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11 Alternative Resol. 1 (1999-2000)

handle is hein.barjournals/altresolut0011 and id is 1 raw text is: Alternativel -------- - I Visit our WVebsite at www.texasadr.org Alternative Dispute Resolution Section July, 1999 CHAIR'S CORNER by Gary Condra Chair, ADR Section As I sit down to write this column, having just assumed the position of Chair of the ADR Section at our annual meeting in Ft. Worth, I find myself somewhat humbled by the standards of leadership which have been established by my predecessors. And while the task is daunting, I pledge to you that I will attempt to uphold those high standards. In the year to come, the issue of regulation of the ADR profession will continue to require a great deal of attention from our section. Fortunately, we have members who are in the leadership of both of the major efforts to deal with regulation of the profession. First, John Palmer and Suzanne Duvall are *providing leadership in the Texas Mediator Credentialing Committee (the TMCC). The TMCC, which is composed of representatives of a number of organizations and groups involved in mediation, is currently considering proposals for a voluntary Credentialing program for mediators. Second, Bruce Stratton serves as Co-Chair of the Supreme Court Advisory Committee on Court-Annexed Mediation. This body has proposed a set of mandatory ethical rules for mediators, and the Supreme Court has asked the committee to address a number of issues related to implementation of the proposed rules, if promulgated. Obviously, both of these efforts have the potential to significantly impact the mediation profession, and it is critical that the ADR Section remain fully involved in the development and debate of these proposals. Issues related to confidentiality of communications in ADR processes are arising at an even faster rate than the increase in the use of ADR in the resolution of disputes in the public sector. No doubt the conflict between the ADR participants' right to confidentiality and the public's right to know will continue to grow in the year to come and threatens to significantly affect established standards of confidentiality in the private sector. in my opinion, our section's involvement in this debate is imperative, not only for the protection of consumers of ADR services, but for practitioners, as well. The Texas Legislature has gone home, everyone has given a sigh of relief, and now we have two more years before the legislature meets again. But, our efforts to monitor and affect legislation must continue as if the legislature were still in session. continued on page 7 Chair's Corner Front Cover Council Meeting Report 9 Encourage Colleagues to Join ADR Section 2 ADR Section Committee Chairs and Co-Chairs 10 ADR Section Membership Application 2 Quality of Practice Update: TMCC Continues Progress in ADR Section Co-Sponsors Mediation Seminar Voluntary Credentialing Discussions 11 With South Texas College of Law 3 Newsletter Submission Dates 11 Case Law & Legislation Update 4 1999 Calendar of Events 14 Expressions of News 5 Alternative Resolutions Publication Policies 15 Book Review 6 Alternative Resolutions Policy for Listing of Training Programs_ 15 Ethical Puzzler 8 Alternative Dispute Resolution Section Officers and Council Back Page Alternative Resolutions 'esolutions The Ne sletter of the State Bar of Texas

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