Dallas County Alternative Dispute Resolution

Good Afternoon Faithful Volunteers and Supporters. I had the privilege of attending the SMU Dedmen School of Law - VanSickle Family Law Clinic 10-Year Celebration yesterday. This program provides pro bono legal services for family and probate matters. Over the 10 year history of the Legal Clinic, Professor Brantley and her amazing team have assisted over 2000 participants while providing opportunities for their law students to obtain hands on experience. Congrats on a job well done and the Dallas County Dispute Resolution Center (DCDRC) wishes this program continued success.

Happy Conflict Resolution Month Fellow Mediators. I want to thank each of you for making a difference in the lives of many. Your ability to resolve disputes does make the world a better place. I appreciate all of your support of the Dallas County Dispute Resolution Center (DCDRC). I also want to thank JAMS for taking the lead on Conflict Resolution Day on October 16, 2025 with the DCDRC and the Dallas County Courts. Lets continue to show Dallas County and the rest of the World how to resolve disputes.

SHSU Student Legal & Mediation Services is sponsoring a host of great speakers for Conflict Resolution Month and the DRC-MC will be the CLE and CPE Credit sponsor for these presentations. Instructions on how to register are below.

You can obtain at least 6 hours of MCLE and CPE credit by attending all credit. Additionally, these presentations meet TMTR and TMCA standards as well. We hope that you are able to attend these events. Happy Conflict Resolution Month/October 2025.

How many of you are glad Friday finally arrived? Have an amazing weekend and Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there.

I would like to thank Michlle Alden, Director of the Dallas Volunteer Program and her team for allowing me to participate in their monthly meeting. I discussed the intricacies of the Dallas County Dispute Resolution Center (DCDRC) and how both programs work to serve the less fortunate in the Dallas County Community. Keep up the great work DVAP which is affiliated with Legal Aid of Northwest Texas.

I would like to thank Irene Perez Zucker, President of the North Texas TAM orchestrating tonight's Training. I would also like to thank Dr. Gene Roberts, Associate Dean of Students at Sam Houston State University for presenting on the topic of "The State of Mediation". It was very thought provoking topic that will have you wondering what the field of mediation look like in 5-10 years. Have you thought about it? Things that make you say hmmm!

Good Afternoon Faithful Volunteers and Supporters,

I would like to "Shine The Light" on AJ Jones. AJ is a volunteer with the Dallas County Dispute Resolution Center and she has been mediating with us for over 10 years. WOW. She is also retired from the federal government, loves to travel, and participates in National Veterans Golden Age Games. Please root AJ on in this endeavor and the staff of the DCDRC thank you for all of her service. Keep up the great work.

Good Afternoon Faithful Volunteers and Supporters,

Please join the North Texas TAM Meeting tomorrow 5.20.25 starting at 6:30 pm via Zoom. Hope to see you there. Othel

Good Afternoon Faithful Volunteers and Supporters. I would like to thank Sharon Corsentino, Esq., Lisbeth Bulmash, Esq, and Allison Ellis, Esq. who serves as the Executive Director for the Association of Attorney Mediators North Texas Chapter for hosting a networking social at the Renaissance Hotel in Plano Texas. The event was open to all mediators with a special invitation being extended to the Dallas County Dispute Resolution Staff and Volunteers. It was a great time and I look forward to seeing everyone again soon.

I hope all of our Faithful Volunteers and Supporters are home safe and staying off the roads today. The DCDRC staff are in a remote status today. We will see what tomorrow brings.

Good Afternoon Faithful Volunteers and Supporters,

I want to thank DBA ADR Section Chair Karen Washington and DBA ADR Section Board Member Sharon Corsentino a great big thank you for hosting the Holiday Social and Network Gathering at the Arts District Mansion this afternoon. There was networking, holiday caroling, and DCDRC updates provided for 2025. I want to thank our volunteers for all of their amazing work. You are simply the best. Happy Holidays!!