Arguments in Favor of the Triumph of Arbitration

Organized discussions among legal scholars rarely instigate roiling controversies. Truth be told, it is generally deemed an achievement to maintain a wakeful state during these enclaves. The Cardozo Journal of Conflict Resolution Conference gauging the future of arbitration was exceptional in a number of respects. The topics and presentations were invigorating.

Several practitioners, in particular, delivered outstanding papers. The sponsoring student journal demonstrated nimble managerial skills. No stone of accommodation or convenience was left unturned for the participants. I was also very impressed with the young academic lawyers who are active in the area of arbitration.

Their contribution and commentary bespeak a most promising future for the field. In addition, far from inducing intellectual somnabulence, the proceedings generated in me a need to respond in writing to aspects of the conference, aided by the benefit of distance and further reflection.