Best Practices for Drafting Reasoned Arbitration Awards: A Conversation with John Burritt McArthur

In this episode of CCA Arbitration Talk, recorded live at the American Arbitration Association’s Biannual Neutrals Conference in Dallas, host Rich Silberberg is joined by CCA Fellow John Burritt (“Mac”) McArthur — experienced commercial arbitrator and author of The Reasoned Arbitration Award in the United States: Its Purposes, Preparation, Problems, and Preservation (Juris, 2022).

Mr. McArthur shares insights from his extensive career as both advocate and arbitrator, discussing the evolving expectations surrounding reasoned awards and offering practical guidance on drafting awards that meet the needs of the parties while standing up to judicial scrutiny. Topics include:

• The historical development and significance of reasoned awards;
• Judicial standards of review of reasoned awards;
• Common pitfalls in drafting reasoned awards and how to avoid them;
• Best practices for creating clear, persuasive, and enforceable reasoned awards.

This conversation provides valuable strategies for arbitrators and advocates seeking to strengthen the legitimacy and durability of arbitration awards.

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