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Series 1: Vous Parlez #adr Las Vegas!

By Chinwe Egbunike-Umegbolu posted 18 days ago
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Link to the YouTube video @ExpertViewsonADRvidpodcastshow INTRODUCTION: The Vous Parlez Appropriate Dispute Resolution Series was founded on two (2) of the Blogger’s PhD thesis findings, ‘The Need for ‘Mass Advocacy Awareness on Appropriate / Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)’ and ‘Why ADR is more prevalent or Popular in Developed #countries than it is in #developing Countries.’ AIM OF THE SERIES : Essentially, the research has three aims first, disseminating ADR to non-academics that would not have the time to read research papers and, of course, potential users of ADR in a bid to get more people to opt for ADR. Finally, ...
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Vous Parlez Appropriate Dispute Resolution (ADR) Las Vegas!

By Chinwe Egbunike-Umegbolu posted 22 days ago
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#series Alert: Vous Parlez ADR Las Vegas!!!!!!!!!! The blogger, host and producer of Expert Views on Alternative Dispute Resolution (EVA) Vid / Podcast Show will be speaking ADR on the street of Las Vegas. Essentially, wherever the blogger/host is attending a conference or presenting a paper, she will use the opportunity to speak to people on the streets of that city/ country to get a first-hand view or opinion of ‘how popular or prevalent ADR is in that city. Stay tuned!!! Vous parlez ADR Las Vegas!!!!!!!!! #adr #disputeresolution #street #massawarenessadvocacyadr #letsmakeadrgoviral #viral #expertviewaonadrvid/podcast #podcast #podcaster #blogger #peacebuilding ...
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#adr Conference: ABA Section of Dispute Resolution Spring Conference

By Chinwe Egbunike-Umegbolu posted 26 days ago
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@ExpertViewsonADRvidpodcastshow Looking forward to attending and learning from the world-renowned legal and ADR Scholars /Practitioners at the #world’s Largest Annual #adr Conference: American Bar Association (ABA) Section of Dispute Resolution Spring Conference. From the 10th-13th May 2023 in Las Vegas, NV. Speakers include - Professor David Allen Larson, Dean and Emeritus Professor James Alfini, Professor Carrie Menkel-Meadow, Professor Kevin Scudder, Susan Guthrie, Ana Sambold, Esq, JAMS Neutrals -Howard Herman, Hon Philip M. Pro (Ret), and Barbara Reeves, Esq, CEDS amongst others. #disputeresolutionleaders #adr ...
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For the Love of ADR: Mass Awareness Advocacy in ADR via Podcast for Schools | ADR / MDC Centers

By Chinwe Egbunike-Umegbolu posted 27-04-2023
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@ExpertViewsonADRvidpodcastshow For the Love of ADR: Mass Awareness Advocacy in ADR via Podcast for Schools ADR / MDC Centers The Birth of Alternative or Appropriate Dispute Resolution (ADR) was borne out of delay, frustration and exorbitant cost associated with the adversarial system of settling disputes. The above statement encompasses both developed and developing nations, signifying that the Adversarial System is not the only option; other #appropriate / #alternative methods are available for the masses/citizenry to opt from. #adr has helped the justice system in different jurisdictions -in developed economies, particularly America, UK ...
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Restorative Justice in Nigeria: a chat with the AG. Director LMDC-Mrs Achere Cole on the EVA Show

By Chinwe Egbunike-Umegbolu posted 02-02-2023
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Introduction The blogger, the host and producer of Expert Views on ADR (EVA), recently interviewed Mrs Achere Cole, the Ag. Director of the Lagos Multi-Door Courthouse. She was among the dignitaries appointed to set up the first Restorative Justice Manual in Nigeria; She has national and regional experience building ADR mechanisms and capacity. LMDC is the first Multi-Door Courthouse or Court-Connected ADR centre in Africa. Minor Criminal Offences settled via Restorative Justice (RJ): We discussed the role of the Lagos Multi-Door Courthouse (LMDC) in Nigeria and its newest door -Restorative Justice (focuses on Minor Criminal Offences and aims ...
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ADR and workplace conflicts: a Nigerian Perspective with Professor Paul Idornigie, SAN, C.Arb (UK)

By Chinwe Egbunike-Umegbolu posted 31-01-2023
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ABSTRACT I interviewed Professor Paul Idornigie on Expert Views on ADR (EVA) Podcast show. He is a Professor of Commercial Law at Veritas University, Abuja, Nigeria; he is also a Chartered Secretary and Chartered Arbitrator (UK), a Notary Public for Nigeria and an Author. Professor Paul is a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN). SAN is a title that may be conferred on legal practitioners in Nigeria of not less than ten (10) years of standing and who have distinguished themselves in the legal profession. It is the equivalent of the rank of Queen's Counsel in the United Kingdom. Prof was also a Senior Lecturer at the Nigerian Law School Abuja, ...
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Let's Make Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Go Viral!!! By Expert Views on ADR (EVA) Show

By Chinwe Egbunike-Umegbolu posted 29-01-2023
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INTRODUCTION In this series, the Blogger, who is also the Host and Producer of Expert Views on ADR (EVA) Podcast show, will be interviewing Students, Lecturers, ADR/ MDC/ TAMSD Practitioners, Users and Potential Users of ADR from different Jurisdiction for the first time- How does Mediation/ MDC/ TAMSD work?-(The Practical aspect), What made them choose these Alternative processes? What are the benefits associated with ADR/ MDC/ TAMSDA? Amongst other questions. THE SERIES OBJECTIVE: The series was founded on three (3) of the Blogger's PhD thesis findings, 'that the Traditional Method of Settling Disputes (TAMSD) evolved to Alternative Dispute Resolution ...
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Podcast-Achievements of the ABA, Dispute Resolution: Thus far with Prof David Larson and Prof James Alfini

By Chinwe Egbunike-Umegbolu posted 29-01-2023
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Achievements of the American Bar Association (ABA) Section of Dispute Resolution with Professor David Allen Larson and Professor James Alfini. I was excited to welcome Professor David Allen Larson and Dean and Emeritus Professor James Alfini to the Expert Views on ADR (EVA) Show. Professor David is a Senior Fellow at the Dispute Resolution Institute; he has been involved with online dispute resolution since 1999 and is a System Designer. Professor James also has expertise in dispute resolution-he served as Director of Education and Research at the Florida Dispute Resolution Center and was a member of the Florida Supreme Court Arbitration and Mediation Rules ...
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Vous Parlez Alternative Dispute Resolution Washington DC ! By Expert Views on ADR (EVA) Show

By Chinwe Egbunike-Umegbolu posted 28-01-2023
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INTRODUCTION The blogger, host and producer of Expert Views on Alternative Dispute Resolution (EVA) Show will be speaking ADR on the street of Washington, DC. Essentially, wherever the blogger/host is attending a conference or presenting a paper, she will use the opportunity to speak to people on the streets of that city/ country to get a first-hand view or opinion of ‘how popular or prevalent ADR is in that city; this series kicks off in March. WHAT PROMPTED THE RESEARCH /SERIES : The series was founded on two (2) of the Blogger's PhD thesis findings, 'the Need for 'Mass Advocacy Awareness on Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)' and 'Why ADR ...
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Enugu State Multi-Door Courthouse (ESMDC): its Journey So Far in O42 / Coal City

By Chinwe Egbunike-Umegbolu posted 05-01-2023
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Director of the ESMDC, Mrs Caroline Etuk and Dr Chinwe (the blogger). ABSTRACT The blogger's PhD thesis examined how Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms, including Mediation, Negotiation, Conciliation and Arbitration, are being used to settle disputes in Lagos and Enugu states. However, this contribution examines the factors that led to the birth of the Enugu State Multi-Door Courthouse (ESMDC), its Journey so far into the 042 /Coal City -Enugu State and how the scheme has become an integral part of the justice administration in Enugu State. In hindsight, the Lagos Multi-Door Courthouse (LMDC) has proven to be dynamic ...
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ADR and workplace Conflict: A US Perspective with David .A. Hoffman

By Chinwe Egbunike-Umegbolu posted 15-12-2022
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We should make ADR a mandatory subject for teaching lawyers- we should put it on the bar examination, so before you become a lawyer, you will have to study ADR. When you think about the popular media, what impression do people have of lawyers and conflict resolution? They see programmes about courtrooms and trials but do not see shows about mediators. There was a show in the US called 'fairly legal' that ran for three seasons and then died; it is a show all about mediators, but it seems that the popular chase finds conflict more entertaining than peace-making - David .A. Hoffman, Excerpts from Expert Views on ADR (EVA) Podcast-Episode 24 Abstract ...
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Episode 31 of Expert Views on ADR (EVA) Podcast: Kenneth Cloke (Prof)

By Chinwe Egbunike-Umegbolu posted 11-12-2022
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"Ken Cloke is a hero, a role model and one of the true pioneers of the field. Mediation in Los Angeles would not be what it is if he had not led the way. He's a big giant, and a lot of us are standing on his shoulder. He has an extremely gentle personal style, but at the same time, he speaks the truth, and he deals with the challenge. Ken is both kind and firm at the same time-in a way that helps people move from conflicts." Attorney- Mediator Jeffrey H. Kichaven. The EVA Podcast is focused on providing useful, viable, dependable, simple, quality, and affordable ways of application of the ADR mechanisms in settling conflicts or disputes with ease; while exposing ...
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ADR and workplace Conflict: A British Perspective with Professor Bryan Clark

By Chinwe Egbunike-Umegbolu posted 21-11-2022
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Abstract I was delighted to welcome Professor Bryan Clark to the show. He is a Law and Civil Justice professor at Newcastle Law school. Before that, he spent fifteen (15) years at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, where he was Head of the Law School from 2013 to 2016. He currently serves as a Trustee for the Arab Mediation Centre, Chair of the Validation and Accreditation Panel for Relationships in Scotland, Global Adviser (UK) for MediateGuru, and Adviser for Lex Erudites. Professor Clark teaches postgraduate and undergraduate classes in commercial law, mediation and dispute resolution and acts as the student Mediation Coach for the Newcastle University ...
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Adjudication Simplified with Ukpeme Okon

By Chinwe Egbunike-Umegbolu posted 11-08-2022
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Abstract I was pleased to welcome the Founder, Trustee, and the President of the Guild of Adjudicators in Nigeria (GAIN) and the author of The Values String: A book on Transitional Life, Compelling Fulfilment, and Profound Peace. She is also a lawyer, arbitrator, adjudicator, author, mediator, Ambassador for Peace and trainer, with over fourteen (14) years of law practice, peacebuilding, and leadership. Her core competencies include mediation, negotiation, writing and research, opinion writing, Alternative Dispute Resolution and public speaking. We analysed the following questions: 1 What is an Adjudication process? 2 What are the types of Adjudication, ...
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Civil Dialogue the Bridge to a Better World with Charlie Young

By Chinwe Egbunike-Umegbolu posted 31-03-2022
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Abstract I was pleased to welcome Mr Charlie Young, an Experienced Mediator and a facilitator in the Oregon Foreclosure Avoidance Programme. He holds a BA from St. John’s Seminary and served as a priest for the Baker City, Oregon Diocese from 1958 to 1977. Charlie Young is the author of "Constructive Communication with a Path for Challenging Situations." His book "Constructive Communication", revised in 2020, results from his experiences as a pastor, flight instructor, corporate pilot, Human Resources Director, Safety Officer, Head Trainer of TQM and 23+ years as a mediator. In this episode, we analysed the following questions: ...
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Episode 19: Professor David Allen Larson on Designing a State Court Small Claims ODR System in New York

By Chinwe Egbunike-Umegbolu posted 24-10-2021
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Abstract I was super excited to welcome David Allen Larson, a Professor of Law at the Mitchell Hamline School of Law and Senior Fellow at the Dispute Resolution Institute. He is currently the Chair of the American Bar Association Section of Dispute Resolution, Co-Chair of the Section's ODR Standards Task Force, and was a member of the ABA E-Commerce and ADR Task Force. He has been involved with Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) since 1999 and is the System Designer helping create an ODR platform for the New York State Unified Court System. David is the John H. Faricy Jr. Chair for Empirical Studies and a Fellow for the National Center for Technology and Dispute ...
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Episode 18- Critical Evaluation of the One-Stop Dispute Resolution Services in Asia with Professor Mark Feldman

By Chinwe Egbunike-Umegbolu posted 20-07-2021
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Abstract I was super excited to welcome Professor Mark Feldman, one of my mentors and an accomplished leader in the area of Commercial Investment Arbitration. He holds a BA from the University of Wisconsin, where he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa, a JD from Columbia Law School, a James Kent Scholar, Harlan Fiske Stone scholar, and recipient of the Parker School Certificate in International and Comparative Law. He has served both in Private and Public sectors ranging from the USA, China, Singapore and many Asian nations. For instance, he had served on the faculty of the Executive Training on Investment Arbitration for Government Officials, held annually ...
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Episode 16: Practical Negotiation Skills with Mrs Achere Cole

By Chinwe Egbunike-Umegbolu posted 06-04-2021
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Mrs Achere Cole-Deputy Director LMDC ABSTRACT In today's EVA episode, I was pleased to welcome Mrs Achere Cole, the Deputy Director and Head of Operations of the Lagos Multi-Door Courthouse (LMDC) and Secretary to the Governing Council of LMDC. She holds a master’s degree in Public Policy and Management from the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) at the University of London and a second master’s degree in law from the University of Lagos. She was called to the Nigerian Bar in 2003 and is a CEDR UK Accredited mediator. Mrs Achere has national and regional experience in building ADR mechanisms and capacity. She consulted for ...
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Episode 15: Careers in ADR with Professor Emilia Onyema

By Chinwe Egbunike-Umegbolu posted 19-03-2021
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Professor Emilia Onyema ABSTRACT I was super excited to welcome Professor Emilia Onyema, a Professor in International Commercial Law at SOAS, University of London. She is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, qualified to practice law in Nigeria, and as a Solicitor in England & Wales. Professor Onyema is a member of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce International Arbitration Centre (LACIAC) and the Lagos Court of Arbitration, the Advisory Committee of the Cairo Regional Centre for International Commercial Arbitration (CRCICA). She presides over the Advisory Committee of the Libya Centre for International Commercial Arbitration. ...
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Episode 14: Snapshot of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in Botswana

By Chinwe Egbunike-Umegbolu posted 12-03-2021
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ABSTRACT I was delighted to welcome Mr Edward Luke II, a Barrister-at-law, England and Wales, a Barrister and Solicitor of Sierra Leone, and an Attorney of law, Botswana. He is the Managing Partner of Luke and Associates and one of Botswana’s leading lawyers with a wealth of local and international experience. He has engaged in several high-profile cases in the High Court and Court of Appeal in Botswana, including Botswana’s most sensational murder trial; appeared in the Court of Appeal with Sir Desmond de Silva Q.C. Mr Luke is a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators in the United Kingdom, Kenya and Zambia. He is also a fellow of the ...
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