Resolutions: A Podcast About Dispute Resolution and Prevention

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. Topics include the impact of key initiatives and working groups (e.g. the recent ICCA Report of the Cross-Institutional Task Force on Gender Diversity i...

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. Topics discussed: -increased collaboration across Sections and wit...

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. For more information on how to virtually attend Ombuds Day 2020 on October 8, 2020, visit https://abaombudsday.wordpress.com/

In this episode, Susan Andrews, Chris Draper, and David Larson sit down to discuss the newly fashioned Tech Expo, tailored to meet the demands of ADR professionals in the new age of virtual connection. Sessions will include discussions on accessibility and picking the right technology, present and future scenarios in ODR, increasing collection rates and getting paid, and overcoming leadership chal...

A panel of members of the Task Force on Elder Abuse Screening for Mediators discusses the newly created Elder Abuse and Neglect Screening Guidelines that provide information about possible signs of elder neglect and abuse that negatively impact the ability of older adults' participation in mediation. In this episode, Adam Martin speaks with Monica Lichtenberger, an elder care mediator and trainer...

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’s a retired professor at the University of Utah and former director of the Environmental Dispute Resolution Program at the...

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 2020 Frank E.A. Sander Award by the ABA Center for Innovation in conjunction with this Section. Tune in...

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...

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!

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.

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 2020 Virtual Spring Conference that ran May 18-22. Tune in to learn more!

On this episode of Resolutions, host Rekha Rangachari speaks with Chair-elect Myra Selby and Conference Planning Co-chair Jaya Sharma about the first-ever Virtual Dispute Resolution Spring Conference. There’s still time to register for the conference taking place May 18-22. For more information visit https://ambar.org/DRvirtual.

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.

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.

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 t...

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. Thompson will describe and demonstrate the training necessary to create a new relationship between communities of color and law enforcement. He will challenge conflict resolvers to look at our work through a differen...

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. Ms. Wasser will present an invigorating and optimistic look at the continually emerging world of legal tech, ODR, and how societal views of conflict resolution and divorce are evolving. Her second presentation wi...

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. Doug will be presenting on this topic at the 22nd Annual Dispute Resolution Spring Conference on Friday, April 24th at 1:30 pm. Register for the conference at ambar.org/Spring2020.

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? Prof. Sahani will be presenting on this topic at the 13th Annual Arbitration Training Institute in Phoenix, AZ from March 9 – 10. Please note that this event is sold out, but a waitlist is available at amba...

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. You can register for the institute at ambar.o...

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 here: www.ambar.org/arb2020

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.

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. ambar.org/ResPod

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. She has mediated hundreds of cases in a wide variety of areas including employment, community/neighbor d...

Laura Wasser and Adam Martin discuss how parties can use online dispute resolution processes to facilitate the dissolution of interpersonal relationships. *sound is best when listening with headphones ambar.org/ResPod