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ABOUT THIS EVENT

This 2-day virtual Institute features the opportunity to learn from leading social, behavioral, and legal authorities and interact with colleagues from across the country, exploring mediation advancements and innovations in technique, delivery, strategy, and technology. Mediators, litigators, educators, in-house counsel and other consumers of ADR services alike will not want to miss it!

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Plenary sessions will be followed by small group discussions led by high-profile experts in the field. These discussions allow you to interact in facilitated groups and create a unique environment to exchange ideas and best practices and enhance your skill, knowledge, and understanding of crucial communication, negotiation and mediation dynamics for optimal results.

 Please note that not all of the programs in this Institute meet requirements for continuing legal education (CLE) accreditation. You will not receive CLE credit for participating in these programs, which will be labeled "Not for CLE" in the agenda.

BEFORE YOU PAY FULL PRICE

Not an ABA member yet? Join today here to get a 28% discount on this event’s registration rate — plus enjoy exclusive member benefits year-round. 

Already an ABA member? Join the Section of Dispute Resolution to get a 17% discount on this event’s registration rate, plus the benefits of membership to the largest group of dispute resolution professionals in the world.

Law students: ABA law student membership is FREE! Join here to get access to the law student event registration rate.

SCHOLARSHIPS

In accordance with MCLE requirements, the American Bar Association offers financial hardship scholarships for live, in-person and multi-session virtual CLE programs. If you would like to apply, please review our Scholarship Policy and Application at https://ambar.org/cle-scholarship. 

All scholarship applications are due by 11:59 pm ET on Wednesday, August 5. Applications submitted after this date will not be considered.

October 21, 2026 – October 22, 2026
9:30 AM-6:00 PM ET

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October 16, 2026 11:59 PM ET

For more information, contact

ABA Dispute Resolution Section

service@americanbar.org

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