ABA Section of Dispute Resolution

At the Dispute Resolution Section's most recent Council Meeting, Council Members unanimously voted to create a Section Policy Officer. The Policy Officer will work with the Section's House of Delegates Representatives to coordinate and guide the Section's position on resolutions. The Officer will research potential new resolutions and will collaborate with Delegates, support policy development and help craft policies that advance the field of dispute resolution. The Section is excited to share that Immediate Past Chair Ana Sambold, Esq. has been appointed as Policy Officer. Congratulations, Ana!

Expert Insights, On Your Schedule – Learn from top mediators and arbitrators as they share their tried-and-true methods for building a successful practice. Watch "How to Set Yourself Apart and Build a Successful Dispute Resolution Practice" from our hit Practice Development Institute on-demand: bit.ly/3YN37i2

The Section would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our Chair's Circle donors. These leadership level donors provide financial support that enables the Section to provide educational opportunities for the dispute resolution community. Thank you to our Chair's Circle! It's not too late to be part of this opportunity. All donations of $200+ to the Section will receive Chair's Circle recognition. Learn more about our donors and donor opportunities: https://lnkd.in/gVY3iZN7

The latest issue of the Just Resolutions Newsletter, as produced by the Public Disputes and Consensus Building Committee, is now available online: bit.ly/3ACgIAS   Read about: - Message from the Committee Chairs by Loraine Della Porta and Tina Patterson, MDR, MCIArb, CF APMP | bit.ly/4etian9 - Rebuilding Public Trust Amid the Climate Crisis: The Role of Mediation in Addressing a Global Challenge by Francis Ojok | bit.ly/3YH7jjz - Rebuilding Trust: The Role of Dispute Resolution Practitioners in Restoring Public Confidence in Government Institutions by Loraine Della Porta | bit.ly/3Z1RiGo   Read the newsletter today!

Save the date for the 27th Annual ABA Section of Dispute Resolution Spring Conference - April 25 & 26, 2025 in the West Loop in Chicago and online! Our theme: “Reaching New Heights: The Rising Tide of Dispute Resolution.” The 2025 conference will actualize the future of dispute resolution with in-person and online programs. Collaborate in-person in Chicago or connect virtually from anywhere in the world. Learn more: ambar.org/UpcomingDR

Did you know you can catch up on past webinars any time? Visit bit.ly/3Rxaw33 to view on-demand webinars and watch at your convenience.

Save the date for the annual Arbitration Institute - June 12 & 13, 2025 in Denver, CO at Sherman & Howard L.L.C./Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP. Presented by nationally recognized experts, the annual Arbitration Institute features comprehensive sessions on every stage of the arbitral process examined from the vantage point of neutrals, advocates, and in-house counsel. Substantive sessions address specific areas of arbitral practice. Small group break-out discussions follow, which allow participants to interact in depth with the faculty and each other. The Institute has historically sold-out to capacity and is nationally well-received by the industry. Learn more: ambar.org/UpcomingDR

Considering a career move to alternative dispute resolution? Join us on Nov. 21 at 1 PM ET for "Making the Move: Best Practices & Tips to Transition to ADR." Our panel of judges and lawyers who have successfully transitioned will share invaluable insights to help you navigate this career shift. Discover how ADR differs from traditional legal roles, assess if it's right for you, and explore various paths—from mediation to arbitration. Free for Dispute Resolution Section, ABA Judicial Division, & ABA Litigation Sectionmembers. Register now! bit.ly/3Y6wug9

Our Idle Chat Series is a fun and positive way to connect with colleagues and potential clients, and show them your face, voice, and personality. Hosted by Natalie Armstrong Motin, each episode consists of ten minutes of happy, positive, and ultimately inconsequential topics that Natalie asks to get to know our guests. Catch up on all the latest chats: bit.ly/3EFtfBX Schedule your chat today! bit.ly/46aGPJp #2024IdleChat #MeetOurMembers #IdleChat

In this episode of Resolutions, Rekha Rangachari interviews Bridget Mary McCormack & Colin Rule on the American Arbitration Association's recent partnership with ODR.com and Mediate.com. They share their working relationship over the past years, their shared goal of democratizing ADR, and why we are at a critical juncture of AI development and knowledge building relating to meaningful access to justice. Tune in to learn how lawyers can stay involved in the new solutions, products, and services critical to ADR’s evolution: bit.ly/40oNVKu