I am an attorney and I am new to ADR

What do I need to know?

• In 2005, the American Bar Association, the American Arbitration Association, and the Association for Conflict Resolution adopted the Model Standards of Conduct for Mediators
• The State of New York has a Mediator Ethics Advisory Committee
• The State of New York also has Standards of Conduct for CDRC mediators.
• A Compilation of Sample Mediation Clauses by the Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee of the New York City Bar Association

How do I prepare? How do I prepare my client?

You should start by reviewing the court’s ADR procedures. This article provides a comprehensive overview of how to prepare yourself and your client for mediation.