We want to hear from YOU! The ADR Section recently sent out a membership survey and your feedback is very important. Please respond to the survey by tomorrow, June 20. Your opinion matters! Didn’t get it? Just email Chair-Elect Natalie Paskiewicz at [email protected].

📣 Florida arbitrators—let’s talk shop. Join us on July 8, from 8:00–9:00 a.m. for our next FREE Arbitrator’s Forum. July’s topic: “Addressing Damages, Remedies and Sanctions in Arbitration Awards.” Details + Zoom link: bit.ly/7-8_ArbForum

REMINDER: Save the Date! Join us on 9/10 for a powerful and insightful CLE: The Voice of the Mediation Client. Hear from parties who’ve participated in mediation—real clients sharing honest feedback about lawyers, mediators, and the process itself. Registration opens soon.

REMINDER: There is no Mediator’s Forum in July due to the Independence Day holiday. Join us on 8/1, 8–9 AM for "Smarter Starts: Using AI to Prime Parties and Counsel for Mediation," by ADR Section Annual Sponsor Gary Doernhoefer of ADR Notable. FREE and open to all!

Looking to build your neutral practice? Join Magee & Shulman for a live CLE on ethics, 2025 rule changes, and marketing tips. 🗓️ July 18 | ⏰ 9:00 am–12:30 pm (new start time) 🔗 bit.ly/4lmgos4 #ADRSection #NeutralPractice #FloridaBarCLE

The ADR Section welcomes the 2025 2026 officers. This team will guide our programs, events, and member engagement throughout the year. Meet the full Executive Council: flabaradr.com/executive-coun… #ADRSection #FloridaBar #Leadership #Mediation #Arbitration #DisputeResolution

The ADR Section joined the 2025 Florida Bar Convention from June 25 to 29 at The Boca Raton. Thanks to all who stopped by and helped build our statewide dispute resolution community. #ADRSection #FloridaBar #FLBarAnnualConvention #Mediation #Arbitration #DisputeResolution

Join the ADR Section of The Florida Bar! All members in good standing are welcome to apply, and young lawyers (5 years or fewer in practice) can join for free if they commit to a committee! Get involved. Grow your network. bit.ly/4lNyGTy #FloridaBar #ADRSection

SAVE THE DATE: Sept 10 | 3–5 PM REGISTRATION OPENS SOON! Hear directly from clients in The Voice of the Mediation Client- a unique CLE experience that gets real about what works (and what doesn’t) in mediation. thevoiceofthemediationclient.com #voiceoftheclient #adrsection

Join us on August 1 from 8-9 AM for a FREE Mediator’s Forum open to all! flabaradr.com/events/free-au… #Mediation #AIinADR

Looking back at the Annual Florida Convention, our Chair-Elect, Shari Elessar, reflects on the value of being part of the ADR Section of The Florida Bar. You'll also hear from Patricia Thompson, who adds her insights on the importance of being involved. #ADRsection

Join us on August 1 from 8-9 AM for a FREE Mediator’s Forum open to all! Learn more: bit.ly/46WsUKu #Mediation #AIinADR #MediatorForum #ContinuingEducation #CMEcredit #DisputeResolution #LegalTech

The ADR Section showed up strong at the 2025 DRC Conference! Executive Council members Michelle Jernigan, Christy Foley, Lawrence Kolin, and Christina Magee set the tone with a powerful opening plenary. 🙌 Congrats to all our incredible speakers. #ADRSection

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR THE VOICE OF THE MEDIATION CLIENT! September 10th from 3-5 pm, hosted by The Florida Bar ADR Section, supported by the Trial Lawyers and Labor & Employment Sections Register now: bit.ly/45hLr1z #ADRSection #VoiceoftheClient

Join your ADR Section colleagues for this year’s Section Retreat, from August 22 to 23 at the Hyatt Place St. Petersburg Downtown. Registration- bit.ly/4oleEkI Hotel Rooms- bit.ly/4mwJvZN #ADRSection #FloridaBar #Mediation #Arbitration #LegalCommunity

Join us on Tuesday, August 12, from 8–9 AM for the Florida Bar ADR Section Arbitration Committee’s monthly forum! Learn more: bit.ly/4fqvwm7 #Arbitration #AIinADR #ArbitratorsForum #ContinuingEducation #DisputeResolution #ADRForum #FloridaADR #FreeEvent

Join your ADR Section colleagues for this year’s Section Retreat, from August 22 to 23 at the Hyatt Place St. Petersburg Downtown. Registration bit.ly/4oleEkI Hotel Room bit.ly/4mwJvZN #ADRSection #FloridaBar #Mediation #Arbitration #LegalCommunity

Don’t sleep on the gems in our ADR CLE catalog- past programs packed with insight, practical tips, and client-centered strategies await! Whether you missed it live or want a refresh, we’ve got you covered. bit.ly/45lHqJA #ADRSection #FloridaBar #CLE

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR THE VOICE OF THE MEDIATION CLIENT FILM PREMIERE/CLE! September 10th from 3-5 pm, hosted by The Florida Bar ADR, Trial Lawyers, and Labor & Employment Sections. Register now: lnkd.in/eNqNnEwf #ADRSection #FloridaBar #CLE

FREE CLE: Building a Mediation Practice: One Size Does Not Fit All Join seasoned mediators Leslie W. Langbein and Valerie Kiffin Lewis on September 12 for “Building a Mediation Practice: One Size Does Not Fit All.” Registration: bit.ly/47kjlFn #FloridaBarCLE