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News About IAM and Our Members

10/15/09

President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts

Congratulations to IAM Distinguished Fellow, Marvin Johnson on his outstanding appointment! Please see the excerpt from the White House Press Release.

The full press release may be viewed on the White House website.

10/15/09

New members inducted in London on September 13, 2009...

The International Academy of Mediators is pleased to announce that the following new members were inducted in London on September 13, 2009:

10/01/09

ADR = Arbitration Done Right?
Jerry P. Roscoe & Maya Ganguly

Despite the fact that an increasing number of matters are negotiated through mediation, arbitration remains the process of choice for many commercial and contract disputes, particularly in healthcare disputes.

10/01/09

IAM hosted its first annual conference in London, England

IAM hosted its first annual conference in London, England in September 2009. Approximately 100 top mediators from 20 countries enjoyed a rare opportunity for cross-cultural learning and best practice sharing with their peers at the prestigious, invitation-only International Academy of Mediators What Can We Learn From Each Other Fall Conference.

5/06/09

IAM Welcomes New Members

At our meeting in New York, we inducted an impressive group of new members! Please join me in welcoming them.

4/22/09

Distinguished Fellows have received special honours:

Several of our Distinguished Fellows have received special honours recently:

* Alvin Zimmerman- Distinguished Alumni Award from the University of Houston.
* Paul Iacono- Award of Excellence in ADR for 2009 by the Ontario Bar Association
* Jeff Jury- Professionalism Award by the Austin Bar Association

4/06/09

Asian Mediation Association Conference

The Asian Mediation Association will be organizing its inaugural mediation conference from 4 - 5th June in Singapore.

The Singapore Mediation Centre is hosting the conference and we have been fortunate to secure the 2008 Nobel Peace Prize Winner, President Martti Ahtisaari as the keynote speaker.

AMA Conference Brochure

AMA Conference Registration

3/26/09

22nd Annual Professional Skills Program
June 11-13, 2009 - Malibu, California

Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution
Pepperdine University School of Law
22nd Annual Professional Skills Program
June 11-13, 2009 - Malibu, California

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1/26/09

CPR Presents 1st Outstanding Contribution to Diversity in ADR Award to Marvin Johnson

IAM Fellow Marvin E. Johnson was presented with the International Institute for Conflict Prevention & Resolution's (CPR Institute) first-ever "Award for Outstanding Contribution to Diversity in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) on January 15, 2009 at the CPR Annual Meeting in New York. According to Kathleen Bryan, President & CEO of the CPR Institute, Marvin Johnson has shown leadership and demonstrated extraordinary commitment to supporting, mentoring, training, and leading others to promote the use of diverse mediators and arbitrators.

4/03/08

IAM Fellow, Thomas J. Stipanowich recipient of the D'Alemberte/Raven award

IAM Fellow, Thomas J. Stipanowich, academic director of the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution at Pepperdine University School of Law has been named the American Bar Association's recipient of the D'Alemberte/Raven award. The award recognizes members of the dispute resolution community who have "contributed significantly to the field by developing new or innovative programs, improvements in service and efficiency, research and writings in the area of dispute resolution or continuing education programs."

11/20/07

Fellow Ben Picker accepted the CPR Institute's "Inaugural Law Firm Award for Excellence in ADR"

Fellow Ben Picker accepted the CPR Institute's "Inaugural Law Firm Award for Excellence in ADR" on behalf of his firm, Stradley Ronon, at CPR's meeting in Boston on October 25, 2007. CPR's Award Committee, comprised of corporate counsel from Microsoft, General Electric, Johnson & Johnson, Northrop Grumman, Abbott Labs and DuPont as well as representatives from law schools, made the award in recognition of the firm's mediation training programs, dissemination of scholarly information on ADR and development of innovative ADR practice tools and conflict management systems. Ben Picker, chair of the firm's 12 lawyer ADR Practice Group, in his acceptance remarks, addressed the challenges and opportunities for law firms seeking to make a substantial firm-wide commitment to ADR

10/30/07

Minnesota State Bar Association ADR Section Honors Two IAM Fellows

n October 18, 2007, on the occasion of its 10th annual ADR Institute, the Minnesota State Bar Association's ADR Section honored ten individuals who it determined had contributed the most to the development and expansion of ADR in the state of Minnesota over the last 25 years. Two of the 10 awardees were the two Minnesotans who are Fellows of the IAM, Michael Landrum and Gary Weissman.

10/10/07

An Angry Negotiator
Max Factor III

Understanding the Effects of Anger in the Negotiation Process

6/18/07

The IAM Welcomes New Fellows

The IAM welcomes the following new Fellows who have been inducted over the past year:

Deborah Clapshaw- Aukland, New Zealand
Richard Dewitt- Coral Gables, Florida
Phillip Howell Richardson- London, England
Stephen Mehta- Valencia, California
Louise Otis- Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Byron Rabin- Santa Ana, California
Stephen Ruttle- London, England
Allan Stitt- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Jerome Weiss- Cleveland, Ohio

The IAM extends congratulations to the following Fellows who have been elevated from Associate status:

Paul Bent- Long Beach, California
Stephen Cheung- Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Paul Iaconno- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Allan Kanter- Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
Pat Nichols- Lawrence, Kansas
Keith Seat- Silver Spring, Maryland
Jack (Ira) Waddey- Nashville, Tennessee
Gary Weissman- Minneapolis, Minnesota

4/01/07

Tracy Allen is on the move

Friends - After great angst and indecision, I gave notice to my law firm that I am leaving in two weeks, or sooner. I had many great choices but in the end, I accepted a partnership position with Bodman LLP which is a multi-office, long standing Detroit based business firm.

2/05/07

IAM Member Mark Welge Remembered

It is with extreme sadness that the IAM acknowledges the passing of our member Mark Welge on January 9th, following a courageous battle with cancer. Mark was an outstanding mediator and human being. His commitment to the profession of mediation was tremendous. Mark's atiittude in his closing weeks, his relationship with his family, his continuing concern about others were inspirational. We will all miss him.

1/22/07

IAM Fellow Jeff Krivis Honored at CPR Awards Program

Fellow Jeff Krivis was honoured at the 24th Annual CPR Awards Program at a dinner held at New York's Jumeirah EssexHouse on January 20th.. The CPR Awards Program honors outstanding use and scholarship in the field of alternative dispute resolution (ADR). At the Awards Program, Jeff Krivis was presented with the Book Prize for his book IMPROVISATIONAL NEGOTIATION: A MEDIATOR'S STORIES OF CONFLICT ABOUT LOVE, MONEY, ANGER - AND THE STRATEGIESTHAT RESOLVED THEM (Jossey-Bass, San Francisco, 2006), (see attached for complete Press Release).

12/13/06

IAM Members in Texas named 'Super Lawyers'

Susan Souusan and Tom Proctor were named "Super Lawyers" in Texas under the field of ADR.

12/04/06

Mike Young Appointed to California State Bar

Weston, Benshoof, Rochefort, Rubalcava & MacCuish LLP is pleased to announce that partner Michael D. Young has been selected by the Board of Governors of the California State Bar to serve on its Standing Committee on Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR).

11/06/06

IAM Member Jeff Kichaven to Join JAMS

Jeff Kichaven, will join JAMS, The Resolution Experts, on Dec. 1. Mr. Kichaven, who launched a private ADR practice in 1995 after a successful career as a litigator, will be based in JAMS Los Angeles Resolution Center and will be available to hear cases throughout the U.S.

Click here to view the complete press release

10/16/06

IAM Member Lynn Bassis Named 'SuperLawyer' in ADR

Lynne Bassis has been named "SuperLawyer" in the field of ADR for 2007, an honor bestowed upon 5% of southern California lawyers. The selection process includes nominations from all lawyers who are in practice for more than five years, an in-depth research process that scores and ranks nominees and a final election of the SuperLawyers by a blue ribbon panel comprised of 300-400 lawyers in southern California.

10/13/06

IAM Members' Speaking and Presentation Events

Gene Moscovitch will be speaking on a panel in San Jose, California at the California State Bar's Annual Labor & Employment Seminar on the subject of "Ethical issues in Mediating Employment Cases" with fellow IAM members Lynn Bassis and Denise Madigan and will be presenting during a plenary session at the annual conference . On November 4th, Gene will be presenting at Pepperdine's Straus Institute in Malibu as part of the Southern California Mediation Association's Annual meeting along with fellow IAM members Lee Jay Berman, Jeff Krivis, Jay McCauley, Alex Polsky and Max Factor.

10/13/06

Best Lawyers in America in ADR

Joe Epstein, Judy Meyer, Ralph Williams, Gene Moscovitch and Denise Madigan have been named Best Lawyers in America in ADR.

10/02/06

Tommy Proctor Wins President-Elect of Houston Bar Association

Tommy Proctor won the contested race for President-Elect of the Houston Bar Association. The HBA is an 11,800 member voluntary bar association, the fifth largest voluntary bar in the U.S. He will serve as president-elect from May '06-'07, and President from May '07-'08.

8/23/06

Stefan Mason Appointed Adjunct Professor at Pepperdine

Stefan Mason has been appointed Adjunct Professor of Law at the Pepperdine University School of Laws Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution. He will be teaching a course entitled Select Issues in Employment Mediation commencing January 8, 2007 to upper division students at the Malibu campus.

7/27/06

IAM Fellow Robert Creo Teaches Mediation Techniques to International Litigators

I was in Singapore for a World Intellectual Property Organization conference in order to receive training on how to handle international disputes, when I realized I was attending a conference full of people who would be familiar with successful U.S. mediators, Powell said. I wanted to have a U.S. mediation experience during my March break, so I began asking people at the conference who I should contact. Bob Creos name was recommended to me. I sent him the details of my program and asked if he would allow me to shadow him, so that I could get some practical experience in mediation. Bob didnt hesitate for a second and told me to come right over. Creo did more than just tell Powell to come right over.

7/20/06

David W. Plant Will Receive 2006 Lawyer as Problem Solver Award

The Section of Dispute Resolution of the ABA will present the 2006 Lawyer as Problem Solver Award to David W. Plant of New London, N. H., for his service as a seasoned litigator and model mediator, arbitrator and teacher. The awards are presented each year to a member of the legal profession who has exhibited extraordinary skill in either promoting the concept of the lawyer as problem-solver or resolving individual, institutional, community, state, national or international problems. Recipients are acknowledged for their use or promotion of collaboration, negotiation, mediation, counseling, decision-making and problem-solving skills to help parties resolve a problem in a creative and novel way. The Lawyer as Problem Solver Awards will be presented at a joint reception, Beyond Borders, at the ABA Annual Meeting in Hawaii on Aug. 4.

7/02/06

Super Lawyers Recognized

The following people have been recognized as Super Lawyers in their respective States: Steve Cerveris, Max Factor, Jeff Kichaven, Jeff Krivis, Gig Kyriacou, Michael Moorhead, Eugene Moscovitch, Alex Polsky, Ralph Williams, Michael Young, Joe Epstein, Paul Lurie, Peter Meyers, John Van Winkle, Jerry Palmer, Daniel Gislason, Michael Landrum, Gary Weissman, John Philips, David Patterson, Jim R, Readey, Bob Creo, Judith Meyer, Ben Picker, Mark Welge, Eric Galton, Tom Proctor, Michael Schless, Alvin Zimmerman and Joan Morrow.

7/02/06

Thirty-Four IAM Members Listed as Best Lawyers in America

A total of 34 people will be listed in the "2007 Best Lawyers in America" publication. This represents over 25% of IAM members! The following people have been recognized: Tracy Allen, Alvin Zimmerman, Michael S. Geigerman, Scott Markus, Bob Creo, Jeff Kichaven, Paul Lurie, Gene Moscovitch, David Hoffman, Pat Couglan, Doug Noll, Ben Picker, Judith Meyer, Jeffrey Krivis, John Van Winkle, Jim Readey, John Phillips, Max Factor, Bruce Meyerson, Gig Kyriacou, Denise Madigan, Kevin McIvers, Michael Moorhead, Joe Epstein, Layn Phillips, Jerry Palmer, Patrick Nichols, Alan Kanter, Paul Monicatti, Gary Weissman, Howard Vogel, Robert Sneed, David Patterson, David Bristow, Susan Hammer. Congratulations to all!

7/02/06

IAM Fellow Receives Super Lawyer Recognition

Fellow Jim Readey has been recognized as a Super Lawyer in Ohio and was awarded the Columbus Bar Association's (over 5000 members) 2006 Professionalism Award at the CBA's Annual Meeting luncheon on June 9, 2006. The formal description is that it is given to that "attorney in recognition of exceptional dedication to the standards of the profession and for demonstrated integrity and humanitarian concern."

6/21/06

Fellow Paul Lurie Receives Various Honors

Paul Lurie has been listed #1 in the Chambers USA 2006 rankings. He has been cited as "highly respected" with a strong reputation as a mediator. Paul also has the highest rankings from Best Lawyers in America, Superlawyers, Leading Lawyers and Martindale Hubbell.

6/21/06

IAM Members Interviewed for TRIAL magazine

Judy Meyer, John Wagner and Joe Epstein had an interview published in Trial magazine. The article,What Mediators Really Want to Hear was published in the April 06 Trial magazine published by the Association of Trial Lawyers of America.

5/31/06

IAM Members Head Panel at SCMA's Annual Labor and Employment Seminar

Gene Moscovitch and Gig Kyriacou, identifying themselves as members of IAM, headed up a panel of "Master Mediators" at SCMA's annual Labor and Employment Seminar in Marina Del Rey, California on May 20,2006 and spoke on the subject of "ways to avoid impasse".

5/26/06

IAM Welcomes New Fellows

The IAM inducted five new active Fellows at the annual spring conference in Cambridge, Massachusetts on Friday, April 28, 2006.

5/16/06

Ben Picker Elected to AAA Executive Committee

Ben Picker was elected to the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors of AAA at its Annual Meeting in New York last week, having served on the Board for past four years.

5/09/06

Susan Hammer Receives Federal Bar Association Award

Susan M. Hammer JD76 of Portland recently was recognized for improving the practice of law before the U.S. District Court of Oregon by the Oregon Chapter of the Federal Bar Association (FBA), which presented her with the 2006 Judge James M. Burns Federal Practice Award. The award is named for a renowned jurist for the District Court of Oregon. For further information, please visit http://www.willamette.edu/wucl/news

5/09/06

Bruce Myerson's Law School Team Wins

Bruce Meyerson coached the law school team that won the America Bar Association Mediation Advocacy Competition in Atlanta. His school won the regional competition that allowed it to advance to the Atlanta national competition. Several IAM members acted as judges and/or mediators for the event. Bruce's team won it overall. Last year, Michele Obradovic's team won the national competition. So, IAM stands proud in the event.

5/09/06

Tracy Allen Named 2006 Super Lawyer

President, Tracy Allen has been selected for inclusion as one of the 2006 Michigan Super Lawyers. Only 5% of the 30,000 lawyers in Michigan receive this honor.

5/09/06

Michael Landrum Named ADR 'Super Lawyer'

Michael Landrum, Minneapolis, has been named a "Super Lawyer" in the field of ADR. Only five percent of Minnesota attorneys receive this honor each year. The selection procedure incluseds peer nominations from ballots mailed to nearly 90 per cent of the state's licensed attorneys, a blue ribbon panel review process and independent research on candidates

4/27/06

IAM Members Recognized

Joe Epstein has been recognized as one of the Best Lawyers in America as well as a Colorado SuperLawyer. Ben Picker was recognized by the Philadelphia section of Superlawyers for 2006 and also named to a separate list of "Top 100" in the state of Pennsylvania

2/24/06

Judy Meyer publishes article on Ethics

Judy Meyer publishes article on Ethics. See attached.

2/24/06

IAM Member is appointed to the Foreign Service Grievance Board

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has appointed Marvin E. Johnson, to the Foreign Service Grievance Board.

2/24/06

Howard Vogel selected in the Best Lawyers in America group

Howard Vogel selected in the Best Lawyers in America group; named one of the top 150 Lawyers in Tennessee by the Tennessee Business magazine in its January 2006 edition and was selected to become a member of the American Law Institute last fall.

2/10/06

IAM Members Honored as Best Lawyers

IAM Fellows Pat Coughlan, Susan M. Hammer, Douglas E. Noll, Bennett G. Picker, Alvin L. Zimmerman and Jim Readey, and IAM member Alan Kanter have been selected as BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA. Pat Coughlan has also been identified as one of the top 500 judges in America by Law Dragon. Congratulations to all of them on this outstanding achievement.

2/09/06

ACR 2006 Conference

Mark Welge (Pennsylvania), in his term as President of the PA-NJ-DE chapter of ACR, is one of the three Chairs planning for the ACR 2006 conference in Philadelphia.

2/09/06

Superlawyers

Listed to various state SuperLawyer lists are members: Pat Coughlan, Jim Readey, David Patterson, Peter Robinson, Peter Meyer, Mark Welge

2/09/06

IAM Members present in 'ADR on My Mind in Georgia' by the ABA

Several IAM members are scheduled to speak at the 8th Annual ABA Section of Dispute Resolution Spring Conference in April of 2006.

1/07/06

IAM 'Story Teller' in the News

In a front page article, IAM Fellow Stefan Mason was recently profiled by the Los Angeles Daily Journal. Click here to read all about our Southern California colleague and his philosophy of using story telling in mediation.

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