About Mediation Settlement Day


Mediation Settlement Day (MSD) is a free annual event that celebrates the importance and value of conflict resolution for the greater New York community.


The event was first held in 2003, hosted by the New York State Unified Court System, FINRA and the NYC Bar Association, ADR Committee. ACR-GNY was proud to pick up the mantle in 2018 and continue this tradition. 


Each year a theme is selected for MSD activities. ACR-GNY convenes members of the conflict resolution community for a conversation on the selected topic and to celebrate the new Frontline Champion Award honoree/s.


About the Frontline Champion Award


The ACR-GNY’s Frontline Champion award recognizes individuals who have made a meaningful impact on the field of mediation or helped others through their commitment to the effective practice of mediation. Frontline Champion honorees are named and celebrated at each year's Mediation Settlement Day event. 



Past Frontline Champion Award Honorees



YEAR


FRONTLINE CHAMPION AWARD HONOREE/S


2021


 Alexandra Carter, Columbia Law


2020


Chris M. Kwok, Mediator, Arbitrator and Neutral at JAMS

2019



Rebecca Price, Director of ADR Programs at the US District Court of the Southern District of New York

2018



Daniel Weitz, Esq, Director, Division of Professional & Court Services, NYS Unified Court System

2017


Johnston Barkat, United Nations Assistant Secretary General 

2016



Hon. Kathleen A. Roberts (Ret.), Mediator, Arbitrator, and special discovery master, JAMS

2015



Gerald P. Lepp, retired ADR Administrator for the United States District Court, Eastern District of New York

2014



Kenneth Andrichik, Senior Vice President, Chief Counsel, and Director of Mediation Strategy, FINRA Dispute Resolution 

2013


Roger M. Deitz, Distinguished Mediator and Arbitrator

2012


Commissioner Timothy Germany, Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service

2011



Maria Volpe Ph.D., Professor of Sociology, Director of the Dispute Resolution Program at John Jay College of Criminal Justice-City of University of New York 

2010


Margaret Shaw Esq., JAMS mediator

2009



Professor Lela Love, Director, Cardozo Law School’s Kukin Program for Conflict Resolution 

2008






Roger Brach, Safe Horizon Brooklyn/Manhattan;
Bill Powell, Center for Dispute Settlement Inc.; and
Bill CarrollMediation Center of Dutchess County

(tri-champions recognized for 25 years of volunteer service as mediators in the Community Dispute Resolution Centers Program)

2007


Former Chief Judge Tina Brozman, Southern District Bankruptcy 

2006


Professor Carol Liebman, Columbia Law School



Questions? Nominations? Please email us at: info@acrgny.org


Photos from Mediation Settlement Day

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