Originally from Alternatives to the High Cost of Litigation

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The National Academy of Arbitrators, a nonprofit organization of U.S. and Canada arbitrators (see naarb.org) held its 75th Annual Meeting and Education Conference in Toronto from May 11-14, 2022. As I was the NAA president from 2021 to 2022, this conference marked the completion of my term in this leadership position. In accordance with tradition, I made a speech to the conference, sharing my experiences and hopes relating to the NAA’s history, current challenges, and possible future. I emphasized the integrity and neutrality of the arbitration process, the importance of diversity, and the NAA’s laudable traditions. Below is an Alternatives adaptation of this speech.

What is truly significant about this year is that we are celebrating the Academy’s 75th anniversary. It is an important juncture to reflect on where we have been, and where our history and our traditions are taking us.