchester/Southern Connecticut Chapter.

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Rethinking Arbitration for the Contemporary Commercial Landscape

ACT-ADR hosted a distinguished panel during New York Arbitration Week 2025 exploring how arbitration can evolve to meet the demands of modern commercial practice through greater efficiency, adaptability, and practical results.

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Launch of ACT-ADR – Association of Commercial and Transactional ADR Professionals

On September 9, 2025, ACT-ADR was formally launched at an event which marked the beginning of a new professional community dedicated to commercial and transactional ADR professionals.

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