ABA Section of Dispute Resolution

As a member of the ABA Section of Dispute Resolution, take advantage of professional development resources put together by the leading dispute resolution practitioners in the country. Our resources, including practice guides, toolkits, research aids, videos, reports, and directories, are designed to serve all of your needs. Take a look: bit.ly/3pCU6XZ Looking to take a deep dive into developing your dispute resolution practice? Register for our Inaugural Practice Development Institute: ambar.org/pdi2024

Join us on October 16 & 17, 2024 to learn from leading legal authorities in the field and explore mediation advancements in technique, delivery, strategy, and technology. This year's Advanced Mediation & Advocacy Skills Institute will feature esteemed keynote speakers Ken Feinberg & Dr. Donna Hicks. View the agenda to learn more about this year's programming: bit.ly/46s8J52 Register today: ambar.org/med2024

"The Arbitration Conversation" by Amy Schmitz is an essential resource that distills over 115 interviews with arbitration experts, offering unparalleled insights into the evolving landscape of dispute resolution. Whether you're an arbitrator, counsel, student, or educator, this book is your key to navigating the nuances of #arbitration in the digital age. Section members receive 20% off all ABA publications! Get your copy: bit.ly/3TF6RQa

The latest issue of the Just Resolutions Newsletter, as produced by the Practice Management & Skills Building Committee, is now available online: bit.ly/4g1KbE5  Read about: - Message from the Committee Chairs by Todd Drucker and Karen Beutler | bit.ly/4dWgmD3 - How to Prepare for an Effective Mediation by Leslie Berkoff and Jeffrey T. Zaino | bit.ly/3AO50Tm - What Makes a Successful Pre-Mediation Brief: A Conversation with Esteemed Neutral Hon. Hon. Anna Helen Demacopoulos (Ret.) by Ally Pruitt, Esq. | bit.ly/3yTEXK1 - The Importance of Pre-Session Meetings and Post Session Follow-up in Complex Mediations by Helen Freedman | bit.ly/3Xjoic3 - Pre-Mediation and Initial Caucus Strategies for a Successful Mediation by Rob Litz | bit.ly/4cF6ywj - More Time Mediating? Yes Please! Tools & Techniques to Enhance Your Practice by Alec Chapa | bit.ly/3z2ig6k Read the newsletter today!

New 1Ls, we are thrilled to welcome you to the ABA family! Join us in celebrating the start of your law career during #ABA1LWeek from 8/26 - 8/31. The American Bar Association will be sharing advice to help you start law school on the right foot, giving out gifts, and more! All you have to do is become an ABA Law Student Premium or Free Member this week! Register: https://lnkd.in/ekXVNuDT

Looking to elevate your dispute resolution practice? Join us on September 12 & 13, 2024 for our Inaugural Practice Development Institute. Learn from industry experts, enhance your social media strategies, and set your practice apart - all while networking with other professionals in the field! Featuring expert keynote speaker Theo Cheng. Register now: ambar.org/pdi2024 #DisputeResolution #ProfessionalDevelopment #Networking

The ABA Dispute Resolution Section is accepting program proposals for the 2025 Spring Conference on April 25-26, 2025, in Chicago, IL! This year's theme is "Reaching New Heights: The Rising Tide of Dispute Resolution." 🌊 We welcome submissions from anyone who can connect with our audience of dispute resolution leaders, mediators, ombuds, arbitrators, judges, attorney advocates, and more. Submit your proposal by Sept. 25 to be part of this inspiring event! For more details, read the proposal guidelines: bit.ly/3WRKMkc

Advance your career with an ABA Section of Dispute Resolution membership! Enjoy exclusive discounts on CLE programs, keeping you at the forefront of dispute resolution trends and knowledge. Invest in your professional growth today: ambar.org/JoinDR

Explore the effect the Singapore Convention on Mediation has had since 2019 in this free webinar. Join us on Oct. 9 to discover how the international framework of the Singapore Convention has shaped cross-border dispute resolution since its inception five years ago. Our esteemed panelists will provide insights from a recent study by the Uniform Law Commission. Featuring: - Ana Sambold, Esq. of Sambold Law & ADR Services - Ellen Deason of The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law - Karin Kizer - Roland Schroeder of GE Vernova - Bart Wasiak of Arnold & Porter Don’t miss out on understanding the current status and future implications of this pivotal convention. Register: bit.ly/3ABJbXd

Just Released | New Episode of Resolutions In this episode, Rekha Rangachari interviews Professor Amy Schmitz, the John Deaver Drinko-Baker & Hostetler Endowed Chair in Law at The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law. Amy is a prolific author, speaker, and podcast host of the popular “Arbitration Conversation,” translated into a recent publication of the ABA Section of Dispute Resolution. Amy interviews more than 115 individuals in dispute resolution, parsing through these interviews to offer key insights and takeaways about dispute resolution design, online arbitration (OArb), and the importance of intentionality, adaptability and problem solving in changing times. Listen here: bit.ly/3SVvxEs Get your copy of the Arbitration Conversation: https://lnkd.in/ex7Xfk-T Live interviews from The Arbitration Conversation are available here: https://lnkd.in/e-6D6imr