Upcoming ABA DR Section Programs

From Ben Davis, Chair of the ABA Section of Dispute Resolution

Dear Colleagues,

Here are the upcoming programs through the end of June for the ABA Section of Dispute Resolution.

Advanced Arbitration Series Webinar #6: Ethical Aspects to Consider While Building an Arbitration Practice Apr. 25, 2018, Web

Mid-Atlantic Chapter May Brownbag: Restorative Justice: Mediation in Law Enforcement – May 01, 2018, In-Person, Washington, D.C.

SCOTUS Swings the Pendulum Back in Favor of Arbitration: Ensure That Your Next Arbitration Clause Is Effective and Enforceable May 10, 2018, Web

11th Annual Arbitration Training Institute May 17-18, 2018 In-Person, Miami

Insolvency Explained: Bankruptcies, Assignments, Bulk Transfers, Receiverships, Probates, and Workouts – May 22, 2018 Web

The New Handshake: Online Dispute Resolution and the Future of Consumer Protection May 29, 2018 Web

The Practice Development Institute June 22-23, In-Person, Chicago

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John Lande on Two Practical Articles to Help You Improve Your Courses (Without Starting from Scratch): “My colleague, Jayne Woods, shared the following information about a free webinar on August 7 at 9 PT, 10 MT,…”

John Lande on Presentation on July 10 to Benefit Food Banks — About How AI Can Help Mediators: “This was a lively program and here’s a link to the video. Jeff Kichaven provided a detailed hypo and asked…”

John Lande on New Article on Mediation Representation – and an Invitation for a Conversation at the ABA DR Conference: “Hi Geoff, Thanks for your kind words and for highlighting this important point. I agree that many mediators, especially in…”

Geoff Sharp on New Article on Mediation Representation – and an Invitation for a Conversation at the ABA DR Conference: “Hi John, thank you for the tremendous resources you consistently make available. I particularly enjoyed your latest AI musings I…”

David Hubbard on The Roles We Play: “Thank You!!!”

Ellen Deason on An Existential Crisis for the Field?: “Thank you, Art, for encouraging us to think about these (not entirely inconsistent) reactions and paths. And for helping us…”

Kelly Browe Olson on Jennifer Reynolds named Dean at Oregon: “This is such a great choice! Excited for Jen and Oregon to see what’s next!”

Art Hinshaw on Congratulations to the ABA Section on Dispute Resolution 2025 Award Winners: “Big congratulations to both Grande and Amy. You are both so deserving.”

John Lande on What’s the Matter with BATNA?: “Thanks, Peter. I’m glad you appreciate the appendices, which I think are an important part of the article. They make…”

Peter Baugher on What’s the Matter with BATNA?: “Thank you for your insightful BATNA article. The appendices offer useful checklists and reminders of the range of factors relevant…”