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​ABOUT THE PROGRAM

​The 24th Annual Northwest Dispute Resolution Conference will be held on March 22 and 23, 2018, at the University of Washington School of Law. It will feature a wide variety of dispute resolution topics in more than 50 sessions covering current issues, communication, negotiation, advocacy, and interpersonal skills applicable to both work and personal life.

​WHO SHOULD ATTEND

​Attorneys, mediators, ombudspeople, advocates in mediation and arbitration, human resource professionals, students, and anyone involved or interested in conflict resolution who has a commitment to helping others resolve disputes with dignity.
SESSION HIGHLIGHTS

Prominent speakers from around the region and across the country will cover topics including:
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  • Implicit Bias
  • Impasse Breaking
  • Cultural Differences​
  • Dealing with High Conflict Parties
  • Brain Science​
  • Family Law
  • Advocacy skills for attorneys in mediation and arbitration
  • Topics relevant to DRC and community mediators​

NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED SPEAKERS ​and TIMELY TOPICS:

​RANDALL KISER
Soft Skills for the Effective Lawyer

KEVIN JOHN FONG and ILSA GOVAN
Cultural Competencies

CARMEN BEST
Police as Conflict Resolvers
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​RHEA SETTLES
Civility

BRUCE EDWARDS
The Mediator’s Mind

NINA MEIERDING
The Power of Listening