The voice of the California international arbitration and ADR community.
Our Vision
California Arbitration (CalArb) is the voice of the California international arbitration and ADR community.
We guide businesses, including their corporate counsel and law firm counsel, on the benefits of international arbitration and mediation. And we provide resources for legal practitioners around the globe on international dispute resolution in California.
Since our founding in 2021, California Arbitration has grown to over two hundred members actively working to implement our mission.
Our Successes
California Arbitration provides opportunities for the legal community to connect and grow international arbitration and international mediation practice in California.
Our first major initiative was supporting the California Lawyers Association (CLA) in hosting California International Arbitration Week which was first held March 2022. We partnered with CLA in hosting CIAW 2023, which welcomed over 1200 registrants to 28 in-person and online programs presented by leading international arbitration institutions and organizations. In 2024, we hosted CIAW 2024 with CLA in San Francisco and online – again featuring the leading arbitration institutions and organizations in the world – with over 28 hours of programming and hosted receptions. We’re now planning for CIAW 2025 in Los Angeles on March 10-13, 2025.
In addition, California Arbitration supports an ongoing series of programs in international arbitration and mediation throughout the year. Many of these program are hosted by leading law firms and providers. We expand our events offerings as we grow each year. Visit our Events page for details. We also have focused programming through our Young CalArb group for new practitioners.
Much of our work is handled through committees led and supported by our members who are actively engaged in an array of projects involving California international arbitration and mediation. The work of our committees continues to expand with increased outreach to companies, training for lawyers, and networking and other benefits for members.
In 2024, we launched a new website feature on FAQs on California international arbitration law and practice as a resource for practitioners around the world.
And in 2024, worked with CLA to update California’s international arbitration act to comport with the latest amendments to the UNCITRAL Model Law.
Most of all, what we’re proud of our success in bringing together people near and far to appreciate the benefits and opportunities for international arbitration and ADR in California.
Our Plans
We look forward to building on our successes in the years ahead with annual CIAW programming and training for California and international practitioners throughout each year. We look forward to continuing to work with arbitral institutions and organizations around the world to educate California businesses on the benefits of international arbitration.
We look forward to continuing to work to ensure that California remains and increases its standing as a fair and arbitration-friendly forum for all parties.
We look forward to providing not just learning but also benefits and opportunities for our members to be involved and to help shape the future of CalArb, international arbitration and international mediation in California.
In 2028, CalArb and AAA-ICDR will co-host the ICCA 2028 Congress in San Francisco.
California is a beautiful, warm, diverse and welcoming locale. We look forward to welcoming you.
Membership
California Arbitration membership is available to all interested legal practitioners and others in the international arbitration and ADR fields. Lawyers from California and around the world are welcome. Join today to get involved and be included on our online Membership Directory.
California Arbitration invites members to participate in committee initiatives and submit articles for publication and news on events for distribution. All of our member have the opportunity to be featured on our California Conversations – a monthly interview providing insights on the focuses, strength and diversity of our global membership.
Leadership and Support
California Arbitration is a grass-roots organization led by its members. New leadership opportunities are offered annually. A major goal is providing meaningful opportunities for new and diverse practitioners.
As we grow, we also provide opportunities for corporate and law firm sponsors to support international arbitration and ADR in California and expand our reach.
For more information on our history, click here.
Join Us
California Arbitration celebrates California’s unique place in international dispute resolution.
We welcome you to join us and be a part of our outreach to the world.
California Arbitration, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)(3) tax-exempt foundation