Alternative Dispute Resolution Section

About the Section

The Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Section promotes litigation alternatives by providing a forum for information-exchange and discussion, and serving as a liaison with the judiciary. The Section, led by the Executive Committee, also presents several MCLEs and networking opportunities throughout the year.

To join the section, please contact our Membership Department at (510) 302-2200 or hadassah@acbanet.org.

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Upcoming Events

Smart Conflict Resolution: Understanding Emotional Conflict Hooks
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Structured Negotiation as a Winning Alternative to Lawsuits
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New events are added regularly. Visit the ACBA Calendar for more upcoming events.

ADR Newsletters

February 2013 e-Newsletter

March 2012 ADR e-Newsletter

ADR Articles

Check out these articles submitted by ACBA ADR Section members:

• Mediation Week by Evelyn Herrera
• How to Win at Mediation the Bill Walsh Way by Bradley Bostick
• We All Need Someone to Lien On by Bradley Bostick

If you would like to submit an article to be posted here or in the ADR Newsletter, please contact Hadassah Hayashi at hadassah@acbanet.org or (510) 302-2200.

Executive Committee Meetings

The Executive Committee is responsible for planning the section’s MCLEs and other networking events throughout the year. The Executive Committee meets the second Wednesday of every month, except for July, August and December. If you would like to receive minutes, agendas, or if you would like to attend an Executive Committee meeting, please contact Hadassah Hayashi at hadassah@acbanet.org or (510) 302-2200.

The Executive Committee