Events

ChIAC Upcoming Events

ChIAC is dedicated to providing opportunities for attorneys, corporate leadership and law students to learn more about international arbitration, mediation and other forms of alternative dispute resolution through its educational programs and networking events. Please check back regularly for virtual and in-person events. All event times are posted in United States Central Time (CT) unless otherwise noted.

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Upcoming Events

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.

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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 insights on how organizations are using ADR to resolve disputes faster and more predictably. Open to in-house counsel ONLY.

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ChIAC Membership

Become a ChIAC Member

Gain access to exclusive networking opportunities with practitioners, neutrals and parties, CLE’s on essential topics in international arbitration, present on panels, members-only discounts on hearing reservations, virtual access to the members only portal and benefits provided by ChIAC’s MOU partners.