Arbitrators are impartial persons who are knowledgeable in the areas in controversy.
Each sponsoring organization maintains a roster of individuals whose professional qualifications and experience qualify them for service as arbitrators. The arbitrators are not employees of the sponsoring organization and they, not the sponsoring organization, will decide your dispute. The arbitrators do, however, receive an honorarium from the SROs. The Director of Arbitration will appoint a panel, usually consisting of one or three arbitrators. The Director of Arbitration will inform the parties of the names and business affiliations of the selected arbitrators, their employment histories for the last 10 years, as well as any conflict information disclosed pursuant to the Uniform Code.