Resolutions: A Podcast About Dispute Resolution and Prevention

A Moment In History: Dispute Resolution and Public Safety

Our profession and work in mediation and arbitration spans virtually all professions and walks of life, including personnel decisions involving first responders. In this episode, we hear from veteran arbitrator, mediator, and litigator Lynn Rubinett, whose practice includes the arbitration of disciplinary actions, suspensions, and firings of police, fire, and other public employees.

A Conversation with AAA-ICDR’s Jeffrey T. Zaino, Vice President of the New York Commercial Division

Rekha Rangachari sits down with Jeff Zaino to discuss AAA-ICDR’s involvement with the ABA Section of Dispute Resolution, new developments, and resilience in the time of COVID-19.
The Section thanks AAA-ICDR for their Diamond sponsorship of the successful 2020 Virtual Spring Conference that ran May 18-22.
Tune in to learn more!

Improvise, Innovate, and Inspire: A Conversation on the Upcoming DR Virtual Spring Conference

On this episode of Resolutions, host Rekha Rangachari speaks with Chair-elect Myra Selby and Conference Planning Co-chair Jaya Sharma about the first-ever Virtual Dispute Resolution Spring Conference.
There’s still time to register for the conference taking place May 18-22. For more information visit https://ambar.org/DRvirtual.

#MeToo and Conflicts in Workplaces, Schools, and Beyond: A Conversation with Angela Reddock-Wright

In this episode, mediator and investigator Angela Reddock-Wright examines the role of dispute resolution in dealing with workplace and organizational conflict, bullying in schools, sexual assault, and beyond.

Teaching Dispute Resolution In-Person and Online: A Conversation with Professor Sharon Press

Hear how Sharon Press, a veteran dispute resolution professional and educator, looks at both our current circumstances and the broader world of educating the next generation of dispute resolution professionals both in-person and online.

Nuts & Bolts of Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) with Colin Rule

In this second installment, Colin Rule shares his insights on online dispute resolution’s (ODR’s) growth in the last decade, during the COVID19 pandemic, and future applications in collaboration with artificial intelligence, bitcoin, and smart contracts. Of note, Colin was awarded the inaugural 2019 Frank E.A. Sander Award by the ABA Center for Innovation in conduction with this Section. Tune in to learn more about Colin and his work!
Part 1: https://soundcloud.com/resolutionspod/colin-rule-a-conversation-about-online-dispute-resolution

A New Approach to Law Enforcement Training in Dispute Resolution and Diversity: The Blueprint

Community activist and candidate for the Minnesota House of Representatives, John Thompson, gives us a preview of his plenary presentation at the Dispute Resolution Spring Conference. Thompson will describe and demonstrate the training necessary to create a new relationship between communities of color and law enforcement. He will challenge conflict resolvers to look at our work through a different lens to identify the root problems and carve out the decay.
John Thompson will present on this topic on Thursday April 23rd at 9:30 a.m. at the Sheraton New Orleans.

Laura Wasser: Navigating through Innovation and Disruption/ Side Gigs for Presence and Profitability

Attorney, entrepreneur, author, podcast host, and Resolutions’ first repeat guest, Laura A. Wasser gives us a preview of her two presentations at the Dispute Resolution Spring Conference.
Ms. Wasser will present an invigorating and optimistic look at the continually emerging world of legal tech, ODR, and how societal views of conflict resolution and divorce are evolving.
Her second presentation with Susan Guthrie and Gabrielle Hartley will focus on powerful tools available to help dispute resolution practitioners grow their practice beyond the traditional networking and advertising options.
Laura Wasser will present at the Dispute Resolution Spring Conference on Friday April 24th at 9:30 am and at 1:30 pm.
Register for the conference at ambar.org/Spring2020.

Overcoming Mediation Cultural and Language Barriers: Easier Said Than Done?

Doug Witten speaks with Larry Schooler about how his fluency in Spanish has affected the way his practice has evolved and how others in the field can position themselves to work in an increasingly diverse world.
Doug will be presenting on this topic at the 22nd Annual Dispute Resolution Spring Conference on Friday, April 24th at 1:30 pm. Register for the conference at ambar.org/Spring2020.

Third Party Funding: What Do Arbitrators Need to Know?

Prof. Victoria Sahani speaks with Adam Martin about third party funding and the problems they create for the unwary arbitrator. How can an arbitrator identify and address issues that may arise?
Prof. Sahani will be presenting on this topic at the 13th Annual Arbitration Training Institute in Phoenix, AZ from March 9 – 10. Please note that this event is sold out, but a waitlist is available at ambar.org/arb2020.