11th Annual Spring Conference

Message From The Chair

Dear Friends:

It is my pleasure to invite you to our 11th Annual Spring Conference. The theme this year is ADR: Building Bridges to a Better Society.

Any engineer will tell you that building a bridge is no easy task. Perhaps more challenging than physically building the bridge is first believing in the idea that you can get from here to there?across the divide. That you can cross the water or the chasm safely. As neutrals, we are the engineers and architects of the field; we build the bridges. As attorneys, we are responsible for leading our clients to the most advantageous bridges and then getting them safely across. As proponents of alternative methods of dispute resolution?both attorneys and neutrals?it is our duty to remind consumers that different processes can take you to different places. Consumers have important options, but only if they have the education and the guidance from counselors to know how to choose properly and utilize resources effectively.

I am certain you will find programs to broaden your knowledge, sharpen your skills, and enhance your approach. The conference committee has worked diligently to bring you the best and largest ADR conference in the world. Don?t miss it! And, keep building bridges?stronger, wider and to more places!

Lela P. Love
Section Chair

General Information

Eleventh Annual Section of Dispute Resolution
Spring Conference
April 16-18, 2009
Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers
New York, NY

Plan now to attend the largest and most comprehensive conference for dispute
resolution professionals worldwide. The Section?s Spring Conference offers over
100 education sessions, informative and interactive exhibits, and many opportunities
to network with peers.

Click here to view the program brochure.

On-line registration is available
To complete registration you must have a valid ABA ID number. To register instantly, click here.

*Please note: ADR: Building Bridges Faculty and Law Students will need to fax the registration form to the Section Staff at 202-662-1683 to qualify for discounted registration rates. Students will need to include a copy of their student identification for verification.*

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!

Hotel Information

Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers
811 7th Avenue
New York, NY 10019

The Sheraton New York has reserved a block of rooms at the discounted rate of $229(single/double) per night plus tax until March 24, 2009, or until the block has been filled. Please refer to the ABA Section of Dispute Resolution 11th Annual Conference.

For reservations dial 1-800-325-3535 or 212-841-6400.

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