Alternative Dispute Resolution Conference

May 18-20, 2009

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From the Director of Minority ADR Initiatives, Professor Floyd Weatherspoon

The 4th National Conference for Minority Professionals in Alternative Dispute Resolution (the Institute) is the eighth ADR program for minority professionals sponsored by Capital University Law School. Now building upon the success of four conferences and three prior Training Institutes, our mission is to promote opportunities and eliminate barriers for minority ADR professionals by offering affordable, high-quality training to expand skills in negotiation, mediation, facilitation and arbitration; to provide greater access to the ADR marketplace; and to prepare for advancement within the field of dispute resolution and conflict management.

This year’s Institute provides training for a range of skill levels and topics for ADR professionals. For those who are new to ADR, basic mediation offers the beginner an introduction to the field, including core skills training from which higher level competencies are built. We continue to offer arbitrator training for those interested in resolving disputes within the financial industry. For those who are highly experienced, we offer a course that provides opportunities to become involved in mediating employment discrimination disputes.

This year’s Institute also addresses the growing use of ADR in the community by offering training in facilitating community engagement processes; truancy prevention; and a unique training to improve professional services and better assist clients from diverse socio-economic backgrounds in managing conflict. We hope you will find something that addresses your area of interest.

Floyd D. Weatherspoon,

Professor of Law and Director of Minority ADR Initiatives

Read what previous attendees have said about the Minority Alternative Dispute Resolution conferences and training institutes.

“I left each workshop with an added “gem” to be used in my practice.”

“This is the best training opportunity for minorities in ADR. I’m pleased, thrilled and excited to have this opportunity!”

“Awesome! This conference is a great way to make long-term contacts; I feel connected!”

“Very professional and very informative!”

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"This conference is phenomenal! Great information for all fields and for people who have just started out, or have been in the business for a while!"

"This has been an excellent opportunity to experience many different aspects of ADR."

"The conference was a good investment of time and resources."

"The best-planned, high-quality conference."

"This conference was uplifting and inspiring."

"I made fabulous contacts."

"The conference was exceptional. I look forward to the next one."

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