Arbitration Essentials for In-House Entertainment Counsel

This program will explore the critical importance of close collaboration between in-house and outside counsel to ensure alignment on strategy, cost management, and risk mitigation throughout the arbitration process. Participants will gain practical strategies for controlling costs, managing timelines, selecting arbitrators strategically, and ensuring that the arbitration process supports broader business objectives. Topics will include: Deciding which arbitration rules to apply for your dispute type. Types of arbitration clauses and which ones typically lead to cost overruns. Hiring the right outside counsel. Working with outside counsel to select the right arbitrator. How involved should in-house counsel be in the arbitration process? Working with outside counsel to control costs throughout the arbitration process.