From the Virtual Mediation Lab: New Frontiers in Dispute Resolution: Introduction to Online Mediation – Arizona Association for Conflict Resolution – September 24, 2016 During their September 24, 2016 membership meeting held at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law – Arizona State University, members of the Arizona Association for Conflict Resolution (AACR) learned more about new frontiers in dispute resolution and saw them “in action”. Giuseppe Leone, founder of Virtual Mediation Lab, Showed them how mediators can do online what they are used to do in-person: joint and private meetings with the parties, information (e.g. pictures, pdf documents, worksheets, videos) sharing and annotation, writing up the parties’ “Memorandum of Understanding” or agenda for their next meeting. Explained the benefits of online mediation; how to blend face-to-face and online mediation; how mediators can add online mediation to their practice, in order to offer their services outside their city, state or country. Shared a 7-min video of an online mediation simulation run with two AACR members (Catherine Tornbom and Larrry Schwartz) and an Arizona State University student (Kenton Arbon). Gave AACR members in the audience the opportunity to ask Catherine, Larry and Kenton any questions about their first experience with online mediation. Answered several questions about online mediation. Here is the 80-min video recording of Giuseppe Leone’s presentation and what AACR board member Kate Otting wrote him after their membership meeting. ~~~ Giuseppe: I cannot begin to thank you. Your presentation was a hit. I’m grateful as well to Catherine, Larry and Kenton, for their willingness to take part in the simulation. I’m going to add both videos to our website for members. AACR members ended up talking for a few more minutes after you signed off, sharing their excitement about your presentation and what we’ve all learned about ODR from…
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Video of 30 Minute September 14, 2016 Webinar Presented by Thomas P. Valenti in conjunction with Giuseppe Leone, founder of Virtual Mediation Lab (a project sponsored by ACR Hawaii), this webinar showed Valenti walking attendees through a typical arbitration, beginning to end. See how some tasks can be performed more efficiently online, especially for more complex cases and learn how to save time and money for your clients. Valenti is an Attorney, Arbitrator, Facilitator and Trainer. His law practice has included representing many clients in arbitration. In addition he served as an Arbitrator on panels with the American Arbitration Association (AAA) as well as serving as a public arbitrator for theFinancial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). He is also a Chartered Arbitrator with theChartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb).
A virtual track has been created for those who cannot attend the 2016 Conference live. On Thursday, September 29th individuals who are not at the Lord Baltimore Hotel will be able to engage in a full day of conference activities online. Virtual participants will be fully engaged in each session, just as if they were in the room. This is the first time ACR has offered the ability to join the conference in this way, so we are excited to see how it all comes to together. The cost is $95 for ACR members and $125 for non-members. The lineup on September 29 looks like this: 8:15 AM Morning Plenary featuring Judge Michael Aloi, Federal Magistrate Judge and former President of ACR 10:15 AM Applying Information and Communication Technologies to Multiparty CR Process – Colin Rule and Jason Gershowitz Today, information and communication technologies (ICTs) are deeply rooted in our everyday lives. The same should be true for conflict resolution professionals. ICTs empower (and disenfranchise) facilitators and participants, especially where parties are engaging across distance and time. At the same time, ICTs should not be thought of as a one size fits all conflict resolution solution. Thinking about the tools available from the start helps to ensure quality process design and satisfactory outcomes in practice. This session will use interactive features (such as real time polling) to tailor a presentation introducing participants to available ICT tools and how to apply them in relevant situations. Noon: Lunch 1:45 PM Special Edition – The Texas Conflict Coach radio program: Â Virtual Exchange: Renewing Civic Engagement at a Time of Unprecedented Interconnectedness Pattie Porter In a digitally connected world where diversity of identities is a reality which we must confront every time we log into our smart phones and social media accounts,…
From Virtual Mediation Lab: Collaboration software can expedite the arbitration process, as shown in this 11-min video by Tom Valenti, a professional mediator/arbitrator/trainer in Chicago, and Giuseppe Leone, founder of Virtual Mediation Lab, a project sponsored by ACR Hawaii. Specifically, an expert witness’s testimony may be illustrated by sharing of documents, drawing on photographs, and playing of videos. The case simulated was about a dryer fire, with participants – arbitrator, witness and two lawyers – in the USA, Canada and Greece. UPCOMING FREE WEBINAR Valenti and Leone believe that good video collaboration software, like the one used in their simulation, can save time and money in many arbitration cases. Therefore, in September and/or October they will present a free webinar, titled “Online Skills for Arbitration For Hearings in Domestic and International Cases”, for lawyers, arbitrators, advocates in arbitration, and ADR/ODR practitioners. The date and time of their free webinar will be decided upon and announced later. Please fill out this Expression of Interest Form to receive an email invitation so you can attend on your PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone, Android tablet or smartphone.
During a Virtual Mediation Lab Free webinar “Introduction to Online Mediation” held on May 25, 2016, many family, workplace and commercial mediators from the United States, Canada, Europe and Australia had the opportunity to learn in 30 minutes: What Online Mediation Means How It Works How to Blend Online and Face-to-Face Mediation Cases Suitable for Online Mediation Online Mediation Benefits Best Collaboration Software for Online Mediation How to Try Online Mediation for FREE How to Get Hands-on Training in Online Mediation Click here to see the free video Presenter: Giuseppe Leone Giuseppe Leone is the founder of Virtual Mediation Lab, an online mediation project sponsored by the Association for Conflict Resolution Hawaii Chapter.
In this video, high school students of Rockdale share their perspectives about practicing their peer mediation skills online.
Monday, May 9, 2016 Giuseppe Leone, founder of Virtual Mediation Lab, an online mediation project sponsored by the Association for Conflict Resolution Hawaii Chapter, participated in “Online Dispute Resolution: Managing Mediation Online”, a webinar organized by the Professional Mediators’ Association and TCM Group in England. During his brief presentation Giuseppe explained: What online mediation means and how it works Which cases are suitable for online mediation Online mediation benefits How mediators can add online mediation to their practice Check out Giuseppe’s 9 minute presentation.
Are new possibilities for alternative dispute resolution systems and invigorating our local economy being limited by our individual and collective imaginations? Let this video stimulate your thoughts.