On the heels of the FORUM's diversity event last weekend comes an interesting article by arbitrator and mediator F. Peter Phillips. His premise is that diversity in the field of alternative dispute resolution is more difficult to accomplish than first thought. He explores whether there is a lack of supply and if there is a corporate demand.
Towards the end of the article he asks if Institutional Service Providers could meet a demand for minority mediators and arbitrators? He suggests that arbitration providers like AAA, JAMS, CPR, and the National Arbitration Forum could be the basis for a "pool" of high-quality female and minority mediators and arbitrators from which corporate counsel can make selections in appropriate cases. He resolves that such a "pool" may end up including the same names that have already been identified.
The National Arbitration Forum has long been committed to addressing the entry of women and minority professionals into various fields of alternative dispute resolution. The FORUM sponsors conferences which support and offer training to women and minorities, has partnered with international organization of attorneys from various countries and multi-ethnic backgrounds, and has supported the efforts of its neutrals as they seek to mentor women and minorities interested in ADR.
What do you think should or could be done to encourage diversity in ADR?
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