Web Site—Our web site has been re-vamped and now provides up-to-date information and current events of the Commercial Section. We have posted information, such as past Newsletters and articles about topics that are relevant and interesting to our Members.
Teleseminars—Teleseminars will continue to be offered approximately every two months. The Teleseminars explore cutting-edge topics presented by leaders in the field of ADR. CDs of some past Teleseminars are available for purchase at a nominal cost.
Advanced Commercial Mediation Institute (ACMI)—The ACMI, which is offered each year with the cooperation of the American Arbitration Association, will continue to present experienced speakers addressing cutting-edge topics in the field of commercial mediation. ACMI will be held again in conjunction with the ACR Annual Conference in September 2010 in Chicago.
Newsletter—The Newsletter will be published on a quarterly basis. Each one will have a lead article on current issues in the field of commercial ADR, as well as two on-going columns: one by Mel Rubin on mediator ethics issues and another by Tammy Lenski on marketing issues. We always welcome suggestions for articles from Commercial Section members.
International—The International Committee launched a special feature on the Section’s web site this year to provide news, articles, events and networking opportunities for our members on a global basis. We will expand our geographic coverage in the next year. You are encouraged to visit International Focus frequently and submit materials and comments. We are planning several joint initiatives with ACR’s International Section. This international emphasis will add options for extending your commercial practice into an increasingly globally based arena.
Committees—We welcome Section members to join Committees of interest to them—we have openings on the following committees: Membership, Newsletter, Programs and International.
Sincerely,
Kurt Dettman and Frances Mossman, Co-Chairs
November 2009