Next-Gen Arbitrator Invitation Request

Next-Gen Neutrals Spotlight Event Invitation Request for Arbitrators

Please submit this form by noon, Thursday, April 30th 2026 to request an invitation.
Thank you for your interest in our Next-Gen Neutrals Spotlight event to be held at the:

National Academy of Arbitrators
2026 Annual Meeting & Education Conference
May 20 – 23, 2026
Chicago, IL

This event will be held on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 from 2:00PM - 4:3O PM, at the InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile and is open to invited arbitrators and selectors and advocates who have registered for the conference.

The Ray Corollary Initiative, Inc. (RCI) is hosting this event as part of the RCI's mission to identify and utilize all of the available talent in the dispute resolution field. Specifically, the RCI seeks to provide opportunities for those who select ADR professionals and for qualified professionals who have not had the same exposure as more established neutrals, to meet, connect, and overcome some of the difficulties that exist in forming new business relationships.

FOR MORE EVENT INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT:
RCI Event Web Page & FAQ

If you are attempting to sign-up for this event as an advocate or selector please use the form found here: Selector Registration Link

This event is specifically designed for new and emerging arbitrators, not those already well established in their practice. While every opportunity will be made to allow as much participation as possible in this event, space and time limitations may limit the number of invitations available.

The RCI specifically invites arbitrators with experience in high-regulated industries such as the federal sector, energy, healthcare, collective bargaining, and transportation to apply for this event. Labor and management seek to expand their use of arbitrators who may not yet be well represented in the ranks of those frequently selected to resolve disputes in their industry.

Invitations will be sent to applicants starting on May 4th. Invited arbitrators will be charged a $45 fee for their participation.
Name*

First NameLast Name
E-mail*
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Preferred Phone Number:*
Format: (000) 000-0000.

ARBITRATORS APPLICATION

Please fill out this section only if you are applying to participate as an Arbitrator, seeking to provide labor-management arbitration services. If you are applying to participate as a Selector, representing an employer or union, please fill out our Selector and Advodate Sign-Up Form.
Number of years working as an arbitrator in labor-management matters*
Yes (answer number of years below)No
If you answered "Yes" to the above, how many years have you been an Academy member? This event is designed for arbitrators with five or fewer years of Academy membership.
Yes (answer Salon question below)No
If you answered "Yes" to the above, please identify the NAA Salon of which you are a member.
Rostering Agencies or Panels (Please list no more than 5)

Please quantify your experience as an arbitrator in these specific fields:*

Rows	Number of Years	# of Awards in Discipline / Discharge cases	# of Awards in Contract Interpretation cases
Transportation
Energy
Health Care
Education
Sports & anti-doping matters
Public sector employment (Federal, State or Local)
International
Other Labor-Management disputes

Personal Statement: This statement will be part of the profile made available to selectors.

Please do not exceed 160 words.0/160
Resume: Please attach a current resume in PDF or Microsoft Word format, 2 pages maximum.

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Next-Gen Neutrals Spotlight Event Invitation Request for Arbitrators

ARBITRATORS APPLICATION