Arbitration: A View From The Bench
From Resolutions: A Podcast About Dispute Resolution and Prevention by ABA Section of Dispute Resolution
May 22, 2026 · 25 min · Episode 40
About this episode
The episode explores the evolution of arbitration and insights from the judiciary with Judge J. Michelle Childs.
How has the field of arbitration evolved, and what can arbitrators learn from the judiciary? In this episode, host Dr. Larry Schooler sits down with Judge J. Michelle Childs of the U.S. Court of Appeals, D.C. Circuit, and keynote speaker at the ABA Dispute Resolution Section's Arbitration Institute, to explore the intersection of arbitration and litigation. Judge Childs shares her perspective on how each method can inform and strengthen the other, and what the future may hold for dispute resolution. To hear Judge Childs speak live, join us at the ABA Dispute Resolution Section's Arbitration Institute on June 3–4, 2026. Register before May 29 at https://ambar.org/arb2026 and use promo code DRPODCAST for 15% off. This episode was published by the ABA Section of Dispute Resolution - the leading source of dispute resolution information and networking opportunities for professionals around the world. Not a member of the ABA Section of Dispute Resolution? Join today! Listen on Apple Podcasts, PodBean, and Spotify.
People in this episode
Host: Dr. Larry Schooler
Guest: Judge J. Michelle Childs
Topics covered
- arbitration
- litigation
- dispute resolution
- judiciary
- evolution of arbitration
Keywords
- arbitration
- litigation
- dispute resolution
- Judge J. Michelle Childs
- ABA Dispute Resolution
Sponsors
ABA Section of Dispute Resolution
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: ABA Section of Dispute Resolution, U.S. Court of Appeals, D.C. Circuit, Apple Podcasts, PodBean, Spotify
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