Dear Colleagues:
I feel truly fortunate to be the dispute resolution neutral of choice for so many unions and employers. I get to meet new people from dozens of industries, learning about the work that they do, and helping them resolve their workplace disputes. It’s a privileged role, and I learn something new in every case.
Unfortunately, my docket has grown to a length that is difficult to manage. Because I believe that arbitration should be an expeditious process, I am not comfortable scheduling cases in the middle of next year. Most of my hearing dates until then have been scheduled with cases, leaving me very little time to write the awards in the ones I’ve completed, much less time to do more pleasurable projects (not that I don’t love writing awards, but . . .).
As I did in 2024, I would prefer to focus on expedited cases with permanent panels. When my caseload lightens, I will evaluate the number of new cases that I can take on. Until then, please feel free to reach out for recommendations for arbitrators whose calendars might be more open than mine. Thanks for understanding!
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