With the rise and risks associated with litigating through the arbitration process, this panel will provide an overview of the processes for NFA, AAA, and FINRA arbitrations. The panel will start the discussion with the importance of building the necessary foundation for success through preparation, continuing through discovery, and strategies for success at the hearing. The panel will also cover the important differences amongst NFA, AAA, and FINRA arbitrations and their respective processes.
Hosted by FIA Deputy General Counsel Michael Sorrell, the panels includes Foley partners Jim Lundy, Tom Krebs, and Ellen Wheeler.
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