Dispute Resolution Section
Inspiration
I came across some poetry that I found inspirational; it spoke to me about what we do: As the rain and the snow come down from heaven,and do not return to…
A Message From Your 2025-2026 Chair
As your outgoing chair of the NCBA Dispute Resolution Section, I am thankful and humbled by the work that our small but mighty section completed this year. A…
Bridging Perspectives: Building Skills, Communities and Connection — 2026 Program in Review
This year’s Dispute Resolution Section program brought together mediators and attorneys from across North Carolina for a full day of practical learning,…
What Is the Difference Between Restorative Justice and Mediation?
As a restorative justice facilitator, I am often asked how my work differs from mediation. Most people have some idea what mediation is, but restorative…
Welcome to the Dispute Resolution Section
Dear members of the NCBA Dispute Resolution Section and other members of NCBA: The new bar year has begun! Welcome to the 2025-2026 bar year of the NCBA. I…
Dispute Resolution Section Honors Frye, Laney, and Robinson
At its 2025 Annual Meeting in Greensboro, the Dispute Resolution Section recognized three individuals for their significant contributions to the field of…
Collection of Mediator Fees: Options Available to Mediators
At the last quarterly Dispute Resolution Section Roundtable, held on August 20, 2024, mediators discussed an all-too-common issue: what happens when a party…
What Now, Alexa?
In the world of technology, I am more curious than skilled. As a solo practitioner, mediator and arbitrator, my skill set can generously be described as…
Pro Bono Committee Update
The Pro Bono Committee of the Dispute Resolution Section is one of the most active committees in the section. Its work includes: • The Pro Bono…
Race & Equity Committee Update
The Race & Equity Committee has taken strides to increase diversity in the alternative dispute resolution field. The Committee’s focus is (1) to…