Arbitration Conversation Episode 1: Svetlana Gitman, American Arbitration Association

In this, the first episode of the Arbitration Conversation, Amy interviews Svetlana Gitman, Vice President of the Commercial Division at American Arbitration Association (AAA).  Amy and Svetlana talked about how AAA transformed their operations in response to the covid-19 pandemic and the different services and educational options AAA provides for arbitrators looking to transition their practice online.

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Svetlana Gitman

Svetlana Gitman joined the American Arbitration Association as Commercial Vice President in 2020. She is based in the AAA's Chicago office, and in addition to Illinois, her coverage area includes Arkansas, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. In addition to serving as the AAA's executive regional ADR…

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Amy Schmitz

Professor Amy Schmitz is the John Deaver Drinko-Baker & Hostetler Chair in Law at the Ohio State University Moritz College of Law. From 2016-2021 Professor Schmitz was the Elwood L. Thomas Missouri Endowed Professor of Law at the University of Missouri School of Law and the Center for Dispute Resolution.…

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