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ABA/Suffolk University Law School Dispute Resolution Video Center

The ABA/Suffolk University Law School Dispute Resolution Video Center provides live video examples of mediation and negotiation and other resources for teachers and other professionals. It focuses on civil disputes involving lawyers, but also contains examples of negotiation and community mediation. Teachers of ADR may download videos and roleplays at no charge for use in their classes.

Education Conflict Resolution

A Presentation from the 19th Annual Section of Dispute Resolution Spring Conference and the International Ombudsman Association Conference on K-12 ombuds programs for school districts.

Dispute Resolution Roster List

Women in Dispute Resolution Committee’s (WIDR) Mediation and Arbitration Roster List was created for section member neutrals, a significant number of whom may be relatively new to the field, particularly if one is building an ADR practice, but even if one is well along. The spreadsheet list represents a first step towards a comprehensive list of potential opportunities to mediate or arbitrate, paid or unpaid, through panels, rosters, or as independents.

Civility and the Legal Profession: A Model CLE Program for State and Local Bar Associations

The American Bar Association House of Delegates has called upon all lawyers to take meaningful steps to improve the tone of discourse not only within the legal profession, but in society as well. This Discussion Guide, prepared by the ABA Section of Dispute Resolution, is intended to provoke discussion and dialogue with the hope that bar organizations will undertake concrete steps to make the House of Delegates Resolution a true call for action. Click here to access the full report.

K-12 Ombuds Toolkit

Whether you are building an ombuds program, talking with an ombudsman as his or her constituent, or standing outside an ombuds office during discovery stymied by the program's confidentiality, it helps to know what type of ombudsman you are dealing with. Arm yourself with a basic knowledge of the blueprints and architecture of an ombuds office.

Access to Justice White Paper

The Section of Dispute Resolution Task Force on Access to Justice has created a 20-page white paper with recommendations. The white paper includes how dispute resolution services can increase access to justice and services, the roles attorneys representing clients can play, the role technology can play and recommendations.

Dispute Resolution Resource Database

This database is a compilation of the Section’s resource materials in an easily searchable manner. Resources include member only and free content The database contains a short abstract or description of each resource as well as a link to a PDF copy of the resource.

Mediation Week Toolkit

This toolkit provides resources and sample materials for practitioners, organizations and bar associations to use to celebrate Mediation Week. The toolkit includes sample talking points and handout materials which can be used to give a presentation to lawyers, students as well as to other target audiences.

Planned Early Dispute Resolution Project (PEDR)

The American Bar Association Section of Dispute Resolution appointed the Planned Early Dispute Resolution (PEDR) Task Force to promote planned early dispute resolution by lawyers and clients and to take advantage of the services of neutral dispute resolution professionals at the earliest appropriate time.

Dispute Resolution Processes

Dispute resolution is a term that refers to a number of processes that can be used to resolve a conflict, dispute or claim. Find explanations for all of those processes within this resource.

Legal Education, ADR and Problem Solving (LEAPS)

The LEAPS Project website is available for professors as they plan courses for the academic year. The materials are available to help law school instructors incorporate some instruction in practical problem-solving in various courses.

Guides

General Mediation Guide

General information about the mediation process and questions to think about and ask before and during mediation.

Complex Mediation Guide

This guide is designed for parties in complex civil disputes who are represented by lawyers

Family Mediation Guide

Preparing for Family Mediation has information specific to mediation in family disputes.

Arbitration Guide

Arbitration is preferred by many as a way to resolve commercial disputes. It has many advantages over litigation in court, such as party control of the process; typically lower costs and shorter time to resolution; flexibility; privacy; awards which are final and enforceable; decision makers who are selected by the parties on the basis of desired characteristics and experience; and broad user satisfaction.

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ABA/Suffolk University Law School Dispute Resolution Video Center

Education Conflict Resolution

Dispute Resolution Roster List

Civility and the Legal Profession: A Model CLE Program for State and Local Bar Associations

K-12 Ombuds Toolkit

Access to Justice White Paper

Dispute Resolution Resource Database

Mediation Week Toolkit

Planned Early Dispute Resolution Project (PEDR)

Dispute Resolution Processes

Legal Education, ADR and Problem Solving (LEAPS)

Guides

General Mediation Guide

Complex Mediation Guide

Family Mediation Guide

Arbitration Guide

Professional Conduct

National Clearinghouse for Mediator Ethics Opinions

Code of Ethics for Arbitrators in Commercial Disputes, Annotated

Committee on Mediator Ethical Guidance

ADR Ethics Resources

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New Resources

ABA/Suffolk University Law School Dispute Resolution Video Center

Education Conflict Resolution

Dispute Resolution Roster List

Civility and the Legal Profession: A Model CLE Program for State and Local Bar Associations

K-12 Ombuds Toolkit

Access to Justice White Paper

Dispute Resolution Resource Database

Mediation Week Toolkit

Planned Early Dispute Resolution Project (PEDR)

Dispute Resolution Processes

Legal Education, ADR and Problem Solving (LEAPS)

Guides

General Mediation Guide

Complex Mediation Guide

Family Mediation Guide

Arbitration Guide

Professional Conduct

National Clearinghouse for Mediator Ethics Opinions

Code of Ethics for Arbitrators in Commercial Disputes, Annotated

Committee on Mediator Ethical Guidance

ADR Ethics Resources

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