Online Practice Resources

You need to be flexible to keep up with quickly evolving events. The ABA Section of Dispute Resolution has gathered these resources to help our members learn new technologies and techniques. On this page you will find recorded programs on the basics of online mediation practice, online dispute resolution, and teaching and training in virtual formats. We are quickly adding more resources. Let us know if there are resources you need.

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ODR Guidance

In 2022, the American Bar Association Section of Dispute Resolution formed the ODR Task Force to explore ways to enhance the quality of ODR. Learn more from the official task force report.

Online Options for Dispute Resolution with Susan Guthrie

Get tips on how to take your practice online from expert Susan Guthrie!

Addressing Emotions from COVID-19, Racial Inequity, and Civil Unrest: Chronic Stress, Leadership, and Loneliness

COVID-19, racial injustice, and civil unrest are causing pain, anxiety, strong emotions, loneliness and chronic stress. This program will draw on interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary research to provide you actionable takeaways and help you improve your well-being and the practice of dispute resolution.

Progressing Arbitrations in the New Global Reality

The pandemic presents problems for parties resolving their disputes around the world, learn practical solutions to maintain the forward progress of arbitrations.

Navigating Virtual Arbitration Hearings in the Age of COVID-19

This program will help you weigh the pros and cons of virtual hearings and will review key practical considerations to ensure a successful process.

Understanding the software license terms

This program helps neutrals understand the technological risks associated with the default clauses in enterprise software licenses, and how to modify these clauses in an ethical manner.

Ethical Enterprise: Understanding the software license terms that impact your online privacy

Understand the technological risks associated with the default clauses in enterprise software licenses, and how to modify these clauses in an ethical manner.

Mitchell Hamline Best Practices for Online Teaching

Basic intro to teaching online with Zoom.

Courts Using ODR

List of Courts Using ODR

Ethical Principles for ODR Initiative

Ethics & ODR

COVID-19 Related Legal Information

List of COVID-19 Related Legal Information

How To Conduct Mediation Simulations Online

Covering the basics of how to conduct simulations/role plays in a course that formerly was in-person and now is on-line.

How DR Professionals Can Develop a Strong Workday Mindset

This workshop is designed to introduce DR professionals to the concept of Workday Mindset and give you a practical, step by step playbook for how to overcome the challenges you face in your workday by improving the way you think.

The Do's and Don'ts of Marketing Your Practice (Especially During a Crisis)

In this course, you will take a look at your marketing and practice development efforts. It's also the perfect time to review your processes and services so that you can make any modifications for efficiency in your efforts and getting the most effective results.

Podcasts

Susan Guthrie: The Mechanics of Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) & Building Your Legal Brand

Susan Guthrie, an online divorce mediation specialist, discusses her family law practice.

Colin Rule: A Conversation about Online Dispute Resolution

Colin discusses how ODR has grown over the years and is now used by courts with matters ranging from traffic citations to family and employment law cases.

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Online Practice Tools

Getting Started

ODR Guidance

Online Options for Dispute Resolution with Susan Guthrie

Addressing Emotions from COVID-19, Racial Inequity, and Civil Unrest: Chronic Stress, Leadership, and Loneliness

Progressing Arbitrations in the New Global Reality

Navigating Virtual Arbitration Hearings in the Age of COVID-19

Understanding the software license terms

Ethical Enterprise: Understanding the software license terms that impact your online privacy

Mitchell Hamline Best Practices for Online Teaching

Courts Using ODR

Ethical Principles for ODR Initiative

COVID-19 Related Legal Information

How To Conduct Mediation Simulations Online

How DR Professionals Can Develop a Strong Workday Mindset

The Do's and Don'ts of Marketing Your Practice (Especially During a Crisis)

Self Care and Mindfulness in the Age of COVID-19

ODR in the ERA of COVID-19: Experts Answer Your Questions

Arbitration and Mediation in the Time of Coronavirus

Online Dispute Resolution

Resources from The National Center for Technology for DR

How to Prevent "Zoombombing"

Podcasts

Susan Guthrie: The Mechanics of Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) & Building Your Legal Brand

Colin Rule: A Conversation about Online Dispute Resolution

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Getting Started

ODR Guidance

Online Options for Dispute Resolution with Susan Guthrie

Addressing Emotions from COVID-19, Racial Inequity, and Civil Unrest: Chronic Stress, Leadership, and Loneliness

Progressing Arbitrations in the New Global Reality

Navigating Virtual Arbitration Hearings in the Age of COVID-19

Understanding the software license terms

Ethical Enterprise: Understanding the software license terms that impact your online privacy

Mitchell Hamline Best Practices for Online Teaching

Courts Using ODR

Ethical Principles for ODR Initiative

COVID-19 Related Legal Information

How To Conduct Mediation Simulations Online

How DR Professionals Can Develop a Strong Workday Mindset

The Do's and Don'ts of Marketing Your Practice (Especially During a Crisis)

Self Care and Mindfulness in the Age of COVID-19

ODR in the ERA of COVID-19: Experts Answer Your Questions

Arbitration and Mediation in the Time of Coronavirus

Online Dispute Resolution

Resources from The National Center for Technology for DR

How to Prevent "Zoombombing"

Podcasts

Susan Guthrie: The Mechanics of Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) & Building Your Legal Brand

Colin Rule: A Conversation about Online Dispute Resolution

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