How to Integrate an ADR Group Into an Existing Law Firm

Many law firms today are realizing the value of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and the benefits to having an ADR group within their law firm. ADR groups provide in-house mediators and arbitrators who are available to help resolve disputes which don’t fit the profile of a situation requiring full-scale litigation. Many cases profit from having a mediator and/or arbitrator intervene at the early stages, and thus law firms will often refer cases to one of the members of their ADR group.

In this program, Ms. Armstrong will cover the pros and cons of having an ADR group within your law firm how to maximize such a group and how to avoid conflicts of interest. This program will also discuss when to refer cases to an in-house mediator versus an outside dispute resolution provider.

We’ll Cover:

• Fee strategies;

• Firm revenue models;

• Referral Methods;

• Disclosures;

• Advanced Growth Strategies and more

Ms. Armstrong has been trained in arbitration and mediation in the United States and in Europe and holds dual degrees in Sociology and Criminal Psychology. She is also the author of “The Essential Guide to Marketing your ADR Practice” and was formerly the Vice-Chair of the American Bar Association’s Dispute Resolution Section Practice Development Committee.