Arbitration is often looked at as a more flexible, confidential method for dispute resolution as compared to litigation in state and federal court systems. In many respects, that perception is true. Arbitration allows parties to agree to their own desired timeline, procedural rules, and level of formality. It allows parties to select arbitrators with specific expertise, and it permits proceedings to be kept confidential—features that are often appealing in the context of large commercial disputes. And because both Congress and the courts have made clear that there is a strong public policy in favor of arbitration, prevailing litigants can rely on the court system to confirm and enforce their arbitral awards without a high risk of a court questioning the merits of the decision.