Effective Use of ADR Modalities

The growing popularity of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) is undeniable. Courts at every level encourage the use of ADR and litigants are discovering that it offers a cheaper, more expedient means of resolving disputes in a confidential setting where they select the third party neutral.

This program examines the legal foundations of ADR and the choices available to litigants from a variety of dispute resolution alternatives. It also explores the necessary elements of any agreement to submit a controversy to an ADR proceeding.

Learning Objectives:

I.     Understand the law which authorizes various ADR modalities

II.    Select the right modality for your dispute

III.   Create an effective ADR agreement

IV.   Comprehend the enforcement of ADR outcomes

V.    Explore tactics on how to represent clients effectively in ADR proceedings

This course originally appeared as a part of our February 2015 Bridge the Gap Event.