New York State Dispute Resolution Association, Inc. (NYSDRA)

🌟 Congratulations to Sarah Rudgers-Tysz! 🌟 NYSDRA extends heartfelt congratulations to Sarah Rudgers-Tysz, Executive Director of Mediation Matters on her impressive 18 years of dedication and leadership. As Sarah moves forward on December 2nd to join the NYS Unified Court System’s Division of Alternative Dispute Resolution Programs as Senior Management Analyst, we celebrate her incredible contributions to Mediation Matters and to our ADR community. In her new role, Sarah will oversee the development and implementation of both initial and advanced ADR training, empowering judicial and non-judicial staff, court roster neutrals, and CDRC staff and volunteers across New York State. Her expertise and commitment to advancing dispute resolution are truly inspiring, and we’re excited to see her impact on statewide ADR education and training! Congratulations, Sarah! We’re so proud of you and look forward to our continued partnership, and the many ways you’ll continue to support and elevate New York’s ADR community. #NYSDRA #ADR #MediationMatters #DisputeResolution #NYUnifiedCourtSystem

Looking back at the 2024 NYSDRA Annual Conference, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed to its success – from our inspiring speakers and dedicated attendees to our generous sponsors, hardworking partners, and exhibitors. Your enthusiasm, insights, and support were instrumental in making this event truly memorable. 🙌 We're so proud of the community we've built together, and we can't wait to see how the important conversations from this year's conference will continue shaping the future of dispute resolution. Stay tuned for updates on upcoming trainings and events, where we'll keep bringing thought leaders and professionals together to advance the field of #ADR. Thank you again to everyone who participated—we couldn't do it without you! #AlternativeDisputeResolution #Mediation #ConflictResolution #Negotiation #DisputeResolution #Peacemaking #ConflictManagement #AI #law #mediator 

LinkedIn 🌟 24 Hours Left to Register for this Exciting Opportunity for Dispute Resolution Professionals! 🌟 Join us for the 2024 Lemon Law Skills-Based "Refresher" on October 22, 2024, led by expert Stephen LaLonde. This virtual session is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your Lemon Law arbitration skills! 🗓️ Date: Tuesday, October 22 ⏰ Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM 💻 Location: Virtual via Zoom Events 💵 Price: NYSDRA Members: $100 | Non-Members: $125 Don't miss the chance to engage with industry experts during our Q&A session featuring Attorney Melvin Goldberg and Lemon Law Case Intake Coordinator Kris Manzur from the NYS Office of the Attorney General. Today is the last day to register! 🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/e3iYasfh #LemonLaw #Arbitration #NYSDRA #ContinuingEducation #ProfessionalDevelopment

🌟 Exciting Opportunity for Dispute Resolution Professionals! 🌟 Join us for the 2024 Lemon Law Skills-Based "Refresher" on October 22, 2024, led by expert Stephen LaLonde. This virtual session is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your Lemon Law arbitration skills! 🗓️ Date: Tuesday, October 22 ⏰ Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM 💻 Location: Virtual via Zoom Events 💵 Price: NYSDRA Members: $100 | Non-Members: $125 Don't miss the chance to engage with industry experts during our Q&A session featuring Attorney Melvin Goldberg and Lemon Law Case Intake Coordinator Kris Manzur from the NYS Office of the Attorney General. 🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/e3iYasfh #LemonLaw #Arbitration #NYSDRA #ContinuingEducation #ProfessionalDevelopment

🚨 𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐓 𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐭𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫!  🚨   Don’t miss your chance to join us at the 𝐍𝐘𝐒𝐃𝐑𝐀 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, starting 𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰, 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟑𝐫𝐝, 𝐛𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐭 𝟗:𝟎𝟎 𝐀𝐌 virtually and continuing on September 24th. This is your final opportunity to secure a spot and be part of engaging sessions, networking opportunities, and expert insights that will shape the future of dispute resolution.   As we gear up for the big day, we want to express our sincere gratitude to our incredible sponsors and supporters. Your unwavering support is the driving force behind making this event a success! Together, we are advancing the field of dispute resolution, bringing innovation, expertise, and commitment to the forefront.   A special thank you to: ADR Notable ACR-GNY | Association for Conflict Resolution of Greater New York, Greater New York Chapter Braver Angels Center for Justice Innovation Columbia University Negotiation and Conflict Resolution CMS - Church Mutual Insurance Company Council Services Plus GoodClix LLC JAMS Pathways EDI - Equal Justice Initiative Mediation Matters NAACP New York State Council on Divorce Mediation NYIAC - New York International Arbitration Center NYCON - New York Council of Nonprofits Peralta Design Prestige Hospitality Group LLC Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Stewart's Shops Corp NYCID - New York Center for Interpersonal Development   There’s still time to join us tomorrow – but you have to register 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲! Click here: https://lnkd.in/d_Jg33cS   📅 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐓𝐎𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐑𝐎𝐖, 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟑𝐫𝐝, 𝐚𝐭 𝟗:𝟎𝟎 𝐀𝐌! #AlternativeDisputeResolution #ADR #Mediation #ConflictResolution #Negotiation #DisputeResolution #Peacemaking #ConflictManagement #AI #law #mediator

🚨 𝐍𝐘𝐒𝐃𝐑𝐀 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞: 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐄𝐗𝐓 𝐓𝐔𝐄𝐒𝐃𝐀𝐘! 🚨   🗓 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟒, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 💻 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 | 𝟗:𝟎𝟎 𝐀𝐌 - 𝟐:𝟑𝟎 𝐏𝐌 𝐄𝐃𝐓 🎖 Andrew Thomas PeaceBuilder Award Presentation (Hybrid Session) | 𝟒:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌 - 𝟓:𝟑𝟎 𝐏𝐌 𝐄𝐃𝐓 We have some exciting sessions on Day 2 you don’t want to miss! From thought-provoking discussions on hate prevention, AI's role in personal growth, and cultural mediation, to networking opportunities with top ADR professionals, Day 2 is your chance to level up your skills and connect with leaders in the field. The virtual event ends at 2:30 PM, followed by the hybrid Award presentation at 4:00 PM.    𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬: 🔹 9:00 AM - 9:15 AM: Welcome Remarks — Alison Ritchie, NYSDRA Board Conference Committee Chair   🔹 9:15 AM - 10:30 AM: • No Place for Hate: The CDRC’s Work with DHR’s Hate and Bias Prevention Unit — Shira May, Ph.D., Center for Dispute Settlement • Beyond the Tip of the Iceberg: Evolving Approaches to Resolution & Justice — Dina Thompson, Erie County Restorative Justice Coalition • Bridging Cultures: Insights from the Long Island-Kazakhstan Mediation Dialogue — Courtney Chicvak, Esq., Long Island Dispute Resolution Center • Navigating Neutrality: The Art of Impartiality in Conflict Resolution — Kim Stone Reisch, Esq., Center for Dispute Settlement   🔹 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM: Keynote Address — Lisa Courtney, Esq., Director, Division of Alternative Dispute Resolution, NYS Office of Court Administration "Diversity of Dispute Resolution Options: ADR in the NYS Courts" 🔹 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM: Lunch & #Networking: Connect, Engage, and Explore   🔹 12:45 PM - 2:00 PM: • A History: Conversations with Key DHR Staff — Ayanna Behin, Director, New York Peace Institute • Amplify Your Impact: Unleashing AI for Personal and Professional Growth — Patrick Kirby, Do Good Better Consulting • Empowering Special Education Mediation: The Role of Conflict Coaching — Tricia S. Jones, Ph.D., Temple University • Disruptive Peacemaking: Can Facilitated Conflict Conversations Change the Status Quo? — Kim Reisch, Esq., Center for Dispute Settlement   🔹 2:15 PM - 2:30 PM: Closing Session — Jonathan Murray, Board President, NYSDRA   🔹 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM: Andrew Thomas PeaceBuilder Award Presentation (Hybrid Session) Join us for this special recognition of the 2024 Andrew Thomas PeaceBuilder Award recipient, Sarah Rudgers-Tysz, Mediation Matters   Virtual and In-Person Attendance: 📍 The Albany Marriott (Empire Room), 189 Wolf Rd, Albany, NY 12205 If you wish to attend in person, please contact info@nysdra.org.    💼 Don’t miss Day 2’s impactful discussions and award ceremony! Secure your spot today, sharpen your skills, and expand your professional #network.   🔗 Register now: 👉🏽 https://lnkd.in/d_Jg33cS   #AlternativeDisputeResolution #ADR #Mediation #ConflictResolution #Negotiation #DisputeResolution #AI

🚨 𝐍𝐘𝐒𝐃𝐑𝐀 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟏 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞 𝐊𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐬 𝐎𝐟𝐟 𝐍𝐄𝐗𝐓 𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐘!  🚨 🗓 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟑, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 💻 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 | 𝟗:𝟎𝟎 𝐀𝐌 - 𝟐:𝟑𝟎 𝐏𝐌 𝐄𝐃𝐓 Get your ticket NOW and join top ADR professionals as we dive into Day 1 of the NYSDRA 2024 Annual Conference! Don’t miss this chance to #network and level up! 🎯 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟏 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 🔹 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM: Welcome & Opening Remarks — The Honorable Antonio Delgado, Lieutenant Governor of New York State — The Honorable Lawrence K. Marks, Chief Administrative Judge (ret.), New York State Unified Court System 🔹 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 (𝟗:𝟑𝟎 𝐀𝐌 - 𝟏𝟎:𝟒𝟓 𝐀𝐌) 📈 Building a Career in ADR: Opportunities & Pathways (1.0 CLE Credits) — Nancy Kramer, Esq., JAMS 🌐 Conflict in a Changing World: The Growing Relevance of ADR — Maria R. Volpe, Ph.D., John Jay College of Criminal Justice (CUNY) 🔥 Conflict Resolution for a World on Fire — Nick Pozek, Columbia Law School 🤖 Meet the Fourth Party: AI and the Future of Dispute Resolution — Colin Rule & Clare Fowler, odr.com, Mediate.com 🔹 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 (𝟏𝟏:𝟎𝟎 𝐀𝐌 - 𝟏𝟐:𝟏𝟓 𝐏𝐌) 📚 English (as a Second Language) in the Mediation Room — Jess Kent & Liz Kent 🎲 Play! Implementing Games into Your Conflict Resolution Practice — Caitlin Righi 📄 A Discussion on the U.S. EEOC’s Mediation Program (1.0 CLE Credits) — Deborah Reik, Esq. & Jeremy Boyd 📖 The ABCs of ADR: Navigating the Fundamentals of Dispute Resolution — Duke Fisher, Resolve + Restore 🔹 𝟏:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌 - 𝟐:𝟏𝟓 𝐏𝐌: 𝐊𝐞𝐲𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐀𝐝𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 — John Lande, J.D., Ph.D. — University of Missouri School of Law — "Why Do You Mediate The Way You Do?" 💼 𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐢𝐭! Secure your spot today and get ready for two days of insightful discussions, #networking, and learning from the best in dispute resolution! 🔗 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐍𝐨𝐰: 𝐛𝐢𝐭.𝐥𝐲/𝐧𝐲𝐬𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 #AlternativeDisputeResolution #ADR #Mediation #ConflictResolution #Negotiation #DisputeResolution #NewYork #Peacemaking #ConflictManagement #AI #Conference

⏳ 𝐋𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐍 𝐎𝐍𝐄 𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐊 𝐓𝐎 𝐆𝐎 – 𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐔𝐑𝐄 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐓 𝐓𝐎𝐃𝐀𝐘!  ⏳ We’re less than a week away from the NYSDRA Annual Conference, and we’re thrilled to announce that New York Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado and former Chief Administrative Judge Lawrence K. Marks will be delivering the opening remarks! This is a unique opportunity to hear directly from these key leaders about their roles in advancing dispute resolution. Lt. Gov. Delgado will discuss his office's efforts in supporting ADR, while Judge Marks will provide an update on the Advisory Board’s work and lead an interactive Q&A session. 📅 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞:  Monday, September 23, 2024 🕒 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM EDT 📍 Virtual Event – Save the date and register now to secure your spot! 👉 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐧𝐨𝐰: https://lnkd.in/d_Jg33cS Don’t miss out on this chance to connect, learn, and contribute to the future of ADR in New York! #DisputeResolution #Mediation #ADR #ConflictResolution #Conference #CLScredits #virtual #law #arbitration #mediator

🚨 𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐓 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐓𝐎 𝐒𝐀𝐕𝐄! 🚨 Today is the final day to grab your Early Bird tickets for the 𝐍𝐘𝐒𝐃𝐑𝐀 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞! Join us virtually on 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟑-𝟐𝟒, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒, to explore “Embracing the Diversity of Dispute Resolution: From Conflict to Cohesion.” 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐝 𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬: ◉ Non-NYSDRA Members: $200 ◉ NYSDRA Members: $100 ◉ CDRC Staff & Volunteers: $25 ◉ Students: $25 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐬: ◉ NYSDRA Members receive a 50% discount. ◉ Financial aid is available upon request for attorneys seeking CLE credits. Connect, learn, and grow with top professionals in Alternative Dispute Resolution. Don’t miss this opportunity! 🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/d_Jg33cS 📅 Date: September 23-24, 2024 ⏰ Time: 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM EDT For any questions, connect with us directly at info@nysdra.org. #ADR #DisputeResolution #mediation #alternativedisputeresolution #VirtualConference #Networking #ProfessionalDevelopment