Today for ABA Mediation Week 2014, we asked a few of our neutrals, “What is a particular obstacle you may come up against in mediation, and how do you manage it?” Their answers describe different strategies that a mediator can use to encourage alienated parties to openly negotiate. Hon. Daniel Kelley, (Ret.) answered that sometimes parties […]
Read MoreToday for ABA Mediation Week 2014, we asked a few of our neutrals, “What is a positive or inspirational experience you have had with mediation?” Their answers describe how mediation offers parties the opportunity to better understand and reestablish relationships with the other side by encouraging them to negotiate. Hon. Philip Bronstein, (Ret.) replied that mediation […]
Read MoreToday for ABA Mediation Week 2014, we asked a few of our neutrals, “What do you think is most valuable about mediation?” Their answers emphasize how mediation offers parties much more control over the process and outcome of their dispute than in litigation. It also offers parties the opportunity to be fully heard. Hon. Jerome Orbach, (Ret.) replied that […]
Read MoreToday for ABA Mediation Week 2014, we asked a few of our neutrals, “Why did you become a mediator?” Their answers highlight how being on the bench, and experiencing the time and emotional cost that litigation can take on all the parties involved, grew their appreciation for mediation. Hon. Philip Bronstein, (Ret.) answered that, in […]
Read MoreOctober 13 – 17, 2014 marks the fourth annual American Bar Association (ABA) Mediation Week. ABA Mediation Week is a yearly initiative that takes place every third week of October in order to recognize and promote the ever-growing field of alternative dispute resolution. The theme for this year is “Stories Mediator’s Tell – From Rookie to […]
Read More
ADR Systems is pleased to announce that Race Judicata 2014 was a success! The ADR Systems team sported the all-new ADR Systems’ logo on their t-shirts. ADR Systems also had its own tent at the event for the first time, allowing us to proudly showcase the new ADR Systems brand on our banner and branded […]
Read More
Clark Street has never looked better! From Washington to Monroe, Clark Street is awash with ADR Systems blue banners. In celebration of our 20th Anniversary, ADR Systems has received permission from the City of Chicago to display our commemorative banners during the month of September. To mark our 20th Anniversary, ADR Systems has streamlined internal processes […]
Read MoreThis year, ADR Systems is celebrating its 20th Anniversary! To commemorate the occasion, we have adopted a new logo, redesigned our website and streamlined internal processes to more efficiently serve our clients. In addition, we have changed our tag line to better reflect our mission and our expanding services. Beginning with See you out of court® when ADR Systems […]
Read More
A new article by Teresa F. Frisbie, Esq., published August 21st, 2014 in the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, discusses the findings of a recent research article that suggests that lawyers and their clients are still disproportionately choosing men to act as their mediators and arbitrators. Entitled, “Correcting the neutral selection bias,” the article gives a detailed […]
Read More”I recently drafted my first contract using an ADR Systems arbitration clause. The administrative fees at ADR Systems are a tiny fraction of what they are at other arbitration providers. Additionally, I like that ADR Systems offers fast track commercial arbitrations, and their panel is made up of former judges that litigators trust. I hope my transactional connections start including clause language from ADR Systems in their contracts!”
Alexander Loftus, Esq., PartnerLoftus & Eisenberg, Ltd.
CALL ADR SYSTEMS
