First Name: Initial: Last Name: Suffix: Arbitrator Since: Bernand Holmes 1986

Arbitration/Mediation Experience

Has been a member of the FMCS Roster and New York City Office of Collective Bargaining Roster of arbitrators for over 20 years, hearing a variety of cases in numerous industries. Formerly a member of the American Arbitration Association, Permanent Panel Member New York Transit Authority, and Virginia Supreme Court Grievance Hearing Officers. Virginia Supreme Court Mediation Training Certification.

Panels/Permanent Arbitrator

Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, New York City Office of Collective Bargaining American Arbitration Association (former), Virginia Supreme Court (former Hearing Officer), New York City Transit Authority Permanent Panel Member (former), National Mediation Board, FINRA.

Issues/Industries

Arbitrability, Contract Interpretation, Disciplinary Actions, Work Discrimination, Pay and Benefit Disputes, Layoffs/Bumping/Recall, Management Rights, Out-of-Title Work, Past Practices, Promotion, Safety and Health Conditions, and Seniority involving Transportation, Hotel, Municipal Gov’t., State Gov’t., Federal Government, Bakery, Hospitals, Chemicals, Education, Corrections, Police and Fire, Trucking, Chemicals, Communications, Health Care, Hotels/Motels/Casinos/resorts and utilities.

Work History

Field Attorney, National Labor Relations Board; 1981 -1984: Assistant Deputy General Counsel, NYC Office of Municipal Labor Relations; 1984 Present: Arbitrator/Private Law Practice

Education

M. Div., Regent University 2006 JD, University of Virginia School of Law, 1977 BS, Business Administration, Norfolk State University, 1974

Professional Affiliations