Efficient & Cost-Effective Arbitration:
Practical Tips from Employment &
Commercial Perspectives
Presented by Chimdimma Onyedebelu, Commercial Vice-President
And
Cassie Lively, Employment Vice-President
Join us for an overview of AAA-ICDR’s arbitration and mediation services, with a focus on improving efficiency and reducing cost at every stage of the arbitration process. This session will cover best practices for drafting effective clauses, tips on neutral selection, and technology-driven tools and resources available through the AAA-ICDR. The session will also highlight recent updates to AAA’s Employment/Workplace Rules and provide practical takeaways for navigating employment arbitration effectively.
Pending 1-hour CLE
Trust Accounts and Ethics
Melissa "Missye" Scott
General Counsel of the MS Bar Association
11:30 a.m. Registration
12:00 p.m. Annual Meeting Lunch with Presentation
2:00 p.m. Meet your 2026 Board of Directors
Vote on proposed MDLA Bylaw Amendment
Announcement of 2025 Award Winners
2025 Lifetime Achievement Award
MDLA CARES WILL BE ANNOUNCED SOON
SAVE THE DATE FOR THE MDLA 2026 ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
MARCH 20, 2026
OGELTREE ALUMIN HOUSE ON SOUTHERN'S CAMPUS
HATTIESBURG, MS
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