Webinar | Making the Pivot: Transitioning from Advocate to ADR Professional

2/26/2026

When: February 26, 2026
12:00 PM
Where:   
United States

Event Details
Making the Pivot: Transitioning from Advocate to ADR Professional.  Thinking about becoming a mediator or arbitrator? Join a frank discussion on how major alternative dispute resolution (ADR) providers actually build and manage their rosters.  You’ll gain practical guidance on what credentials matter, how panels are structured, and what it really takes to transition from advocate to neutral. If you’re serious about building a neutral practice, this session gives you the roadmap. Representatives from the major ADR providers in the U.S. will share their insights and answer questions you may have on this fast-growing practice area. 

Speakers: 

Ingeuneal Gray – American Arbitration Association
Nancy Vastardis - CPR Dispute Resolution
Philicia Fletcher – FINRA
Lisa Midel - JAMS
Clay Fong – Independent Mediator