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:

Development

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.