CCA Summit II
Registration is Now Open!
June 5, 2025
American University Washington College of Law
Washington, D.C.
The College of Commercial Arbitrators and Washington College of Law to Host Summit II Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Federal Arbitration Act and Reprising CCA’s Protocols for Expeditious, Cost-Effective Commercial Arbitration
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Washington, D.C. – On June 5, 2025, the College of Commercial Arbitrators (CCA) and the Center on International Commercial Arbitration at Washington College of Law (WCL) will host Summit II at WCL in Washington, D.C. to mark the 100th Anniversary of the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) and to supplement the CCA’s Protocols for Expeditious, Cost-Effective Commercial Arbitration. The event promises to be a landmark occasion, bringing together thought leaders, legal professionals, and arbitrators to reflect on the history of the FAA, evaluate its impact, and discuss its future, while focusing on an update of the CCA Protocols to account for changes in arbitration since they were first published in 2010.
The Federal Arbitration Act, enacted in 1925, marked a pivotal moment in the evolution of dispute resolution in the United States. The Act was designed to promote the enforcement of arbitration agreements and provide a more efficient, cost-effective alternative to litigation. Over the last century, the FAA has shaped the way businesses resolve disputes, fostering an environment of contractual freedom and dispute resolution flexibility that has become essential to the modern commercial world.
The CCA Protocols were the work product of the CCA at the first Summit. The CCA’s fellows are thought leaders in commercial arbitration. They assembled the first Summit to draft the Protocols which since then have influenced changes in arbitral rules to promote expeditious arbitral proceedings and cabin the costs of arbitration without compromising fairness and impartiality.
“The Federal Arbitration Act has been foundational to the practice of commercial arbitration for the last 100 years, allowing arbitration to serve as an effective mechanism for resolving complex disputes,” explained Dana Welch, President of the College of Commercial Arbitrators, regarding the significance of the event. “And the CCA protocols have been an invaluable adjunct to achieve the goals underlying the FAA.”
The Summit will offer an exceptional opportunity for legal professionals and arbitrators to engage in discussions that will influence the trajectory of commercial arbitration in the United States and abroad for years to come. As the FAA enters its second century, the Supplemental CCA Protocols will ensure that arbitration remains a cost-effective tool for resolving disputes promptly and fairly in a fast-paced global economy.
Event Details:
Date: June 5, 2025
Location: American University Washington College of Law, Washington, D.C.
To Register: https://app.registrationguru.net:443#!/portal?eventId=21a8a672-4894-43e0-a3be-01efe90bfe40
Nearby Hotels:
The Washington College of Law at American University, has provided us with the following list of nearby hotels for those who will be staying in a hotel during the June 5th Summit in DC.
Glover Park Hotel
Address: 2505 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007
Phone:(202) 337-9700
Website: https://www.gloverparkhotel.com
Omni Shoreham Hotel
Address: 2500 Calvert Street NW, Washington, DC 20008
Phone: (202) 234-070
Website: https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/washington-dc-shoreham/corporate-rates/american-university
Courtyard Bethesda Chevy Chase
Address : 5520 Wisconsin Ave, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Phone : (301) 656-1500
Website: https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/wasvy-courtyard-bethesda-chevy-chase/overview/
Embassy Row
Address : 2015 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036
Phone : (202) 265-1600
Website: https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/wastx-the-ven-at-embassy-row-washington-dc-a-tribute-portfolio-hotel/overview/
Days Inn
Address : 4400 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008
Phone : (202) 244-5600
Website: https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/days-inn/washington-district-of-columbia/days-inn-washington-dc-connecticut-avenue/overview
