Over the last few decades the field of alternative dispute resolution has grown tremendously. The recognition that not all cases are well suited for the adversarial process and that there are multiple paths to justice is increasingly shared by attorneys, judges, and the public. In 2011, the ABA declared the third week of October, “ABA Mediation Week,” in part building on the efforts of many other national, state, and local organizations, including the Association for Conflict Resolution (ACR) which have traditionally celebrated conflict resolution during the month of October. The ABA Mediation Week initiative is a celebration of the strides we have made in institutionalizing mediation as one of several appropriate dispute resolution processes. ABA Mediation Week will be held during the week of October 12-18, 2014 this year.
The theme for this year’s ABA Mediation Week is “Stories Mediators Tell--From Rookie to Veteran, Exploring the Spectrum of Mediation.” As lawyers and mediators, we understand both the challenges and rewards of helping parties in conflict reach an agreement by getting past differences in positions, by understanding each other’s perspectives better, and by finding ways to get their important interests met while staying true to their values and belief systems.
(The above is an excerpt from the ABA website. Find the full entry, including events, press releases, and resources here.)
The theme for this year’s ABA Mediation Week is “Stories Mediators Tell--From Rookie to Veteran, Exploring the Spectrum of Mediation.” As lawyers and mediators, we understand both the challenges and rewards of helping parties in conflict reach an agreement by getting past differences in positions, by understanding each other’s perspectives better, and by finding ways to get their important interests met while staying true to their values and belief systems.
(The above is an excerpt from the ABA website. Find the full entry, including events, press releases, and resources here.)
