Welcome to the Chicago International Arbitration Center

The Premier Arbitration Center for the Americas

Our Mission

Featuring Chicago as a premier global hub for dispute resolution.

Our mission is to promote the effective use of arbitration globally and domestically by providing world-class hearing facilities, powered by FTI Consulting’s state-of-the-art hearing technology platform, fostering excellence in dispute resolution through quality educational programing and promoting Chicago’s unique advantages as a cost-effective, convenient, and pro-arbitration hub for dispute resolution.

About ChIAC

State of the Art Hearing Services

Powered by FTI Consulting’s hearing technology and support professionals, ChIAC can host administered or ad hoc arbitration hearings for disputes of any size, on a turnkey basis.

World-Class Facilities

ChIAC hearing facilities are purpose-built for in-person, hybrid or virtual arbitration hearings, offering unmatched convenience with hotels, restaurants and office space all within the building complex.

Leading Seat of Arbitration

Chicago meets all the criteria as an effective, efficient and safe seat for domestic and international arbitrations, fulfilling all of the Centenary Principles of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.

Global, Accessible & Affordable

Chicago offers unique advantages as an effective, efficient and safe seat of arbitration.

Pro-Arbitration Seat

Chicago’s respected federal courts and pro-arbitration laws, including the Illinois International Commercial Arbitration Act, provide a solid legal foundation that supports arbitrations seated in Chicago.

Premier Legal Community

Home to 29 GAR 100 law firms, world-class law schools, and leading ADR professionals, Chicago offers an exceptional legal community, with experienced ADR professionals.

Cost Advantage

Arbitrations conducted in Chicago are significantly less expensive than other leading seats, including New York, London, Paris, and Geneva, with discounted airfare, hotels and dining available for ChIAC hearings.

Global Business Center

Ranked among North America’s top cities for foreign investment, more than $140 billion in international trade flows through Chicago.

Central and Connected

Central locally, Chicago is easily accessible, featuring two major airports with 25,000+ annual flights to 275+ destinations all over the world.

Seamlessly Navigable

Chicago’s compact grid, bustling city center, and extensive pedway make it easy for visitors to access train stations, government buildings, hotels, restaurants and other retail businesses.

The Chicago Flag with building of downtown in the background

ChIAC Hearing Services

In-Person, Hybrid & Virtual Hearing Services

ChIAC offers turnkey hearing services to manage and host arbitration hearings and mediations for disputes of any size, including arbitrations administered under the rules of all arbitral institutions as well as ad hoc arbitrations.

ChIAC Services

Center Rooms & Floor Plan

Explore Hearing Rooms and View Floor Plan

ChIAC’s world-class hearing facilities are custom designed for arbitration hearings of all sizes, powered by FTI Consulting's state-of-the-art technology platform and top-ranked hearing support team.

Our Facilities

Events at ChIAC

All Events

Please visit our Events page for more networking, continuing legal education and ADR-related programs.

Arbitration Lunch Match Registration

Monday, Apr 6 2026 12:00am-11:59pm

Arbitral Women's international initiative bringing together female arbitration practitioners from around the world will take place from 20 to 24 April 2026! Participants are matched with other women in their local area for an intimate lunch. Please note that each participant covers the cost of her own lunch or her share of the group lunch. For more information, please contact grace.ha@chiac.org. Please register by April 6, 2026. You will receive all relevant details about your match by April 10, 2026.

Event Registration

Inside ADR: A Practical Playbook for In-House Counsel

Wednesday, Apr 22 2026 5:30pm-8:30pm

In-House Connect and the American Arbitration Association invites in-house counsel managing disputes and negotiating dispute resolution clauses to an in-person presentation for practical, in-the-trenches guidance from Randall Lehner (Independent Arbitrator and Executive Director of ChIAC), Kyle R. Olson (Senior Counsel, Boeing), and Michael Booden (Senior Technology Counsel, HUB International) share an inside look at how organizations are using ADR to resolve disputes faster and more predictably. Open to in-house counsel ONLY.

Event Registration

ChIAC Membership

Become a ChIAC Member

Enjoy exclusive networking, CLEs, panel opportunities, member benefits and premium access to ChIAC’s educational resources. Gain access to exclusive networking opportunities with practitioners, neutrals and parties, seminars on essential topics in international arbitration, present on panels, virtual access to the members-only portal and benefits provided by ChIAC’s partners.

ChIAC Membership