New
Call for Nominations
The National Alternative Dispute Resolution Section is seeking nominations for a Secretary-Treasurer and up to ten Executive Members for the term September 1, 2012 to August 31, 2013.
For further details, please see the full Call for Nominations.
Dobermans and Diplomats: Seventeen Strategies for Re-opening Hopelessly Deadlocked Negotiations
May 23, 2012
Presented live via webconference
Lawyers are frequently asked to assist with reopening deadlocked negotiations. Presented by Professor John Wade, an expert in dispute resolution and mediation, this session considers the psychological and structural factors behind any "deadlock" and offers seventeen techniques (balancing strength and diplomacy) for overcoming the impasse.
A working knowledge of these techniques is an essential addition to the toolbox of any professional negotiator wanting to add value for their clients.
Speaker: Professor John Wade, Bond University, Faculty of Law
To find out more or to register
National ADR Law Section Newsletter
Possibilities (February 2012)
Message from the Chair (coming soon)
CBA Young Lawyers International Program (YLIP) 2010-2013: Call for applications
The CBA has received funding from the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) to send eighteen (18) young Canadian lawyers for each of the three years to work with legal human rights and legal development organizations overseas.
For further information on the program and on how to submit your application, please visit the YLIP webpage.
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A listserv is a discussion group that comes to you through your e-mail! Listservs, or e-mail lists, allow you to interact with many people simultaneously and are a convenient way for members to share information, pass on client referrals, and to ask or answer questions.
Section members can join the listserv online at: http://www.cba.org/CBA_listservsEnrolment/Enrolment.aspx.
** In order to join a listserv you must be a member of the relevant CBA Section. Please contact your Branch if you wish to join the National Alternative Dispute Resolution Section.**
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Mandate
The practice and promotion of various forms of alternative dispute resolution including, but not limited to arbitration, collaborative law, facilitation and mediation.
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