Aníbal Sabater to Speak on Arbitrator Ethics at CIArb Learning Lab Series

May 2025– Chaffetz Lindsey’s Aníbal Sabater will speak in the session titled “The Ethical Arbitrator: Conflict Conundrums and Tricky Challenges” as part of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators’ Learning Lab: Arbitrator Skills Development series. The session will be held online on Thursday, May 15^th and is part of a six-part professional development program aimed at enhancing the practical skills of arbitration professionals.

Now in its third edition, the Learning Lab series offers interactive workshops designed to help both experienced arbitrators and those preparing to accept appointments sharpen their case management skills and tackle complex procedural and ethical issues with confidence.

Aníbal will join a panel of arbitration professionals including:

• Amanda Lee
• Mercy McBrayer
• Steven Skulnik
• Cristina Alexe

Participants in the series will work through real-world scenarios and small-group exercises focused on key aspects of arbitral proceedings, including:

• Managing conflicts of interest and arbitrator challenges
• Making appropriate disclosures and handling interview requests
• Drafting procedural orders and managing document production
• Navigating evidential processes and distinguishing guerrilla tactics from advocacy

The workshop offers practical insight into the ethical dimensions of sitting as an arbitrator, with the goal of equipping participants to handle difficult decisions with clarity and integrity.

For more information and registration details, visit CIArb’s website.