Be neutral, 2019 January

Be Neutral January 2019
A publication of the Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution
2018 ADR Institute Highlights
December 7, 2018
The ADR Institute and Neutrals' Conference is co-sponsored by the Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution and the State Bar of Georgia's Dispute Resolution Section. The one-day event, held annually in December, continues to s ee record numbers in attendance. Attendees can view the program at the State Bar Conference Center in Atlanta or from remote s treaming locations in Savannah, Tifton, and live webs tream. On December 7, 2018, the 25th annual ADR Institute offered a diverse schedule of presentations, covering a number of unique topics relevant to ADR practice and negotiation styles. Click here for a copy of the 2018 agenda. At the ADR Institute each year, the co-sponsors also present the Chief Justice Harold G. Clarke award to one individual who has made significant contributions to the field of ADR in Georgia. This year, the award was presented to Ms. Raye Rawls, Esq., a former Commission member and veteran in the field. Click here to learn more. Keep an eye out for the 26th Annual Institute and 2019 Neutrals' Conference, to be presented later this year!
Pictured (L-R): Tracy Johns on, Executive Director, GODR; Raye Rawls , Es q., Faculty, Univers ity of Georgia's J.W. Fanning Ins titute; and Judge Charles E.
Auslander, III, Chair, Georgia Commission on Dispute Resolution
CODR 25th Anniversary Events
Free CE courses offered in celebration proven to be a success

The Commission on Dispute Resolution celebrated its 25th Anniversary in 2018. To celebrate, the office held seven (7) free continuing education events across the state. In all, over 450 neutrals enjoyed learning, networking, and earning renewal credit for 2018. The Commission and the Office would like to thank everyone who attended and provided support at each event. Particularly, we would like to thank the court ADR programs and others who offered space and assistance as well as trainers who volunteered their time by giving presentations.
We hope to see you all at future events!
GODR 411: Registration Renewal
The 2018 on time registration renewal period has come to a close. If you have not submitted your continuing education for 2018, please do so as soon as possible. If your CE is not received prior to April 30, your account will be placed in inactive status. Yes, even if you have paid your renewal fee!
The late registration renewal period is open until April 30. If you have not already done so, please be sure your renewal is completed prior to the deadline. Note that your registration is not complete in its entirety until your three (3) continuing education hours are met and submitted.
If you attended one of our free CE events but lost your certificate, please contact the Office via email and we will issue you a new one.
Planning for your CE early in the year ensures a successful renewal. GODR preapproves courses for credit; a list of available CE can be found on our website.
To renew your registration, click here. Need help renewing? Give us a call at 404-463-3808 or send us an email. For for more information on the inactive status, please visit our website.
Did you know?
In Gainesville, the Chicken Capital of the World, it is illegal to eat chicken with a fork!
You can obtain CE credits for FREE by watching videos posted on the GODR website.
You can view and request job postings for ADR careers on the GODR website.
All advisory and ethics opinions can be viewed on our GODR website.
Calendar of Events
January 21 - State Holiday (Office Closed) January 30 - Commission on Dispute Resolution Meeting, UGA Law School

April 10-13 - ABA Dispute Resolution Section Annual Conference, Minneapolis, MN April 22 - State Holiday (Office Closed) May 8 - Commission on Dispute Resolution Meeting, State Bar of Georgia October 3-6 - ACR Annual Conference, Tucson, AZ
Ongoing CE Opportunities are listed on our webpage.

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