The 2019 Annual Spring Conference will be held on April 10-13, 2019 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Minneapolis, Minnesota The Section seeks program proposals for the approximately 90 educational and networking programs that will be scheduled during the four days of the event.
On Thursday, October 11, 2018, we invite you to the inaugural celebration of a profession that has existed for centuries yet remains relatively unknown: the ombuds.
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Small group discussions led by experts in the field follow each of the plenary sessions. The opportunity for mediators and advocates to interact in small facilitated groups provides a unique environment to enhance your skill, knowledge and understanding of the mediation process.
ABA Chicago Offices
The Quinnipiac School of Law Center on Dispute Resolution 40-Hour Mediation Certificate Program
Various Dates in October
This program will offer leading practitioners on the hottest subjects: new EU GDPR privacy requirements and arbitration, the new UN Singapore Convention for enforcement of international mediation settlements, ICCA- ASIL new damages web-app, impact of cultural and national differences, the public policy exception 60 years later, and corruption and illegality.
November 2
Provide benefits, programs and services which promote members’professional growth and quality of life.
Texas A&M Law will hold its 2018 Annual Dispute Resolution Symposium: Shining a Light on Dispute Resolution: Transparency, Metrics and Empirical Research
November 16-17
The Quinnipiac School of Law Center Advanced Mediation Training
January 17-18, 2019
Lawyers, judges, law students, non lawyer dispute resolution professionals and international lawyers. Membership in the ABA is a prerequisite to enrollment in the Section of Dispute Resolution.
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The Section of Dispute Resolution, established in 1993, has over 11,000 members. The Section is a global leader in dispute resolution. We advance and promote fair, prompt, and cost effective dispute resolution. We convene, facilitate, and support innovative research, education, debate, and collaboration on dispute resolution policy and practices. The Section holds numerous in-person educational programs throughout the year, including a spring conference, the Arbitration Institute, and the Advanced Mediation and Advocacy Skills Institute. The Section also convenes teleconferences and webinars on topics of interest to members.
The Section holds over 200 hours of accredited CLE programs per year in a variety of different formats; from in-person conferences and skills-based trainings, to teleconferences and break-out sessions at ABA meetings.
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New Mediation Webinar Series #3 of 6 -- When Participants Say “No” to a Joint Session: Lessons from the Left Coast
CLE 75 min
If the “Register Now” button isn’t working for you, please call 202-662-1680 to register. Thanks! California and some other states have gained a reputation in the mediation community for shortcutti…
Dec
12
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New Mediation Webinar Series #4 of 6: What Impresses, Disturbs, Confuses, and Confounds your clients in Mediation
Registration Deadline: December 12, 2018 at 10 am ET Special Deal: Get 20% off when you purchase the entire series today! Click "Register Now" on the right-hand side of this page, log in, and s…
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13
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New Mediation Webinar Series #5 of 6 -- When Neutrality, Confidentiality and Ethics Collide: Guidance for Mediators
Registration Deadline: February 13, 2019 at 10 am ET Special Deal: Get 20% off when you purchase the entire series today! Click "Register Now" on the right-hand side of this page, log in, and s…
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Beyond Smart: Lawyering with Emotional Intelligence
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Structured Negotiation: A Winning Alternative to Lawsuits
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Stories Mediators Tell - World Edition
See all 2017-2018 Section Council members and Committee, Task Force and Board Chairs.
Committees are organized into Subject Matter Committees, Process Committees and Standing Committees. Join a Committee to get the most out of your membership!
This user-friendly, practical resource is designed for today’s legal professional who desires to improve their communication, client service and leadership skills and create a high performance, high functioning workplace. Beyond Smart: Lawyering with Emotional Intelligence is the first comprehensive guide to understanding and raising emotional intelligence (EI) in the unique context of law practice.
Beyond Smart: Lawyering with Emotional Intelligence is the first comprehensive guide to understanding and raising emotional intelligence (EI) in the unique context of law practice.
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