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Dispute Resolution Section Awards

Recognition of outstanding achievement in the field and programs to support the work of up-and-coming professionals.

Awards
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D'Alemberte-Raven Award

The Award honors Talbot D’Alemberte and Robert D. Raven, who each had the unique distinction of being both ABA President and also Chair of the Section of Dispute Resolution (or its predecessor).

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Lawyer as Problem Solver Award

The Award honors John W. Cooley, a renowned arbitrator, mediator, and professor of conflict resolution.

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Award for Outstanding Scholarly Work

The Award was created by the Dispute Resolution Section to recognize outstanding scholarly work in the dispute resolution field.

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Civility Award

The Award recognizes lawyers who have taken meaningful steps to promote a more civil public discourse and who epitomize the highest professional standards of civility.

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Frank E.A. Sander Award

The Award is presented to those who have achieved innovation in the field of Alternative Dispute Resolution. It is a joint initiative of the ABA Center for Innovation and the ABA Dispute Resolution Section.

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Section Competitions
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James B. Boskey Law Student Essay Contest on Dispute Resolution

The Contest is designed to create greater interest in the field of dispute resolution among law students at U.S. law schools.

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ABA Representation in Mediation Competition

The Competition introduces law student participants to the challenges of representing clients in mediation.

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Dispute Resolution Section Awards

Fellowship Program

The annual program is designed to provide Fellows with opportunities to gain experience with the Section and help them advance their careers in the dispute resolution field.

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