Events

Upcoming

October 2026

The American Bar Association (ABA) Forum on Construction Law Presents Fall Conference: Construction Claims Summit — Issues Driving Today’s Construction Disputes

Westin Copley Place 1o Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02116, United States (map, opens in a new tab)

As the Forum on Construction Law wraps up its national conferences during its 50th Anniversary year, I am honored to invite you to take part in these historic festivities by joining us in a historic city: Boston, Massachusetts. Our program, “Construction Claims Summit: Issues Driving Today’s Construction Disputes,” dives deeply into the Forum’s history while…

The American Bar Association Dispute Resolution Section (ABA DRS) Presents Advanced Mediation & Advocacy Skills Institute

This 2-day virtual Institute features the opportunity to learn from leading social, behavioral, and legal authorities and interact with colleagues from across the country, exploring mediation advancements and innovations in technique, delivery, strategy, and technology. Mediators, litigators, educators, in-house counsel and other consumers of ADR services alike will not want to miss it!

Chiefs in Intellectual Property (ChIPs) Network Presents 2026 Global Summit

JW Marriott LA Live 900 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015 (map, opens in a new tab)

The ChIPs Global Summit is our annual flagship event. Over 700 leaders in tech, law and policy gather to connect and learn over the two-day conference. The ChIPs Global Summit brings together leaders across technology, law, policy, and innovation for two days of connection, conversation, and forward-looking programming. Featuring globally lauded keynotes, experts in intellectual…

The American Bar Association (ABA) International Law Section (ILS) Presents War Powers Under the U.S. Constitution and International Law

U.S.  Presidents have historically, not uniformly, asserted broad unilateral authority to order U.S. military into hostilities.  What is the constitutional basis for this?  How does the Constitution and U.S. law constrain the President’s war powers?  Does international law impose constraints on the use of military force?  Do recent U.S. military operations comply with U.S. and…

The American Bar Association International Law Section (ABA ILS) Presents War Powers under the U.S. Constitution and International Law

U.S. Presidents have historically, although not uniformly, asserted broad unilateral authority to order the U.S. military into hostilities. This webinar will consider key questions of domestic and international law in light of recent uses of military force against Iran, Venezuela, and narcotics traffickers on the high seas.

The New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Committee and Entertainment, Arts & Sports Law Section Present the Teatime Series: Lessons from National Football League (NFL) Arbitrations for Dispute Resolution Practitioners

In this interactive discussion, we will cover lessons in dispute resolution for entertainment and sports practitioners. Highlighting the experience of NFL arbitrations, we will cover jurisdictional issues, choice of administering body, party-appointed vs non-party appointed arbitrators, confidentiality issues in high-profile cases, and drafting best practices. Speakers Richard Berthelson, Former NFL Players Association General Counsel Lance…

Global Arbitration Review (GAR) Presents Live: Construction Disputes

Join us for the first-ever GAR Live: Construction Disputes London, an essential new event designed to help practitioners compare approaches and elevate their construction disputes practice. Join arbitration’s leading counsel, arbitrators, experts, and more for sharp debate, practical insight and networking. With a standout speaker line-up and an interactive agenda, GAR Live offers a unique opportunity to build relationships and stay at the forefront of…

The International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), the African Women in Arbitration (AWA), and the Uganda Law Society Present Annual Training: Investment Arbitration

International Resource Centre (IREC) Plot M11, Old Portbell Road, Bugolobi, Kampala, Central Region, Uganda (map, opens in a new tab)

The Annual African Women in Arbitration Training returns with a practical, in-depth program designed to build expertise in investment arbitration, treaty protections, and the evolving investment dispute resolution landscape. This year’s faculty includes: • Leah Njoroge-Kibe, Legal Counsel, ICSID • Prof. Chrispas Nyombi, University of Derby, UK • Gustavo Laborde, Founding Partner, Laborde Law

The New York County Lawyers Association (NYCLA) Presents Fee Dispute Arbitration Training: Focus on Part 137 Arbitration

This training is intended for people interested in volunteering for the Part 137 Fee Dispute program.  The 2 half-day FREE training will consist of lectures, discussions as well as MANDATORY ROLE PLAY EXERCISES, where attendees’ cameras and sound MUST be turned on.  Join us for 2 half-days of trainings to learn what you need to…

The New York City Bar Litigation Committee Presents Lunch with Judge Jon O. Newman

New York City Bar 42 West 44th Street, New York, NY 10036, United States (map, opens in a new tab)

Join the Litigation Committee for the next installment of its acclaimed Lunch with a Judge series, featuring Hon. Jon O. Newman, United States Circuit Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. This conversation will offer insights from the bench and practical guidance for practitioners, promising a program that is as enlightening…