Alternative Dispute Resolution Section Welcomes You

This ISBA Section web page is designed to provide members of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Section a reference for section activities and to encourage other members of the ISBA to join the section. Feel free to provide feedback on this web page by emailing the ISBA Staff Liaison listed below or comment on the programs of the section by emailing the Chair of the Section at the address below.

Articles of Interest

Alternative Dispute Resolution - Cost Saving Just Part of Growth of Mediation By Terrill Albright

Out-of-Court Reporter

The newsletter of the ADR Section, "Out-of-Court Reporter", is currently being published two times per year. The editor, Monette Draper moni46032@yahoo.com welcomes members to contribute articles and information. Section members receive the mailings of the newsletter as a member benefit.

• Click to view the spring issue of Out-of-Court Reporter

Membership

• Section Annual Dues, $20.00, July1-June 30

• Any member in good standing of the ISBA is eligible for membership in the ADR Section.

• If you wish to join the ADR Section, send $20.00 to the ISBA along with your annual dues or separately to ISBA Membership Dept, One Indiana Square, Suite 530, Indianapolis, IN 46204.

Committees and Task Forces

• Attorney-Client Fee Dispute Task Force

• Editorial Board Task Force

• Public Relations Task Force

• Legislation Task Force

• Bylaws Committee

• Nominating Committee

Public Service Information

The ADR Section provides to the public, at no charge, a brochure explaining what alternative dispute resolution is, what types are available in Indiana and how to obtain more information about ADR services. The brochure is available through the ISBA office at isbaadmin@inbar.org or by calling 317-639-5465.

Section Purpose

The purposes of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Section shall be to bring together for furtherance of their mutual interests members of the Association interested in alternative dispute resolution and other related areas of law; and also:

(a) to provide a forum for mutual assistance in the practice of alternative dispute resolution;

(b) to discuss and find solutions to problems occurring in the practice:

(c) to uphold the professionalism of the lawyers engaging in this area of practice;

(d) to enhance the professional skills of the lawyers and judges practicing in this field by aiding and encouraging the holding of seminars, institutes, and legal panels on the topic;

(e) to assemble and disseminate information to the public for a better understanding of alternative dispute resolution in all its forms;

(f) to recommend and assist in implementing improvements to the alternative dispute resolution rules and procedures on a continuing basis;

(g) to be a clearing house statewide for collecting and distributing information to the Association on alternative dispute resolution including, but not limited to, statistics, case law, rules and regulations, and so on; and

(h) to promote the Section members' general welfare.

Section Bylaws

Officers and Council

The Chair, Vice Chair and Secretary/Treasurer hold their positions for two year terms commencing at the Annual Meeting held during the ISBA Annual Meeting in the fall.

The Council consists of the current officers; four members of the Section from the Northern Federal District of Indiana; four members of the Section from the Southern Federal District of Indiana . They serve staggered two-year terms.

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Contact Information

Send comments or suggestions about ADR Section activities to:

Chair, Ruth C. Vance
ruth.vance@valpo.edu

Or comment on the makeup of this web page to:

Section Liaison, Maryann Williams
mwilliams@inbar.org

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Last revised: November 16, 2007 .