Arbitration for Advocates in the Federal Sector 2022

Instructors:

Director of Arbitration Arthur Pearlstein
Commissioners Liz Brenner  & LaTwana Williams

 

Date:
August 2-4, 2022

Time:
11:00am – 4:00pm Eastern Daylight Time

Cost:
$950.00

Location:
This course will be conducted entirely online, using Zoom for Government

Course Information:

This intensive, three-day program is designed specifically for labor practitioners in the Federal sector. The course will help practitioners:

• Understand the most important elements of labor arbitration advocacy in the federal sector
• Make progress on the path to becoming a highly effective advocate
• Identify major gaps in knowledge/experience in arbitration advocacy and plan for filling the gaps

Topics include:

• The Legal and Regulatory Framework for Arbitration in the Federal Sector
• Principles of Contract (collective bargaining agreement) Interpretation
• Employee Discipline and “Efficiency of the Service”
• How to Best Prepare for the Hearing
• How to Handle the Hearing Itself (Testimony, Documents, Opening Statements, etc.)
• What Goes Into a Good Post-Hearing Brief (if briefs are to be submitted)

A major emphasis of this program will be a review of substantive and procedural case-handling issues, using hypothetical situations in an interactive format. Participants will also be able to practice their skills.  Registrants receive course texts and a specially compiled set of arbitration practice guides.

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will receive an FMCS Certificate of Training.

 

If you are paying by check please mail to:
FMCS Institute
One Independence Square
250 E Street, SW
Washington, DC 20427

The Institute will enforce the following cancellation policy: Cancellations received more than 7 days in advance will be refunded the full amount less a $50.00 processing fee. No-shows and cancellations received less than 7 days before the seminar date are not eligible for a refund. Substitutions may be made at any time.