Roster
Effective January 1, 2025, new Business and Professions Code section 6173 requires the State Bar to create a voluntary certification program for alternative dispute resolution firms, providers, and practitioners. This program aims to establish clear standards for ADR services while ensuring robust consumer protection mechanisms. State Bar staff formed an ADR Certification Program Working Group to develop the framework and implementation strategy for this new certification program.
The working group includes 21 nominated and appointed members. Members were selected to ensure comprehensive expertise and diverse experience in alternative dispute resolution, consumer protection, and program administration.
Erika Doherty, 415-538-2172, Erika.Doherty@calbar.ca.gov Chair: Hon. Rise Pichon
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