A well regarded ADR scholar, moving. The following links give you an idea of what he has done in the ADR field.
Credit to http://leiterlawschool.typepad.com/ for the pointer.
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Does the History of Our Field Matter to Us ADR Types?
by Jerry Barrett
I have stood in lines, at SPIDR, ACR and other ADR events, listening to new ADR practitioners talking enthusiastically about their field, as if the field started the day they discovered it. They display no awareness of ADR’s long history. This blind spot, however, is not exclusive to the new arrivals. Many long time practitioners limit their knowledge of ADR history to their own personal history.
An interesting article at Mediate.com. Worth a visit and some thought.
Michael Collins recognized that, whatever the morality of importing a zillion malcontent scots and dissipate younger sons of the aristocracy into Ireland in order to run things, it had happened, and that those people couldn’t simply be shipped back to England, or killed. He also recognized that England wasn’t going to give the Irish a Republic in 1921, no matter how much they were entitled to one. So he took a raw deal, because it was the best deal he could get. Now Ireland is richer than Britain, and has not only a Republic, but also better beer. It is hard to overrate the courage of this decision. When he signed the agreement, in the wee small hours of the morning, he turned to Lord Birkenhead and quietly said “I have signed my death warrant.” As he had. He was shot less than a year later by anti-treaty forces.
It is easy to forget, when negotiating as a lawyer or in business, that political negotiators often have their lives as one of the stakes.
Another book by Elgin, about someone who found hope in the Christmas Holiday after falling into the deepest of despair, and in the process learns the talk of peace. Read the reviews and the sample chapter on-line to decide if it is for you.
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Can Mediators Be Forced To Kiss and Tell?
by Jeff Kichaven
In a recent column, “Absolute Confidentiality: Is It Wise?,” I noted that California’s Mediation Confidentiality Statute, Evidence Code 1115 et seq., bars all evidence of, among other things, attorney malpractice that takes place in the course of a mediation and, therefore, functions as an immunity statute as well. An attorney’s lack of accountability in tort for malpractice that takes place during a mediation will ultimately make clients wary of allowing their attorneys to use mediation.
Interpersonal Deception Theory: Ten Lessons for Negotiators
James Hearn
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Marketing Without Advertising: Inspire Customers To Rave About Your Business & Create Lasting Success by Michael Phillips, Salli Rasberry, Diana Fitzpatrick and Mediation Career Guide by Forest Monsten.If you want to succeed as a mediator and get paid, you need either Marketing Without Advertising or Forest Mosten’s Mediation Career Guide.
As to Mosten’s book: “A complete (how is it that he misses nothing?) and practical guide filled with brilliant ideas, useful tools, ‘just go do it’ insights, and invaluable advice for all.” (Daniel Bowling, executive director, Association for Conflict Resolution).
I have never had anyone who was not very happy with either book. Much to my surprise, in a class I assigned Marketing Without Advertising to, all post-graduate students, MWA was the one book they found more important than any other they had read in their post graduate program. Importantly, Mediation Career Guide applies everything with specific details for a mediation career, missing nothing, warning you of everything you need to be aware of.
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PROGRAM DIRECTOR, CONFLICT RESOLUTION EDUCATION, WESTERN JUSTICE CENTER
PASADENA, CA
The Western Justice Center seeks a program director for its conflict resolution education program. For details on this position, see http://www.westernjustice.org/. Position is available immediately.
PROGRAM MANAGER, VIRGINIA TECH
BLACKSBURG, VA
The Office for Equal Opportunity at Virginia Tech University seeks an individual with a strong background in conflict resolution to implement a comprehensive conflict resolution program in a higher education setting. You can apply at http://www.jobs.vt.edu, referencing posting #061193. Review of applications will begin on Dec. 10 and will continue until an appointment is made.
FELLOWSHIPS AND INTERNSHIPS, WESTERN JUSTICE CENTER
PASADENA, CA
The Western Justice Center Foundation announces internships, fellowships and volunteer opportunities for winter 2007. For details, see http://www.westernjustice.org/. Application deadline: Dec. 20.
LECTURER / SENIOR LECTURER IN LAW, UNIVERSITY OF TASMANIA
AUSTRALIA
The University of Tasmania seeks to fill three positions. Expertise in commercial / corporate law or legal skills / alternative dispute resolution is desirable. For details, see http://www.utas.edu.au/jobs, position number HA 297/06. Application deadline: Jan. 8.
DIRECTOR, ADR CLINIC, SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW
CARBONDALE, IL
Southern Illinois University School of Law seeks to fill a twelve month, full-time, clinical faculty position with the primary responsibility of running the School of Law’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Clinic, beginning in the 2007-08 academic year. Applications should be submitted electronically at http://www.law.siu.edu/employment. A completed application will require a letter of application, resume and the contact information for three references. Deadline for application: Jan. 15 or until position is filled. Lynn Malley (’03) has been in this position as a visiting professor and can answer questions about it. You can email her at lmalley@siu.edu.
CHAIR OF CONFLICT ANALYSIS AND RESOLUTION, GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY
ARLINGTON, VA
The Institute for Conflict Analysis and Resolution at George Mason University invites applications for the Drucie French Cumbie Chair of Conflict Analysis and Resolution. Application review begins: Jan. 15. For details, see https://jobs.gmu.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1165604022461, select “search positions,” and enter the job number, F6433Z. Note that they usually hire from within, even when the legislature earmarks a position for outside hiring.
CONFLICT RESOLUTION PROFESSOR, MONTEREY INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
CALIFORNIA
The Monterey Institute of International Studies seeks a conflict resolution professor to teach core classes in international negotiation and conflict resolution. For details, see http://www.miis.edu/docs/hr/ConflictResolutionProfessor_11_06.pdf. Application deadline: March 23.
COURT ADR RESOURCES DIRECTOR, MARYLAND MEDIATION AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION OFFICE
ANNAPOLIS, MD
The Maryland Mediation and Conflict Resolution Office seeks a court ADR resources director to work collaboratively with judges, lawyers and other appropriate court personnel in Maryland’s Circuit Courts across the state to help advance their court ADR programs. For more details, see http://mdcourts.gov. This position is open until filled.
MEDIATION COORDINATOR, PALLADIA HOME BASE
HARLEM, NY
The Palladia Home Base program, a homeless prevention program, seeks a mediation coordinator. For details, email colemanl@missouri.edu.
CONFLICT STUDIES FACULTY, LITHUANIA CHRISTIAN COLLEGE
Klaipeda, Lithuania
Lithuania Christian College, LCC, is looking for faculty and community workers in the field of conflict studies. To learn more, see http://www.lcc.lt/opportunities/.
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