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Alternative Dispute Resolution Section of The Florida Bar

The ADR Section of The Florida Bar is the place for lawyers interested in alternative dispute resolu

The ADR Section provides a forum for lawyers interested in alternative dispute resolution and for discussion and exchange of ideas leading to an improvement of individual ADR skills and abilities.The ADR Section will keep Florida Bar membership informed and updated regarding legislation, rules and policies in connection with mediation, arbitration and other ADR processes and the responsibilities t

hey impose on mediator and arbitrator members, and provide quality continuing legal education programs.

06/03/2026

The ADR Section is heading to the 2026 Florida Bar Annual Convention 🌟

Join us June 17-20, 2026 at the Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek. Find us at Table -10 — just outside and to the right of Salon XII! Through the week, we will have ADR Section Members hosting out table to tell you more about the Section, and they have the opportunity to also tell you about themselves as neutrals! It's your chance to Try Someone New. See the full schedule of Table Hosts here: https://flabaradr.com/trysomeonenew/

Don't miss our ADR Section Meeting on June 18 from 9:15 AM to 12:00 PM in the Nassau Room.
Before the meeting, kick off the morning with us at a casual networking gathering at 7:30 am (outside of the Nassau Room). Connect with fellow ADR members and colleagues from other sections over coffee and pastries. We hope to see you there!

Register for the convention today: https://fb.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMjM0MjAyMCZwPTEmdT0xMTU2MzgyMjMzJmxpPTEyMTYwMzMzOA/index.html

06/01/2026

Join the Florida Bar ADR Section for TWO free upcoming forums this June! 🗓️

Mediators' Forum | June 5 | 8-9 AM
Topic: Mediating First Party Property Cases

1 CME credit hour
Expert-led discussion
Open to all Florida mediators
📍 Virtual on Zoom
🔗 https://flabaradr.com/events/free-may1-mediators-forum/

Arbitration Forum | June 9 | 8-9 AM
Topic: “What’s next after the merits interim award? The challenges of assessing damages, fees, and more.”

Free and open to all
Held monthly on the second Tuesday of each month
📍 Virtual on Zoom
🔗 https://flabaradr.com/events/june-arbitration-forum-free-and-open-to-all/

Whether you're a mediator, arbitrator, or exploring ADR, these monthly forums are your space to learn, share, and grow with Florida's dispute resolution community.

05/29/2026

Meet Our Next Member Spotlight: Patrick Russell

Patrick Russell is a full-time mediator with Salmon & Dulberg Dispute Resolution in Miami, Florida, bringing over 30 years of trial experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants. A Florida Circuit Civil Certified Mediator since 2009, Patrick has mediated hundreds of cases online and in person across all areas of Florida civil law, including business and commercial disputes, construction, insurance coverage, personal injury, and real estate. He is the Past Chair (2021–2022) of the ADR Section of The Florida Bar and continues to serve on its Executive Council.

We are grateful for Patrick's leadership, his commitment to elevating best practices in mediation, and the steady, thoughtful presence he brings to our section and the broader ADR community.

05/27/2026

Your CLE and CME content is waiting. The ADR Section's YouTube channel is stocked with our Jan-May Lunch and Learn series, three CLE programs from 2025, and our most recent CLE program with Miles Mediation. Hit play and keep your skills sharp. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4ird0M8

05/26/2026

Save the date! 📅 The Florida Bar ADR Section's Summer Symposium is coming on August 7, 2025. Join us for a VIRTUAL half-day of advanced mediation skills, mediator ethics, AI in ADR, and lawyer wellness — plus 4.5 General CLE, 2.0 Ethics, 1.0 Technology & 1.0 Mental Health credit (pending). We are prepared to provide you with those missing credits, and we'll share more about mediator certification renewal CME. More details coming soon!

Speakers:
John Salmon, Salmon & Dulberg
Christina McGee, Brevard Mediation Services
Hadas Stagman, South Florida Divorce Mediations
Frank Ramos, Goldberg Segalla
Melissa Byers, Executive Director, St. Pete Bar

Reigister: https://member.floridabar.org/s/lt-event?id=a1RWQ00000RqM6X2AV

05/22/2026

🌟 SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT 🌟

Thank you to ADR Notable for your outstanding support of the ADR Section of The Florida Bar!

ADR Notable is the only software solution created specifically for mediators, neutrals, and HR professionals that combines robust note-taking with essential case management tools. Recognized by the National Law Journal as a 2020 Emerging Legal Technology Leader.

💡 Purpose-built for dispute resolution professionals to streamline their practice and enhance their workflow.

We're grateful for your commitment to advancing alternative dispute resolution!

05/21/2026

🌟 SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT 🌟

Thank you to Miles Mediation & Arbitration for your outstanding support of the ADR Section of The Florida Bar!

Miles Mediation & Arbitration is an award-winning ADR provider with a distinguished panel of neutrals handling complex, high-value disputes across diverse practice areas including business, medical malpractice, real estate, construction, employment, personal injury, insurance coverage, and more.

📍 Serving the Southeast: Atlanta | Central Florida | Columbia SC | Charlotte | Jacksonville | Nashville | Savannah

We're grateful for your commitment to advancing alternative dispute resolution!

05/20/2026

Here are the neutrals you will meet at the ADR Section table during the Annual Convention for Try Someone New. Thank you to every member who entered the Table Host registration. Your enthusiasm made this launch a success, and we are excited to showcase our members! These are the professionals you will have the chance to connect with throughout the Convention. Stop by, say hello, and meet the neutrals who are shaping ADR across Florida.

Entry in the lottery did not guarantee selection. All hosts and time slots were chosen solely by random drawing. Participation required current ADR Section membership and acknowledgment of all program rules. Selected participants are expected to follow all guidelines, content restrictions, and Convention policies. The ADR Section may clarify or modify program rules as needed.

Don't miss our ADR Section Meeting on June 18 from 9:15 AM to 12:00 PM in the Nassau Room. Kick off the morning with us at a coffee networking gathering just outside the room with coffee and pastries included. Connect with fellow ADR members and colleagues from other sections. We hope to see you there!

Register: https://bit.ly/4dV7PDi

05/15/2026

What an incredible turnout at our Dispute Resolution Mixers! Your participation helped create thoughtful conversations and new professional connections across Florida’s ADR community. We’re excited for the events ahead and grateful for the members who make this Section thrive.

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