• "Meet the Neutrals Spotlight" Application for Neutrals

    Please submit this form by noon, Friday, September 25th 2026 to apply.
  • Thank you for your interest in our Meet the Neutrals Spotlight event to be held at the:

    Boston LERA October Meeting
    October 7, 2026
    Mighty Squirrel Taproom
    1 David Ortiz Dr., Boston, MA 02215

    This event, which will include introductions and professional information about select arbitrators in the Boston region, will be held on Wednesday evening at 6PM, October 7th at the Mighty Squirrel Taproom, located at 1 David Ortiz Dr. in Boston. 

    Registration for the meeting through the Boston LERA chapter is required for participation for this event..

    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. 

    Local arbitrators who are selected by RCI will be featured at the event, with an official introduction made to other participants and inclusion in program materials. This event "spotlight" is specifically designed for arbitrators with some experience, but who are not yet well established in their practice. While every opportunity will be made to allow as much spotlight participation as possible in this event, space and time limitations may limit the number of featured neutrals who are recognized.

    Please read:

    This spotlight portion of the event is intended for practicing arbitrators and mediators, not those aspiring to enter these fields. All applicants should be associated with an established rostering agency.

    Any current or former member of a National Academy of Arbitrators regional salon is welcome to participate.

    New arbitrators who have completed a labor arbitrator preparatory curriculum (e.g., BALA, Cornell Scheinman Institute) are also welcome.

    A brief reminder that, in accordance with to the applicable code of professional responsibility, no current representative of parties in workplace disputes may participate as a featured neutral.

    This spotlight event is specifically intended for those arbitrators and mediators who are newer to the profession and building their practice. While senior neutrals are very welcome to attend the event, priority will be given to those with fewer than 10 years of experience.

     

     FOR MORE EVENT INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT:
    RCI Event Web Page 


    If you are an advocate or selector please register for the meeting through the Boston LERA Chapter, no separate application is needed for your attendance at this event.

    Confirmation of acceptance will be sent to applicants on a rolling basis starting on September 1st. 

     

    Thank you to our event sponsors: American Arbitration Association, The Labor Relations Connection, & JAMS! This work is made possible through their generous support.

     

    *DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION IS 5PM ET FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 25th 2026*

     

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  • NEUTRALS APPLICATION

    Please fill out this section only if you are applying to participate as an emerging Arbitrator or Mediator seeking to provide labor-management ADR services. If you are a seasoned, veteran neutral or if you are a selector or advocate representing an employer or union, you are are welcome to register as a meeting guest through the Boston LERA chapter and do not need to apply for this recognition opportunity.
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  • In order to track the impact and effectiveness of events like the Meet the Neutrals Spotlight, the RCI, Inc. collects demographic information from participants in order to research and better understand the diversity of the pool of potential arbitrators available for selection and ensure that our programs are inclusive of all of the available talent. 

    Your completion of the following questions regarding demographics are not required but are extremely helpful for the future continuity of programs such as this one.

  • Demographics: Please identify your gender identity.
  • Demographics: Are you of Hispanic, Latino/Latina, or Spanish ethnic origin?
  • Demographics: Please identify your racial identity (please check all that apply).
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