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Information and discussion on WSBA Advisory Opinion 2223: Lawyer-Mediator Preparing Legal Documents for Unrepresented Parties. An open public forum on the ramifications of this advisory opinion. Open to any registered member of the wsba-adr.org network.See More

Presented by the WSBA in partnership with the WSBA Alternative Dispute Resolution Section Through demonstration, video, and interactive techniques, the faculty of this seminar will examine early mediation models in family law cases: benefits to clients, counsel, and the court system; impediments; screening for appropriate cases; preparing clients; and special considerations when children are involved. Among the early mediation models analyzed will be that employed by the Circuit Court of Cook…See More

The Legislative Committee of the WSBA ADR SectionSee More

WSBA ADR SECTION ANNUAL MEETINGWEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2013WSBA ADR Membership Committee invites all Section Members to its 2013-2014 Annual Meeting and Presentation with questions followed by a one-hour networking event with hors d'oeuvres and refreshments (one free beer/wine for ADR Section members).4:00-4:30 p.m.Introduction and update on activities of the ADR   Section and Committees, including Legislative, Education and Membership   Committees, and special projects.4:30-4:45 p.m.Vote for…See More

Join the WSBA ADR Section Membership Committee for the third event in our 2013 series of panel presentation/networking events:ADR and Policy: Where Alternative Dispute Resolution and Politics IntersectCome and hear about the Fairness Foreclosure Act, Uniform Collaborative Law Act, Uniform Mediation Act, Uniform Arbitration Act, and child parenting mediation, among other legislative topics.Our Panelists:Representative Roger Goodman of the 45th Legislative District, Washington State House of…See More

Join the WSBA ADR Section Membership Committee for this presentation and networking event.Format: 45-minute presentation with questions followed by a one-hour networking event with hors d'oeuvres and refreshments (one free wine/beer for Section members).Topic:  "Professionalism in ADR".Panelists: Rina Goodman, of Transforming Conflict LLCKathleen Wareham, of WAMS (Washington Arbitration and Mediation Service).Lish Whitson, of Lish Whitson, PLLC.Cost:  FREE to ADR Section members, ADR section…See More

We’re pleased to announce: THOMAS MOORE, author of Care of the Soul, Dark Nights of the Soul and The Re-Enchantment of Everyday Life will be our keynote workshop leader all weekend! Additional speakers will also present on topics to help you revive your soul.The ACR Spirituality Section invites you to join us for 3 days in February 2013 at the renowned IONS retreat for the rejuvenation of Dispute Resolution Professionals worldwide.Our prices are intentionally kept low, just enough to cover…See More

THOMAS MOORE, author of Care of the Soul, Dark Nights of the Soul and The Re-Enchantment of Everyday Life will be our keynote workshop leader all weekend! Additional speakers will also present on topics to help you revive your soul.The ACR Spirituality Section invites you to join us for 3 days in February 2013 at the renowned IONS retreat for the rejuvenation of Dispute Resolution Professionals worldwide.Our prices are intentionally kept low, just enough to cover expenses, so you can fully…See More

We’re pleased to announce: THOMAS MOORE, author of Care of the Soul, Dark Nights of the Soul and The Re-Enchantment of Everyday Life will be our keynote workshop leader all weekend! Additional speakers will also present on topics to help you revive your soul.The ACR Spirituality Section invites you to join us for 3 days in February 2013 at the renowned IONS retreat for the rejuvenation of Dispute Resolution Professionals worldwide.Our prices are intentionally kept low, just enough to cover…See More

THOMAS MOORE, author of Care of the Soul, Dark Nights of the Soul and The Re-Enchantment of Everyday Life will be our keynote workshop leader all weekend! Additional speakers will also present on topics to help you revive your soul.The ACR Spirituality Section invites you to join us for 3 days in February 2013 at the renowned IONS retreat for the rejuvenation of Dispute Resolution Professionals worldwide.Our prices are intentionally kept low, just enough to cover expenses, so you can fully…See More

Dear Friends,I hope that you are enjoying this wonderful sun that has now decided to come out from behind the clouds!I am writing to bring Mediators Beyond Borders is hosting this summer.   This program is an opportunity for you to participate in the  first annual International Peacebuilding Summit!  It will be held at Regis University in Denver, Colorado, on July 19th from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm.Attached is a copy of the letter from Ken Cloke, President of Mediators Beyond Border, about the…See More