About the Webinar

Arbitration has become more prevalent in recent years, but it is far from a cure-all to litigation risk. Arbitration must be part of a risk management strategy to be selectively utilized with predictable terms that self limit the number and types of claims and utilize procedures to mitigate its unique risks. Join this special briefing where we will discuss:

• Understanding the Downsides to Arbitration

• How to Extract the Benefits of Arbitration

• Limiting the Risks of Mass Arbitration Claims

• Adopting and Implementing Arbitration Agreements

• Establishing Arbitration Terms that Provide Benefits with Fewer Risks

Presenters

ARI KAREN, Partner, Head of Litigation, Labor & Employment Practice

Ari Karen leads the firm’s litigation, and labor and employment practices. Ari represents lenders in litigation matters, government investigations, and advises clients on regulatory compliance matters. His practice is diverse, covering subject matters including banking regulations, consumer protection regulations, Dodd-Frank financial reform laws, contractual disputes, employment and labor statutes, wage-hour class actions, employment discrimination and fair lending matters, whistleblower complaints, and non-competition claims.

arielle stephenson, Senior Associate

Arielle’s practice centers on financial services regulation, enforcement and litigation. Prior to joining the firm, she completed summer internships at multiple governmental agencies, including the Federal Trade Commission and Department of Commerce. While in law school, Arielle was a student attorney for Rising for Justice – Law Students in Court, Civil Division, and litigated cases in front of the D.C. Court’s Landlord-Tenant Branch.

Chris napier, Partner, Head of Fintech Practice

Chris Napier is a Partner at Mitchell Sandler. His practice focuses on providing regulatory counseling, strategic advice and representation during government enforcement matters, including matters involving commercial, consumer and alternative credit products; money transmission and payments; deposit issues; and partnerships between fintech companies, depository institutions, and lenders.

olivia kelman, Partner, Head of Fair Lending Practice

Olivia Kelman focuses her practice on representing clients in litigation, compliance, and enforcement matters, with a concentration on fair housing and fair and responsible lending and servicing. She regularly advises clients seeking to identify and mitigate fair housing and fair lending risk, or in defending fair lending claims, in areas relevant to the client’s business, including redlining, branching, pricing, underwriting, marketing, steering, servicing, modeling, and reasonable accommodations.