Oregon State Bar Alternative Dispute Resolution Section
The Mission of the Oregon State Bar Alternative Dispute Resolution Section is to encourage conflict resolution through the use of mediation and arbitration by:
- Providing training and education for ADR professionals;
- Providing ADR professionals with the tools necessary to help people in conflict to find resolution without expensive and time-consuming court or jury trials and appeals;
- Promoting diversity and inclusion in the training, development and selection of ADR providers and encouraging the elimination of discrimination and bias; and
- Advancing the use of alternative dispute resolution processes in courts, government, businesses and communities.
Current News
UTCR: August 1, 2022 Proposed Amendments to CHAPTER 12—Mediation
Effective August 1, 2022, mediator qualifications formerly housed in Chief Justice Order (CJO) No. 05-028 were moved into UTCR chapter 12. A mediator qualifications workgroup is currently meeting to consider […]
Meetings and Events
Legal Information vs. Legal Advice in the Context of Court-Connected Mediation
Court-connected mediators often face questions and requests for legal advice from mediation particip...
December 6 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pmBeyond The Power & Control Wheel: Mediation with family dynamics involving Domestic Violence
Mediators Kate Hall, Chris Wilson, Tsipora Dimant, Audrey Stone, and Patrick Ward will provide a dee...
January 31, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm