2026 ABA Dispute Resolution Skills Summit

The 2026 ABA Dispute Resolution Skills Summit is a virtual event organized by the American Bar Association's Section of Dispute Resolution. This inaugural summit aims to enhance participants' dispute resolution techniques through interactive, hands-on learning experiences.

Key topics include practical strategies for teaching conflict management, navigating group disputes, communicating with clarity and inclusion, and presenting with confidence. Attendees will gain tools to teach, lead, and connect effectively in complex settings.

A featured session titled "Deepening Your Skills for Multi-Party and Organizational Team Disputes" will take place on April 15 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Panelists include Richard Birke from JAMS, Andrew Thomas from the Divided Communities Project, and Fred Wright from the Government of Victoria. This session will explore practical tools and strategies for assessing and intervening in complex multi-party and organizational team disputes, including frameworks for conflict analysis, intervention design, and navigating ethical issues in group and organizational contexts.

This summit is ideal for dispute resolution professionals, educators, and organizational leaders seeking to refine their skills and stay abreast of current best practices in the field.