Inclusion
Outreach
Supporting Inclusion Through Partnerships and Outreach
The American Arbitration Association® (AAA®) actively collaborates with bar associations, law schools, and professional organizations nationwide to support a broad range of legal and ADR professionals. Our commitment to these efforts reflects our ongoing mission to build a more representative ADR field that mirrors the richness of society.
Building the Future of ADR through Inclusivity
Development
Discovering, developing, and advancing inclusivity for the next generation of arbitrators and mediators is central to the American Arbitration Association’s® (AAA®) mission. Our programs provide training and mentoring for up-and-coming ADR professionals and law students:
Higginbotham Fellows Program
Empowering Leaders in Alternative Dispute Resolution
Diverse Student ADR Summit
Roadmap to a Career in Alternative Dispute Resolution
Women’s Panelist Resource Group
Platform for connection, advancement, and representation through training, networking, and opportunities for growth.
Pathways to ADR Series
Provides workshops and tailored programs to equip new ADR professionals with the skills to succeed.