Valuable Resources
The Association for Conflict Resolution (ACR) - www.acrnet.org
A professional organization dedicated to enhancing the practice and public understanding of conflict resolution.
Nashville Bar Association - www.nashbar.org
The Institute for Conflict Management at Lipscomb University, Nashville, Tennessee - http://icm.lipscomb.edu
Memphis Bar Association ADR Section http://www.memphisbar.org
Mediate.com www.mediate.com
The largest repository of mediation information and articles on the web.
Tennessee Valley Mediation Association - www.tnmediators.com
- is an organization made up of an eclectic group of non-lawyer and lawyer mediators who are involved in diverse organizations and desire collaboration to achieve each organizations' goals and meet the needs of each by using the skills and tools of mediation/conflict resolution practices.
Tennessee Administrative Office of the Court website for Alternative Dispute Resolution - http://www.tsc.state.tn.us/geninfo/Programs/ADR/adrdir.asp
This page contains a list of all mediators in the state, information on how to become a Rule 31 mediator, and information on how to annually renew your listing as a Rule 31 mediator. Mary Rose Zingale is the present administrator of this program.
University of Missouri LL.M. program in Dispute Resolution: http://law.missouri.edu/llm The University of Missouri has received international recognition as a leader in dispute resoluiton.
"PRO BONO TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES"
TAPM encourages Tennessee mediators to participate in pro bono mediation programs.
Click Pro Bono Opportunities Statewide for a state-wide list of community mediation centers and legal aid offices.
TRAINING
HOW TO BECOME LISTED AS A SUPREME COURT RULE 31 MEDIATOR
1.Qualifications for Rule 31 Mediator Applicants:
Before applying for Listing as Rule 31 Mediator, applicants are required, pursuant to Rule 31, Section 17, to meet certain qualificaitons in Education, Work Experience and Training.
2. Training
Click on the following links to find Lists of Trainers who provide ADRC approved Mediation training for Rule 31 Mediator Applicants. (Contact the Trainers directly for course information)
Approved Training Curriculum for Rule 31 Mediator Applicants
(Alternative Dispute Resolution Commission)
Civil Mediation Training
40 Hour Civil Course (for General Civil Listing)
Henning Mediation & Arbitration Service Inc.
Contact: Patricia A. Siuta
3350 Riverwood Parkway, Lobby Suite 75
Atlanta, GA 30339
Phone: 770-955-2252, 800-843-6050
Fax: 770-955-2494
Email: info@henningmediation.com
Web Site: www.henningmediation.com
Institute for Advanced Dispute Resolution
Contact: Lynn St. Pierre
1143 Portland Place, Suite 4
Boulder, CO 80304
Phone: 877-268-5337
Fax: 303-443-7936
Email: info@advanced-resolution.com
Web Site: www.advanced-resolution.com
Jean Munroe Associates
Contact: Jean Munroe
P.O. Box 14036
Knoxville, TN 37914
Phone: 865-637-3223
Fax: 865-522-9466
Email: jeanmunroe@yahoo.com
Web Site: www.jeanmunroe.com
Lacefield & Associates
Contact: Tiffany Hatfield
1807 Mid Pines Court
Arlington, TX 76012
Phone: 817-274-7016
Fax:
Email: THatfield@LacefieldandAssociates.com
Web Site: www.FindaMediator.com
3901 Granny White Pike
Nashville, TN 37204
Phone: 615-966-6680
Fax: 615-966-7141
Email: icm@lipscomb.edu
Web Site: www.icm.lipscomb.edu
Mediation Institute
Contact: Louis A. Siegel
7431 Huntwick Trail
Nashville, TN 37221
Phone: 615-662-0026
Fax: 615-662-0095
Email: louisivp@comcast.net
Web Site: Private Dispute Resolution Services
Contact: Carol Berz
1000 Market Street
Chattanooga, TN 37402
Phone: 423-266-4050
Fax: 423-756-1845
Email: contact@4pdrs.com
Web Site: www.4pdrs.com
University of Tennessee School of Law Mediation Clinic
Contact: Douglas A. Blaze
1500 West Cumberland Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37996
Phone: 865-974-2331
Fax: 865-974-6782
Email: blaze@libra.law.utk.edu
Web Site: www.law.utk.edu/departments/CLINIC/clinicmediation.htm
Raymond L. Stevenson, President/CEO
Consultant & Mediation Institute
P. O. Box 145
Martin, TN 38237-0145
www.ray_stevenson@charter.net 731 571-45408 or 731 571-1256
731 587-9819
http://www.utm.edu/departments/ecce/courses_nondegree.php
FAMILY LAW "HOT CASES" 2008
PRESENTED BY HELEN ROGERS
AT TAPM'S QUARTERLY MEETING JUNE 26 2008.
Family Mediation Training
46 Hours and/or 40 hour Family Course (for Family Listing)
Applicants may choose either:
a. the 46 hour Family Course, or
b. the 40 hour Family Course (must obtain additional 6 hours of Tennessee Family Law Education)
Atlanta Divorce Mediators
Contact: Elizabeth Manley
1149 Austin Avenue N.E.
Atlanta, GA 30307
Phone: 404-378-3238, 800-862-1425
Fax: 404-577-6505
Email: emanley532@aol.com
Web Site: www.mediationtraining.net
Jean Munroe Associates
Contact: Jean Munroe
P.O. Box 14036
Knoxville, TN 37914
Phone: 865-637-3223
Fax: 865-522-9466
Email: jeanmunroe@yahoo.com
Web Site: www.jeanmunroe.com
Private Dispute Resolution Services
Contact: Carol Berz
1000 Market Street
Chattanooga, TN 37402
Phone: 423-266-4050
Fax: 423-756-1845
Email: contact@4pdrs.com
Web Site: www.4pdrs.com
Cross-over Training Family to Civil
16 Hour Family to Civil Cross-Over Course (for General Civil Listing, after completion of the full 46 hour Family Course)
Jean Munroe Associates
Contact: Jean Munroe
P.O. Box 14036
Knoxville, TN 37914
Phone: 865-637-3223
Fax: 865-522-9466
Email: jeanmunroe@yahoo.com
Web Site: www.jeanmunroe.com
Mediation Institute
Contact: Louis A. Siegel
7431 Huntwick Trail
Nashville, TN 37221
Phone: 615-662-0026
Fax: 615-662-0095
Email: louisivp@comcast.net
Web Site:
Private Dispute Resolution Services
Contact: Carol Berz
1000 Market Street
Chattanooga, TN 37402
Phone: 423-266-4050
Fax: 423-756-1845
Email: contact@4pdrs.com
Web Site: www.4pdrs.com
NOTICE: In reviewing this information, please keep in mind that TAPM does not endorse or warrant any seminar or training program, and provides these lists and internet links for informational purposes only.
