GET INVOLVED IN THE RAPIDLY GROWING CANNABIS INDUSTRY
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CANNA COURT invites both current and former attorneys, judges, arbitrators and mediators to apply to become panelists for the disputes of our clients. Panelists must have at least ten (10) years of recent litigation, judicial or ADR experience and pass certification tests related to the Cannabis industry, and the type of cases they want to qualify to hear.
CANNA COURT provides regular updates on current cannabis-related laws as well as many other resources to become more proficient at overseeing cannabis-related Arbitrations and Mediations. Panelist applicants are required to disclose any and all cannabis-related companies that they are affiliated with, and are not permitted to make decisions on cases that involve those related companies without consent from all parties. |
QUALIFICATION CRITERIA FOR PANELISTS
CANNA COURT Panelists are determined by their overall competency and accomplishments and are gauged by the following qualification criteria:
Legal Professional: Attorney or Judge with a minimum of ten (10) years in legal practice with at least a third of practice focused on issues pertaining to litigation and/or transactions. Educational degree(s) and/or professional license(s) appropriate to the Panelist’s field of expertise.
ADR Training and Experience: Training in dispute resolution, and experience in arbitration, mediation, and/or other forms of dispute resolution.
Cannabis Industry Experience: Cannabis Industry Business Executive with a minimum of 4 years cannabis experience with at least 2 years in one or more senior-level positions of a cannabis industry company, firm, or organization.
Knowledge and Commitment to Cannabis and the Cannabis Industry: Meaningful achievement in any of the following:
Legal Professional: Attorney or Judge with a minimum of ten (10) years in legal practice with at least a third of practice focused on issues pertaining to litigation and/or transactions. Educational degree(s) and/or professional license(s) appropriate to the Panelist’s field of expertise.
ADR Training and Experience: Training in dispute resolution, and experience in arbitration, mediation, and/or other forms of dispute resolution.
Cannabis Industry Experience: Cannabis Industry Business Executive with a minimum of 4 years cannabis experience with at least 2 years in one or more senior-level positions of a cannabis industry company, firm, or organization.
Knowledge and Commitment to Cannabis and the Cannabis Industry: Meaningful achievement in any of the following:
- Membership in cannabis business, trade, or professional associations.
- Publications on cannabis industry topics.
- Speaking on cannabis industry topics.
- Educational degree(s) and/or professional license(s) pertaining to the cannabis industry.
- Honors, awards, and citations demonstrating leadership in the cannabis industry.
- Other relevant experience or accomplishments in the cannabis industry
RESPONSIBILITIES
CANNA COURT Panelists must understand and support their responsibilities to the Alternative Dispute Resolution process, the parties that they serve, and CANNA COURT. The responsibilities inherent in the role of a neutral Panelist include:
Neutrality
The composition of CANNA COURT Panelists is at the sole discretion of CANNA COURT, including the selection and retention decisions of arbitrators and mediators. Continuation as a CANNA COURT Panelist is subject to standard review based on service need, qualifications and performance, as deemed appropriate by CANNA COURT. Neither acceptance to the CANNA COURT Panel or appointment to cases shall make any member of the CANNA COURT Panel an employee, agent, or independent contractor of CANNA COURT.
Neutrality
- Freedom from bias and prejudice.
- Commitment to impartiality and objectivity.
- Ability to evaluate and apply legal, business, or trade principles.
- Appropriate Temperament—unbiased, patient, professional.
- Dispute Resolution Skills: Ability to manage the hearing process.
- Thorough and impartial evaluation of testimony and other evidence.
- Held in the highest regard by peers for integrity, fairness, and good judgment.
- Dedicated to upholding the CANNA COURT Code of Ethics for Arbitrators and Mediators.
- Willingness to devote time and effort when selected to serve, in accordance with the needs of the parties.
- Willingness to commit to speed, economy, and a just resolution.
- Willingness to support efforts of CANNA COURT and the policies and practices CANNA COURT applies to best serve the field of ADR.
- Willingness to successfully complete annual training under the guidelines of CANNA COURT.
The composition of CANNA COURT Panelists is at the sole discretion of CANNA COURT, including the selection and retention decisions of arbitrators and mediators. Continuation as a CANNA COURT Panelist is subject to standard review based on service need, qualifications and performance, as deemed appropriate by CANNA COURT. Neither acceptance to the CANNA COURT Panel or appointment to cases shall make any member of the CANNA COURT Panel an employee, agent, or independent contractor of CANNA COURT.
