Empowering Diversity within Alternative Dispute Resolution: Pathways to Increase Diversity, Inclusion, and Selection in ADR

This webinar is designed to give you a broader view of entry points into dispute resolution. Hear perspectives from experienced neutrals (retired Judge and Lawyer) about the challenges and benefits of expanding diversity in the field of dispute resolution. This session builds on introductory programs and offers attendees additional dispute resolution practice area resources. Join us for an interactive panel discussion between litigators, in-house counsel, and ADR professionals about ways legal teams can work together to increase diversity during the mediator selection process, as well as in arbitrator selection through drafting ADR clauses.

• Pathways to Dispute Resolution.
• How to gain practical experience.
• What skills should I develop in order to pursue an ADR career?
• The importance of marketing.
• How can we make diversity in ADR an increased priority for the users of ADR?
• What can counsel do to support diversity and inclusion in ADR?
• What ways can counsel impact the pipeline of diverse candidates in the legal profession?

• Hon. Ariel E. Belen (Ret.), FCIArb, JAMS

• Laura C. Abrahamson, Esq., FCIArb, JAMS
• Hon. Allyson K. Duncan (Ret.), JAMS
• Michael D. Thomas, Jackson Lewis P.C
• Robert A. Shives, Jr., Shinko Electric America, Inc.