SBM ADR Section

07/27/2021

Dr. Tsedale M. Melaku, "You Don’t Look Like A Lawyer: Black Women and Systemic Gendered Racism,"Sep 9, 12-2:00 PM
The Diversity and Inclusion Action Team of the ADR Section is proud to present Dr. Tsedale M. Melaku.

Her presentation examines the concept of intersectionality and how its understanding plays a critical role in (re-)defining allyship. The presentation addresses why organizations should care about intersectionality and its importance on the workplace experiences of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC). Building on this foundation, the presentation further examines the role of privilege (the power to bring people to the table) and how it can be deployed to help BIPOC and other marginalized colleagues in the workplace and personal settings. Dr. Melaku will address how last year's national conversations surrounding police brutality, structural inequality, and white supremacy have led organizations to make public statements and declarations to uproot system racism. Her presentation will conclude with an accountability framework for organizations and actionable steps to promote allyship.

No Cost to Register

The Diversity and Inclusion Action Team of the ADR Section of the State Bar of Michigan is proud to present Dr. Tsedale M. Melaku. Her presentation examines the concept of intersectionality and how its understanding plays a critical role in (re-)defining allyship. The presentation addresses why orga...

05/18/2021

Eldercaring Coordination, A Dispute Resolution Option, May 25, Noon, No Admission Charge
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Eldercaring Coordination is a dispute resolution option specifically attuned to the unique needs and characteristics of families in high conflict over the care and safety of an aging loved one. Through a one-year planning process and under the guidance of the Association for Conflict Resolution, the Senior Regional Collaborative is bringing Eldercaring Coordination, an innovative ADR process that addresses issues affecting our older adults—to Michigan.

a. What is eldercaring coordination
b. What are qualifications of eldercaring coordinators
c. How is it different from elder mediation
d. Benefits of eldercaring coordination
e. Addressing risks, safety, and abuse issues in eldercaring coordination
f. Plans to bring eldercaring coordination to Michigan
g. How you can be involved

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Eldercaring Coordination is a dispute resolution option specifically attuned to the unique needs and characteristics of families in high conflict over the care and safety of an aging loved one. Through a one-year planning process and under the guidance of the Association for Conflict Resolution, the...

04/30/2021

SUPREME COURT ORDERS EVIDENTIARY HEARING REQUESTED BY ADR SECTION
Alleged Absence of Mandatory Domestic Violence Screening at Issue
Supreme Court Order: https://lnkd.in/e94fcvc
Amicus Brief: https://lnkd.in/eHqtu7A

04/29/2021

The Supreme Court has Ordered an Evidentiary Hearing requested by the ADR Section, Alleged Absence of Mandatory Domestic Violence Screening at Issue: Pohlman v Pohlman, 344121 (January 30, 2020), lv app pdg.

Click here to see the court Order:

04/22/2021

The Mediator Forum Redux: Where Mediators Learn from Mediators
May 4, Noon, Free

The program consists of facilitated small group discussions about some of the hottest and most important aspects of mediation practice management. Join with colleagues, friends and even your competitors to discuss how other practitioners handle key issues and practices. Here’s a golden opportunity to learn from one another; to meet the people who make up this ADR world in which we operate. Network with colleagues and friends and hear how others handle the practical, nuts-and-bolts issues of their business.

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The Mediator Forum IS BACK! The ADR Section Skills Team is pleased to announce the return of our popular Regional Mediator Forum, newly redesigned for Zoom in a time of COVID. The program consists of facilitated small group discussions about some of the hottest and most important aspects of mediatio...

04/07/2021

How Successful Diverse ADR Practitioners Grow and Develop Their Practices Webinar, Apr 21, Noon

A panel of experienced arbitrators and mediators will provide advice and information on how to start out and then succeed in the ADR profession.

A panel of experienced arbitrators and mediators will provide advice and information on how you can become a successful alternative dispute resolution provider. The panel will discuss important subjects such as how to start out and then succeed in the ADR profession. • Why and how did the panel me...

03/05/2021

My Favorite Things: Time Tested Techniques to Enhance Your ADR Practice, April 6, Noon

Experienced mediators share their favorite techniques and approaches. What works for them? At which stage do they employ each? Do they work in caucus, joint session, or both? Do they help parties get to “yes?”

Sharpen your mediation skills, enhance your array of techniques, and freshen up your practice.

Cost: $10 for Section Members; $40 for non-Members; $10 for Law Students Register Exper

03/03/2021

ADR Summit, March 9-10, 1:00-5:00 p.m.
Best selling author, therapist, mediator, and lawyer and co-founder and pioneer of the High-Conflict Institute, Bill Eddy, will present on high conflict personalities. Approved by SCAO for up to 8-hours advanced mediation training credits.

We are pleased to announce that Bill Eddy, LCSW, Esq., of the High Conflict Institute will present

02/28/2021

Thank you Justice McCormack for supporting Community Dispute Mediation Centers and recognizing their positive effect on the workload of the courts.

02/05/2021

2021 Virtual ADR Summit
Date: March 9–10, 2021
Time: 1:00–5:00 p.m.
Cost: Section Members: $25; Non-section Members: $50; Law Students and Judges: Free

Register: https://connect.michbar.org/adr/events/eventdescription?CalendarEventKey=1df29a12-cc96-4365-be9a-046121e371e5&CommunityKey=8aa9f208-87ad-4434-8e05-bb1982c6b20d&Home=%2fadr%2fevents%2frecentcommunityeventsdashboard

Featuring Bill Eddy, of the High Conflict Institute. High conflict mediation requires a different approach. Learn how to understand and manage it during mediation and in developing agreements. Approved for up to 8 hours of advanced mediation credit.

We are pleased to announce that Bill Eddy, LCSW, Esq., of the High Conflict Institute will present at the 2021 annual ADR Summit, which will be h

01/07/2021

How to Be an Effective Mediation Advocate, Feb 18, Noon

Mediation is likely to be the closest your client gets to having their day in court. Are you ready for it? Please join the panelists in an interactive discussion of effective mediation advocacy skills and strategies, including mediator selection, preparing clients for mediation, overcoming hurdles to settlement, effective written mediation practices, and developing a negotiation strategy. If you're going anywhere near a mediation, this program, co-sponsored by the Alternative Dispute Resolution Section and the Young Lawyers Section, is not to be missed!

Cost: Free

Mediation is likely to be the closest your client gets to having their day in court. Are you ready for it? Please join the panelists in an interactive discussion of effective mediation advocacy skills and strategies, including mediator selection, preparing clients for mediation, overcoming hurdles t...

01/04/2021

We are proud of and congratulate Ed Pappas, our Council member, Executive Committee member, and Skills Action Team co-chair. Ed chaired the State Bar Professionalism workgroup that drafted Principles of Professionalism with Commentary which was adopted today by the Michigan Supreme Court. Well done Ed!

They are hyperlinked here: https://courts.michigan.gov/Courts/MichiganSupremeCourt/rules/court-rules-admin-matters/Adopted/2019-32_2020-12-16_FormattedOrder_AO2020-23.pdf.