ACR HAWAII and the HAWAII STATE BAR ASSOCIATION ADR SECTION present The Road to Forgiveness and the Mediator’s Role on the Journey Seminar Presented by Lou Chang Lou Chang serves as an independent and neutral mediator and arbitrator for business, commercial, design & construction, labor-management, employment, franchise, real estate, insurance, probate, family business, personal injury and civil disputes. Recognized by his peers and colleagues as one of the “Best Lawyers” and “Lawyer of the Year” in the field of Alternative Dispute Resolution. Lou Chang’s Teaching Experience Adjunct Faculty/Lecturer at the Matsunaga Institute for Peace, Negotiation, Mediation Skills and Advanced Facilitation and Mediation, Graduate Certificate in Dispute Resolution program. Adjunct Professor/Lecturer: Wm. S. Richardson School of Law, Mediation and Advocacy. 2005, School of Architecture, Conflict Management for Design Professionals, University of Hawaii, Manoa. Faculty trainer of Arbitrators and/or mediators for the American Arbitration Association, Center for Alternative Dispute Resolution, The Accord Group, 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. On the panels of the Dispute Prevention & Resolution, Inc., American Arbitration Association (Mediation, Construction, Commercial, Large Complex Case Panel, Labor), Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service, The Accord Group, Hawaii Labor Relations Board, Bankruptcy Court Mediation Panel (Hawaii) and other local, national and international organizations. Learning Objectives Understanding the different motivations leading to forgiveness Determining the ethical limits to motivating forgiveness in mediation of conflict Examining ways to motivate act of forgiveness where determined appropriate PLEASE NOTE Due to unforeseen circumstances, this seminar will be held Saturday, June 28, 2014. For more information and to register online, click here
Under the Mediation Moon A Benefit to Support the Mediation Center of the Pacific Join The Mediation Center of the Pacific for an elegant evening under the moon with: Delectable Dishes; Fine Wine; and Collaborative Camaraderie Wine and Spirit Silent Auction featuring treasures from near and far donations from private collections and travels abroad Pay tribute to three mediation leaders in Hawaii: Linda Colburn James K. Hoenig, J.D., Ph.D. The Honolulu Board of Realtors When: Saturday, May 3, 2014 5:00 – 6:00pm Special Reception and Planetarium Viewing – VIP Tables only 6:00 – 8:30pm General Seating Where: The Great Lawn at Bishop Museum – 1525 Bernice Street – Honolulu RSVP by April 11, 2014 – Call (808) 521-6767 or fill out and mail the MCP Flyer
A message from Cheryl L. Jamison, President of the Association for Conflict Resolution Last week, we announced an exciting ACR initiative designed to give new practitioners an extraordinary opportunity to present their research and their story at our Annual Conference, Oct. 8-11, 2014, in Cincinnati, Ohio. An international jury will select seven New Voices-Emerging Professionals to present their work in prime time during the conference. The presentations will focus on an area of research done by the presenter which will engage our diverse membership in new ways and help enhance the practice of our members. The presentation of our selected emerging professionals will feature research highlights, lessons learned and unique areas of practice. The presenters will explain their projects or demonstrate some aspect of their work, making it “come to life” for the audience. The jury panel is looking for exciting practice or research that will enhance the knowledge and practice of our diverse membership. The panel will select 10-15 minute presentations and pair them with other plenary sessions. All current or recent students in programs specializing in conflict resolution or interdisciplinary programs in which conflict studies are an integral part may apply. Practitioners who may not have been students in certificate or degree programs but have done other forms of training and have entered the field in the last five years are also invited to apply. For more information about the New Voices – Emerging Professionals juried selection click here I am looking forward to hearing from these emerging professionals at our conference. If you have any comments for me, please contact me at cheryl.jamison26@gmail.com Cheryl L. Jamison, President of the Association for Conflict Resolution
The Second International Conference on Conflict Resolution will take place in Santa Fe, Argentina on May 22-23, 2014. The Association for Conflict Resolution is one of the co-organizers of the conference. For further information about the conference, please visit the conference web page. Walter Wright, Co-Chair ACR International Expansion Group
Teresa F. Frisbie, director of the Loyola Chicago University School of Law Dispute Resolution Program, has recently written an article titled Can Online Videoconferencing Tools Help the Mediation Process? In short, she presents the experience of Professor Vikki Rogers of Pace University in New York, Colin Rule (a leader in Online Dispute Resolution and founder of Modria.com), and Giuseppe Leone at Virtual Mediation Lab, an online mediation project sponsored by ACR Hawaii, to demonstrate how “online mediation tools have come a long way in the last decade”.
Source: The Center for Alternative Dispute Resolution – State of Hawaii, Judiciary
Free Public Forum and Brown Bag Lunch Sponsored by the Center for Alternative Dispute Resolution. Using Mediation Tools for Public Speaking Description One of the roles of our Communications and Community Relations (CCR) Office is to present the Hawaii Judiciary at forums, neighborhood meetings and other public events. Tammy Mori, the CCR Manager and Judiciary Spokesperson, will be showing us examples of speakers who used mediation techniques successfully during some public speaking engagements. She will also share her perspective on useful public speaking strategies that may help turn heated discussions into a more positive and productive experience for all. When – Tuesday, March 11, 2014 – Noon to 1:00pm Where – Aliiolani Hale, 417 South King Street, Honolulu – Multipurpose Room (HR101) For more information and to reserve a seat click here
The International Section of the Association for Conflict Resolution (ACR) welcomes your nomination of an individual or a group who merit celebration and recognition. Their theme this year is “Diversity and International Collaboration” and they especially welcome nominations related to this theme. See the website below for details on how to submit your nomination. Nominations are due March 15, 2014. For full details of the call for nominations in English, Spanish and Portuguese click here
The non-profit Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center is pleased to welcome instructor Allysyn “Auntie Aloha” Bezilla, who teaches Ho‘oponopono Begins With Me: A Workshop for Service Providers on Saturday, March 22 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in Hilo. This community workshop provides a full day of immersion in Ho‘oponopono, focusing mainly on the self. The Hawaiian cultural-based healing process will help workshop participants to: value self-worth, self-confidence, and self-esteem; remind themselves why they are in their fields; and be positive and effective service providers. “In order to understand and care for others, you need to understand and know how to take care of yourself,” said Auntie Aloha. “Ho‘oponopono will assure and remind you of the essential qualities you possess and/or have learned while attaining your position as a professional service provider.” According to Auntie Aloha, a positive and effective service provider “nana ka maka” (observes with the eyes), “ho‘olohe ka pepeiao” (listens with the ears), “pa‘a ka waha” (shuts the mouth), and “hana ka lima” (works with the hands). “Service providers also know how to make clients feel special and important because they know that they are special and important—and that empowerment comes from within,” she said. “They are also non-judgmental, unbiased, empathetic, and firm.” Allysyn “Auntie Aloha” Bezilla was born and raised in Keaukaha to Albert Keokialii Ahuna and Eleanor Kalawai‘akamali‘iwahineli‘ili‘i Simeona Ahuna. She comes from a family of 9 siblings and has been married for 35 years to George Andrew Bezilla, with whom she has 5 children and 7 grandchildren. Auntie Aloha is currently a SKIP Facilitator at Keiki O Ka Aina Family Learning Center in Hilo. She is also a lecturer for the Human Services department at Hawai‘i Community College, teaching “Introduction to Ho‘oponopono.” Tuition for Ho‘oponopono Begins With Me: A Workshop for Service Providers is $75. Group…
Are you interested in mediation, therapeutic jurisprudence and application in restorative justice? This event, which will be held on April 23, 2014 from 9:00am to 11:30 am is Free and open to the public. Reserve your spot today. To RSVP and for more information click here