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Strategies to Bridge Cultural and Generational Gaps in Conflict Resolution March 12, 2018 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm Aliiolani Hale, Hawaiʻi State Supreme Court Room 101, 417 S. King Street Honolulu, HI 96813 Co-sponsored by the Association for Conflict Resolution, Hawaiʻi; Spark M. Matsunaga Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution; The Center for Alternative Dispute Resolution, Hawaiʻi State Judiciary; The Hawaiʻi State Bar Association – ADR Section; The Mediation Center of the Pacific This is a free training event for members and volunteers of co-sponsoring organizations. The State of Hawaiʻi is a truly unique melting pot of ethnicities and cultures, spanning multiple generations. From intra-familial conflicts to commercial disputes, the issues that Hawaii residents encounter on a daily basis often stem from cross-cultural and cross-generational misunderstandings. Join us to share stories and generate best practices relating to cross-cultural and cross-generational conflict resolution. Click here to RSVP Seating is limited to the first 25 Registrants Download the flyer

ONLINE DISPUTE RESOLUTION: RESOURCES SAVED, JUSTICE SERVED January 18, 2018 9:00 AM Hawaii Time This webinar will provide an introduction to court-connected online dispute resolution through a firsthand perspective from the Franklin County Municipal Court and its online dispute resolution (ODR) platform provider, Matterhorn by Court Innovations In 2017, the Ohio State Bar Association recognized the Franklin County Municipal Court for Judicial Innovation for its online dispute resolution program. WHY ATTEND? This webinar will interest people involved with court-connected dispute resolution, including judges, court administrators, mediators, and attorneys. At the end of the webinar, participants will be able to: Define court-connected online dispute resolution, including the who, what, where, when, why and how of ODR Determine whether court-connected online dispute resolution is appropriate for their court Identify steps to implement a court-connected online dispute resolution program Forecast the project scale, procurement steps and benefits of ODR Presenters: Alex Sanchez, Esq. and MJ Cartwright. PRESENTER BIOS Alex Sanchez, Esq. is Manager of Small Claims and Dispute Resolution at the Franklin County Municipal Court. Alex mediates all civil case types for the court. Prior to joining the municipal court, Alex worked with the State of Ohio, The Ohio State University, and nonprofit organizations across the country. In his spare time, Alex serves as an officer for a large private foundation that awards more than a quarter-million dollars annually through an international student STEM competition. Alex is a graduate of the Ohio State University Moritz College of Law and received his undergraduate degree from Loyola Marymount University. MJ Cartwright leads all aspects of the online dispute resolution company Court Innovations. Matterhorn by Court Innovations provides meaningful, usable, and fair solutions that expand online and mobile access to our courts for all citizens: “go to court” without going to court. MJ builds teams and businesses…

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The Art of Mediation: Mediation Strategies by Lou Chang January 31, 2018 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM  HST Hawaii State Bar Association Conference Room 1100 Alakea Street, Suite 1000 Honolulu, HI 96813 Mediators assume certain demeanors in their role as mediators. Mediators can offer themselves as facilitators, benefactors, directive, evaluative or assume a special persona. Mediators usually have a general or default strategy as they go into a mediation. However, often, after listening and connecting with the parties, mediators will make strategic shifts from their default or planned strategy and can choose from a wide array of mediation strategies to maintain momentum in the process. This 90-minute workshop will review the range of strategic options that a mediator may decide to utilize. Within the available time of the workshop, the presenter and participants will explore as many of the options as possible together. About the Presenter: Lou Chang, Esq. serves as an independent and neutral mediator and arbitrator for commercial, design & construction, labor-management, employment, business, franchise, real estate, insurance, probate, family business, personal injury and civil disputes. Lou is also a teacher / trainer in the following capacities: Adjunct Faculty/Lecturer at University of Hawaii, Manoa (Negotiation, Mediation Skills and Advanced Facilitation and Mediation (2003-16)); Wm. S. Richardson School of Law, Mediation and Advocacy. 2005; School of Architecture, Conflict Management for DesignProfessionals. Adjunct Faculty, Chaminade University, Executive MBA Program, Negotiation (2015-16) Faculty trainer of Arbitrators and/or Mediators: Am. Arbitration Assoc., Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, Hawaii State and Federal Courts, Australian Commercial Disputes Centre, Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre, Subordinate Court-Singapore, Kuala Lumpur Regional Centre for Arbitration, Supreme Court of the Republic of Palau and others. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Non-member: $30.00 + $3.72 Fee Member: $20.00 + $3.16 Fee Student: $10.00 + $2.61 Fee      

“The Art of Mediation: Mediation Strategies” by Lou Chang, Mediator, Arbitrator, National Academy of Arbitrators January 31, 2018 Noon-1:30 PM HSBA Conference Room Mediators assume certain demeanors in their role as mediators. Mediators can offer themselves as facilitators, benefactors, directive, evaluative or assume a special persona. Mediators usually have a general or default strategy as they go into a mediation. But, often, after listening and connecting with the parties, mediators will make strategic shifts from their default or planned strategy and can choose from a wide array of mediation strategies to maintain momentum in the process. The workshop will review the range of strategic options that a mediator may decide to utilize. Within the available time of the workshop, we will explore as many of the options as possible. Be there for this valuable workshop! Costs: $20 ACR Hawaii members; $30 non-members; $10 students See Lou Chang’s Bio Registration details to follow  

December 1-2, 2017  Public Participation in a Polarized Era: The Good, The Bad, The Future   A timely workshop conference presented by: The ACCORD3.0 Network, The University of Hawaiʻi’s Public Policy Center, The William S. Richardson Law School at the University of Hawaiʻi, Ulupono Initiative, ThinkTech Hawaiʻi, and Honolulu Civil Beat see the website for more information and registration details   December 8, 2017  Annual Meeting, Association for Conflict Resolution, Hawai‘i Chapter Honey’s Restaurant at Koolau Golf Club – Keynote presentation by Lou Chang, Esq. – The Healing Power of Apology – 6pm-8:30pm Register Now!   Volunteer Recognition & Holiday Gathering Mediation Center of the Pacific – celebrate with our fellow mediators – open to all mediators & supporters – HawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union, 1226 College Walk – 11:30am-1:30pm see the flyer and the Mediation Center of the Pacific’s 2017 Honorees      

Public Participation in a Polarized Era: The Good, The Bad, The Future A timely workshop conference presented by: The ACCORD3.0 Network The University of Hawaiʻi’s Public Policy Center The William S. Richardson Law School at the University of Hawaiʻi Ulupono Initiative ThinkTech Hawaiʻi Honolulu Civil Beat Part 1 – Taking Stock and Devising Solutions Friday, December 1, 2017 8:00am – 4:30pm Imin Hall, East-West Center, University of Hawaiʻi at Manoa Part 2 – Public Consultation Strategies and Skills Saturday, December 2, 2017 8:00am – 12:00pm Classroom 2, William S. Richardson School of Law Too many public meetings have become perfunctory ‘tick-the-box’ compliance exercises, or simply fresh combat zones for old ideological wars. Many have evolved into formulaic productions by project proponents or well-organized opposition campaigns by opponents. Both represent an unfunded bureaucratic burden for agencies to endure. Further, as public discourse has become increasingly polarized and hostile, it gets harder to arrive at decisions that can be supported by a plurality of citizens. This full-day gathering, followed by a half-day skill and strategy workshop, will take stock of how public participation is faring, gather ideas for changes to the way public consultation takes place, offer techniques and approaches to improve public participation, and spark conversations that have consequences now and for the future. See the website for more information and registration details Download the Flyer Download the Community Voices description

From the ACR Hawaiʻi Board: Mark your calendars! Annual Meeting Friday, December 8, 2017 6pm-8:30pm Honey’s at Koolau Restaurant at the Koolau Golf Club 45-550 Kionaole Road, Kaneohe, HI 96744  “Apology” workshop by Lou Chang!  Experientially learn the value of effective apologies, greet fellow members, and enjoy great food, all at a reduced price for members!   Details to follow Hope to see you there!