SC Bar

The South Carolina Bar Alternative Dispute Resolution Section promotes A.D.R.:

A wareness of alternative dispute resolution as a means of resolving conflicts.

D evelopment of skills and knowledge for mediators, other neutrals and attorneys.

R esearch and development of improved forms and philosophies of alternative dispute resolution to better serve our legal system, enhance public perception of ADR and increase satisfaction with its use as a means of solving conflicts.

Current projects include: increasing awareness of ADR through public forums and business seminars; creating consultation task force committees to work with counties that do not have ADR pilot programs; developing an electronic mailing list for the Section; and promoting media exposure of ADR efforts.

All members of this ADR Section are eligible to join the ADR listserv, providing easy electronic communication with your fellow members on ADR news, events and topics of interest to the section. If you are a member but are not receiving these e-mails, contact Joan Brown at jbrown@scbar.orgto subscribe.

Section Council
 
ADR Mentoring Program
Click here for a list of ADR Section members who have volunteered to serve as mentors to new mediators.

Section Minutes
February 10, 2006
March 1, 2006
January 10, 2007
January 26, 2007

Section Bylaws

For ADR forms, searchable neutrals roster and other useful information, visit our site for the South Carolina Commission on ADR and the Board of Arbitrator and Mediator Certification.

ADR Section Signup Form (PDF)

Staff contact:
Joan Brown
jbrown@scbar.org
(803) 799-6653, ext. 138