Closing Plenary: Voluntary Mediator Certification: Evolving Mediation as a Profession, the California State Bar’s efforts to work with ADR practitioners to implement recent legislation

To implement Business and Professions Code section 6173 (SB 940), the State Bar of California has created a public facing process to develop a comprehensive voluntary certification framework for alternative dispute resolution (ADR) firms, providers, and practitioners. Central to this effort is the ADR Certification Working Group (WG), a statewide group of volunteer practitioners who will make recommendations to the State Bar Board of Trustees that balance rigorous professional standards with creating an inclusive program and promotes public confidence and consumer protection in ADR services.

This workshop will update you on the development of the voluntary certification program and share insights from State Bar leadership and SCMA members of the Working Group.

Closing Plenary: Voluntary Mediator Certification: Evolving Mediation as a Profession, the California State Bar’s efforts to work with ADR practitioners to implement recent legislation

Speakers

Claudia Brown-Coulter

Erika Doherty, Esq.

Mia Ellis, Esq.

Jack R. Goetz, Esq. M.B.A.

Christopher M. Welch