Arbitrator Services Committee

The purpose of the Arbitrator Services Committee is to promote discussion on issues that are important to the arbitrator community, develop opportunities and programming that emphasize Arbitrator networking strategies, career advancement, and mentorship in the ARIAS∙U.S. community.

Time frame/Term of Office

November to November, no term limits currently.

Committee Structure

Open invitation. No limit on number of members, no formal terms.

Meeting Occurrence/ Frequency

At least 6 times a year via conference call or in person

How to serve on this committee

If you are interested in serving on this committee, let us know.

Committee Co-Chair

Committee Members

Jonathan Bank

Katherine Billingham

John Chaplin

Stephen DiCenso

James Fitzgerald

Kim Hogrefe

David Ichel

Mitchell Lathrop

Lori Lovgren

Carlos Romero

Jeffrey Smith

Aaron Stern

Edward Zulkey

Intensive Arbitrator Workshop
workshop
The Biltmore Miami-Coral Gables, FL
April 29, 2025
9:00 am 5:00 pm
ARIAS US Spring Conference
conference
The Biltmore Miami-Coral Gables, FL
April 30, 2025 - May 02, 2025
Claims-Made Coverage Under Direct Insurance Policies and Reinsurance Contracts: Current and Emerging Issues
webinar
June 17, 2025
2:00 pm
Speakers: Robert Whitney (MGC – McAngus, Goudelock & Courie, LLC); Jennifer Loewen Cavill (Chubb, Global Reinsurance Litigation)
Umpire Masterclass
workshop
Marriott Marquis, New York
November 12, 2025
2025 Fall Conference
conference
Marriott Marquis, New York City
November 13, 2025 - November 14, 2025
2026 Spring Conference
conference
J.W. Marriott, Nashville, TN
April 29, 2026 - May 01, 2026
2026 Fall Conference
conference
Marriott Marquis, New York City
November 12, 2026 - November 13, 2026