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Court-Appointed Neutrals (a/k/a Special Masters): A Primer

Presented by the Indianapolis Bar Association

Join JAMS neutral Hon. Heather A. Welch (Ret.) at the "Court-Appointed Neutrals (a/k/a Special Masters): A Primers" hosted by the Indianapolis Bar Association on Thursday August 29, 2024.

Indiana is at the forefront of a nationwide movement to rename “masters” or “special masters” to court-appointed neutrals and redefine how they help courts and litigants. This program will provide an overview of:

  • What is a court-appointed neutral?
  • What are the pros and cons of using one?
  • How they might be more effectively used in the future?
  • Discussion with Ret. Judge Heather Welch and her experience

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