Alternative Dispute Resolution
Mission
Promotes the awareness and use of dispute resolution methods
other than litigation (including negotiation, mediation
facilitation, arbitration, mini-trials, use of special masters, and
fact finding) among members of the State Bar; the business,
professional and legal communities; and the public at large.
This awareness and use will be promoted by educational
activities, participation in rule-making and legislation and other
appropriate activities.
How to Manage Conflict and Resolve Disputes
Conflict has been, is, and always will be, a part of our lives.
It permeates our personal, professional and business environments
and has compromised our public and political processes and
virtually taken over our governmental institutions. The United
States has become the most litigious society in the world.
One of the primary goals of Alternative Dispute Resolution
Section of the State Bar of Arizona is to promote the awareness and
use of alternative dispute resolution methods, not only among
members of the State Bar, but among the business and professional
community and the public at large. In order to better fulfill that
mission, the Section is offering programs to those audiences to
promote a better understanding of, and hopefully increase the use
of, alternative dispute resolution processes to prevent, manage and
resolve conflicts in the private and public sectors.
We are currently offering the following
programs:
The Magic of Mediation: A Better Way to Manage
Conflict and Resolve Disputes
Arbitration: A Customizable and Cost Effective
Alternative to Litigation
Alternative Dispute Resolution: A Combination of
Mediation and Arbitration Programs
All of our programs are FREE. We can tailor the presentation to
your time requirements, providing a single speaker for as little as
15 or 20 minutes, up to a panel of three or four
presenters for as much as a half-day. All of our speakers are
highly experienced arbitrators and mediators who are committed to
alternative dispute resolution, and they will not only provide your
organization with a lively and entertaining presentation, but they
welcome interruptions and audience participation, and will be able
to answer most, if not all, of your questions about the use and
benefits of the various forms of alternative dispute resolution and
litigation avoidance.
Interested in joining this section? Enroll now to start networking and collaborating with members in your practice area!
SBA Section Administrator
Nancy Nichols
4201 N. 24th Street, Suite 100
Phoenix, AZ 85016-6266
602.340.7304