Resolutions: A Podcast About Dispute Resolution and Prevention

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A Conversation About Access to Justice and the Efficacy of ODR Processes

Amy J. Schmitz, Elwood L. Thomas Missouri Endowed Professor of Law at the University of Missouri School of Law discusses her research into the efficacy of online dispute resolution processes and how those processes affect access to justice for participants.

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Be Inclusive: Opportunities to Take Action for Gender Diversity

The ABA Section of Dispute Resolution in collaboration with the New York International Arbitration Center (NYIAC) hosts this innovative podcast convening global thought leaders to discuss the state of gender diversity in international arbitration.

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New Leadership at the Section: Meet the Education Committee Co-Chairs Linda Gerstel and Aaron Gothelf

In this podcast, Linda Gerstel (Independent Arbitrator and Mediator and Adjunct Professor of Law at Fordham Law School) and Aaron Gothelf (AAA-ICDR Commercial Vice-President in San Francisco) discuss their goals for the year ahead.

A Conversation on Ombuds Day 2020

Jon Lee and Ken Skodacek discuss Ombuds Day 2020, what it means to be an Ombudsperson, and how ombuds programs have adapted to the COVID-19 Pandemic.

The Inaugural 2020 Dispute Resolution Tech Expo: Meet the Organizers

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A Conversation on Screening Guidelines for Abuse and Neglect in Elder Law Mediation

In this episode, Adam Martin speaks with Monica Lichtenberger, an elder care mediator and trainer with 24 years of experience; Shawnieka Pope, a licensed clinical social worker, who currently serves as Director of Guardianship and mediator for Montgomery County Probate Court; Zena Zumeta, a graduate of the University of Michigan Law School and a long-time mediator and national trainer of mediators based in Ann Arbor, Michigan; and Sue Bronson, Co-Chair of the ACR ElderJustice Initiative on Eldercaring Coordination, and a mediator and trainer with over 35 years of experience.

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Adventures in Environmental and Public Policy Mediation

We’ve covered lots of practice areas for dispute resolution, but one you may not know as much about has to do with environmental issues: from the air we breathe to the water we use. Michelle Straube has made environmental and public policy mediation the focus of her work. She spoke with co-host Larry Schooler and his teaching colleague, Stephen Rye, about her fascinating career in environmental dispute resolution.

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The Imperative on Prevention: How Does This Change Your Practice

On Tuesday, June 30th, the ABA Dispute Resolution Section will host a special virtual “town hall” starting at 12pm Eastern time with both full group and breakout sessions to discuss a fascinating topic. A Task Force on Innovative Processes of Conflict Prevention led by Section Chair Joan Stearns Johnsen has spent the last several months exploring how we can adapt our skills to conflict prevention through the use of standing and stand-by neutrals as well as deal facilitators.

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A Conversation with JAMS’ Kimberly Taylor, Senior Vice President, Chief Legal & Operating Officer

Rekha Rangachari sits down with Kim Taylor to discuss JAMS’ involvement with the ABA Section of Dispute Resolution, new developments, and resilience in the time of COVID-19. The Section thanks JAMS for their sponsorship of the successful Virtual Spring Meeting that ran May 18-22. Tune in to learn more!

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A Moment In History: Dispute Resolution and Public Safety

Our profession and work in mediation and arbitration spans virtually all professions and walks of life, including personnel decisions involving first responders. In this episode, we hear from veteran arbitrator, mediator, and litigator Lynn Rubinett, whose practice includes the arbitration of disciplinary actions, suspensions, and firings of police, fire, and other public employees.

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A Conversation with AAA-ICDR’s Jeffrey T. Zaino, Vice President of the New York Commercial Division

Rekha Rangachari sits down with Jeff Zaino to discuss AAA-ICDR’s involvement with the ABA Section of Dispute Resolution, new developments, and resilience in the time of COVID-19. The Section thanks AAA-ICDR for their diamond sponsorship of the successful Virtual Spring Meeting that ran May 18-22

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#MeToo and Conflicts in Workplaces, Schools, and Beyond: A Conversation with Angela Reddock-Wright

In this episode, mediator and investigator Angela Reddock-Wright examines the role of dispute resolution in dealing with workplace and organizational conflict, bullying in schools, sexual assault, and beyond.

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Teaching Dispute Resolution In-Person and Online: A Conversation with Professor Sharon Press

Hear how Sharon Press, a veteran dispute resolution professional and educator, looks at both our current circumstances and the broader world of educating the next generation of dispute resolution professionals both in-person and online.

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Nuts & Bolts of Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) with Colin Rule

In this second installment, Colin Rule shares his insights on online dispute resolution’s (ODR’s) growth in the last decade, during the COVID19 pandemic, and future applications in collaboration with artificial intelligence, bitcoin, and smart contracts. Of note, Colin was awarded the inaugural 2019 Frank E.A. Sander Award by the ABA Center for Innovation in conduction with this Section. Tune in to learn more about Colin and his work!

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A New Approach to Law Enforcement Training in Dispute Resolution and Diversity: The Blueprint

Community activist and candidate for the Minnesota House of Representatives, John Thompson, gives us a preview of his plenary presentation at the Dispute Resolution Spring Conference.

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Laura Wasser: Navigating through Innovation and Disruption/ Side Gigs for Presence and Profitability

Attorney, entrepreneur, author, podcast host, and Resolutions’ first repeat guest, Laura A. Wasser gives us a preview of her two presentations at the Dispute Resolution Spring Conference. Laura Wasser will present at the Dispute Resolution Spring Conference on Friday April 24th at 9:30 am and at 1:30 pm.

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Overcoming Mediation Cultural and Language Barriers: Easier Said Than Done?

Doug Witten speaks with Larry Schooler about how his fluency in Spanish has affected the way his practice has evolved and how others in the field can position themselves to work in an increasingly diverse world.

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Third Party Funding: What Do Arbitrators Need to Know?

Prof. Victoria Sahani speaks with Adam Martin about third party funding and the problems they create for the unwary arbitrator. How can an arbitrator identify and address issues that may arise?

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Arbitration Institute Preview: How Arbitrators Get In Trouble…And What to Do About It

Bruce Meyerson, co-chair of the Arbitration Institute, interviews Tracey Frisch, AAA Senior Counsel, about her presentation at the upcoming Arbitration Institute in Phoenix, AZ. Tracey talks about what causes a provider organization’s legal department to get involved in arbitrations. And how you, as an arbitrator, can learn from the missteps of others.

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A Conversation about the 2020 Arbitration Training Institute

Dana Welch, co-chair of the Arbitration Training Institute, talks about who should attend the event and what types of programs will be offered. More information and registration can be found at www.ambar.org/arb2020

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Danny McFadden: A Conversation about the Singapore Convention and International Mediated Settlements

Danny McFadden talks about the United Nations Convention on International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation, or Singapore Convention, a watershed moment in the enforcement of international mediation.

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Anna Rappaport: A Conversation about Finding Your Niche as a Solo Practitioner

Anna Rappaport talks with Adam Martin about how career coaching can help a solo practitioner thrive by finding a specialty and becoming the "go-to" neutral in that area.

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When Disputes Go Public: Adventures in Public Policy Dispute Resolution

In this episode, lawyer-turned-planner-turned mediator Jessie Lawrence shares her work in public policy dispute resolution. Jessie Lawrence is an attorney and mediator with a practice focusing on dispute resolution, public engagement and participation, and community and organizational planning.

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Laura Wasser: A Conversation About Divorce Dispute Resolution, Online and Offline

Laura Wasser and Adam Martin discuss how parties can use online dispute resolution processes to facilitate the divorce process.

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Forrest S. “Woody” Mosten: Building a Collaborative Lawyering Practice with a Spotlight on Mediation

Woody Mosten is a mediator, collaborative attorney, and certified family law specialist who offers his wisdom from his 40-year practice. He discusses the collaborative discourse and therewith collaborative lawyering.

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Gabrielle Hartley: Conscious Uncoupling and the Better Apart Method in Divorce Mediation

Gabrielle Hartley, a divorce lawyer, coach, and mediator, discusses her practice and book, both entitled “Better Apart,” focusing on active validation techniques in mediation. She highlights how mindfulness, meditation, and yoga play a powerful role in the process of conscious uncoupling. She concludes with words of empowerment for young professionals, with practical ways to reduce stigma and animosity around divorce.

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Susan Guthrie: The Mechanics of Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) & Building Your Legal Brand

Susan Guthrie, an online divorce mediation specialist, discusses her family law practice, “Divorce in a Better Way.” Innovation emboldens this dialogue, with topics including the new wave of online dispute resolution (ODR), with an offering of useful platforms to keep mediation both amicable and outside of the court, and diversifying your legal brand through use of social media and podcasts.

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A Conversation About the 17th Annual Advanced Mediation and Advocacy Skills Institute

Host Adam Martin speaks with Suffolk University Professor Dwight Golann about the upcoming Annual Advanced Mediation and Advocacy Skills Institute in Houston, TX on November 15th & 16th.

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Ombuds: Unusual Name. Important Service

A conversation with Elizabeth Hill about the roles of an Ombuds and the upcoming ABA Ombuds Day events. Click on the links below to register for an event in the city nearest you.

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Deborah Hylton: A Conversation About Resolution 105 and Diversity in ADR

Deborah Hylton talks with Adam Martin about the ABA’s Resolution 105 and other efforts to increase diversity in ADR.

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Political Peacemaking? Yes, It Happens! Part 2

In today’s episode, we meet two organizations that were locking heads over energy issues in Virginia and found a way to work better together, with the help of a skilled mediator. You heard from the parties two weeks ago in part 1. Today in Part 2, you’ll hear from the mediator.

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Political Peacemaking? Yes, It Happens!

It might sound hard to believe, but those involved in political disputes at the local, state, and federal level occasionally find win-win solutions. In this episode, we meet two organizations that were locking heads over energy issues in Virginia and found a way to work better together, with the help of a skilled mediator.

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The Supreme Court and Arbitration: An Insider’s View

Andrew J. Pincus and Deepak Gupta are two leading Supreme Court practitioners who have appeared in eight precedent-setting arbitral law cases. They will share their insights from those arguments and offer an unparalleled view of the Supreme Court’s approach to resolving disputes over the law of arbitration. Moderated by Hon. Bruce Meyerson (Ret).

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A Conflict Resolved: Managing Complex Land-Use Disputes

On this episode, attorney Michael Whellan and neighborhood leader Dr. Joyce Statz discuss their respective roles in the resolution of a complex land use case that utilized facilitation and mediation in a charrette-based process.

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Lamps Plus v. Varela

Professor Thomas Carbonneau of Penn State Law discusses the impact of a recent Supreme Court case on class arbitration, Lamps Plus v. Varela.

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A Conversation About Assessing ADR Programs

Adam Martin speaks with Nick Diehl and Rachel Viscomi about their upcoming webinar: Reducing Barriers and Raising Effectiveness: Assessing ADR Programs on June 5th, 1 PM EDT, which will show how the Harvard Negotiation and Mediation Clinical Program at Harvard Law School helps organizations to assess and improve ADR programs, while training students to advance dispute systems design, negotiation, mediation and facilitation practices.

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Donna Erez and Brian Farkas: What should be included in a pre-mediation statement?

Donna Erez and Brian Farkas discuss their research on pre-mediation statements and mediator preferences.

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Rekha Rangachari: A Conversation About Diversity in ADR

Rekha Rangachari, Executive Director of the New York International Arbitration Center discusses the hot topic of diversity in ADR and looks at measures that have been put in place to address diversity in the field. Hosted by Lucy Greenwood.

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Stephanie Cohen: A Conversation about Cybersecurity in Arbitration

Stephanie Cohen is currently a solo arbitrator in domestic and international cases and the founder of Cohen Arbitration. In this episode, she discusses the implication of cybersecurity concerns in today's legal field and offers practical advice on how to avoid breaches of digital information.

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Antone Melton-Meux: A conversation about mediations in sexual harassment cases

Antone Melton-Meaux is a lawyer with a theology degree. He uses his experience as an employment lawyer and chaplain to navigate both the legal and emotional aspects of sexual harassment cases.

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Ava Borrasso: A Conversation About Interim and Emergency Relief in Arbitration

In this podcast, Ava discusses the growth of emergency relief in arbitrations and the availability of interim relief both in the courts and within the arbitration process. Hosted by Nancy Greenwood.

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Robert Margulies: A Conversation About the Enforcement of Mediation Agreements Across Borders

Robert Margulies, a mediator with extensive experience in cross-border disputes, discusses the difficulties and strategies of enforcing mediated settlement agreements in international disputes.

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Colin Rule: A Conversation about Online Dispute Resolution

Colin discusses how ODR has grown over the years and is now used by courts with matters ranging from traffic citations to family and employment law cases. Hosted by Adam Martin.

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Harout Samra: A Conversation on International Arbitration

Episode 1 of Resolutions: A Podcast About Dispute Resolution Prevention and Resolution Hosted by Adam Martin