- Recognition as a dispute resolution professional within The Florida Bar.
- Statewide networking opportunities with litigators, mediators, and like-minded professionals.
- Free listserv (section membership required for approval) to communicate with section colleagues.
- Free monthly forums for Mediators and Arbitrators.
- Discounted registration on CLE—and most of the section’s courses qualify for CME, so you can earn dual credits.
Why Join the ADR Section of The Florida Bar?
- CLE specifically for Neutrals, such as how to effectively represent clients in mediation, technology, ethics, professionalism, online mediation, and more.
- Opportunities to present seminars and publish articles.
- Leadership through committee service.
- First access to our biannual publication, The Common Ground.
- Mentoring Academy for Attorney-Mediators and Arbitration Institute.
- In-person Mixers to celebrate Dispute Resolution Week in October.
MEMBERSHIP ELIGIBILITY
Any member in good standing of The Florida Bar interested in the purpose of the section is eligible for membership upon application and payment of this section’s annual dues. Any member who ceases to be a member of The Florida Bar in good standing shall no longer be a member of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Section.
The ADR Section is proud to sponsor the membership fee for 50 young lawyers (practicing five years or fewer) who commit to participate in one or more of the section’s committees. To join and participate, please click the link below to download and complete the application, mark your committees of interest and submit to The Florida Bar through one of the options listed on the form.
YLD Membership Scholarships