Tag Archives: Federal Government ADR

Grande Lum’s Article Criticizing Proposal to Effectively Eliminate the Community Relations Service

February 23, 2018 John Lande

Grande Lum, former director of the Community Relations Service (CRS), just published an important article in The Hill newspaper urging Congress to maintain independent funding for the agency. “Historically, CRS has played a significant role in facilitating dialogue, developing constructive relationships, and reducing the possibility of violence. Its mediators and conciliators played a key role … Continue reading Grande Lum’s Article Criticizing Proposal to Effectively Eliminate the Community Relations Service →

White House Mediation

March 20, 2017 John Lande 3 Comments

The Washington Post ran an interesting article about conflicts within the White House, including the following passage about President Trump’s son-in-law and influential advisor, Jared Kushner: “Sometimes when staffers feud, Kushner summons them to his office, a few doors down from the president’s, where the 36-year-old adviser sits them on the couch and mediates as … Continue reading White House Mediation →

US Supreme Court Fellowship Application Deadline – Nov. 6

September 17, 2015 John Lande

My colleague S.I. Strong posted the following announcement: The application process for the US Supreme Court Fellowship is open until Friday, November 6, 2015. The Fellows program is open to both junior and mid-career applicants. An article describing the daily duties of a US Supreme Court Fellow and the application process was recently published in … Continue reading US Supreme Court Fellowship Application Deadline – Nov. 6 →

Redesigned Website for Federal ADR

May 12, 2015 John Lande

The Interagency Alternative Dispute Resolution Working Group has redesigned its website. The newly redesigned website includes many useful resources, including: A newly created directory of federal ADR programs and contacts; A second edition of the popular Electronic Guide to Federal Procurement; A listing of upcoming ADR events; and Access to recordings from previous ADR events

Rosa Maria Abdelnour Granados on Are You in Favor of Self-Determination in Mediation?: “I am in favor , John. It is one of the Mediation principles . It is not only a parties…”

John Lande on Two Short Articles Proposing Courses Teaching Preparation and Advocacy in Dispute Resolution: “Thanks very much for your encouraging comments, Hiro. I agree that there are three distinct perspectives involved in neutral mediation…”

Hiro Aragaki on Two Short Articles Proposing Courses Teaching Preparation and Advocacy in Dispute Resolution: “These are very important and welcome suggestions, John. I especially agree with you on the advocacy/counseling point. I think the…”

John Lande on What is Retirement?: “The New York Times ran an article entitled, What Does Retirement Really Mean? “Some see it as a state of…”

John Lande on Appreciating Elayne Greenberg’s Scholarship: “One of Elayne’s last articles was just circulated on SSRN: Bridging the Legal Writing Skills Gap: Pre-Mediation Statements Here’s the…”

koshe on Israel Reflections 2024–Day Three–The Nova Music Festival Site: “THANK YOU SO MUCH”

Renier P Pierantoni on Remembering Elayne: “May she RIP. She is an icon in the ADR world and was clearly adored by many.”

Susan M Yates on My Appreciation – Part 2: “Congratulations, John! It is an honor to work with you and a pleasure to be your friend.”

Susan Yates on Susan Yates received the D’Alemberte Raven award: “Thank you, Kelly, for these kind words and for being part of the nomination team! I’m not sure what I…”

Katarzyna Przyluska on John Lande receives the ABA DR Section Scholarly Work Award!: “Congratulations!”