Welcome to the Chicago International Arbitration Center
Welcome to the Chicago International Arbitration Center
Our Mission
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.
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
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.
Please visit our Events page for more networking, continuing legal education and ADR-related programs.
Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Arbitration Advocacy Program
Thu, Oct 1 2026 - Fri, Oct 2 2026 8:00am - 5:30pm CT Foley & Lardner LLP - 321 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL
The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) North America Branch and ChIAC are proud to present an advanced arbitration advocacy program. An internationally renowned faculty with deep experience serving as both advocates and arbitrators in domestic and international arbitrations will provide insights on the critical differences between U.S. court advocacy and arbitration. Significant discounts are offered for attorneys associated with ChIAC Founding Firm, law firm, individual and neutral members, Chicago Bar Association members, attorneys associated with Midwestern law firms and LLM students. For further information please contact Jim Reiman, Program Director (JReiman@ReimanADR.com). ChIAC has arranged discounted rates at the Fairmont Chicago for participants for this program. Please contact Grace Ha (grace.ha@chiac.org) for booking instructions.
Arbitration at the Frontier: Courage, Craft, and Technology
Fri, Oct 9 2026 12:00pm - 4:00pm CT Anheuser-Busch Hall, Washington University in St. Louis - 170 West Dr, St. Louis, MO
The Whitney R. Harris Institute Annual Arbitration and Dispute Resolution Symposium at the Washington University School of Law will address topics in international arbitration that are both timeless and on the cutting edge of technology. The symposium is co-chaired by Imad Khan, a partner at Winston Taylor, a ChIAC Founding Firm, and Professor MJ Durkee, the director of the Whitney R. Harris World Law Institute at the Washington University School of Law. ChIAC Board Members, Sarah Reynolds of Kaplan & Grady and Tiago Duarte-Silva of Charles River Associates, are featured speakers at the symposium.
ChIAC Membership
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.
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