The 2025 American Arbitration Association® (AAA) Construction Conference will be held on Thursday, June 12 in New York City. The theme, “Laying the Groundwork: A Structured Approach to Managing Construction Disputes,” puts the focus on sensible strategies for managing construction disputes.

The Conference’s full agenda is coming soon, but some sessions have been announced, such as:

•         The Client’s Playbook: Gain insider strategies from top general counsel on navigating arbitration and making critical decisions in construction disputes.

•         Blueprints for Resolution: Learn how to design effective ADR clauses that prevent disputes from derailing your projects.

•         From Bad to Better: Explore practical approaches to handling problematic contract clauses and minimizing arbitration risks.

•         Data, Documents, and Discovery: Discover the latest eDiscovery tools and techniques to efficiently manage digital data in dispute resolution.

•         Witness Statements vs. Direct Examination: Understand the evolving use of witness statements in arbitration and their impact on case outcomes.

•         Legal Ethical Landscape: Stay ahead of emerging ethical challenges in construction arbitration, including AI, remote work, and attorney-client privilege in the digital era.

Program Location
New York Law School
185 West Broadway
New York, NY 10013

Register for the AAA Construction Conference. Early bird registration fee is $395.00 before May 12, 2025. To get this price, use promo code 25CCEB01 After that date, the registration fee is $450.00. To reserve a room at the Hilton Garden Inn New York/Tribeca, click here.

Visit the 2025 AAA® Construction Conference website for more information and make sure to check back for full conference schedule details in the coming months. If you have questions, contact Michael Marra at marram@adr.org or 215.731.6136.