Bar Fellowship
of the International Academy of Mediators, he also served on the National Advisory Board for ACESS ADR which promotes diversity in dispute resolution.
Professional Memberships and Activities
Court approved mediator for federal courts in Michigan and Indiana and fir state courts in Michigan
Past President, Distinguished Fellow and Co-founder of the International Academy of Mediators and leading professional organization for active mediators worldwide
Charter Member of the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals
National Advisory Board member for ACCESS ADR which promotes diversity in the dispute resolution field
Mediation Advisory Board member an seminar speaker/faculty for Michigan's Institute of Continuing Legal Education, including advanced mediation training
Adjunct professor of law at The Thomas M. Cooley Law School
Guest lecturer at various law schools
Speaker at conferences held by American Bar Association, International Academy of Mediators, Association for Conflict Resolution, State Bar of Michigan, Professional Resolution Experts of Michigan, various local bar associations and The Center for Alternative Dispute Resolution
Trainer of mediators privately a well as for court programs
Author of Articles for Michigan Lawyers Weekly, Michigan's Institute of Continuing Legal Education and the State Bar of Michigan's Cultural Awareness Project Manual
Member, State Bar of Michigan and its Alternative Dispute Resolution Section
Member, Federal Bar for United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
Member, American Bar Association and its Section of Dispute Resolution
Member, Global Dispute Resolution Network
Member, Professional Resolution Experts of Michigan
Background and Education:
Judicial law clerk for four years in State Circuit Court
United States Arbitration & Mediation mediator training, basic and advanced
United States Arbitration & Mediation medical staff hearing officer training
American Arbitration Association arbitrator training for securities and computer disputes
Pepperdine University School of Law Masters Forum for mediators
International Academy of Mediators semiannual educational and skills enhancement conferences
State-certified advanced mediation training