Highlight: Linda Singer and Michael Lewis to be honored by the ABA Section of Dispute Resolution

CDS is proud to announce that the ABA Section of Dispute Resolution will honor Michael K. Lewis, Esq. and Linda R. Singer, Esq. with the 2012 prestigious D’Alemberte-Raven Award. The award will be presented on Friday, April 20 at the ABA Section of Dispute Resolution’s Spring Conference in Washington, DC.

 

“Over the years the Center has developed various ways of settling disputes. All of these methods have featured the active participation of the people with conflicts in fashioning resolutions that meet their needs.”

Linda R. Singer, CDS Founder and President
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The Center for Dispute Settlement

Youth Mediation ProgramThe Center for Dispute Settlement provides innovative, collaborative and effective mediation and dispute resolution services and training, so that individuals and organizations can deal with conflicts constructively, strengthen their communication and improve their relationships, resulting in more functional and peaceful communities.

The Center has expertise in a full range of alternative dispute resolution services, among them mediation training, facilitation, organizational development, and the design of systems for resolving disputes.

Since 1971, when the Center was established as a nonprofit corporation in Washington, DC, CDS has applied negotiation, mediation, and other dispute settlement skills to settings involving public and private institutions, individuals, and the community.

The Center's renowned mediation training courses are offered several times each year.

Highlight: New 2012 Mediator Training Course dates just added!

Our 2012 Mediator Training Course dates have been announced! Linda Singer and Michael Lewis will conduct Mediation for the Professional March 14-17, 2012. The Advanced Mediation Training will be held May 17-19, 2012. Learn more about CDS' Mediator Training Courses…