Lodestar Dispute Resolution Center

03/24/2026

Register Today! Free Admission and CLE Credit Available!

Join us for the 8th Annual Bruce E. Meyerson Lecture on Dispute Resolution!
We are thrilled to welcome Keith Allred, Executive Director of the National Institute of Civil Discourse (NICD), as our 2026 featured speaker!

From Division to Dialogue: Four Citizen-Led Breakthroughs in Congress
April 1, 2026
Beus Center for Law and Society – Great Hall
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Keith Allred leads the National Institute for Civil Discourse, helping build the nation’s capacity to engage differences constructively. His work has been highlighted in major outlets including The Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Los Angeles Times, The Hill, and Congressional Quarterly.

At a time of intense political division, Allred will share insights from CommonSense American, NICD’s flagship program - a rapidly growing, 89,000‑member grassroots movement that has helped champion four major bipartisan bills into law by identifying citizen‑driven common ground.

A former professor of negotiation and conflict resolution at the Harvard Kennedy School, Allred will explore how polarization research, the Founders’ design principles, and citizen engagement can point us toward a more constructive national path.

Register today! - https://specialevents.asu.edu/ereg/newreg.php?eventid=867052

03/17/2026

The Bruce E. Meyerson Lecture is right around the corner! Join us as part of this year’s conference for an engaging and insightful program. Attendees will also have the opportunity to earn CLE credit. Register today!

https://specialevents.asu.edu/ereg/newreg.php?eventid=867052&

03/11/2026

Looking to build your mediation skills? Join us for the 40-Hour Family Mediation Training!

Whether you're a beginner or seeking to strengthen your current skills, this hybrid training provides the fundamental mediation skills. Seats are limited! Secure your spot today!

Please visit the registration site for more information - https://na.eventscloud.com/ereg/index.php?eventid=861176

02/27/2026

Register today and join us for a lunch-time virtual training on March 4th at 12:15 - 1:15 p.m. (MST-Arizona)!

Difficult Conversations: Getting to What Matters

Whether it’s asking for a raise, delivering tough feedback, navigating family transitions, or resolving emotional disputes, difficult conversations are a part of life. Many people avoid them, and even when they do happen, what we say rarely reflects everything we’re thinking and feeling.

There is a better way.

Join us for Difficult Conversations: Getting to What Matters and discover what’s really going on beneath the surface — interests, identity, and emotions — before and during tough conversations.

You’ll walk away with practical, proven skills to prepare for and confidently engage in these moments. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn strategies that make hard conversations easier, more productive, and more meaningful.

Register today! - https://na.eventscloud.com/ereg/index.php?eventid=871287&

02/27/2026

Join us for the 8th Annual Bruce E. Meyerson Lecture on Dispute Resolution!
We are thrilled to welcome Keith Allred, Executive Director of the National Institute of Civil Discourse (NICD), as our 2026 featured speaker!

From Division to Dialogue: Four Citizen Led Breakthroughs in Congress
April 1, 2026
Beus Center for Law and Society – Great Hall
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Keith Allred leads the National Institute for Civil Discourse, helping build the nation’s capacity to engage differences constructively. His work has been highlighted in major outlets including The Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Los Angeles Times, The Hill, and Congressional Quarterly.

At a time of intense political division, Allred will share insights from CommonSense American, NICD’s flagship program - a rapidly growing, 89,000‑member grassroots movement that has helped champion four major bipartisan bills into law by identifying citizen‑driven common ground.

A former professor of negotiation and conflict resolution at the Harvard Kennedy School, Allred will explore how polarization research, the Founders’ design principles, and citizen engagement can point us toward a more constructive national path.

Register today! - https://na-admin.eventscloud.com/loggedin/eVent/index.php?eventid=867052

02/11/2026

Contract Drafting & AI is right around the corner- Feb 19! Register today!

Join us for a program focused on the core principles of effective contract drafting through the lens of artificial intelligence, where participants explore how generative AI tools can support the drafting, reviewing, and analysis of contracts while ensuring agreements remain tailored to the parties’ specific needs and legal requirements.

Thursday, February 19, 2026 | 12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. via Zoom

Want to know more? Ready to register? Please visit our registration page
https://na.eventscloud.com/ereg/index.php?eventid=871292

02/02/2026

Register today for Contract Drafting & AI!

Contract Drafting & AI
A well written contract is still one of the best ways to prevent disputes, but the tools we use to create them are changing fast. Join us for an engaging session that explores the core principles of strong contract drafting through the lens of artificial intelligence.

Join us on Thursday, February 19. 2026 | 12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
via Zoom

A well-drafted contract remains one of the most effective tools for preventing disputes—but the way contracts are drafted is rapidly evolving. This program explores the fundamental principles of effective contract drafting through the lens of artificial intelligence. Participants will learn how ge...

01/09/2026

Last Chance to Register!

The 40-Hour Civil Mediation Training is almost here! Don’t miss the opportunity to learn from expert Clare Fowler and elevate your conflict resolution skills.

Seats are limited, so secure your spot today! https://na.eventscloud.com/ereg/index.php?eventid=858171

Training Dates:
January 29 & 30 (Virtual)
February 6 -7 (in-person)
February 12 & 13 (Online)

Looking for more details? Please visit the registration page - https://na.eventscloud.com/ereg/index.php?eventid=858171

The Lodestar Dispute Resolution Center at ASU Law has partnered with Mediate.com to bring you a highly interactive 40-hour skills-based program designed to provide a clear framework for those seeking to become civil mediators. Through lecture, interactive exercises, and role-playing experiences, par...

12/05/2025

Discover the Science and Creativity behind Conflict Resolution!

Join the Lodestar Dispute Resolution Center for an interactive lunchtime practicum, The Chemistry of Conflict - Activating the Creative Brain for a Better Resolution, led by Laura Grisolano on February 26, 2026 at Beus Center for Law and Society.

Secure your spot today! https://na.eventscloud.com/ereg/index.php?eventid=861846

12/04/2025

Register Today!

Join the Lodestar Dispute Resolution Center for our 40-Hour Civil Mediation Training, led by Dr. Clare Fowler—author of Rising Above Office Conflict and Vice President of ODR.com.

Watch Dr. Fowler explain what mediation is and why it matters in this short video: https://youtu.be/U_oPMaCGQjI?si=qroGhBVc4fInt5eL

Dates:
Jan 29 & 30 - Virtual
Feb 6 & 7 - In person @ Beus Center for Law and Society
Feb 12 & 13 - Virtual

Register today: https://na.eventscloud.com/ereg/index.php?eventid=858171

Seats are limited! —Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your career and help others find common ground.

Lodestar Basic Mediation 40-hr Civil TrainingJan 29-30 online, Feb 6-7 in person Phoenix, AZ, Feb 12-13 onlineREGISTER HERE: https://na.eventscloud.com/ereg/...

10/16/2025

ADR Week is next week! Last chance to Register!

In celebration of ABA Mediation Week, ASU Law’s ADR Week brings daily panels on mediation, arbitration, negotiation & more! Hosted by the Lodestar Center & Student Dispute Resolution Group, this weeklong event offers expert insights, networking, and a Certificate of Completion for attending 4+ sessions. Don’t miss it!

Each day features a virtual presentation from a leading expert in mediation, arbitration, negotiation, and more. Learn directly from professionals about the skills and strategies needed to be a successful ADR professional.

Our speaker line-up will be:
Monday, Oct. 20 – Jeff Kivachen | Commercial Mediation: What Happens When You Takle the Impossible?

Tuesday, Oct. 21 – Laura Grisolano | The Chemistry of Conflict: Oxytocin, Design-Thinking, and Trust-Building Agreements

Wednesday, Oct. 22 – Alyson Carrel | Reimagining Settlement: How Emerging Technologies Enable Both Privacy and Transparency

Thursday, Oct. 23 – Clare Fowler | Incorporating AI into ADR - Practical Tools

Friday, Oct. 24 – Claudia Brown Coulter | Accessibility in mediation and ADR

Join us virtually on October 20, 21, 22, 23, & 24 from 12:15 – 1:15 p.m. by registering here:
https://na.eventscloud.com/ereg/index.php?eventid=855596&