Ombuds' roles and services are relatively unknown compared to other forms of dispute resolution such as mediation, arbitration, and litigation. We celebrate Ombuds Day to recognize a profession that has existed for centuries yet remains relatively unknown and underutilized.

This year's event is divided into two parts:

Part 1: Pathways to Ombudsing: A Discussion About Who We Are and the Future of the Ombuds Profession
A discussion about who, how, and why people join the ombuds field. The discussion features speakers representing various sectors of ombuds, including governmental, long-term care, and organizational practitioners. The program is a resource for practicing ombuds to consider their own trajectories, aspiring ombuds who are interested in pathways into the profession, as well as the field as a whole - including professional organizations - to consider how we are training and equipping people for this complex and highly important role.

Part 2: The Making of an Ombuds
Meet different types of ombuds from around the world and hear how they paved their own unique pathways to ombudsing.

The content of this program does not meet requirements for continuing legal education (CLE) accreditation. You will not receive CLE credit for attending. We can not provide certificates of attendance for this program.