In January 2019, pop culture icon Jay-Z brought attention to a critical issue that has existed for decades but has rarely been addressed—that is, the lack of diverse arbitrators and the effect this has on fundamental fairness. While Jay-Z was not the first to speak up about this issue, his powerful voice was perhaps heard louder than those before him. This issue extends to mediators as well, given that both professions interact with parties to resolve disputes, and many professionals serve as both arbitrators and mediators.

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