David Slossberg Guest Lectures on Arbitration at Quinnipiac Law School
11/25/2024HSSK Partner David Slossberg served as a guest speaker for an arbitration class of students at Quinnipiac Law School. The interactive Q&A-style lecture gave students firsthand insights into the complexities of arbitration and real-world cases.
Hosted by professor and practicing attorney Gary Phelan, the session allowed students to explore critical topics in arbitration, guided by questions prepared in advance and live queries from the class. The Q&A format allowed David to dive deeply into key issues, such as the pros and cons of arbitration, specific cases he has handled, and broader questions about fairness in arbitration practices.
Key topics discussed included:
- Remote versus in-person arbitration
- The role of Roger Goodell as arbitrator in the Flores vs. New York Giants case.
- Public policies that might favor court proceedings over arbitration.
- The recent United States Supreme Court decision in Bissonette, which attemped to clarify the exemption from the Federal Arbitration Act for employees actively engaged in the transportation of goods across borders.
- Whether confidentiality of arbitrations is a good thing.
- Experiences serving on three-person arbitration panels vs. as a single arbitrator.
During the open forum, the students posed insightful and thought-provoking questions. Their inquiries ranged from technical arbitration practices to broader implications for fairness and equity in dispute resolution.