Steven A. Certilman

ADR Training
Extensive arbitration and mediation training since 1988. Trained in commercial, construction and securities arbitration by AAA in 1988. Trained in mediation by CPR Institute in 1999. Regular continuing education since that time.

Professional Training
Connecticut College B.A. (Psychology, Government, and Sociology-Based Human Relations (1978)); Hofstra University School of Law J.D. (1981);

Professional Experience
More than 25 years of general corporate and commercial law with specialization in information technology, business process outsourcing, intellectual property, and licensing matters. Magistrate, Superior Court of the State of Connecticut (2004-Present).

ADR Experience
More than 20 years of experience as domestic and international commercial, IT and IP arbitrator serving as sole arbitrator, panel chair and panelist in commercial, large and complex and international cases under various United States and international administrative rules. Mediator, United States District Court(SDNY) (1999-Present).

Other Information
Awarded Chartered Arbitrator designation by the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators 2002. Member of arbitration and mediation panels worldwide. Teaches International Arbitration as an Adjunct Professor at Fordham Law School.