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Dear Colleagues,

Welcome to the ABA Dispute Resolution Section! You have just joined a network of over 10,000 dispute resolution professionals from around the world. The Section offers a robust menu of practice-enhancing resources, easily accessible and included with your membership. Start taking advantage of your benefits today.

Dispute Resolution Section Benefits

  • CLE: Membership includes complimentary annual access to live CLE webinars, developed by practice-area experts and covering all areas of dispute resolution. If you can’t attend live, all programs are added to our extensive on-demand CLE library.
  • The Dispute Resolution Magazine: Our magazine is the premier publication of the dispute resolution industry sharing peer-reviewed analytical articles and in-depth features on the profession and practice.
  • Just Resolutions: Our trusted source of insight on the current issues most critical to practitioners, showcasing practice-specific resources by those within.
  • Podcasts: Resolutions is a podcast about all things Dispute Resolution. Hosted by a rotating cast of Section of Dispute Resolution members, the podcast consists of a series of conversations with professionals in the dispute resolution community about various topics of interest.
  • Committees: Our 20+ practice-specific substantive committees provide access to valuable resources including newsletters, webinars, substantive in-person and virtual meetings, and interactive discussion lists.
  • Events: Attend our in-person or virtual Institutes and check out our list of committee meetings for opportunities to grow your network and take part in the work covering and shaping the field of dispute resolution.
  • Books: We publish authoritative, practical, and comprehensive books written by leading experts and working committees, available at a discount to members.
  • Contribute: Share your insights and expertise and gain professional recognition by writing articles for the Section’s periodicals noted above, or for committee newsletters or by participating in book publishing opportunities.

Whether you are a new or experienced practitioner, whatever your area of practice, the Dispute Resolution Section has what you need. I encourage you to start exploring these benefits today!


Susan Guthrie
Chair, ABA Dispute Resolution Section