Author: Dr Chinwe Egbunike-Umegbolu

  A Nigerian app is saving lives by connecting people to pro bono legal services

Published by Dr Chinwe Egbunike-Umegbolu
  A Nigerian app is saving lives by connecting people to pro bono legal services. In 2017, human rights lawyer Nelson Olanipekun set out to fix this. He established Citizens Gavel Foundation for Social Justice (Gavel), a civic tech organization aimed at improving the pace of justice delivery through the use of technology. Gavel focuses on indigent victims of injustice and uses an online platform to connect inmates trapped in a judicial limbo with lawyers willing to help.

“The initiative was born from a personal experience a long time ago when my father desperately needed legal aid but was only able to get it through a lawyer who had volunteered to stand in for him,” Olanipekun told Quartz.

Full Read here: https://qz.com/nigeria-app-gavel-justice-system-pro-bono-lawyers-1851291252
#accesstojustice #app #nigeria #naija #gaveljustice #probono #lawyers #technology #Innovation

“Does Mandatory Mediation Work? Perspectives from the U.K., India, and Nigeria.”- CNDR, SOAS & CEDR

Published by Dr Chinwe Egbunike-Umegbolu
🚨Center for Negotiation and Dispute Resolution (CNDR) will be co-hosting a webinar on Monday, March 18, with SOAS University of London (Director, Prof Emilia Onyema) and Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution (CEDR): “Does Mandatory Mediation Work? Perspectives from the U.K., India, and Nigeria.”
Featured speakers include Caroline Nene Etuk (Director, Enugu State Multi-Door Courthouse (ESMDC), Laila Ollapally, and Kelly Stricklin-Coutinho. Moderated by Hiro Aragaki, J.D., Ph.D, Esq., C.Arb and Michael Bartlet.
Free Registration via Zoom link: https://lnkd.in/g8TKktah
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CNDR,
Prof Hiro Aragaki, J.D., Ph.D, Esq., C.Arb
#adr #mediation #mandiatorymediation #court-connected #vousparlezadr #letsmakeadrgoviral #viral #uk #india #nigeria #usa #world

 

 LawTech UK’s Generative AI Series: Roadmap to 2030 Law Society-Conference 2024

Published by Dr Chinwe Egbunike-Umegbolu

I recently attended the #LawTech UK’s Generative AI Series: Roadmap to 2030 Law Society #chancerylane, and it was an incredible experience.

The event featured notable speakers like Professor Richard Susskind OBE KC (Hon) and Sir Geoffrey Vos, the Master of Rolls, who shared insightful perspectives on the future of digital transformation / #AI in the #legal sector #UK.

I can’t wait to have a #podcast session with @richardsusskind Expert Views on ADR (EVA) Vid / Podcast Show (fingers crossed) to discuss #accesstojustice #tech #innovation #digitaltechnology #england #wales #OBE #masterofrolls #lawsociety #education #research #researchmethods #creativemethods #UnitedKingdom #nigeria #diversityandinclusion #equity #equityresearch

Gratitude to Tony Guise, who encouraged me to attend this event.
#pic1– I and Prof Richard
#pic2– Sir Geoffrey Vos

ABA Mediation Competition Quinnipiac Regional- Judge Umegbolu

Published by Dr Chinwe Egbunike-Umegbolu

I am grateful for the chance to have served as a Scoring Judge for the ABA Mediation Competition #quinnipiac Regional. I was genuinely impressed by both teams’ exceptional performance and remarkable skills in #advocacy and #mediation.

#kudos #teams #adr #ABA #mediation #advocacy #awareness #education #lawschool #lawstudents #competition #Quinnipiac #ABA #regional #vousparlezadr #letsmakeadrgoviral #viral #usa #uk #world #diversity #inclusion #equity #technology #innovation

What ADR Book Are You Reading? ‘The Magic in Mediation’ with author Kenneth Cloke (Vid /Podcast)

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I was privileged to engage in a stimulating and thought-provoking conversation with the ‘ADR Legend’ Kenneth Cloke on his latest book, ‘The Magic in Mediation’, on Expert Views on ADR (EVA) Show. Professor Ken Cloke is the Director of the Center for Dispute Resolution. He is a mediator, arbitrator, consultant, and trainer specialising in communication, negotiation, and resolving complex multi-party conflicts. He has mediated conflicts and taught dispute resolution in over Twenty (20) countries. He is currently an Adjunct Professor at Pepperdine University School of Law, Harvard University School of Law and Amsterdam University Institute on Dispute Resolution. He is an internationally recognised speaker and has authored several books.

He wears many hats, so I have left the link to his profile

:   / ken-cloke-4b66433=agethj7lqh9ktgaaay3ij7-q…  

In this episode, Chinwe gave her feedback and thoughts on ‘The Magic in Mediation’ while Ken shared what motivated him to write it and why the title ‘The Magic in Mediation.’ We went ahead to analyse the book chapter by chapter; Ken dealt with questions raised from Chapter 1, specifically ‘why mediators should not be neutral and why omni-partiality.’ He provided examples to support his point. Prof also addressed questions from Chapter 4 regarding ‘the art of asking questions’ and ‘whether mediation can be used to tackle bullying,’ using the conflict in Gaza as an illustration. Subsequently, Ken answered questions from Chapters 6 and 7, which explore the links between mediation, physics, and mathematics. He then delved into Chapter 14, examining mediating death, dying, trauma, and renewal, illustrating his close brush with death and Chapter 11, which highlighted the conflict in Ukraine, using examples from Israel and Iran. Additionally, he critically analysed questions from Chapter 10, which focuses on the topics of colonization, decolonization, and indigenous restorative practices. Finally, he ended with his own ideas on searching for ways of finding, feeding and FOMENTING MAGIC in Mediation. I highly recommend Ken’s book, ‘The Magic in Mediation,’ as his writing prowess is unparalleled. Simply put, Ken is a genius, and his art of writing is out of this world! His book is a must-read. The book is available on #amazon.

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Creating Safe Spaces via ADR: How can employees in the US report Discrimination, Harassment and Bullying without Fear of losing their Jobs with Herscheina Brown 

Published by Dr Chinwe Egbunike-Umegbolu
 Looking forward to the podcast session with Herschenia on Expert Views on ADR (EVA) Vid / Podcast Show.
She is a thought leader in workplace bullying and serves as the Vice Chair of Programming for the Diversity Committee of the American Bar Association Dispute Resolution and on the Advisory Board for the National Workplace Bullying Coalition, which is working to pass legislation to recognise bullying in the workplace as a toxic epidemic and create accountability.
Herschenia is an Ombudsman, Employment Mediator, Corporate Consultant, Speaker, and Amazon Bestselling and Award-Winning Author.
Stay Tuned!
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Achievements of the American Bar Association (ABA) Dispute Resolution with Ana Sambold, Esq

Published by Dr Chinwe Egbunike-Umegbolu
Looking forward to the podcast session with the Chair of the ABA Dispute Resolution, Ana Sambold, Esq, on Expert Views on ADR (EVA) Vid / Podcast show.
Ana Sambold is a California attorney, mediator, and arbitrator and one of the leading figures in the field of dispute resolution in the world.  With over a decade of experience, she has served as a neutral in over 1,000 cases across a broad spectrum of civil litigation matters. She is also a Negotiation Professor at the University of San Diego School of Law and has taught extensively in conflict resolution, negotiation, and ADR globally. She is fully bilingual (English/Spanish) enabling her to effectively mediate and teach in both languages.

Currently, she chairs the ABA Dispute Resolution Section for 2023-2024, leading the largest association of dispute resolution professionals in the world. She has also served as the Chair of the San Diego County Bar Association ADR Section, Co-Chair of the California Lawyers Association ADR Committee, President of the San Diego Law Library Foundation, among other leadership roles.

Stay Tuned!
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ADR and Ombuds: A US Perspective with Megan P. Willoughby (vid/podcast)

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I was privileged to engage in a stimulating and thought-provoking conversation with Megan Willoughby on Expert Views on ADR (EVA) Vid / Podcast Show. She is serving as the first faculty Ombudsperson for Villanova University. She is their confidential consultant for work-related conflicts. In 2021, the American Bar Association (ABA) awarded her a Dispute Resolution Fellowship to hone her expertise in collaborative resolution. Meg is currently the Co-Chair of the Ombuds Committee in the Dispute Resolution Section of the American Bar Association. She is an Attorney and served as a Subject Matter Expert in the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, where she enforced federal civil rights statutes in schools that received federal funding, from Pre-K through # Ph.D. #programs .

She wears many hats, so I have left the link to her profile below:   / meganpwilloughby  

In this series, we provided a comprehensive examination of the concept of ombuds and its history in various jurisdictions likeTurkey and Sweden, amongst others. Meg, a key contributor to the drafting of Resolution 500, revealed a detailed history of Resolution 500 and its recent adoption by the ABA House of Delegates.

The resolution strongly recommends ‘the use of Early Dispute Resolution (EDR), which consists of non-adjudicative methods for resolving disputes in a cost-effective and timely manner. These methods include direct negotiation, ombuds and mediation.’

In addition, we delved into the different types of ombuds, analysing the measurable differences in cost and time compared to litigation and other Appropriate Dispute Resolution (ADR) processes. Meg shed light on the role and independence of the ombudsman in conflict resolution and the pros and cons associated with this process. She also explored the scope of matters that can be resolved via ombuds, examining its role in #institutions, #organisations, #highereducation and #healthcare .

We provided examples of when an #ombudsman or #ombudsperson can maintain #confidentiality, as well as situations when this may not apply or exceptions to this general rule. We also covered the qualifications required to become an ombuds and the future of Mass Advocacy of ADR. Additionally, we discussed the potential for international legal research through podcasting, specifically in the realm of ADR-Ombuds. In conclusion, Meg shared insights on how members of the public/individuals can join the American Bar Association (ABA) Dispute Resolution and the benefits associated with it.

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Podcast link Spotify: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/…

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The Adoption of Resolution 703 By the American Bar Association (ABA) House of Delegates

Published by Dr Chinwe Egbunike-Umegbolu

 

On the 5th of February 2024, the American Bar Association (ABA) House of Delegates adopted Resolution 703. The Resolution reads:

RESOLVED, that the American Bar Association approves the Uniform Collaborative Law Rules and Uniform Collaborative Law Act (UCLA), promulgated by the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws in 2010, as appropriate Rules or an appropriate Act for those states desiring to adopt the specific substantive law suggested therein.
Currently, nearly half of the US states have adopted the Act formalising the collaborative process. #Missouri and #Kentucky are currently considering adopting the UCLA this year.
Thanks to Professor Kristen Blankley (President of Global Collaborative Law Council Inc (GCLC), the late Kevin Scudder (founder of the Seattle Collaborative Law Center), Ana Sambold, Esq. (Chair, American Bar Association (ABA)-Dispute Resolution (DR), Susan Guthrie (Chair-elect, ABA-DR), Dean James Alfini, the ABA Section of Dispute Resolution, Harry L Tindall, Robert Merlin, Cole Jeffries, and all the other leaders who have pushed for the adoption of the UCLA, not only in the US but also globally through efforts of members of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (IACP) and the Global Collaborative Law Council Inc (GCLC).
For a statewide chart of the progress of UCLA in the US, read more here: https://lnkd.in/eGjq7kv.
#adr #collaborativelaw #americanbarassociation #disputeresolution #GCLC #UCLA #us #Law #vousparlezadr #letsmakeadrgoviral #viral #world
Reference:
Michael P. Sampson
Ana Sambold, Esq
Susan Guthrie, Esq
Marc Sheridan

Asian International Arbitration Center (AIAC) with Director Datuk Sundra Rajoo (Vid /Podcast)

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I had the privilege to engage in a stimulating and thought-provoking conversation with Director Datuk Sundra Rajoo on the Expert Views on ADR (EVA) Vid/Podcast Show. He is the current Director of the Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC) and president of the Asian Institute of Alternative Dispute Resolution (AIADR). He is a Certified International ADR Practitioner (AIADR) and Chartered Arbitrator. He played an active role in transforming the AIAC into a sought-after arbitration centre in the Asian region, where the centre’s caseload grew massively from Twenty-Two (22) arbitration cases in 2010 to an accumulative total of Two Thousand Seven Hundred Sixty-One (2761) arbitration, adjudication and mediation cases in 2019.

Datuk Sundra is the Founding President of the Sports Law Association of Malaysia, Founding President of the Society of Construction Law, Malaysia and the Malaysian Society of Adjudicators, and Past President of the Asia Pacific Regional Arbitration Grouping (APRAG). He is an Advocate & #solicitor of the High Court of Malaya, a Registered Professional Architect, a Registered Town Planner, and a Fellow of the Royal Institution of Surveyors.

Datuk Sundra was an Adjunct Professor at the Law Faculty at the #university of Malaya and a past Visiting Professor at the Faculty of Built Environment, University of Technology and the Law Faculty at the National University of Malaysia. He is a former Deputy Chairman of the Adjudicatory Chamber of the Ethics Committee of the FIFA Council. He was conferred an honorary doctorate in law in 2015 from Leeds Beckett University, UK. He recently published the Law, Practice and Procedure of Arbitration in India (Thomson Reuters) and Standard Form of Building Contracts Compared (LexisNexis).

Datuk Sundra wears many hats, so I have left the links to his profile:

  / sundra-rajoo-923a34b0  

https://www.aiac.world/wp-content/fil…

In this episode, we delved into a range of thought-provoking questions, such as the meaning of arbitration and its role in resolving disputes, while examining the emergence of the Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC), and assessing the impact of appropriate dispute resolution (ADR) on access to justice in Asia. We scrutinised the laws and regulations guiding the AIAC while touching on sports arbitration, Islamic rules and the challenges faced by arbitral institutions in today’s world.

Datuk indicated the achievements of the AIAC and the associations that have supported its growth. In furtherance, we examined the diversity of the Centre and the advantages it brings, as well as looking at the Malaysian Bar Association and the All China Lawyers Association and highlighting the notable achievements resulting from the Centre’s intervention. We also revealed the importance of protecting the data of practitioners registered with the AIAC and discussed ways in which the Centre could improve its usefulness and service in the future. Finally, we examined the requirements for joining AIAC and the qualifications necessary for membership.

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