Sponsorship Opportunities

The Section of Dispute Resolution provides our members with accessible, relevant and cutting-edge information, practice tips, and skill-building opportunities. We are a vibrant forum and community of 10,000+ strong for networking, professional development, and research that bridges together unique and diverse perspectives.

Annual Packages

Reach our community of:

• Mediators
• Arbitrators
• General Practitioners
• Divorce, family, and collaborative law providers
• Ombuds
• Academia
• Judges
• Court appointed neutrals
• Law School Faculty
• Law Students

Spring Conference

The ABA Section of Dispute Resolution Spring Conference is the largest ADR conference in the world, attracting up to 500+ participants. Our attendees gather to learn the latest in dispute resolution techniques and trends, exchange ideas with experts and peers, and strengthen their professional relationships.

The 27th Annual ABA Section of Dispute Resolution Spring Conference will be held on April 25 & 26, 2025 in Chicago, IL and virtually. This event brings together the nation’s top dispute resolution professionals, including arbitrators, mediators, negotiators, practitioners, court administrators, educators, and legal professionals.

Arbitration Institute

Presented by nationally recognized experts, the annual Arbitration Institute features comprehensive sessions on every stage of the arbitral process examined from the vantage point of neutrals, advocates, and in-house counsel. Substantive sessions address specific areas of arbitral practice. Small group break-out discussions follow, which allow participants to interact in depth with the faculty and each other. The Institute has historically sold-out to capacity and is nationally well-received by the industry.

The 2025 Arbitration Institute will take place June 12 & 13, 2025 in Denver, CO at Sherman & Howard/Taft.

Dispute Resolution Magazine

Dispute Resolution Magazine is the premier magazine devoted exclusively to dispute resolution. 

Each issue includes several articles on a timely theme, dispute resolution case summaries, and a feature on professional practice. The publication aims to provide timely, insightful and resourceful information regarding the latest developments, news and trends in the field of dispute resolution.

Published three times annually, and delivered directly to dispute resolution professionals, this publication is one of the most respected voices in the conflict management industry. Dispute Resolution Magazine reaches over 10,000 members across the country.

Target Demographic: Dispute resolution professionals, mediators, arbitrators, attorneys, law school professors, ombuds, and academia.

Mediation Institute

Fall 2025 | Virtual

This 2-day virtual Institute brings together 250+ dispute resolution experts and features the opportunity to learn from some of the leading social, behavioral and legal authorities in the field. Join us for an exploration of new mediation advancements that build on several pandemic-era discoveries and innovations in technique, delivery and technology. Advocates, practitioners, educators and consumers of ADR services alike will not want to miss it!

Projected Attendance: 300+ attendees, CLE-seeking

Our 2025 Institute will take place in Fall 2025.

Practice Development Institute

Fall 2025 | Virtual

This transformative practice development event is designed to empower dispute resolution professionals at all stages of their careers. Attendees will learn in-demand and practical tools, strategies, and insights from seasoned experts and top practitioners to navigate challenges, capitalize on opportunities, and ultimately thrive in the dispute resolution field.

The Practice Development Institute will take place Fall 2025.

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Contact Us

• Jennifer Michel, [email protected]
• Jessica Rawski, [email protected]