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New Law Update: SB 940 - ADR Certification and Changes to California Arbitration

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About the Program

Join us for an in-depth exploration of California’s SB 940, signed into law on September 29, 2024. This webinar will unpack the new certification process for mediators, arbitrators, and other non-judicial ADR providers, as well as revisions to California arbitration law related to disclosures and consumer arbitration. Ana Sambold and Paul Burns will discuss the implications for litigators and ADR professionals, highlight the real-world impact on California ADR practices, and examine the controversies that led to this legislation.

Whether you’re a litigator representing clients in arbitration or an ADR professional, this session will provide critical insights into how SB 940 will shape your practice.

Speaker(s)
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Ana M. Sambold

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Immediate Past Chair, ABA Dispute Resolution Section Mediator - Arbitrator - Negotiation Professor SAMBOLD LAW & ADR SERVICES

Ana Sambold, Esq., is a California attorney, mediator, arbitrator, and recognized leader in the field of dispute resolution. She has successfully facilitated the resolution of over 1,000 commercial and civil litigation matters, specializing in cases involving multinational and multilingual parties. Fluent in Spanish, Ms. Sambold handles a diverse range of cases, including business and commercial disputes, insurance coverage, torts, employment, succession, trusts, real estate, and mass claims.

Ms. Sambold serves as a neutral both independently and through esteemed ADR panels, including the American Arbitration Association (AAA) – International Center for Dispute Resolution (ICDR), ADR Services, Inc., and the International Institute for Conflict Prevention and Resolution (CPR). She is a National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals (NADN) member, an International Mediation Institute (IMI) Certified Mediator, and a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation.

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Paul Burns
Paul E. Burns

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Burns Legal

Paul concentrates his practice in intellectual property litigation, counseling and transactions, as well as commercial litigation, arbitration and mediation. Based primarily in Los Angeles, he also practices in Procopio’s Scottsdale office. He has acted as lead counsel or co-counsel in patent, copyright, trademark, trade dress infringement, unfair competition, trade secret misappropriation and technology-related contract litigation involving Fortune 1000, Global 500 and public and private companies all over the United States, as well as Europe and Asia.

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Accreditation
Credit Hours:
1.00
Specialty Area:
None
Credit Type:
General
Original Air Date:
December 16, 2024
Accredited in:
California

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