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25 Alternative Resol. 1 (2015-2016)

handle is hein.barjournals/altresolut0025 and id is 1 raw text is: As I look away from my web browser and reflect on the latest breaking news stories it occurs to me that the business of conflict is thriving. Just in the past few weeks we've experienced explosions in Paris, planes brought down, high profile shootings, campus unrest, climate demonstrations, refugee placement demands, indictments of police officers, etc., etc., etc. Each story was a direct result of a conflict in views and often the consequences were a serious life altering event for those involved. Although the occasional weather story or accident will get front page billings for a while, conflict gets our attention and seems to produce the stable of news stories. And of course these national headlines don't mention the countless local conflict stories involving accidents, family disagreements, construction disputes, contract breaches, neighborhood fights, etc., etc. And at the end of the day, our own list of personal conflicts doesn't even make the cut as being newsworthy (at least we hope not). Inside This Issue Chair's Corner 1 State Bar of Texas ADR Section Report of Nominating Committee 3 Report of Frank G. Evans Award 4 2016 ADR CLE and 101 Course 6 Suzanne M. Duvall Named TMCA Outstanding Credentialed Mediator Award - 2015 8 What is a Reasoned Award? 9 Ethical Puzzler I The legal profession deals in conflict, and our training and the practical experience of preparing a case provide us with insight on the sources and development of conflicts. As ADR practitioners we get an even better view of conflict as two sides present their often starkly different versions of the case history and the significance of key events. This experience confirms what the experts tell us, that when there is an actual or perceived threat to the interests, needs, or concerns of an individual or group the pressure builds and at some point the dam will likely break. And then we have news. It appears that as long as there are people in the world there will be conflict, so the forecast is an abundance of work for our profession. But what is somewhat confusing is that notwithstanding all of the conflict, most people seem to want the exact opposite. We claim to want peace in our lives, and we are especially reminded of that during this time of year with all the mutual wishes of happiness and peace. Yet conflict abounds. At this point it'd be great to provide the insightful silver-bullet zinger answer. But the actual result of my musings was the realization that I've got important work to do and need to step up my performance as a problem solver and peacemaker. CLICK ON TITLE TO JUMP TO ARTICLE Neuroscience and Negotiation 16 2016 ADR Handbook: New Necessity for all ADR Professionals 22 2015 Calendar of Events 30 2015-2016 Officers and Council Members 31 Encourage Colleagues to Join ADR Section 32 Alternative Resolutions Publication Policies 33 Alternative Resolutions Policies for Listing of Training Programs 33

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