Connecticut Law Requires CT-Admitted Attorneys as Arbitrators for Private Arbitrations
In-house counsel managing private arbitrations pending or filed in Connecticut must revise arbitrator selection processes to comply with a 2026 state law requiring all arbitrators to be Connecticut-admitted attorneys in good standing.
Effective July 1, 2026, Connecticut Public Act 26-92 will require all arbitrators in private arbitrations conducted in the state to be attorneys admitted to practice in Connecticut in good standing. The rule applies not only to new arbitrations filed after the effective date, but also to pending matters where an evidentiary hearing has not yet commenced as of July 1, 2026. In-house counsel with active or anticipated Connecticut private arbitrations should review existing arbitration agreements and pending dockets now to confirm arbitrator eligibility, update selection workflows, and adjust pending matters as needed to meet the new requirement ahead of the effective date.