Events

ChIAC Upcoming Events

ChIAC is dedicated to providing opportunities for attorneys, corporate leadership and law students to learn more about international arbitration, mediation and other forms of alternative dispute resolution through its educational programs and networking events. Please check back regularly for virtual and in-person events. All event times are posted in United States Central Time (CT) unless otherwise noted.

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Upcoming Events

ABA Business Law Fall Meeting

Wed, Sep 2 2026 - Fri, Sep 4 2026 Hyatt Regency Chicago – 151 E. Wacker Dr., Chicago, IL

ChIAC is proud to be a program partner and a member of the host committee of the ABA Business Law Fall Meeting. Over three days, the ABA will present over 50 CLE presentations on pertinent topics, over 150 practice- specific substantive topics and a wide selection of networking events including the Welcome Reception and ticketed Committee Dinners. To take advantage of the ChIAC Member Discount, please contact Grace Ha ([email protected]).

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Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Arbitration Advocacy Program

Thu, Oct 1 2026 - Fri, Oct 2 2026 8:00am - 5:30pm CT Foley & Lardner LLP - 321 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL

The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) North America Branch and ChIAC are proud to present an advanced arbitration advocacy program. An internationally renowned faculty with deep experience serving as both advocates and arbitrators in domestic and international arbitrations will provide insights on the critical differences between U.S. court advocacy and arbitration. Significant discounts are offered for attorneys associated with ChIAC Founding Firm, law firm, individual and neutral members, Chicago Bar Association members, attorneys associated with Midwestern law firms and LLM students. For further information please contact Jim Reiman, Program Director ([email protected]).

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ChIAC Membership

Become a ChIAC Member

Gain access to exclusive networking opportunities with practitioners, neutrals and parties, CLEs on essential topics in international arbitration, present on panels, members only discounts on hearing reservations, virtual access to the members only portal and benefits provided by ChIAC’s partners.