May 26
Top 10 Dispute Resolution Programs
According to U.S. News & World Report, the 2009 top 10 law schools offering Dispute Resolution programs in the United States are:
- Pepperdine University - Malibu, California
- University of Missouri - Columbia, Missouri
- Harvard University - Cambridge, Massachusetts
- Hamline University - St. Paul, Minnesota
- Ohio State University (Moritz) - Columbus, Ohio
- Marquette University - Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- University of Oregon - Eugene, Oregon
- Yeshiva University (Cardozo) - New York, New York
- University of Nevada–Las Vegas (Boyd) - Las Vegas, Nevada
- Fordham University - New York, New York
May 23
Common Ground Community Mediation Center
The mission of Common Ground Community Mediation Center is to promote the social welfare of the citizens of Josephine County, Oregon, by increasing their capacity to resolve disputes.
Common Ground offers free or low cost basic mediation training in exchange for a commitment to volunteer in Josephine County mediation programs.
Contact Info
223 SE “M” Street Suite 17
Grants Pass, Oregon 97526
Phone: (541) 476-2422
May 22
Article: Update on Home Foreclosure Mediation Efforts
by Keith Seat
Source: www.mediate.com
In a Nutshell
Keith Seat, a full-time mediator and arbitrator, offers a comprehensive update on home foreclosure mediation developments in the United States.
Apr 28
Central Oregon Mediation
Central Oregon Mediation, Inc. was founded as a non-profit, volunteer-based organization, community dispute resolution organization in 1997. They provide mediation services to residents in Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson Counties.
Contact Info
Rosie Bareis Campus (West Side)
1029 NW 14th St.
Bend, Oregon 97701
Phone: (541) 383-0187
Apr 28
Resolution Northwest
Through a grant with Portland’s Office of Neighborhood Involvement, trained volunteer mediators of Resolution Northwest help resolve neighborhood differences through mediation. This is a free service to City of Portland residents.
Contact Info
1827 NE 44th Ave, Suite 300
Portland, Oregon 97213
Phone: (503) 595-4890
Apr 28
East Metro Mediation
They provide free mediation services to individuals and businesses that are in: Fairview, Gresham, Troutdale, Wood Village, unincorporated eastern Multnomah County.
Contact Info
1333 NW Eastman Parkway
Gresham, Oregon 97030
Phone: (503) 618-3247
Apr 28
Dispute Resolution in Beaverton, Oregon
Their mission: “To enhance our community as a leader in conflict resolution by providing professional quality conflict resolution education and services through diverse volunteer-based programs.”
Contact Info
Dispute Resolution Center
Phone: (503) 526-2523
Fax: (503) 526-3730
Apr 25
Oregon Mediation Association
The Oregon Mediation Association is a nonprofit organization of members committed to the development, support and advocacy of mediation in the State of Oregon.
Contact Info
PO Box 40041
Portland, Oregon 97240
Phone: (503) 872-9775
Apr 14
Course Title: Advanced Workplace Mediation
Course Description (according to the course provider)
An advanced training focusing on the dynamics that arise in workplace conflicts, and the understanding and skills needed to assist parties to resolve conflicts and improve their working relationships.
All role plays and exercises are based on typical scenarios of conflicts that arise in the workplace.
When and Where
May 21-22, 2009 - Portland, Oregon
Apr 13
Course Title: Advanced Training Program
Course Description (according to the course provider)
1-3 day designs tailored to the specific concerns and issues of experienced practitioners or those who have completed a basic training.
Topics may include managing high conflict, dealing with impasse, power balance issues, creative problem solving, preparing effective memorandum of understanding, complex property/financial issues and working within the legal system or a specific substantive dispute contexts, e.g. health care, workplace, or advanced family/divorce issues.
When and Where
May 8-9, 2009 - Portland, Oregon
June 12-13, 2009 - Portland, Oregon
June 25, 2009 - Phoenix, Arizona
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