The ABA Dispute Resolution Section’s ADR Practice Management & Skills Building Committee casts a wide net in terms of topics of importance for its members. For this issue of Just Resolutions, our committee decided to focus on a skills development topic of great commonality and need for neutrals —pre-mediation. Enclosed are five pieces of impressive thought leadership on pre-mediation, covering a range of perspectives. We are confident that the learnings contained in the provided articles will lead to increased mediation skills and corresponding increased business. After all, let us not forget that the best business development and marketing a mediator can do for themselves is mastering the art of the mediation process.
A special and tremendous thank you to our Committee Fellow, Ally Pruitt, for curating the contents of this newsletter.
Best,
Todd Drucker & Karen Beutler
Committee Co-Chairs
Please consider joining the DR Section at the 2024 Dispute Resolution Practice Development Institute. The event is scheduled to take place September 12 and September 13, 2024. This transformative practice development event is designed to empower dispute resolution professionals at all stages of their careers. You 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.
Created by popular demand, this inaugural Practice Development Institute offers a comprehensive exploration of the key elements necessary to thrive in the dispute resolution field. Our theme, Runway to Launch: Accelerating Your Dispute Resolution Practice, captures the essence of advancing your practice at any stage. We will explore the journey from the early stages of establishing your practice to reaching new heights and refining established methods. Join us to learn the essential steps, strategies, and considerations for effectively elevating and expanding your dispute resolution practice. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from the best in the field and take your practice to the next level! This annual event was created due to the high demand for practice development content from our members and promises to be a cornerstone in your professional growth.
