ABA Section of Dispute Resolution

In making this collection of stories, 24 top international mediators were asked to write about moving, successful, unsuccessful, happy, sad and funny mediations. No further direction was supplied, and here you have the remarkable result! Get your copy: bit.ly/3FjP761

Hot off the presses 📰 As the sun sets on Ombuds Day, we'd like to share today's live program for those unable to attend. Today's focused discussion by esteemed panelists shared insights on how artificial intelligence may shape the ombuds profession. Special thanks to presenters Marcus Stergio, Ryan Smith, Ed.D., Talia Martinez, Guy W., Sharon Asar, Brian Green, Jean-Marc Nantais, Patricia Hunter, and Stephen Thomas. More information on Ombuds Day is available at abaombudsday.wordpress.com.

Today, we celebrate Ombuds! 🎉 The American Bar Association recognizes the second Thursday of October as Ombuds Day to highlight the ombuds profession. The goals of Ombuds Day are to improve public awareness of ombuds, to connect ombuds in their respective communities, and to encourage greater use of ombuds programs and services. Join us today at 1 ET to learn more about ombuds. Our program - Exploring the AI Landscape: Challenges and Opportunities for Ombuds - will explore how artificial intelligence impacts the profession. Registration is available at ambar.org/OmbudsDay2024. A special note of gratitude for our fellow members responsible for expanding the Ombuds presence within in our group: Section Chair-Elect Elizabeth Hill, Section Leaders Megan P. Willoughby, Ryan Smith, Ed.D., Marcus Stergio, and Ken Skodacek. Thank you for all you do!

Each day of the Advanced Mediation & Advocacy Skills Institute will feature a prominent keynote speaker who will give expert insights into the world of mediation. Join us on day one for renowned conflict resolution expert Kenneth R. Feinberg. In conversation with Noah Hanft of AcumenADR LLC, Feinberg will share invaluable insights from his decades of experience resolving some of the nation’s most complex and emotional disputes, from 9/11 to the BP oil spill. On day two, attendees will discover the transformative power of dignity in conflict resolution with Dr. Donna Hicks. In conversation with mediator and author Gabrielle Hartley, Esq, Dr. Hicks will explore how dignity shapes human interaction and healing. Learn practical insights from a world-renowned expert on how to protect dignity and repair relationships in any conflict. Registration closes this Friday (10/11): ambar.org/med2024

Preparing to celebrate Ombuds Day tomorrow? 🎉 As a preview, check out this week's Conflicted Managed podcast from Merry Brown and featured guest Ombuds and Section Chair-Elect Elizabeth Hill. Learn more about the role of an ombuds and managing conflict in a professional environment.

Discover the key milestones and recent advancements of the United Nations Convention on International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation, widely known as the Singapore Convention on Mediation. This groundbreaking treaty establishes a consistent and effective framework for the cross-border enforcement of mediated settlement agreements. Join us tomorrow on Oct. 9 for this webinar to explore the current status of the Convention, gain insights from a recent study conducted by the Uniform Law Commission, learn about the upcoming steps, and hear perspectives from an international arbitration practitioner and in-house counsel. Register: bit.ly/3ABJbXd

The latest issue of the Just Resolutions Newsletter, as produced by the Ombuds Committee, is now available online: bit.ly/3ZMMeq7 Read about:  - How Ombuds Can Set Trauma-Informed Boundaries and Manage Distress  - In Celebration of Ombuds Day  - Children’s Ombudsman: What They Are and How Children and Families Can Access Their Services  - The Secret of the Controlled Burn - Ombudsing in Immigration Detention: Advocating for the Right Solution Through Communication - A Message from the Committee Chairs Ready to learn more about ombuds? Join us on Oct. 10 for Ombuds Day - an annual celebration of the profession! Learn more and register: ambar.org/OmbudsDay2024

Join us Thursday, Oct. 10 for an engaging Ombuds Day program! Dr. Stephen Thomas will facilitate a conversation with ombuds about the challenges and opportunities that the rise in artificial intelligence brings to the ombuds profession. The discussion will cover the ethics of AI, development of professional standards, and ways to utilize AI tools to better serve our communities. We look forward to hearing the perspectives of Sharon Asar, Brian Green, Patricia Hunter, Jean-Marc Nantais, and Guy W.. Register: ambar.org/OmbudsDay2024

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Please join us in congratulating Lela Porter Love, our 2024 Lawyer as Problem Solver Award recipient! The American Bar Association Lawyer as Problem Solver Award honors individual members of the legal profession who have exhibited extraordinary skills in promoting the concept of the lawyer as problem-solver. This year, the Section is thrilled to honor Lela Love. As the founding director of the Kukin Program for Conflict Resolution at Cardozo School of Law, Lela is a true pioneer in the field. As a former Section Chair, Lela led the Section to curate the first International Mediation Leadership Summit in The Hague. Her lifelong commitment and dedication to dispute resolution is inspiring to so many of us. Congrats, Lela! The Section is excited to honor Lela during the 2024 Advanced Mediation & Advocacy Skills Institute later this month. Register: ambar.org/2024