ADR in the “Next Normal”: Tips and Techniques to Succeed with Virtual ADR

As state and local governments move toward reopening businesses in phases, the legal community will continue to adapt to guidelines around social distancing to resolve ongoing and new disputes. These rapid developments spark many questions from attorneys and their clients about how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted courts, the changing dynamics of in-person mediation and arbitration, and best practices in the new world of virtual Alternative Dispute Resolution.

Join this conversation with JAMS neutrals Hon. Wynne Carvill (Ret.) and Shelley Rossoff Olsen, Esq. as they discuss how we will adapt to resolve disputes in the “next normal.”

Topics will include:

• Impact of the COVID-19 on courts
• Back to resolution centers: Changing dynamics of in-person ADR sessions and benefits of virtual ADR
• Optimizing virtual proceedings and success stories: confidentiality and security measures, tools, and effective advocacy
• Future outlook: Hybrid process possibilities