Presented by:
Attorney Client Mediation and Arbitration Services Executive Committee

Program Title:
Basic Arbitrator Training

Program Date: 
Thursday, August 20, 2026

Location:
Zoom

Time:
5:45 pm – 9:00 pm

CLE Credit:
2.75 hours (1.75 Ethics, 1 General)
Note: CLE Certificates will be emailed 7-10 business days after the webinar

Program Description:
Do you know that if a client and an attorney have a fee dispute, there is a mandatory program the parties can use to resolve their issues without need for litigation?  The program is inexpensive, it is expeditious, and it allows for the parties to resolve their disputes through mediation and/or arbitration through the Los Angeles County Bar Association’s Attorney-Client Mediation and Arbitration program (“ACMAS”). However, in order to provide the ability for parties to resolve their fee disputes, ACMAS needs YOU. 

If you are looking for a volunteer opportunity where you can make a real positive difference in the lives of clients and their former attorneys, join ACMAS as an arbitrator.

 Through a 3-hour training, ACMAS will train you on the law on attorney-client fee disputes. In exchange, you will receive MCLE credit and ACMAS will receive you as a panel member in its program.

 The commitment to arbitrate a case is fluid and flexible.  If you are asked to serve and cannot do so at the time, you are free to decline. 

 While ACMAS always could use new arbitrators, we stress the need for criminal and family law attorneys, or lay arbitrators, as those qualifications are always in short supply.

 Step up and see the possibilities of service in our program.

 This virtual training will cover the following topics: recent developments in fee arbitration, writing enforceable awards, statute of limitations, effect of conflicts of interest, arbitrator disclosure requirements, and controlling the proceeding. 

Speakers:
Anahid Agemian, Esq. |Agemian and Fang

Price: FREE

Important Information:
Please log in to Zoom at least 10 minutes before the program time. You will receive a certificate of attendance via email in 7-10 business days.
*Law Students must call LACBA Member Services Department at 213-896-6560 to register.
*If you wish to register after registration closes, please contact Member Services Department at 213-896-6560.
Once you have completed your LACBA registration, on the date of the event you will receive a link from Zoom 2 hours before the event that will allow you to join the webinar directly. In order to receive participatory CLE credit, registrants must participate in the webinar via Zoom.  LACBA cannot provide CLE credit to those who only listen to the program audio by phone.  Individuals wishing to receive CLE credit must register independently.