Resolution Roundtable, the official Blog of the Dispute Resolution Section of the New York State Bar Association. The Dispute Resolution Section focuses on negotiation, collaboration, mediation, neutral evaluation, arbitration and other new and hybrid forms of dispute resolution in all areas of legal practice. This blog will report on current developments in these areas, provide practice tips and techniques, highlight ways in which experienced practitioners have dealt with unusual or particularly difficult issues, report on section events and other matters of interest to all the participants in party-selected solutions. To view the blog click here

Geri S. Krauss, Chair of the Dispute Resolution Section Blog Committee and Blog Administrator, is coordinating all blog posts for the Section.

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Welcome to the ADR Resource Guide for New and Prospective Mediators and Arbitrators

Many attorneys are considering becoming full-time Alternative Dispute Resolution ("ADR") professionals, making arbitration and mediation part of their law practice or improving their ADR advocacy skills. To assist them, the Dispute Resolution Section of the New York State Bar Association has prepared accessible lists of resources available in New York State. Because the information changes constantly, we caution you to visit each organization's website.

Table of Contents

1. Mediation
2. Mediation Training Programs and Mentoring and Internship Programs
3. Mediation Panels
   1. Courts
   2. Other government
   3. Community and non-profit
   4. For profit

1. Arbitration
2. Arbitration Training Programs, Mentoring and Internship Programs
3. Arbitration Panels
   1. Community and non-profit
   2. For profit

1. Professional Organizations and listservs
2. Professional Organizations and Listservs 

Mediation

Effective mediators understand the process, possess mediation skills and have personal qualities that engender trust and confidence. The first two characteristics can be learned; the third developed. Some training programs provide basic skills while others focus on a particular approach, such as transformative mediation, or a particular practice area, for example, commercial or divorce mediation. Several provide certification needed to serve in their program. For a list of programs that provide mediator training, click here.

Some organizations provide newly-trained mediations an opportunity to engage in mentorship with experienced mediators through observation and co-mediation, click here.

There are many court-annexed and community mediation programs that provide mediators with opportunities to gain experience, hone their skills, and develop a reputation as an effective mediator. Some of these programs are pro bono, others are compensated, click here.

Arbitration

Skilled arbitrators possess knowledge of many kinds of law (substantive, evidentiary, arbitral, and procedural). They generally have substantial experience in litigation and civil law and possess the qualities of fairness, impartiality, and decisiveness.

Most, though, not all, arbitrations are conducted through private organizations with their own rules and procedures. These training programs focus on learning the applicable procedures of the organization, as well as federal and state arbitration acts, an on managing the process, click here.

Provider organizations generally have specific requirements for inclusion on their panels.

Membership and leadership in organizations that promote arbitration adhere to a published code of conduct and are indicia of an arbitrators credentials.

Compiled by Angelo Adam and Nick Schmitt on behalf of the Cardozo Dispute Resolution Society, send an email to be added to this list.

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I. Mediation Training Programs and Mentoring and Internship Programs

Mediation Panels Courts

Other Government

Community and Non-Profit

For Profit

Arbitration Training Programs, Mentoring and Internship Programs

Arbitration Panels

Community and Non Profit

For Profit

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND LIST SERVE

Disclaimer of Liability: The New York State Bar Association presents the ADR Resource Guide as a service to our members and other Internet users. It is intended to provide information about dispute resolution resources generally. Due to the rapidly changing nature of the information contained in the ADR Resource Guide and our reliance on information provided by outside sources, we make no warranty or guarantee concerning the accuracy or reliability of the content at this site or at other sites to which we link. You should not act or rely on the information contained in this website without first checking to see if it is current and accurate.

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